Boston Avenue Renovation

Toronto’s east-end is full of narrow semi-detached homes that are typically long, narrow and as a result often have interiors that feel dark and disconnected from nature. Tasked with a major renovation, Wanda Ely Architect reconfigured this semi to create a private refuge for a well-traveled couple who both work from home.

Particular thought was given to how the interior registers the changing qualities of light over the course of the day – soft east light in the morning and dappled light through the afternoon gives way to a cozy glow from the west in the evening.

The photographs aim to capture these varied qualities of light, paying attention to the subtle shifts in intensity and hue.

This project was published in Designlines, winter 2024.

Architect:
Wanda Ely Architect

Location:
Toronto, Canada