Toronto Waterfront Luxury Villa
High-performance fenestration for a contemporary lakeside residence
Project Overview
A striking contemporary villa on Toronto's waterfront, featuring expansive glass walls that frame Lake Ontario views while withstanding harsh Canadian winters. The project combines minimalist aesthetics with exceptional thermal performance, achieving Passive House certification through advanced window technology.
Location
Toronto, Canada
Completion Year
2024
Building Type
Contemporary Waterfront Villa
Total Area
580 ㎡
Floors
2 floors + rooftop terrace
Certification
Passive House Classic
Scope of Work
Curtain Wall Systems
180 ㎡Structural glazing curtain wall with integrated solar shading
Lift-and-Slide Doors
8 unitsLarge-format lift-and-slide doors for seamless indoor-outdoor flow
Fixed Glazing Panels
45 unitsOversized fixed glazing units with panoramic lake views
Products & Systems Installed
Challenges & Solutions
Extreme Thermal Performance Requirements
Quad-glazed units with two Low-E coatings, argon gas fill, and warm-edge spacers achieving U-value 0.6 W/m²K to meet Passive House certification in Canadian climate.
Large Format Glazing in High Wind Zone
Structural analysis and engineered glass specifications for 4m × 3m panels withstand Toronto's lake-effect wind loads (up to 4.0 kPa) while maintaining slim sightlines.
Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Integration
Flush threshold details and coordinated floor levels between interior spaces and terraces, requiring precise waterproofing and drainage design for Canadian freeze-thaw cycles.
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