The Plan Publishes House of Monitors

“Located close to the Scarborough Bluffs, the imposing sand and clay cliffs skirting the coast of Lake Ontario, east of Toronto, the residence is shaped by the dialogue between timber and concrete surfaces, both left exposed to fully express their material authenticity….referencing the clients’ creative ethics, the massing was imagined as a receptable of light – hence the name “House of Monitors”. A concrete base supports a second level in timber and steel framed cantilevered elements. By breaking down the concrete structure into different volumes, the architects generated a complex stratification of spaces throughout the residence, capturing, reflecting, and diffusing natural light throughout. …”

The Plan, 164, September 2025