Pocket Laneway House
Sector: Metal • Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Source: Designboom
The Pocket Laneway House by Weiss A+U is a compact dwelling located on a rear lot in Toronto. It is elevated above a carport to protect the root system of a decades-old maple tree on-site. The design includes a V-shaped steel column and a mechanical core for structural support, with a double cantilevered HSS beam creating a floating effect. The house features corrugated galvalume metal cladding an
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Metal, Steel, Electric Vehicles (EVs), Commercial, Automotive, Residential
- Location
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Designboom
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Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Pocket Laneway House by Weiss A+U is a compact dwelling located on a rear lot in Toronto. It is elevated above a carport to protect the root system of a decades-old maple tree on-site. The design includes a V-shaped steel column and a mechanical core for structural support, with a double cantilevered HSS beam creating a floating effect. The house features corrugated galvalume metal cladding and a cedar-clad underside forming the carport with an electric vehicle charging station. The layout supports privacy and adaptability, intended as a secondary suite for children or an independent residence for a caregiver, aligning with aging in place goals. The project surpasses Ontario Building Code SB-12 energy performance standards, contributing to sustainability and low-impact housing. |
Original sector | Built Environment |
Location
Country | Canada |
State | Ontario |
City | Toronto |
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Source | Designboom |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Metal, Steel, Electric Vehicles (EVs), Commercial, Automotive, Residential |
Article published date | 2025-06-16 |
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