Three newly built houses in Toronto have fallen in line with a citywide plan to promote more infill housing. They have also garnered attention in the world of architecture by being included in a tour organized by Architectural Digest.
"These houses are compact but commodious, inventive but not ostentatious, and are often overlooked in a city increasingly defined by glittery canyons of glass condos. And, surprise, they aren't Victorian-inspired."
"Yet, they all fit into Toronto's narrow building lots, typically three to five times longer than they are wide. Each slips artfully between existing buildings and addresses a particular problem, such as how to get light into the middle of the house, how to build a house that's environment friendly and how to build for flexibility. All adhere to Toronto's official plan, which calls for infill housing to keep families in the city's core."
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