Homeowners are greeted at a reception area that leads to the bar lounge reminiscent of VIP lounges in high-end fashion boutiques. The lounge houses a bar on one side and a large display wall of sample finishes on the other. Premium sample packages mounted on sliding tracks can be mixed and matched to intrigue the clients while they sit on a designer sofa sipping drinks. High-gloss materials are carefully balanced with the contrasting epoxy concrete floor to create a luxurious look while still reminiscent of a design studio.

Judges thought the minimalist design and materiality delivered on the concept goal to evoke a luxury fashion house.

Architect: dkstudio Architects inc., Toronto
General Contractor: StructureCorp, Toronto
Consultants: ThinkL Studio, Vancouver, B.C. (lighting design)
Suppliers: Dark Tools, Toronto (light fixtures); TPL Lighting, Toronto (light fixtures); Amerlux, Oakland, N.J. (lamps); and Cosentino Group, Coral Gables, Fla. (countertops)