Westminster residence – a modern take on tradition

Situated in Toronto’s High Park-Swansea neighborhood, Westminster Residence is a contemporary reinterpretation of the traditional Edwardian gabled houses. The design features three dark-coloured components: a lower volume covered in elongated black bricks in Roman style, a heavy oversized triangular roof adorned with slate-coloured terracotta tiles, and two tall rectilinear dormers on the east and west sides.

This residence spans 325 square meters across two floors, comprising a living room, dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and various common and storage areas. The striking interiors showcase a blend of materials in both light and dark tones, alternating between spacious, well-lit areas. Soft furnishings and fabrics add warmth to the ambiance. In the kitchen, the CEA taps from the GIOTTO PLUS collection, finished in satin, create a remarkable chromatic contrast against the dark walls and stained walnut furnishings, complemented by a travertine countertop.

Travertine is also used for wall tiles and furniture in the bathroom area, accentuated by the sophisticated tones of CEA taps finished in Black Diamond satin. Batay-Csorba Architects has skillfully balanced contextual sensitivity and bold contemporary design in the Westminster Residence by thoughtfully incorporating art and meticulously designed details.

Technical characteristics:

GIOTTO PLUS + FREE IDEAS | kitchen collection
GIO101S + FRE56S + FRE280S
Deck mounted single-handle mixer with swiveling spout and pull-out hand shower in AISI 316L stainless steel satin finish.

GIOTTO | bathroom collection
GIO21KDS
Two-hole progressive mixer with swiveling spout in AISI 316L stainless steel Black Diamond satin finish.

GIOTTO + FREE IDEAS | bathroom collection
GIO57KDS + FRE212KDS
Wall-mounted thermostatic bathtub mixer set with shut-off valve and free-standing spout in AISI 316L stainless steel Black Diamond satin finish.