The Manor Collective

A historic residence transformed into an inviting and vibrant mixed-use space.

 
 

Location Undisclosed

Size 4,000 sq ft

Status Proposed

Modern multi-story apartment building with surrounding landscaped garden, pathway, and blue sky.
Architectural rendering of a modern outdoor patio area in front of a white building, with a fenced seating area, green accents, plants, and a tiled walkway.

This project transforms a historic residence through adaptive reuse, preserving its original character while introducing a carefully integrated addition. The design strengthens the building’s connection to the street and community, creating spaces that are both welcoming and functional.

The heritage structure remains the focal point, with a new addition extending into the landscaped yard to allow for expansion while maintaining the prominence of the original architecture. The ground floor is reimagined as a hospitality and retail space, where activity spills out onto a lushly planted front yard, blurring the boundary between indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. Above, accommodations offer a more private retreat, balancing vibrancy with quiet respite.

By respecting historical context while introducing new life, the project ensures this landmark continues to evolve in a way that remains relevant and responsive to the present.

A row of three large trees in front of a white residential building with a central entrance, flanked by taller buildings on each side, snow on the ground, and a person in a brown hat and black face mask walking on a snowy sidewalk.
Close-up of the exterior corner of a building with a red door, two windows, some snow on the ground, and sparse plants, including a small bush and a leafless tree.
A decorative black outdoor wall lantern with a white glass shade mounted on a textured white wall.
Modern white building with green accents on doorway, small garden with purple and yellow flowers, paved walkway, and shadowy trees overhead.

The restored entrance honours the original design, preserving its curved entry elements and streamlined details while integrating materials that complement the existing character . Subtle modern touches like scone lighting, enhance the experience of arrival, balancing the building’s historic elegance with contemporary refinement.

A modern multi-story apartment building with lit windows during evening, an outdoor patio area with plants and furniture, and a decorative exterior wall.

The façade maintains its Streamline Moderne character , responding to the patterns and proportions of the surrounding streetscape. Its clean lines and architectural rhythm reinforce the building’s place within the neighbourhood while preserving the historical integrity of the original design.

Black and white photo of an Art Deco building with a neon sign that reads "Lane-Wells." Several vintage cars parked in front, and a clear sky in the background.
This is an illustration of a modern multi-story building with illuminated windows, outdoor greenery, and a wooden fence. It appears to be evening or early night.

The outdoor spaces are defined by generous native and edible plantings , softening the edges of the site and providing a welcoming, green buffer between the building and the street. This considered landscaping creates a lush environment that encourages gathering and social interaction, further strengthening the connection between the public and private realms.

A modern white multi-story building with several windows, surrounded by a garden with flowers, greenery, and a wooden fence, with shadows of trees cast on the facade, and a blue sky in the background.
Outdoor patio area with wooden fence, chairs, tables, plants, and shaded canopy adjacent to a white building with multiple windows.

A spacious public porch extends from the building, reinforcing its engagement with the street. Designed as a universally accessible space, it creates a natural meeting place, drawing people in and fostering connections between residents, visitors, and the surrounding community.

Top-down view of a building and its surrounding landscape, including trees, pathways, and outdoor areas. The building has a flat roof and is situated in a landscaped yard.

Positioned between two larger buildings, the design ensures the manor retains its distinct identity while respecting the scale and character of the neighbourhood. The placement of the new addition enhances the building’s relationship to the street, providing a thoughtful transition between past and present.

Architectural site plan of a modern building with trees, pathways, and numbered labels indicating different sections.

Site Feature Legend

01 Soil Landscaping for Edible Plantings

02 Exterior Front Patios

03 Sloped Pathway to Create At-Grade Accessible Entries

04 New Front Door for Upper Hotel Access

05 New Covered Front Entry for Cafe/Retail/Resturant Access

06 Glass Brick Sidewall for Natural Light + Fire Seperation

07 Vertical Glass Brick Tower to Create Neighbourhood Presence

08 Added Signage to Accentuate Historic Building Status + Awareness

09 North-Facing Skylights on Side Yard Solarium

Architectural blueprint of a building with multiple windows, two entrances, and decorative vertical lines, labeled with 'The Moon' at the top.
Architectural elevation drawing of a multi-story building with windows, a chimney, a green balcony, and a fenced area, with numbered labels pointing to different building features.

