Set within a richly treed residential landscape, this custom home is conceived as a contemporary residence with a quiet, timeless posture—crisp massing, refined proportions, and a material palette that feels both modern and enduring. White masonry and smooth cladding are grounded by a base of light-toned stone, while deep charcoal window frames and a tailored roofscape add precision and contrast. The composition balances clean geometry with warm restraint: generous glazing, disciplined lines, and a calibrated rhythm of solid and void create a façade that reads as elegant rather than overtly expressive.
The architecture is deliberately integrated with the site’s mature canopy. Existing evergreens and established deciduous trees shape the approach, soften the scale, and filter light across the elevations throughout the day. Rather than competing with the landscape, the home is set back and framed by it—views are choreographed through large openings, and the building’s edges align with outdoor rooms, lawns, and garden clearings. Simple, minimal hardscape gestures—stepping stones, a quiet terrace, and low, clean planting lines—extend the architectural language outward, allowing the landscape to remain the dominant presence.
Inside, the home is organized around luminous, volume-rich living spaces that emphasize calm continuity. A double-height great room draws daylight deep into the plan, anchored by a dramatic full-height stone fireplace feature wall and flanked by finely detailed millwork. Large-format glazing dissolves boundaries to the garden, transforming the changing seasons into an interior backdrop. The result is a residence defined by clarity and composure—where architecture and landscape are inseparable, and every space feels connected to light, air, and the surrounding trees.
Project Details
204 Maple Grove Dr. Okaville ON
- Client: Private Owner
- Location: 204 Maple Grove Dr. Okaville ON
- GFA: 4,800 sq. ft.
- Year Completed: 2022
- Budget: $3,000,000
- Architect: Lima Architects Inc.
Location
204 Maple Grove Dr. Okaville ON
Size
4,800 sq. ft.