House on Footprint of Pre-Existing Bungalow – Ravine House

Ravine House is located in Rosedale at the edge of one

of Toronto’s oldest forest ravine systems and just northeast

of downtown. It presents itself as a contemporary building built

on footprint of pre-existing 1950s bungalow. The site is about

half of acre but the house occupies only small part of it.

Although it’s designed to accommodate a family with six children

and host a range of business and cultural events. It consists

of pair of two-storey masonry volumes intersected by a single-storey

pavilion.

They form an L-shaped courtyard with great views

of surroundings. The house is separated in four zones to allow

independent control and lower energy usage when certain areas

are not in use. A ground source heat pump system keeps energy

consumption low and absorbs all mechanical sounds, enhancing

the tranquil atmosphere of the house.

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