项目名称：DoubleMint 住宅

设计团队：large [medium] design office

面积：215 m²  

地点：加拿大，多伦多

设计特色：      

项目 – 在多伦多市中心，一座三层楼的爱德华时期半独立式住宅已被改造成一件尊重历史根源的现代设计杰作。由LARGEmdo设计的DoubleMint 住宅巧妙地将两层后部扩建与现有结构无缝集成，打造出既实用又美观的生活空间。

扩建的焦点是二楼独具匠心的两间几乎一模一样的卧室设计，巧妙地为双胞胎兄弟量身定制。这些房间虽然在比例和窗户布置上相互呼应，但通过独特雕刻的天花板和不同色调的蓝色漆提供了微妙的个性化。这种精心的设计方法延伸到卧室尽头的狭长双层空间，增添了建筑趣味。

其最出人意料的特色是三楼的屋顶露台，弥补了因扩建而失去的地面绿地。这个私密的休憩空间被一个厚实的护栏环绕，既起到安全防护作用，又能保护隐私，已成为房主放松和娱乐的场所。

一楼的扩建与相邻住宅完美对齐，容纳了宽敞的餐厅和起居区。材料的巧妙搭配——包括西侧展示书籍和黑胶唱片的木制家具，以及东侧由白橡木板和氧化钢组成的构造——创造了旧与新之间的无缝过渡。整个空间沐浴在北面落地窗透进的柔和间接光线中，同时也便于自然通风。

DoubleMint 住宅成为了创新空间设计的典范，每一个元素都兼具多重功能。从引导光线的天窗到多功能的厚实护栏，这次改造证明，只要有创意思维，即使是最具挑战性的空间也能变身非凡。

团队 – LARGE [medium] 设计事务所（简称LARGEmdo）成立于2012年，迅速成为加拿大建筑设计行业的先锋，不断推动跨学科实践的边界。这家位于加拿大多伦多的精品事务所在整合建筑、室内设计、景观建筑和城市规划方面取得了重大进展，形成了一套完整的设计理念。

LARGEmdo由两位具有远见卓识的合伙人Nadia Cannataro和Francesco Martire领导，其领导团队拥有涵盖建筑、景观建筑和室内设计的令人印象深刻的资质。这种多元化的专业知识构成了他们整体方法的基石，使他们能够以独特的多焦点视角来处理项目。他们的方法论摒弃了传统的学科壁垒，而是采用流畅、互操作的过程，持续产生前卫的解决方案。

LARGEmdo的作品集是他们创新精神的见证，曾荣获多项荣誉，如2017年零售类别ARIDO优异奖（Mendocino: Yorkdale II项目）。他们的作品曾在《环球邮报》和《Designlines》等著名出版物中亮相，其中包括unCover/reCover House和Black in Back House等项目。

该事务所的理念建立在三个核心原则之上：工艺、创新和基于设计的研究。这三大支柱凸显了他们对定制解决方案的承诺，敏锐地回应场地特性、功能需求和社会经济背景。LARGEmdo的方法不仅满足功能需求，还能以前所未有的可能性激发客户的兴趣，在居住者与空间之间培养深厚的联系。

作为LEED认证的专业人士，并在被动房设计方面拥有专业知识，LARGEmdo处于可持续建筑的前沿。他们的跨学科模式，加上对尖端可持续实践的投入，使他们成为该领域真正的创新者，不断交付既环保又美观的项目。

Project：DoubleMint House

Team：large [medium] design office

Size：215 m² 

Location：Toronto, Canada

Feature：

Project - In the heart of Toronto, a three-story Edwardian semi-detached home has been transformed into a masterpiece of contemporary design while respecting its historical roots. The doubleMint House, a project by [architect's name], seamlessly integrates a two-storey rear addition with the existing structure, creating a living space that is both functional and aesthetically striking.

The addition's focal point is the ingenious design of two nearly identical bedrooms on the second floor, cleverly tailored for twin brothers. These rooms, while mirroring each other in proportion and window placement, offer subtle individuality through uniquely sculpted ceilings and varying shades of blue paint. This thoughtful approach extends to a narrow double-height space at the end of the bedrooms, adding an element of architectural intrigue.

Perhaps the most unexpected feature is the third-storey walkout roof deck, an urban oasis that compensates for the ground-level green space sacrificed to the extension. This private retreat, enveloped by a thick guard rail that doubles as a privacy screen, has become a cherished spot for the homeowners to unwind and entertain.

The ground floor expansion aligns perfectly with the attached dwelling, housing an expansive dining and living area. A clever interplay of materials – including a western millwork piece showcasing books and vinyl, and an eastern composition of white oak panels and blackened steel – creates a seamless transition between old and new. The space is bathed in soft, indirect light from the north-facing window wall, which also facilitates natural ventilation.

DoubleMint House stands as a testament to innovative spatial design, where every element serves a dual purpose. From the light-channeling skylight to the multifunctional thick guard rail, this renovation proves that with creative thinking, even the most challenging spaces can be transformed into something extraordinary.

Design Team - Founded in 2012, LARGE [medium] design office (LARGEmdo) has rapidly established itself as a vanguard in the architectural design industry, pushing the boundaries of trans-disciplinary practice. Based in Toronto, Canada, this boutique firm has made significant strides in integrating architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and urbanism into a cohesive design philosophy.

Led by two visionary partners, LARGEmdo's leadership boasts an impressive array of credentials spanning architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design. This diverse expertise forms the cornerstone of their holistic approach, allowing them to navigate projects with a unique multi-focal perspective. Their methodology eschews traditional disciplinary silos, instead embracing a fluid, interoperable process that consistently yields avant-garde solutions.

LARGEmdo's portfolio is a testament to their innovative spirit, garnering accolades such as the 2017 ARIDO Award of Merit in the Retail Category for the Mendocino: Yorkdale II project. Their work has been featured in prestigious publications, including The Globe and Mail and Designlines, highlighting projects like the unCover/reCover House and the Black in Back House.

The firm's ethos is built upon three core principles: craft, innovation, and design-based research. This triad underpins their commitment to bespoke solutions that respond acutely to site specifics, programmatic requirements, and socio-economic contexts. LARGEmdo's approach not only satisfies functional needs but also excites clients with unprecedented possibilities, fostering a deep connection between inhabitant and space.

As LEED AP certified professionals with expertise in Passive House design, LARGEmdo is at the forefront of sustainable architecture. Their trans-disciplinary model, coupled with a dedication to cutting-edge sustainable practices, positions them as true innovators in the field, consistently delivering projects that are as environmentally conscious as they are aesthetically striking.