A mid-twentieth-century family home on a busy city-wide connector with excellent public transport, and access to employment, services, and shopping. TEAL recognized an opportunity to transform the house into two contemporary dwellings by: • adding new structures: new stairs and separate entries from the street as well as a service room at the back • opening the interiors into spacious light-filled open plan living places • re-presenting the exterior of the building with new hemlock cladding integrated over the existing shingles • installing efficient new environmental control systems • reusing many of the materials, including the building envelope and chimney as part of a feature wall

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The owners acquired an adjacent property and called on our firm and a team of consultants to join the properties into one seamless private park like setting complete with a Pool Pavilion and Pool. A study of light and space, The Pavilion offers different experiences at different times of the day. The optimum display of light and transparency occurs at dusk. At that hour, one can catch the reflections in the pool and the glowing of this small jewel within in the landscape. Amenities include an air conditioned lounging area with TV and kitchen/bar, a laundry and changing room, a private bathroom with shower, an additional outdoor shower and a full basement for storage of pool toys and equipment. The contemporary approach combines rich woods, stainless steel, and concrete with marble, glass tile and natural stones. Cedar shingles, a nod to the main house, recede into the landscape while the soaring glass windows and doors flood the space with light and views back into the landscape. The building also features a bead board ceiling and exposed structure. This blend of materials yields a sophisticated modern design that is calm and cheerful while providing conditioned entertaining space for the Owner’s family and friends. The client gushes “I feel like I am transported-- on vacation-- every time I open the doors and enter the space.” Robert Glasgow Photography

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WoodForm Concrete® is a lightweight engineered composite that looks like wood and acts like stone. It will not split, crack, splinter, stain or rot. Multiple color choices, edge details, accessories and more make this material a must-have if you truly want the look of, “wood without the worry”. This revolutionary product enables wood to be used in areas that real wood would be impossible or impractical. This product has more than 50% recycled content, 0% waste in its production, it's lightweight and easy to transport, will last longer than wood and has a lower Embodied Energy in its production.

WoodForm Concrete® is a lightweight engineered composite that looks like wood and acts like stone. It will not split, crack, splinter, stain or rot. Multiple color choices, edge details, accessories and more make this material a must-have if you truly want the look of, “wood without the worry”. This revolutionary product enables wood to be used in areas that real wood would be impossible or impractical. This product has more than 50% recycled content, 0% waste in its production, it's lightweight and easy to transport, will last longer than wood and has a lower Embodied Energy in its production.

http://210ridgewayrd.com This classic Colonial blends modern renovations with fine period detail. The gourmet kitchen has a sun-lit breakfast room and large center island. The adjoining family room with a large bow window leads to a charming solarium overlooking the terraced grounds with a stone patio and gardens. The living room with a fireplace and formal dining room are accented with elegant moldings and decorative built-ins. The designer master suite has a walk-in closet and sitting room/office. The separate guest suite addition and updated bathrooms are fresh and spa-like. The lower level has an entertainment room, gym, and a professional green house. Located in a premier neighborhood with easy access to Wellesley Farms, commuter train and major transportation routes.

http://210ridgewayrd.com This classic Colonial blends modern renovations with fine period detail. The gourmet kitchen has a sun-lit breakfast room and large center island. The adjoining family room with a large bow window leads to a charming solarium overlooking the terraced grounds with a stone patio and gardens. The living room with a fireplace and formal dining room are accented with elegant moldings and decorative built-ins. The designer master suite has a walk-in closet and sitting room/office. The separate guest suite addition and updated bathrooms are fresh and spa-like. The lower level has an entertainment room, gym, and a professional green house. Located in a premier neighborhood with easy access to Wellesley Farms, commuter train and major transportation routes.

http://210ridgewayrd.com This classic Colonial blends modern renovations with fine period detail. The gourmet kitchen has a sun-lit breakfast room and large center island. The adjoining family room with a large bow window leads to a charming solarium overlooking the terraced grounds with a stone patio and gardens. The living room with a fireplace and formal dining room are accented with elegant moldings and decorative built-ins. The designer master suite has a walk-in closet and sitting room/office. The separate guest suite addition and updated bathrooms are fresh and spa-like. The lower level has an entertainment room, gym, and a professional green house. Located in a premier neighborhood with easy access to Wellesley Farms, commuter train and major transportation routes.

