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Crestwood Residence in Barrie, Ontario

Sep 28, 2020

Crestwood Residence in Barrie

Design: Ancerl Studio

Location: Barrie, Central Ontario, Canada – on the shores of Kempenfelt Bay

13 Crestwood Drive is located on the boundary line between Barrie and Oro-Medonte in Barrie’s coveted North Shore neighbourhood.

The Crestwood Residence is situated on a sloping hillside with mature hardwood trees overlooking the northern shore of Kempenfelt Bay. This design-focused; contemporary home is full of awe-inspiring moments. From approaching the home and walking through its grand foyer, to savouring its numerous views connecting the home to nature, 13 Crestwood has achieved a living experience that is comfortable, inspiring and effortless.

The architecture is defined by its striking contemporary form, materiality and thoughtful design decisions. The home was carefully placed into the hillside, creating minimal disruption to the natural landscape and surrounding wood lot. All direct sightlines from the street into the property were minimized. In contrast, the light permeable back maximizes the spectacular vistas framing the mature forest and lake. This maintains the owner’s privacy while also feeling open, making the home comfortable, intimate and light.

Each space in the home has a special moment to experience. The foyer greets you with light from a 30-foot opening containing the staircase and a large window illuminating the space. There is a continuous connection to nature from thoughtful design decisions like the living room’s 20-foot-tall sliding wall system, or the glass walled elevator, which provides forest views when retiring to the bedrooms on the upper levels.

Unique and intriguing design decisions were made to either maximize comfort, minimize excessive materials or connect the home to its natural surroundings. Even the hidden details of the home have all been considered, such as the flooring radiating warmth or hot water recirculation system that provides instant hot water when any faucet is opened.

Wherever possible natural materials were used without excess. These details complement each other to create a home that is calm, comfortable and inspiring.

Key Challenges
The triangular, sloping wooded lot.

The Solutions
Creating a building that steps back to follow the natural contour and topography of the site, minimizing disruption to the existing landscape.

The Brief
To create a luxury 3 storey dwelling for resale on a vacant lot.

Crestwood Residence in Barrie, Canada – Building Information

Architecture: Ancerl Studio

Project size: 4300 ft2
Site size: 5470 ft2
Completion date: 2020
Building levels: 3

ABOUT Ancerl Studio
Focused on creating profound spatial experiences, Ancerl Studio is a Toronto based multi-disciplinary atelier that combines architecture, landscaping, interior, and product design in a holistic cooperative statement.

Restorative or energizing, we dream and create environments that you will instantly connect with, want to explore, and enjoy together.

Driven by our passion for the human experience, we channel our learnings from decades of design-build developments and global exposure to consistently deliver connective design solutions. We tell stories expressed through emotive detailing, timeless materiality, and high-quality craftsmanship always purposeful and relevant to their historical, cultural, and geographical contexts.

Our dedication to the seamless execution of those unique design narratives enables our team to instil exceptional character to each project while delivering above-market returns for its investors.