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Deja View

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Location
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
Year
2016
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Modern
Front Entrance
Front Entrance
Dining Room and Kitchen
Dining Room and Kitchen
Dining Room and Living Room
Dining Room and Living Room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dining Room and Kitchen
Dining Room and Kitchen
Dining Room and Kitchen
Dining Room and Kitchen
Living Room
Living Room
Staircase
Staircase
Foyer with Fireplace
Foyer with Fireplace
The staircase was relocated to enlarge the entrance foyer and improve the flow of space.
The staircase was relocated to enlarge the entrance foyer and improve the flow of space.
Taking influences from mid-century modern and Scandinavian design, warmth is achieved in the clean, simple space through the utilization of wood as the primary material.
Taking influences from mid-century modern and Scandinavian design, warmth is achieved in the clean, simple space through the utilization of wood as the primary material.
The Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, which include a fridge, cook top, and a wall oven, were selected for both their performance capabilities, as well as their aesthetic appeal, which suited the contemporary design of the kitchen.
The Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, which include a fridge, cook top, and a wall oven, were selected for both their performance capabilities, as well as their aesthetic appeal, which suited the contemporary design of the kitchen.
The design of the kitchen is unique in that is has no upper cabinets, and features drawers all throughout the bottom cabinetry – a feature not typically found in residential kitchen designs.
The design of the kitchen is unique in that is has no upper cabinets, and features drawers all throughout the bottom cabinetry – a feature not typically found in residential kitchen designs.
The extensive use of wood on the interiors ties the house back to nature, as views of the ravine in the backyard can be enjoyed through the massive floor-to-ceiling windows along the kitchen and whole rear wall of the home.
The extensive use of wood on the interiors ties the house back to nature, as views of the ravine in the backyard can be enjoyed through the massive floor-to-ceiling windows along the kitchen and whole rear wall of the home.
A central, double height, dual-sided fireplace anchors the home, connecting the main living spaces with the entrance and spacious gallery foyer on the opposite side.
A central, double height, dual-sided fireplace anchors the home, connecting the main living spaces with the entrance and spacious gallery foyer on the opposite side.
Living Room
Living Room
Beyond the custom glass wall in the family room is an open riser oak staircase, with glass guards and a wood handrail.
Beyond the custom glass wall in the family room is an open riser oak staircase, with glass guards and a wood handrail.

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From FrankFranco Architects

Situated on a wide lot in an established suburban neighborhood, the 30-year-old home underwent an extensive interior renovation. Purchased from her parents when they decided to downsize, the owners wanted to update the existing estate in order to suit their family’s modern aesthetic, and to better capture views of the lush ravine at the rear. For this reason, we’ve titled this project ‘Deja View’; the feeling of a familiar experience.

The remodeled home, with its improved layout and broadened views of the surrounding landscape, truly captures the essence of “Deja Vu”, or, as we like to think of it, “Deja View.” While the space is now a complete reflection of the young families lifestyle and aspirations, the light still shines in to the home in the same familiar way it once did; these are the moments that drive and inspire us.