Jun 23, 2020 · Since the city’s first contemporary laneway house was completed in 2010 by Lanefab (at McGill and Slocan), these unique builds have been popping up like architectural …

Feb 15, 2025 · Canadians are getting creative to sidestep the country's housing crisis, building homes in backyards and alleys. To ease the problem of a tight housing market, Toronto has …

Jan 4, 2022 · We’ve rounded up a few of our favourite laneway specialists across the country to help make your back alley dreams come true. Founder Jake Fry launched Smallworks back in …

Oct 10, 2024 · A laneway house instantly endears. Tucked in the rear of the main house, often in an alleyway, there’s something secretive and special – romantic, even – about a hideaway …

Nov 20, 2024 · True to its name, this Modcube laneway home by Synthesis Design takes the shape of a modified cube, clad in a mix of sustainable and non-combustible cement panelling …

Laneway houses come in all shapes and sizes. But here are some of the coolest ones we’ve ever found, and a couple of them are even up for sale! Designed by Kohn Shnier Architects, 54 …

Apr 26, 2021 · Take a local laneway in need of some love, add an enthusiastic group of Girl Guides in search of a major community service project and a city with a fabulous street art …

Yet the cool laneway in these photos features streetscaping, decorative lighting, a community garden at the end, and rear door porches to encourage laneway socializing. If designers …

Jan 6, 2020 · Scroll down to step inside this calming, compact home — plus, get a crash course on laneway houses! “The whole design of the space is about flexibility,” says Janet. The high …

These feats of modern and practical architecture don’t get a ton of fame and recognition in the press, but are certainly worthy of both. Check out this super cool laneway house, built at 40R …