A Toronto Alley Is Reanimated With An Apartment and Studio Pop-up

The Burley Friedman Laneway House by LGA Architectural Partners follows a growing trend to bring life back to alleyways throughout the city.

When Robert Burley and Debra Friedman needed more space, they found it in their own backyard. The couple’s house in Toronto’s Danforth neighborhood had suited their family of five. But in 2019, Robert and Debra, both professional photographers, decided it was time to add a home studio. 

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Alex Bozikovic
Alex Bozikovic is a Toronto based writer and editor for the Globe and Mail and frequent Dwell contributor.

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