http://210ridgewayrd.com This classic Colonial blends modern renovations with fine period detail. The gourmet kitchen has a sun-lit breakfast room and large center island. The adjoining family room with a large bow window leads to a charming solarium overlooking the terraced grounds with a stone patio and gardens. The living room with a fireplace and formal dining room are accented with elegant moldings and decorative built-ins. The designer master suite has a walk-in closet and sitting room/office. The separate guest suite addition and updated bathrooms are fresh and spa-like. The lower level has an entertainment room, gym, and a professional green house. Located in a premier neighborhood with easy access to Wellesley Farms, commuter train and major transportation routes.

http://210ridgewayrd.com This classic Colonial blends modern renovations with fine period detail. The gourmet kitchen has a sun-lit breakfast room and large center island. The adjoining family room with a large bow window leads to a charming solarium overlooking the terraced grounds with a stone patio and gardens. The living room with a fireplace and formal dining room are accented with elegant moldings and decorative built-ins. The designer master suite has a walk-in closet and sitting room/office. The separate guest suite addition and updated bathrooms are fresh and spa-like. The lower level has an entertainment room, gym, and a professional green house. Located in a premier neighborhood with easy access to Wellesley Farms, commuter train and major transportation routes.

http://210ridgewayrd.com This classic Colonial blends modern renovations with fine period detail. The gourmet kitchen has a sun-lit breakfast room and large center island. The adjoining family room with a large bow window leads to a charming solarium overlooking the terraced grounds with a stone patio and gardens. The living room with a fireplace and formal dining room are accented with elegant moldings and decorative built-ins. The designer master suite has a walk-in closet and sitting room/office. The separate guest suite addition and updated bathrooms are fresh and spa-like. The lower level has an entertainment room, gym, and a professional green house. Located in a premier neighborhood with easy access to Wellesley Farms, commuter train and major transportation routes.

http://210ridgewayrd.com This classic Colonial blends modern renovations with fine period detail. The gourmet kitchen has a sun-lit breakfast room and large center island. The adjoining family room with a large bow window leads to a charming solarium overlooking the terraced grounds with a stone patio and gardens. The living room with a fireplace and formal dining room are accented with elegant moldings and decorative built-ins. The designer master suite has a walk-in closet and sitting room/office. The separate guest suite addition and updated bathrooms are fresh and spa-like. The lower level has an entertainment room, gym, and a professional green house. Located in a premier neighborhood with easy access to Wellesley Farms, commuter train and major transportation routes.

http://210ridgewayrd.com This classic Colonial blends modern renovations with fine period detail. The gourmet kitchen has a sun-lit breakfast room and large center island. The adjoining family room with a large bow window leads to a charming solarium overlooking the terraced grounds with a stone patio and gardens. The living room with a fireplace and formal dining room are accented with elegant moldings and decorative built-ins. The designer master suite has a walk-in closet and sitting room/office. The separate guest suite addition and updated bathrooms are fresh and spa-like. The lower level has an entertainment room, gym, and a professional green house. Located in a premier neighborhood with easy access to Wellesley Farms, commuter train and major transportation routes.

http://210ridgewayrd.com This classic Colonial blends modern renovations with fine period detail. The gourmet kitchen has a sun-lit breakfast room and large center island. The adjoining family room with a large bow window leads to a charming solarium overlooking the terraced grounds with a stone patio and gardens. The living room with a fireplace and formal dining room are accented with elegant moldings and decorative built-ins. The designer master suite has a walk-in closet and sitting room/office. The separate guest suite addition and updated bathrooms are fresh and spa-like. The lower level has an entertainment room, gym, and a professional green house. Located in a premier neighborhood with easy access to Wellesley Farms, commuter train and major transportation routes.

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http://210ridgewayrd.com This classic Colonial blends modern renovations with fine period detail. The gourmet kitchen has a sun-lit breakfast room and large center island. The adjoining family room with a large bow window leads to a charming solarium overlooking the terraced grounds with a stone patio and gardens. The living room with a fireplace and formal dining room are accented with elegant moldings and decorative built-ins. The designer master suite has a walk-in closet and sitting room/office. The separate guest suite addition and updated bathrooms are fresh and spa-like. The lower level has an entertainment room, gym, and a professional green house. Located in a premier neighborhood with easy access to Wellesley Farms, commuter train and major transportation routes.

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