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Villa Cortile

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Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Year
2019
Style
Modern
The front façade is made up of white-washed brick and Hope Bay limestone, with the lower roofs enclosed in standing seam zinc, and the upper roofs in slate. The front windows face into the dining room and living areas. The square driveway accommodates the entryway to the lower level parking garage.
The front façade is made up of white-washed brick and Hope Bay limestone, with the lower roofs enclosed in standing seam zinc, and the upper roofs in slate. The front windows face into the dining room and living areas. The square driveway accommodates the entryway to the lower level parking garage.
The front entryway features a tall archway with a Porta Romana chandelier as the centerpiece. The path following leads through the courtyard to arrive at the front door. The archway motif, used throughout the home, was inspired by the streets of urban Italy that feature unique entryways to courtyards and piazzas.
The front entryway features a tall archway with a Porta Romana chandelier as the centerpiece. The path following leads through the courtyard to arrive at the front door. The archway motif, used throughout the home, was inspired by the streets of urban Italy that feature unique entryways to courtyards and piazzas.
The courtyard facing the front door, and the living and kitchen areas within.
The courtyard facing the front door, and the living and kitchen areas within.
The dining pavilion and front entryway to the courtyard.
The dining pavilion and front entryway to the courtyard.
The backyard and terrace hardscape features geometric lines that align to the columns, doors and windows of the façade. The outdoor dining area and indoor/outdoor kitchen are housed beneath the master suite.
The backyard and terrace hardscape features geometric lines that align to the columns, doors and windows of the façade. The outdoor dining area and indoor/outdoor kitchen are housed beneath the master suite.
The view from the back terrace, looking towards the pool and poolhouse. It contains an additional kitchenette, bathroom and changing area. The terrace is furnished with a Tribù lounge set.
The view from the back terrace, looking towards the pool and poolhouse. It contains an additional kitchenette, bathroom and changing area. The terrace is furnished with a Tribù lounge set.
The pool and water feature align along the length of the backyard. A Carol Feuerman sculpture is highlighted by the reflective surfaces and cascading water wall behind it, reminiscent of Mies Van Der Rohe's use of sculpture in the Barcelona Pavillion. Cypress trees are used throughout the landscaping inspired by the Tuscan countryside.
The pool and water feature align along the length of the backyard. A Carol Feuerman sculpture is highlighted by the reflective surfaces and cascading water wall behind it, reminiscent of Mies Van Der Rohe's use of sculpture in the Barcelona Pavillion. Cypress trees are used throughout the landscaping inspired by the Tuscan countryside.
The kitchen pictured here is all season, made possible by the panoramic folding glass doors. The kitchen itself features a wood fired pizza oven, stainless steel appliances and cabinetry, and a Bianco Carrera marble island. Also incorporated are Nero Assoluto marble accents on the counters and accent wall, a custom patterned privacy screen, and a generous outdoor/dining area.
The kitchen pictured here is all season, made possible by the panoramic folding glass doors. The kitchen itself features a wood fired pizza oven, stainless steel appliances and cabinetry, and a Bianco Carrera marble island. Also incorporated are Nero Assoluto marble accents on the counters and accent wall, a custom patterned privacy screen, and a generous outdoor/dining area.
The Vita Grey clad fireplace, brass detailing, Appennino marble and chevron oak flooring, and linen texture laminate paneling. The window frames and accents are walnut.
The Vita Grey clad fireplace, brass detailing, Appennino marble and chevron oak flooring, and linen texture laminate paneling. The window frames and accents are walnut.
The dining room features custom millwork on the ceiling that compliments the handmade mosaic flooring in smoked oak. Assorted sizes of the Tom Dixon melt pendant lights serve as the focal point of the room. The dining table is burl walnut with a dark Laminam table top, paired with Raphael chairs in emerald green, both custom designed by the Audax furniture studio.
The dining room features custom millwork on the ceiling that compliments the handmade mosaic flooring in smoked oak. Assorted sizes of the Tom Dixon melt pendant lights serve as the focal point of the room. The dining table is burl walnut with a dark Laminam table top, paired with Raphael chairs in emerald green, both custom designed by the Audax furniture studio.
The main kitchen and entry to the pantry. The corner bar features waterfall counter tops of Silver White marble, brass and walnut cabinet finishes, and a set of brass accented high top stools nestle under the counter which was finished in rounded walnut.
The main kitchen and entry to the pantry. The corner bar features waterfall counter tops of Silver White marble, brass and walnut cabinet finishes, and a set of brass accented high top stools nestle under the counter which was finished in rounded walnut.
The main living area of the home features a Vita Grey marble clad fireplace with brass accents along with linen texture laminate paneling that embellishes the adjoining atrium wall. All furniture and the area rug are Minotti. Behind the fireplace is the breakfast nook.
The main living area of the home features a Vita Grey marble clad fireplace with brass accents along with linen texture laminate paneling that embellishes the adjoining atrium wall. All furniture and the area rug are Minotti. Behind the fireplace is the breakfast nook.
The grand staircase, finished with a walnut handrail and accents, marble steps with brass detailing, and fluted plaster along the adjoining wall.
The grand staircase, finished with a walnut handrail and accents, marble steps with brass detailing, and fluted plaster along the adjoining wall.
The office bathroom, featuring Caravaggio marble surfaces, Macassar ebony lacquered cabinets, and a brass Waterworks faucet set.
The office bathroom, featuring Caravaggio marble surfaces, Macassar ebony lacquered cabinets, and a brass Waterworks faucet set.
The office features Minotti chairs, walnut cabinetry, polished nickel accents, and a white oak chevron floor. The ceilings are coffered with custom frieze molding.
The office features Minotti chairs, walnut cabinetry, polished nickel accents, and a white oak chevron floor. The ceilings are coffered with custom frieze molding.
The his-and-hers master walk-in closet features an Arabescato marble counter, brushed brass frames and fixtures, and white oak herringbone flooring.
The his-and-hers master walk-in closet features an Arabescato marble counter, brushed brass frames and fixtures, and white oak herringbone flooring.
The master sitting room features the Muriel cloud chandelier, a Cava Emperor marble clad fireplace, and high gloss cabinets framed in brushed brass.
The master sitting room features the Muriel cloud chandelier, a Cava Emperor marble clad fireplace, and high gloss cabinets framed in brushed brass.
The master bath is encased in Arabescato marble, features polished nickel fixtures, and high gloss lacquered cabinetry in Macassar ebony. The custom Evelyn sofa by Audax nestles between the water closet and spa shower.
The master bath is encased in Arabescato marble, features polished nickel fixtures, and high gloss lacquered cabinetry in Macassar ebony. The custom Evelyn sofa by Audax nestles between the water closet and spa shower.
The main stairwell showing the Studio Endo light fixture that descends from the atrium.
The main stairwell showing the Studio Endo light fixture that descends from the atrium.

Details

Square Feet
20000

Credits

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Architect
Audax
Interior Design
Audax
Builder
Greengold
Photographer
Shai Gil, Erik Rotter

From Ava Downey

Villa Cortile is the product of an in-house collaboration between Audax’s Interior Design and Architecture teams, and exemplifies our holistic approach to design. The shared vision was masterfully executed and resulted in a stunning, Italian-inspired home in which modernism and traditionalism converge. The home is wrapped around a central courtyard and has many features that maximize indoor/outdoor living.
Villa Cortile represented an exceptional project for Principal Architect, Gianpiero Pugliese, who was able to creatively apply Audax’s core philosophy of Human Architecture.