WESTBORO RENO
It’s not unusual these days to see a small wartime home being torn down to make way for modern infill. As a 1940’s solution to the wartime and post-war housing needs in communities Canada wide, the form and function of these small homes served their purpose well, but over the years homeowners have started to consider the wartime home footprint too small and not built for the lifestyles of today’s families.
BEFORE
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The work at the Atlantis house started with demolishing the existing half second floor and expanding the main floor with an addition at the rear of the house. The reconfiguration of the new full storey on the second floor allowed for a large master bedroom and ensuite plus two extra bedrooms, a bathroom and a closet. The rear addition features a bright, airy and modern kitchen with hardwood flooring that transitions seamlessly to the original flooring of the house.
One of the many visitors who passed through the home was the owner of a nearby wartime home with the exact same original interior, except in mirrored orientation. They were really excited to see the renovation and be able to “be in it” to better visualize the changes they’re hoping to make to their home.
Other guests were charmed by the exterior of the home. While it was noticeably different from its original form, it still managed to maintain a style and scale that was complimentary to the other homes on the street. If you look closely, you’ll notice that the roof line has been rotated – a key component to adding more space to the full 2nd storey.