Shaw House by Patkau Architects, is an award winning design from American Institute of Architects National Honor Award 2oo5, Governor General’s Medal 2oo4 & Record House Selection 2002.
Built on a narrow 1o metres wide & 47 deep waterfront properties, because of setback requirements, the architect was left with only 8 metres wide space with the consideration of living areas, bedroom, study, music room, and a lap pool for a single individual. The pool was built above grade along with other private areas, bedroom & study. Living spaces on grade & music room was built below grade. “Small spaces are enlarged with generous ceiling heights, while the fully interiorized dining room rises through the floor above to a clerestory that brings both daylight and light reflected from the lap pool deep into the central area of the plan.”-Patkau Architects. via atelier