An additional accessory dwelling unit proposed on top of a garage. Clients were looking for an independent living space to host relatives from abroad and/or rental income. The program for the duplex renovation includes: upgraded mudroom, two bedrooms, washroom, kitchen, and dinning room on the main floor. The basement becomes a dedicated space for home business with: a pottery studio, secondary washroom & tv room. Attached to the house is the kiln room, garage/workshop & loft apartment above. After many design iterations the solution for Keewatin Loft was to raise the roof & preserve the existing house volume. The envisioned space takes into consideration passive solar design strategies, adaptive-reuse of structure & material reclamation.
Concept Design
case #1
.explores the natural form of a cube and contemporary qualities of space expanse. In this proposal the interior volume is maximized by allowed building height and the incorporation of a flat roof. Constellation of windows and skylights provide ample natural light.
case #2
.was conceived as a 1 1/2 story apartment with well defined public & private spaces within. The added 850 square footage allows for cathedral ceilings in the foyer and sound/visual connectivity between spaces. Construction Drawings
