What design solutions make Neville Park unique in its kind?

Sculptural volume that interacts with the landscape

On a sloping terrain in the east area of Toronto, this four-bedroom single-family home is nestled in a ravine, with steep slopes rising in the backyard and on the opposite side of the street. The Canadian firm Reigo & Bauer designed this new construction by employing geometric solutions to maximize the narrow lot space and create a visually striking structure.

The building rises in height, emphasizing verticality in continuity with the ancient trees that tower along the surrounding hills. The exterior is clad almost entirely in diamond-shaped gray tiles, extending from the walls to the garage door and roof, giving the architecture a cohesive and monolithic appearance.

On the south side, a portion of the volume has been excavated, creating space for steps leading to the entrance door and additional windows, placed within the facade recesses. These openings are oriented to avoid direct views onto the neighboring property, ensuring privacy and, at the same time, allowing more natural light into the heart of the house, in compliance with urban planning regulations.

Geometric Game Between Facade and Roof

A portion of the south facade is set back from the main front and highlighted by white cement panels, which extend up to the roofline and curve over the entrance, providing shelter to the access path. The design approach of Reigo & Bauer, a studio specialized in contemporary architecture projects, favors the use of simple forms to achieve unexpected effects, as seen in the roof composed of triangular surfaces that diagonally connect the different sloping planes from the front to the back of the building.

The narrow and staggered windows on the narrower facades ensure abundant natural lighting while preserving the privacy of the inhabitants. In the dining room overlooking the street, these openings extend beyond the ceiling plane, further emphasizing the verticality. At the back, the living room ceiling slopes and curves to accommodate elongated windows, directing the view towards the wooded hill behind. These design features enhance the perception of the room's height without encroaching on space on the upper floors.

The fluid and organized interior

On the entrance floor, a central block houses a guest bathroom, a pantry, and storage spaces on two sides, acting as an organizational element that divides the spaces without the need for doors. The kitchen is located between the dining room and the living room, with a minimal design characterized by white furniture and clean surfaces.

A green wall separates the kitchen from the staircase, but two oval openings between the furniture allow visual glimpses and the passage of light between the levels. In the center of the wall, a similarly shaped mirror reflects the kitchen, creating an intriguing optical effect. The green wall continues up to the upper floor, turning into a railing for the skylight-lit hallway, which connects two bedrooms at the front and the master suite at the back. An additional bedroom is located in the basement, behind the garage.

Neutral Design with Chromatic Accents

The project includes well-calibrated chromatic details: in the living room, one wall is painted in blush pink, while the bathroom of the main suite is characterized by a deeper shade, close to terracotta. The rest of the walls are predominantly white, while the light oak floors create a neutral backdrop, allowing for personalization through colorful rugs and furnishings. Recurring elements, such as spherical lamps inside and outside, help unify the design language.

Unique Architecture in Harmony with the Context

With total control over the architecture of the house, as in this case, Reigo & Bauer demonstrates remarkable sensitivity in managing three-dimensional space, making the most of it despite the constraints of the site. The result is a uniquely designed external structure that integrates perfectly into the context with interiors that combine dynamism and balance.