South End Residence

South End Residence

South End Residence

Peter Braithwaite Studio

BUDGET
$100K - 500K

SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft

YEAR
2016

LOCATION
Halifax, Canada

TYPE
Residential › Private House

SOUTH END RESIDENCE

This project is located in the historic South End of Halifax, Nova Scotia, near the cities largest municipal park.

South End Residence
South End Residence

The project was a complete redesign and transformation of a dated house in a traditional neighborhood into a contemporary residence.

The design intent was to pay homage to the historical neighborhood by maintaining the original form of the structure while modernizing the aesthetic and detailing.

South End Residence
South End Residence

We endeavored to create a home that suited the client’s contemporary taste and lifestyle while remaining perceptive to the surroundings.

This was accomplished through the removal of a number of interior walls and vaulting the ceiling in the great room to create a large open central gathering space.

South End Residence
South End Residence

The window openings were also increased in size; these larger windows flood the new spaces with ample natural light and provide views of the foliage in the back garden.

The inoperable garage was converted into a covered entrance with ample storage for bikes and recreational equipment.

South End Residence
South End Residence

This space was topped with a semi private balcony off of one of the three bedrooms that provides an area to relax in the sun during the summer months and offers views over the quiet neighborhood street.

The result is a carefully considered interior space that supports family interaction, reflects the clean lines of modern aesthetic and displays thoughtful detailing.

South End Residence
South End Residence
South End Residence

The exterior, on the other hand, continues to participate in the traditional language of the neighbourhood through its form and materials, but distinctively hints at what awaits inside.

As a design build company we are responsible for all aspects of design and physical construction.

We find that this way of working allows us to address the inevitable difficulties that arise throughout a project at both the design and construction level.

South End Residence
South End Residence
South End Residence

In this particular project everything from the initial demolition to the custom millwork fabrication and installation was included in our scope and we were able to work through solutions in a way that reflected the overall design intent.


South End Residence
South End Residence
South End Residence
South End Residence
South End Residence
South End Residence
South End Residence


South End Residence

South End Residence
South End Residence