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Pro Spotlight: 3 Ways to Add Unique Elements to Your Home
A Toronto architectural and interior designer shares ways to add unexpected features to your house
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Who: Andrew Sun of Atelier Sun
Where: Toronto
In his own words: “With every project, I am excited about the outcome and it makes me want to do even more.”
Your home should be as unique to you and your style as every other part of your life. Architectural and interior designer Andrew Sun, founder of Atelier Sun, approaches every home he designs with the goal of blending beauty and practicality in a place that has its own one-of-a-kind look and feel. “I want to create luxurious spaces that combine aesthetics and functionality,” he says.
Where: Toronto
In his own words: “With every project, I am excited about the outcome and it makes me want to do even more.”
Your home should be as unique to you and your style as every other part of your life. Architectural and interior designer Andrew Sun, founder of Atelier Sun, approaches every home he designs with the goal of blending beauty and practicality in a place that has its own one-of-a-kind look and feel. “I want to create luxurious spaces that combine aesthetics and functionality,” he says.
Spatial recognition. Sun was headed toward a career in animation when he first started at the Ontario College of Art and Design. He then discovered that he had the spatial imagination to translate two-dimensional proportions and scale into a 3D drawing that others could easily relate to. He changed his focus to architectural and interior design. “I can’t imagine any other career now,” Sun says.
After graduating in 2008, Sun gained experience with global firms before founding Sun Atelier in 2013. “We now do architecture and design, the whole shebang,” he says.
After graduating in 2008, Sun gained experience with global firms before founding Sun Atelier in 2013. “We now do architecture and design, the whole shebang,” he says.
Teamwork. Sun approaches every project as a collaboration between all of his team members and the clients. “Communication between everyone is key,” Sun says. With all the parties working together and sharing ideas, he says, the original concepts evolve into a final design that goes beyond the original concept. “This leads us to create something unexpected that exceeds everyone’s expectations,” Sun says.
Looking for ideas to make your own home one of a kind? Sun provides some tips below.
Looking for ideas to make your own home one of a kind? Sun provides some tips below.
1. Bring Nature Inside
Look for unusual ways to add greenery inside your home. “These homeowners were reducing the size of their outdoor space with their remodel, so we added a large tree to the interior to compensate,” Sun says.
The tree is the focal point of an indoor courtyard at the center of the home in the York area of Toronto. The double-height ceiling allows the tree to extend to the skylight overhead, which in turn allows natural light to stream into the home. Sun stacked the rooms around the courtyard, staggering the floor levels so each area has visual access as well as privacy. The result is the modern look the homeowners asked for in a peaceful and cozy space for everyday life.
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Look for unusual ways to add greenery inside your home. “These homeowners were reducing the size of their outdoor space with their remodel, so we added a large tree to the interior to compensate,” Sun says.
The tree is the focal point of an indoor courtyard at the center of the home in the York area of Toronto. The double-height ceiling allows the tree to extend to the skylight overhead, which in turn allows natural light to stream into the home. Sun stacked the rooms around the courtyard, staggering the floor levels so each area has visual access as well as privacy. The result is the modern look the homeowners asked for in a peaceful and cozy space for everyday life.
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2. Create Subtle Divisions
Use architectural and design elements to highlight individual areas. “This home is small, so we wanted it to feel open, but not like a warehouse,” Sun says.
The homeowners wanted the Toronto home to be an oasis from the outside world. Sun designed partial screens that define the different areas while still allowing glimpses into the rest of the space. He says the screens also allowed him to create visual surprises that aren’t immediately apparent as you move through the space.
See more of this project
Use architectural and design elements to highlight individual areas. “This home is small, so we wanted it to feel open, but not like a warehouse,” Sun says.
The homeowners wanted the Toronto home to be an oasis from the outside world. Sun designed partial screens that define the different areas while still allowing glimpses into the rest of the space. He says the screens also allowed him to create visual surprises that aren’t immediately apparent as you move through the space.
See more of this project
3. Reference the Past
Incorporate elements that echo the neighborhood’s history and character. “The homes in this Toronto neighborhood were built just after World War II, so we wanted to pay homage to that era while still creating the modern look our clients wanted,” Sun says.
The wood cladding on the front of the home adds an organic element that fits in with the neighborhood while also mimicking the original exterior. The stairs echo the same idea. Angling the exterior also keeps the front from feeling too massive. “It doesn’t look like a spaghetti box,” Sun says. A final touch is the gray brick siding, a sophisticated nod to the brick exteriors of the neighboring homes.
See more of this project
More: For more information on Andrew Sun and examples of his work, visit Atelier Sun’s Houzz profile.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
Incorporate elements that echo the neighborhood’s history and character. “The homes in this Toronto neighborhood were built just after World War II, so we wanted to pay homage to that era while still creating the modern look our clients wanted,” Sun says.
The wood cladding on the front of the home adds an organic element that fits in with the neighborhood while also mimicking the original exterior. The stairs echo the same idea. Angling the exterior also keeps the front from feeling too massive. “It doesn’t look like a spaghetti box,” Sun says. A final touch is the gray brick siding, a sophisticated nod to the brick exteriors of the neighboring homes.
See more of this project
More: For more information on Andrew Sun and examples of his work, visit Atelier Sun’s Houzz profile.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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