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Batay Csorba Architects’ Westminster Residence Embraces a Dualistic Design

March 5, 2025
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Batay Csorba Architects’ Westminster Residence Embraces a Dualistic Design
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Toronto-based firm Batay Csorba Architects is all about creating contextually responsive architecture. With this ethos, the firm aims to strike a balance between the comfort of nostalgia and the unsettling aspects of innovation. The Westminster residence, situated on a corner lot within the traditional Edwardian gable homes in Toronto’s High Park neighborhood, exemplifies this ethos.

The residence, with its archetypal roof form, sticks out yet blends into its surroundings with a sense of familiarity and continuity. This distinctive form also serves as an exploration to spatially occupy the underside of its steep and weathered terracotta roof in a way that’s reminiscent of an attic.

The home features a distinct transition from confined, cavernous spaces to grand, open areas that echo the grandeur of a cathedral. From dark elements that exude the atmosphere of a villain’s lair to a soft and cozy mood, the interiors of the house are an amalgamation of two contrasting aesthetics. This duality creates a sense of mystery and serenity within the space, evident in its carefully selected furniture and decor spanning dark stained walnut, raw travertine, concrete and lime-washed walls.

In contrast to its dark façade, the house fully utilizes natural and indoor lighting thanks to its dualistic design. The main floor also includes a large, covered porch that occupies the side yard, extending to a private garden beneath the heavy cantilevered roof. Meanwhile, the primary bedroom above expands into a tall roof that overlooks the garden, which offers a courtyard-esque effect that makes the balcony feel private yet not too shielded.

Take a look around the home in the gallery above.

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