Material Legend

01 New Concrete Half Wall

02 New Powder Coated Metal Cladding

03 New Powder Coated Metal Doors

04 New Glass Brick Wall

05 Existing White Stucco Cladding

06 New Painted Custom Signange

07 Existing Grey Metal Flashing

08 New Exterior Paint

09 New Wood Post Fence

10 New Exterior Lighting

Modern outdoor patio area with a bench, potted plants, glass door entrance, and garden on the side, featuring a combination of wood, glass, and concrete materials.

The entryway offers shelter from the elements while remaining open to shifting light, changing temperatures, and seasonal textures. This space is designed for year-round use, inviting people to gather and experience the building’s evolving relationship with its surroundings.

Outdoor patio area with wooden seating, tables, and greenery, adjacent to a modern building with glass block windows, under a blue sky.
Sunlit indoor space with glass doors leading outside, potted plants on a wooden bench, large windows with grid panes, concrete floor, textured wall, and ceiling with curved blue grid design.
Modern indoor space with large windows, potted plants on a ledge, and a wooden bench with pink and green accents, sunlight casting shadows.
Sunlit indoor space with a curved wooden bench, potted plants on a ledge, large windows with green frames, and a textured wall with wooden beams, casting shadows.

Soft, natural light filters through the solarium, creating a gentle threshold between interior and exterior. This carefully designed transition space allows the building to breathe with its environment, blurring the boundary between inside and out.

Interior of a modern space with potted plants on a wooden ledge, sunlight casting shadows through a patterned glass wall, and a glass door leading outside.

Inside, the cafe is designed for comfort and connection, with an atmosphere that shifts throughout the day. Warm materials, carefully framed views, and natural light create a space that is both intimate and inviting, evolving with the seasons while remaining rooted in a sense of place.

Sunlit indoor patio with wooden tables, patterned chairs, potted plants along a windowed wall, and a wooden beam ceiling.
Sunlit indoor cafe with pink wooden tables, beige chairs, and potted green plants on a ledge under large windows with wooden beams overhead.
Sunlit indoor patio with wooden tables and cream-colored chairs, potted plant on the right, windows and glass door in the background, ceiling beams, and a beige wall.
Rendering of a modern building with garden and pathway, featuring white walls, multiple windows, a curved roof structure, and surrounding greenery.
Modern white residential building with surrounded greenery and flower garden, clear sky with light clouds.
Modern building entrance with glass door framed in light green, adjacent white wall with upper windows, small garden with purple and green plants on the left, and soft shadows from trees on the facade.
A modern apartment building with white exterior walls, featuring several windows with white frames, and a green door. There is a small garden with plants and flowers enclosed by a blush pink wooden fence, and a patio area with tables and chairs. The
Render of an inviting outdoor patio area with a beige paved walkway, colorful flowers, and a small garden enclosed with a curved red wooden fence. The patio has a seating area with chairs under a green canopy attached to a modern white building with
Outdoor patio with wooden railing, surrounded by plants and bushes, with patio furniture including tables and chairs, adjacent to a white building with multiple windows and shadows of trees on the wall.
Nighttime view of a modern apartment building with lit windows, a small garden with plants, and outdoor seating area.
A modern apartment building with illuminated windows, a landscaped garden in the foreground, and a curved green canopy over the entrance at dusk.
An outdoor terrace with a curved wooden deck, metal chairs and tables, a green lawn, plants, and modern buildings in the background under a blue sky.
A modern outdoor patio area with a glass entrance, wooden and paved flooring, seating bench, hanging lights, potted plants, and greenery.
Bright, modern interior with glass doors, potted plants, and a curved pink wooden bench near large windows letting in natural light.
Modern interior space with a sunlit seating area, glass door, potted plants, and large windows casting patterned shadows.
Sunlit indoor space with potted plants on a wooden shelf, glass block wall, glass door, and a patterned ceiling casting shadows
Modern indoor space with a curved pink wooden bench and potted green plants on a ledge, surrounded by large windows allowing sunlight inside.
Interior of a sunlit cafe with a long wooden counter, potted plants, and pastel-colored chairs along the windowed wall.
Interior of a modern cafe or restaurant with pink wooden tables, matching chairs, and a row of potted plants along a windowed wall with large, grid-patterned glass panels. Sunlight creates shadows on the tables.
Sunlit indoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a potted plant in the foreground.

Design Damon Hayes Couture, Hayden Pattullo

Representation Hayden Pattullo, Rebecca Boone