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Neville Park: A Geometric Home in Toronto Merges With Nature

09.16.24 | By
Neville Park: A Geometric Home in Toronto Merges With Nature

In the east end of Toronto, a new architectural project seamlessly blends innovative design with the natural contours of its landscape. The four-bedroom, single-family Neville Park residence, conceived by the Canadian studio Reigo & Bauer, is set within a unique gully that features steep slopes on both the front and rear of the property. The architects have transformed this challenging site into a striking and cohesive structure that stands out while harmonizing with its surroundings.

A modern, tall, narrow house with a gray, shingle-patterned exterior stands between two more traditional homes. There is a brick driveway in front, and lush greenery surrounds the house.

The home’s tall, vertical structure is a deliberate nod to the towering trees that line the hillside, creating a visual dialogue between the built environment and the natural landscape. The exterior is clad in gray, diamond-shaped tiles that wrap the entire building, including the garage and roof, creating a unified and sculptural volume. To maximize light and privacy, the design features strategic setbacks and angular cuts in the façade, particularly on the south side. This allows for additional windows and an entryway that is both practical and visually distinct.

Modern, narrow, multi-story house with a unique, geometric façade, located between two traditional brick houses, with a stone pathway and greenery in the front.

Modern house with a sloped metal roof and triangular windows positioned between two older, traditional homes; green trees and blue sky in the background.

The use of geometric forms continues on the roof, where triangular facets connect the offset pitch peaks, adding a dynamic element to the structure. Narrow, staggered windows punctuate both the front and back of the home, allowing ample natural light to flood the interior while maintaining a sense of privacy. The dining room, positioned at the front, features windows that extend above the ceiling line, further emphasizing the verticality of the design. In the rear, the living room’s ceiling curves upward, following the line of the elongated windows and drawing the eye toward the wooded hill behind the house.

Modern gray house with large vertical windows and a staircase next to a traditional brick house. Both structures border a garden with various plants and pink flowers in front.

A narrow exterior corridor between a contemporary house with both white horizontal siding and gray shingles, and another building with a shingled roof, surrounded by dense green trees.

A modern architectural exterior with a curved white wooden railing and contrasting grey and white siding; a tree-lined street and a black car are visible in the background.

A modern house with a distinctive sloped roof covered in gray shingles. The exterior walls are also clad in matching shingles. There is a single window and skylight visible on the roof. Trees are in the background.

Modern house exterior with tall, narrow windows, grey shingle siding, and a small wooden deck with a black chair and table, set against a blue sky with clouds and green trees.

Inside, the layout is both functional and fluid, with a central block on the entry level housing essential amenities like a powder room, pantry, and storage. This core element helps to organize the surrounding spaces, which flow effortlessly from one area to the next without the need for doors. The kitchen, situated between the dining and living rooms, is outfitted with minimalist white cabinetry, offering a clean and understated aesthetic.

A modern living room features large windows, a blue sectional sofa, two pink armchairs, and a round marble coffee table on a navy rug, with a view of a grassy backyard.

Minimalist interior featuring a navy blue tufted sofa, large windows, and a white marble coffee table on a round blue rug.

Modern interior with large windows, a pink armchair, wooden flooring, and a framed minimalist painting on a white wall.

Modern kitchen with a long white countertop, four wooden barstools, minimalist decor, large windows, and sleek cabinets. Framed art hangs on the wall above the counter.

A muted green wall, positioned between the kitchen and staircases, features playful pill-shaped cutouts that allow light and sightlines to connect the upper and lower levels. This wall continues to the upper floor, where it becomes a solid bannister for the skylit corridor that links the bedrooms. The primary suite is located at the rear, offering a serene retreat with views of the natural surroundings. Another bedroom is found in the basement, tucked behind the garage, providing extra privacy and space.

A contemporary kitchen with white cabinets and green walls features two oval mirrors and a stainless steel vent hood. A small vase is placed on the countertop on the right side.

Modern kitchen interior with white cabinets, a green accent wall, wooden flooring, and a staircase with a handrail. A framed black-and-white artwork is hung on the adjacent white wall.

A modern dining room with a glass table, yellow chairs, large vertical windows, and a black pendant light fixture.

A wooden staircase with a metal handrail ascends beside a green wall with an oval opening, leading up to a brightly lit white wall and ceiling.

A geometric ceiling design with multiple skylights emits natural light into a modern interior space.

The home’s interior palette is predominantly neutral, with light oak floors and white walls serving as a backdrop for the homeowners’ personal touches. However, moments of color are introduced through select vertical surfaces, such as a pale dusty pink wall in the living room and a terracotta-hued bathroom in the primary suite. Spherical light fixtures, used both inside and out, create a cohesive design language that ties the entire project together.

A person walks along a minimalist, white-walled corridor with geometric skylights and a green partition.

A minimalist interior features inclined white walls with geometric shapes and skylights allowing natural light to enter.

A minimalist bedroom with a slanted ceiling features two large windows with a view of green trees. The room is furnished with a bed, a pendant light, and built-in cabinetry.

A modern bathroom features marble walls, a white sink with black fixtures, and a vertical mirror framed in black. A pendant light with a round white shade hangs above the sink.

A minimalist room with a round window, a green vase on a white dresser, and an oval mirror on the wall.

A children's bedroom with a bed, white cabinets, a pink guitar, a stuffed toy, and a round mirror. The room has a tall window and two black pendant lights. The walls are painted in shades of lavender and white.

For more information on Reigo & Bauer, visit reigoandbauer.com.

Photography by Doublespace Photography, courtesy of v2com.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.