Staircase and Wood Tread "We composed the house to have its highest, brightest space in the middle," says Paul Raff. Warm wood stairs lead to the second floor, which houses guest bedrooms, bath, and a kitchenette for the family's frequent visitors.  Photo 6 of 8 in A Modern Toronto House Covered by a Contemporary Solar Screen by Sarah Akkoush

A Modern Toronto House Covered by a Contemporary Solar Screen

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"We composed the house to have its highest, brightest space in the middle," says Paul Raff. Warm wood stairs lead to the second floor, which houses guest bedrooms, bath, and a kitchenette for the family's frequent visitors.