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is also complementary, matching
the textures and colours of
the original home, but with
contemporary details.
Often in an addition, there is an
intentional articulation between
the new and existing work –
whether in planning, materials, or
differences in scale. This is not the
case here. This house feels unified
and the result is an unassuming
home on a medium scale that
gives a sense of harmonious ease.
It would be a pleasure to occupy.
Built in the early 20th century, this
north shore bungalow has been
extensively reworked to open
up the north facing rear. Existing
compromises in circulation have
been reinvented to create a fluid
transition from old to new, while
the rooms in the original house
have also been reconfigured to
suit the various needs of the
clients and their children as they
grow older.
An experienced hand guides
the gentle transition between
the original and the new,
complementing what is so lovely
about the existing bungalow
with the rational and egalitarian
addition. The new pavilion, while
taller than the original, recedes
respectfully when viewed from
the street. Intelligent placement
of openings allow cross flow and
ample natural light in the modest
addition, which contains the main
living and dining downstairs,
and children’s bedrooms in the
upper level. The use of materials
Photography: Daniel Mayne
Howe Allan House
Ian Moore Architects
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