Plex House

Build

Measured approached the project with a commitment to revitalization over replacement. The home’s exterior palette was neutralized with a carbon-toned finish, allowing the surrounding landscape, designed by John Minty, to take visual precedence. A previously formal yard, complete with pool and hardscape, was reimagined as a lush cottage garden anchored by indigenous species. The new landscape softens the building’s edges, provides privacy from the nearby walkway, and creates a layered experience of enclosure and openness.

Key outdoor spaces include an exterior dining area positioned at the entry and a firepit for evening gatherings. Together, these elements redefine the property’s relationship to its boundaries. What was once a house in a field is now experienced as a series of courtyards.

Inside, the renovation prioritizes warmth, flow, and informal connection. The main level centres on an open kitchen that now forms the true heart of the home. A former living room was transformed into a welcoming dining space, while a smaller adjoining room serves as a relaxed sitting area.

Upstairs, the second level houses a primary suite and a secondary bedroom, each with its own bath, offering comfort and privacy. The top level accommodates a flexible micro-office and guest area. A new plywood staircase, cut with patterned openings, filters natural light through the home, creating a gentle play of shadow and illumination that ties all three levels together.

A soothing, clean material palette establishes a sense of ease and cohesion throughout. White surfaces provide a foundation for subtle pops of colour and the shifting hues of the garden beyond. The interior becomes a vessel for the clients’ lives, a backdrop for layering in artifacts collected from decades of travel, infusing the modernized home with personal history and warmth.