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Covered from the elements while remaining open
to the surrounding environment. The design allows
for the family room to expand outdoors.

Living room centred around a stunning fireplace
A new vision that creates a warm and inviting focal point.
Rather than opting for an expensive underground parking garage,
Dewson Architects proposed a more practical side driveway, allowing
for an expanded backyard garden and saving significant construction
costs. As the project evolved, Dewson Architects recommended a
rear addition that seamlessly merged the traditional architecture of
the original home with a sleek West Coast-inspired design. With
sustainability at the forefront, the family embraced this vision
wholeheartedly.

To preserve the structural integrity of the historic home, renovations
began with a full restoration of the century-old structure. The
construction team enhanced the home’s thermal performance by
adding extra insulation, installing triple-glazed windows, and sealing
the entire building envelope to eliminate energy loss. This careful
restoration ensured that the home’s elegance and charm would
endure for another century.

Proposals by Dewson Architects for the contemporary addition,
which integrated modern elements to the existing structure, garnered
neighbourhood support, a testament to the architects’ commitment
to community harmony.

“Our goal was to blend innovation with tradition, creating a space
that honours the past, while embracing the future," said Bill Dewson,
Principal Architect of Dewson Architects. "The sustainable measures
we’ve integrated not only enhance the home’s functionality, but also
ensure its legacy for generations to come.”

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