Deer Park House is a contemporary home located in Toronto, Canada, redesigned in 2021 by Odami.

Description
When the clients saw the new exterior of their home for the first time, their response was exactly what we had hoped for:
?It looks like it?s always been there.?
As a century home that had been lovingly maintained by its previous owners, we wanted to approach the existing house with respect for its history and context. For the clients and ourselves, it was critical to uphold its character, ensuring that the exterior would fit within the streetscape, and that its interior would maintain its charm. At the same time, it was also critical that the space would feel decidedly contemporary, becoming a more appropriate expression of its new owners. The main living spaces of the original house were strictly subdivided into enclosed rooms. Not only did this block a lot of natural light from reaching certain spaces — in particular the kitchen — but it also made the house feel far too formal for a lively family who likes to entertain. Besides this, with only one shared bathroom in the house and no space to work comfortably from home, there was a need for additional space and a revised layout.
To address these needs, the kitchen and dining space on the ground floor were completely opened up to each other and redone; the entry sequence was expanded to become more functional; and the central staircase was redesigned. On the upper levels, the previous master b...