Modern two-story house with large windows and a wood and stone exterior at 1089 Lavender Lane, surrounded by bare trees and a snow-covered ground.

Lavender House

Oakville, Ontario

New residence in Oakville, Ontario. This contemporary house in Ontario really became a landmark in this neighborhood. The design has been very successfully executed. With its big windows, open floor plan concept and innovative features to the exterior, Lima Architects is pleased with the result.

Project details 

  • Client: Private Owner
  • GFA: 4,500 sq. ft.
  • Budget: $850,000
  • Architect: Lima Architects Inc.

Project overview

Modern two-story house with large windows, stone and wood exterior, surrounded by snow-covered ground and trees on a cloudy day.

Objective

A private client wanted a new family home on an established Oakville street that would feel genuinely contemporary while raising the bar for the surrounding neighbourhood.

Modern two-story house with large windows, stone and wood exterior, surrounded by leafless trees and snow-covered ground.

Design Approach

An open-plan layout organized around expansive glazing, a clean and confident massing, and innovative exterior detailing.

Outcome

The finished home became a local landmark and a reference point for contemporary design in the area.

Notable Features

Floor-to-ceiling windows, an open-concept main floor, and distinctive exterior detailing that set it apart from the traditional homes nearby.