2023

EXCELLENCE IN RESTORATION
274 Carlton St.
Owners: Alain Saumur & Neil Modi Architectural Technologist: David R Smith Contractors: Stephen Mason (Toronto Masonry Restoration)

History: This house, part of a triad built in 1891, is a Bay and Gable style with squared bays.

Reason for the Award: The most important aspect of this restoration is the completion of the upper and lower porches which now join the others in the row of three houses, completing the row as built. The facade had been painted, allowing the masonry below the paint to deteriorate. A complete restoration of the brick took care to match the brick colour to the neighbouring houses, which had been built with Don Valley brick. Completing the restoration, the front fence was rebuilt to exactly match the neighbouring fences.