G House

Winnipeg
2009

This project reverses traditional concepts of house and yard within a typical single-family detached suburban neighbourhood by placing the building elements at the edge of the site rather than at its centre. These elements including the house, and a limestone perimeter wall extend the house's living space to include an integral courtyard. The relationship between these two elements is utilized to expand the home's sense of living space, extend the warm seasons in a cold climate, and promote a healthy lifestyle by increasing exposure to sunlight, and by enhancing the connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces.