Fully integrated Signature Estate featuring Creston controls and Crestron panelized lighting, and Crestron motorized shades and draperies, whole-house audio and video, HVAC, voice and video communication atboth both the front door and gate. Modern, warm, and clean-line design, with total custom details and finishes. The front includes a serene and impressive atrium foyer with two-story floor to ceiling glass walls and multi-level fire/water fountains on either side of the grand bronze aluminum pivot entry door. Elegant extra-large 47'' imported white porcelain tile runs seamlessly to the rear exterior pool deck, and a dark stained oak wood is found on the stairway treads and second floor. The great room has an incredible Neolith onyx wall and see-through linear gas fireplace and is appointed perfectly for views of the zero edge pool and waterway. The center spine stainless steel staircase has a smoked glass railing and wood handrail.

The second story deck follows along the rec room and two bedrooms.
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Tidal Marsh Overlook Our client asked Flavin Architects to envision a modern house on a steeply sloped site overlooking the Annisquam River in Cape Ann, MA. The home’s linear layout is oriented parallel to the contours of the hillside, minimizing site disturbance. The stacked massing and galvanized steel detailing of the home recall the industrial vernacular of the Gloucester waterfront, and the dark color helps the house settle into its wooded site. To integrate the house more fully with its natural surroundings, we took our client’s suggestion to plant a tree that extends up through the second-floor deck. An exterior steel stair adjacent to the tree leads from the parking area to a second-floor deck and the home’s front door. The first-floor bedrooms enjoy the privacy provided by black painted wood screens that extend from the concrete pad to the second-floor deck. The screens also soften the view of the adjacent road, and visually connects the second-floor deck to the land. Because the view of the tidal river and wetlands is improved by a higher vantage point, the open plan kitchen, living, and dining areas look over the deck to a view of the river. The master suite is situated even higher, tucked into the rear on the third floor. There, the client enjoys private views of the steep woodland bank behind the house. A generous screen porch occupies the front of the house, facing the marsh, providing space for family gatherings and a sleeping porch to enjoy the breezes on hot summer nights.

The second story deck follows along the rec room and two bedrooms.
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"Our Dog even loves to sit in the shade of the gazebo and watch the world go by....he doesn't want to come inside - just chillin' on the deck." Photo taken by the customer

The second story deck follows along the rec room and two bedrooms.
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This was the original structure. It was time.
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This six-bedroom home — all with en-suite bathrooms — is a brand new home on one of Lincoln Park's most desirable streets. The neo-Georgian, brick and limestone façade features well-crafted detailing both inside and out. The lower recreation level is expansive, with 9-foot ceilings throughout. The first floor houses elegant living and dining areas, as well as a large kitchen with attached great room, and the second floor holds an expansive master suite with a spa bath and vast walk-in closets. A grand, elliptical staircase ascends throughout the home, concluding in a sunlit penthouse providing access to an expansive roof deck and sweeping views of the city.. Nathan Kirkman

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DuChateau Floors. French oak hardwood floors. Atelier Series Driftwood Natural.
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Previously renovated with a two-story addition in the 80’s, the home’s square footage had been increased, but the current homeowners struggled to integrate the old with the new. An oversized fireplace and awkward jogged walls added to the challenges on the main floor, along with dated finishes. While on the second floor, a poorly configured layout was not functional for this expanding family. From the front entrance, we can see the fireplace was removed between the living room and dining rooms, creating greater sight lines and allowing for more traditional archways between rooms. At the back of the home, we created a new mudroom area, and updated the kitchen with custom two-tone millwork, countertops and finishes. These main floor changes work together to create a home more reflective of the homeowners’ tastes. On the second floor, the master suite was relocated and now features a beautiful custom ensuite, walk-in closet and convenient adjacency to the new laundry room. Gordon King Photography

An amazing place to sit and enjoy the views of the lake. Custom lighting hangs perfectly from the traditional timber truss. Photos: Copyright Heidi Long, Longview Studios, Inc.

The building has been anchored into the site with a series of stepped forms being used to reduce the scale of the site cut and slope. A central deck/courtyard provides sheltered private indoor/outdoor living, creating a central hub for the second floor. Photography by DRAW Photography Ltd

Previously renovated with a two-story addition in the 80’s, the home’s square footage had been increased, but the current homeowners struggled to integrate the old with the new. An oversized fireplace and awkward jogged walls added to the challenges on the main floor, along with dated finishes. While on the second floor, a poorly configured layout was not functional for this expanding family. From the front entrance, we can see the fireplace was removed between the living room and dining rooms, creating greater sight lines and allowing for more traditional archways between rooms. At the back of the home, we created a new mudroom area, and updated the kitchen with custom two-tone millwork, countertops and finishes. These main floor changes work together to create a home more reflective of the homeowners’ tastes. On the second floor, the master suite was relocated and now features a beautiful custom ensuite, walk-in closet and convenient adjacency to the new laundry room. Gordon King Photography

Rear Deck – Seamless Indoor–Outdoor Living Extension | Toronto This rear deck was designed as a natural extension of the interior living space, enhancing how the homeowners use their home day to day. Positioned directly off the main living area, the deck supports effortless indoor–outdoor flow—ideal for entertaining, relaxing, and everyday family use. The layout and proportions were carefully planned to align with interior floor levels and door openings, creating a smooth transition between inside and out. Durable exterior materials were selected to withstand Toronto’s changing seasons while remaining low maintenance and visually cohesive with the home’s updated exterior. As part of the full-home transformation and second floor addition, this deck reflects Cedarstone Group Inc.’s approach to exterior spaces: intentional design, practical detailing, and long-term performance, ensuring outdoor areas feel just as considered as the interior renovation.

Rear Deck – Seamless Indoor–Outdoor Living Extension | Toronto This rear deck was designed as a natural extension of the interior living space, enhancing how the homeowners use their home day to day. Positioned directly off the main living area, the deck supports effortless indoor–outdoor flow—ideal for entertaining, relaxing, and everyday family use. The layout and proportions were carefully planned to align with interior floor levels and door openings, creating a smooth transition between inside and out. Durable exterior materials were selected to withstand Toronto’s changing seasons while remaining low maintenance and visually cohesive with the home’s updated exterior. As part of the full-home transformation and second floor addition, this deck reflects Cedarstone Group Inc.’s approach to exterior spaces: intentional design, practical detailing, and long-term performance, ensuring outdoor areas feel just as considered as the interior renovation.

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