Fung House
Status:
Completed
Year:
2016
Type:
Private Residential
Size:
4,300 ft²
Client:
Private
Location:
Markham, Ontario
Fung House
Status:
Completed
Year:
2016
Type:
Private Residential
Size:
4,300 ft²
Client:
Private
Location:
Markham, Ontario
The Fung House was a custom single-family residence in Markham, designed for a young family. Originating from a prior Crafthouse relationship, the project explored how a contemporary home could balance openness, privacy, and long-term adaptability on a prominent corner lot. The design proceeded through the Committee of Adjustment as part of the planning review process.
A defining element of the proposal was a metal screen wrapping the front porch, providing privacy from the street while maintaining light and permeability. The screen was conceived as a structural beam, supporting portions of the second floor and giving the house a clear architectural logic. Internally, the home was organized around an open-concept living area and a deliberate entry procession, with a sequence of narrow side windows oriented in different directions to frame shifting views of the site.
The plan was intentionally offset to maximize visual connections across the property, including backyard views from the entry, a two-storey kitchen volume, and a primary bedroom overlooking the central space. A 20-foot-tall window introduced daylight deep into the kitchen, reinforcing the home’s emphasis on light, sightlines, and spatial continuity.
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