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.

Exploiting the best features of the site, notably the conservation land at the rear yard, the 3800 square feet house opens up towards its natural surroundings, blending the exterior and interior spaces through use of natural light and materiality. The two major design gestures within the house are the main open-riser staircase, relocated to enlarge the entrance foyer and improve the flow of space, as well as the newly introduced, double-storey space, designed to bring light into the homes’ three main gathering spaces – the kitchen, living room, and dining room.