"Located in a suburban neighborhood of Toronto, the design of this family home is guided by the presence of a large willow tree on the site. Rather than conforming to the orientation of the typical suburban fabric of the area, the home prioritizes the tree as a primary feature. The design consists of three simple rectangular volumes that are rotated to accommodate the tree's root system, respond to the site boundaries, and provide ample natural light to the interior spaces."
"The design consists of three simple rectangular volumes that are rotated to accommodate the tree's root system, respond to the site boundaries, and provide ample natural light to the interior spaces."
The family home sits in a suburban Toronto neighborhood and is organized around a large willow tree on the site. The tree is treated as the primary feature rather than aligning the house with the surrounding suburban orientation. Three simple rectangular volumes are used and rotated to avoid disrupting the tree's root system. The rotated volumes respond to site boundaries and create opportunities for abundant natural light in interior spaces. The overall approach balances tree preservation with site-responsive massing and daylighting strategies to enhance livability.
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