Meyerowitz Residence : By Hariri Pontarini Architects

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hariri Pontarini Architects
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Photo © Courtesy of Ben Rahn/A-Frame

Located within a large ravine system in a North Toronto neighbourhood, this private residence not only takes advantage of the surrounding expansive natural vistas, but also creates a close relationship with its immediate environment. Designed to accommodate the integration of life with nature, the external treatment of this house explores a carefully honed language of natural materials, while the slightly curved front façade is carefully sculpted, presenting a solid entity to the street.

Art Collectors' Residence : By Hariri Pontarini Architects

Toronto, Ontario, Canada 
Hariri Pontarini Architects

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Photos © Steven Evans
Many art enthusiasts protect their collections fiercely so it makes sense that a couple living in Toronto would be determined to find an architect who could give them and their art a good home. Their yearlong search began with discussions with the dean of school of architecture at the University of Toronto, and ended with selecting Siamak Hariri of Hariri Pontarini Architects. The architect explains that the firm’s past work, as well as simply good chemistry between him and the clients were the deciding factors—this rapport would become invaluable on a working weekend retreat where the concept for the house emerged.