To maximize privacy and minimize car noise, the architect pushed the house back as far as he could on the narrow lot. This allowed for a small courtyard that acts as a buffer between the traffic and the house. The trees cut down on noise suprisingly well, offering a green oasis in the heart of the city.
This Toronto laneway house designed by Setless Studio has an almost invisible front door. Is it to the left of the bushes? Is it off this alley? If so, where? The glass gives a hint, even if the Corten steel panels don't.