This 2 storey garden suite reframes the missing‑middle housing by pairing familiar urban forms with contemporary design. Tucked along a shared right‑of‑way behind an existing apartment row, the exterior achieves a delicate balance of echoing the warm tones of neighboring brickwork but executing them in a high-performance metal rainscreen.

The building is strategically built to prioritize both privacy and street presence. By placing bedrooms on the lower floor with windows oriented toward the secluded rear, the front elevation presents a strong, monolithic ground-floor massing, shielding the private quarters from the activity of the common right-of-way.

In contrast to the solid base, the upper level is an expansive, open-plan sanctuary for living, cooking, and dining. The second storey takes full advantage of its south-facing exposure, utilizing large windows to flood the common spaces with natural light. The result is a bright, airy interior that feels detached from the street below.