Perfect for Homes Surrounded by Nature
Planning to build a home nestled in the woods?
Take inspiration from this stunning project by architect Frank DiSarra of FrankFranco Architects. To embrace the surrounding forest views, DiSarra designed a living space with expansive glass openings, turning the fall foliage into a living artwork.
Maximizing Natural Light and Views
The generous use of glass not only floods the family room with natural daylight but also frames breathtaking views of the autumn landscape. “It’s not just about brightness—these openings bring the beauty of nature directly into the home,” says DiSarra. The flat horizontal roofline and minimalist grey box structures, punctuated with curtain wall windows in black metal frames, create a striking mid-century modern aesthetic.
Natural Materials Meet Elegant Functionality
Located on a 2-acre site near a conservation area in Toronto, Canada, the home sits on the footprint of a 60-year-old cottage, allowing new construction under strict local regulations. The interior showcases a refined palette of natural materials, including a feature wall clad in granite tile with marble-like veining in olive green, brown, black, grey, and soft white—making it the centerpiece of the family gathering area. Meanwhile, the charcoal slate flooring, arranged in an elegant checkerboard pattern, highlights sustainability and reduces material waste.
Architect: FrankFranco Architects
Photographer: Bob Gundu
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