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Blue finishes within the principal bathroom echo the materiality present in other areas of the house, while the contrast
against the white millwork and flooring imparts a sense of water-like tranquility to the bathing areas.

The monolithic stair guard's diagonal wood grain imparts a
sense of craftsmanship while also evoking a feeling of movement extends from the staircase to the foyer, defining the edge of one of
and energy. Walls painted in shades of grey-blue serve as further
defining elements against the white walls and oak flooring. the internal volumes. Walls painted in shades of grey-blue serve as
further defining elements against the white walls and oak flooring.

The house employs many sustainable systems. Strategically placed
operable windows maximise passive cooling and natural ventilation,
while a small pump powers the radiant in-floor heating system.
Photovoltaic panels on the roof provide an additional source of
electricity, while LED light fixtures and an efficient high-velocity
cooling system reduce electricity demand. Green roofs and robust
landscaping minimise rainwater run-off, and triple glazing and low-E
coatings reduce both heat gain and loss. Visually impactful, Shift
House is also environmentally responsible. dw

Technical sheet
• Location: North York, Ontario
• Size: 3,200 s.ft. | 300 s.m.
• Architecture / Interior Design / Landscape Design: Dubbeldam
Architecture + Design
• Project Team: Heather Dubbeldam, Marisa Maggs, Oliver Dang
• Contractor: DDF Contracting Ltd.
• Consultants: Blackwell Structural Engineers
• Photography: Shai Gil, Riley Snelling

www.dubbeldam.ca

The principal bedroom leads out onto a
small roof deck, connecting the owners to
the outside at all levels. To maximise the
view and light transmission, the deck is
enclosed by a glass balustrade.
Photo credit: Shai Gil

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