Robert Street Residences
Taylor Smyth Architects
Custom designed fireplace.
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Tom Arban Photography Inc.
Robert Street Residences
Taylor Smyth Architects
Robert Street Residence II upper level terrace with view of the downtown Toronto skyline.
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Tom Arban Photography Inc.
Robert Street Residences
Taylor Smyth Architects
Robert Street Residence II upper level terrace.
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Tom Arban Photography Inc.
Robert Street Residences
Taylor Smyth Architects
Robert Street Residence II front entrance.
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Tom Arban Photography Inc.
Robert Street Residences
Taylor Smyth Architects
Robert Street Residence II (left, completed in 2021); Robert Street Residence I (right, completed in 2011).
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Tom Arban Photography Inc.
Robert Street Residences
Taylor Smyth Architects
Robert Street Residence II (left, completed in 2021); Robert Street Residence I (right, completed in 2011).
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Tom Arban Photography Inc.
Robert Street Residences
Taylor Smyth Architects
Robert Street Residence II at dusk.
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Tom Arban Photography Inc.
Robert Street Residences
Taylor Smyth Architects
Robert Street Residence II terrace with custom designed canopy.
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Tom Arban Photography Inc.
Robert Street Residences
Taylor Smyth Architects
Two adjacent contemporary houses in a Victorian Toronto neighbourhood.
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Kian Tang
Modern Sustainability in Big Sur
Studio Schicketanz
The team took inspiration from the surrounding landscape, cutting a shelf into the gentle hillside to make the home feel one with nature.
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Joe Fletcher Photography
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As you step into the home's entry, you are surrounded by a neutral material palette and look directly through 3 clear sliders that open into the courtyard. The guest wing is to your left and the main living cube and view to the ocean is to your right. Concrete flooring was selected to compliment the stone and is used for flooring in the connectors of the living cubes. The reclaimed ceiling from wine barrels extends from the main living cube into the entry creating a warm welcome.
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Joe Fletcher Photography
Modern Sustainability in Big Sur
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The "Kauri" dining table by Rea 1920 and "Ginger" dining chairs by Poltrona Frau sit center stage within the dining room, flanked by ocean views to the west and the interior courtyard to the east.
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Joe Fletcher Photography
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In the kitchen, cabinetry by Sozo Studio is suspended in front of a raspberry and gold tile mosaic by Bisazza that was inspired by the Mark Rothko painting "White Center."
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Joe Fletcher Photography
Modern Sustainability in Big Sur
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Studio Schicketanz created a separate scullery kitchen in the open pantry behind the kitchen, with a larger sink and dishwasher out of site from the dining area.
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Joe Fletcher Photography
Modern Sustainability in Big Sur
Studio Schicketanz
Studio Schicketanz created the ultimate indoor and outdoor relationship for this uniquely sited residence.
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Joe Fletcher Photography
Modern Sustainability in Big Sur
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The Living Room furnishings were selected for their shape and comfort and the materials of the furnishings were kept neutral as a reflection of the architectural finishes. Cognac leather on the Moooi swivel chairs speaks to the warm oak boards on the floor and ceiling. These are also functional pieces allowing one to swivel towards the ocean, courtyard, and dining/kitchen.
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Joe Fletcher Photography
Modern Sustainability in Big Sur
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Artwork by Eric Gushee hangs on the custom hued Venetian plaster accent wall. The ceiling and flooring were kept neutral allowing south and north walls to become an accent with pops of color. The exterior plaster wraps into the main living area around into the connector and onto the portion of the eastern wall opening to the entry.
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Joe Fletcher Photography
Modern Sustainability in Big Sur
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A glass wall offers stunning views into the central courtyard.
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Joe Fletcher Photography
Modern Sustainability in Big Sur
Studio Schicketanz
The central courtyard allows for a respite from the coastal wind and nearby wildlife.
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Joe Fletcher Photography
Modern Sustainability in Big Sur
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The courtyard is both supported and framed by a 400 ft long rock wall, made from locally sourced Hollister Granite. It serves as a central place to gather and enjoy nature with direct views of the hills. The neutral material palette was chosen to blend with the surrounding meadow and hills.
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Tim Griffith Photography
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