Single-detached dwellings
3,395 of 5,790 occupied private dwellings in the structural-type group.
Lawrence Park South / Toronto
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Renovate, extend or build a home with room for the way your family lives.
Plan the house and its outdoor space together, from the parts you want to keep to the rooms you want to change.
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Keep what you value. Make the rest work better.
A Lawrence Park South project can begin with a simple question: which parts of the home make you want to stay? The answer might be the front rooms, a garden outlook or the scale of the house from the street. A major renovation or addition should work around those priorities.
Grand Design Build can help develop the design, scope and construction plan for the whole home. Compare improved interior connections, additional living space and a custom home without assuming that a larger building is the only answer.
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Browse exterior and interior details from our wider project collection. These images illustrate the work; they are not presented as completed projects in this neighbourhood.
Contemporary home with stone cladding and a broad paved entrance
Double-height living room with tall windows and a fireplace
Rear exterior with a glazed balcony, dark cladding and brick walls
Small white kitchen with a timber range hood
Stone front elevation with tall black-framed windows
Brick house with tall black-framed windows and a raised front terrace
Long kitchen island under a coffered ceiling
Living room with a carved fireplace and dark wood flooring
Local housing context / 2021
Older homes, gardens and a varied landscape.
The City’s 2021 profile records 58.6% of Lawrence Park South dwellings as single-detached homes and 69.0% as originally built in 1960 or earlier. The City also identifies Lawrence Park and Blythwood ravines in its neighbourhood walk. A property’s relationship to these landscapes needs to be checked by address.
Originally built in 1960 or earlier
3,990 of 5,785 occupied private dwellings in the construction-period group.
Treat the house and garden as one design brief. Record existing levels, entrances and the parts of the landscape you want to retain alongside the rooms that need to change.
Source: City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles, 2021, Lawrence Park South (103). Each measure uses its own published total; rounded counts may differ. These area figures do not establish what can be built at an individual address. View the source workbook.
Official neighbourhood reference: Lawrence Park South (103). Use the City’s address lookup to select the correct profile.
Before the scope is fixed
Plan the additions to your home and its setting together.
Connect the main floor to the garden
Describe how you want the kitchen, dining and living areas to meet outdoor space. Compare door positions, floor levels and the size of any addition. Keep the remaining garden visible in the drawings so the extension does not become a decision about rooms alone.
Check the landscape before choosing the footprint
If the property is near a ravine or has a marked change in level, use the City’s protected-area map before planning excavation or retaining work. A neighbourhood name does not establish whether those requirements apply to a particular lot.
Decide which character to retain
Identify the front entrance, roof form, masonry or interior details that matter to you. Check the Heritage Register separately rather than assuming an older house is designated. This gives the design team a clear brief for a contemporary addition, a more extensive renovation or a replacement home.
Resolve old and new levels early
Bring previous addition drawings and show the current stairs, ceiling changes and basement access. Compare how new rooms would join the existing structure. Review the building envelope and services with the layout so the retained and new parts are planned as one home.
For the property and proposal, the City’s preliminary zoning review information explains the available review routes.
Sources: Find your official Toronto neighbourhood · City neighbourhood walks · Tree and ravine protection · Check the Heritage Register · Planning a residential addition
What we do
A coordinated plan for your Lawrence Park South project.
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Architectural Design & Permits
Coordinate the property review, drawings and agreed permit applications. Bring the building and landscape questions into the design from the start.
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2
Renovations
Rework the whole-home layout while identifying the rooms and details you want to retain. Plan structure, services and finishes together.
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3
Additions
Connect new living space to the retained house and garden. Compare the proposed footprint, levels and transitions before finalizing the scope.
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4
Custom Homes
Plan a replacement home around everyday living, street presence and outdoor space. Define what is included before construction begins.
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Laneway / Garden Suites
Explore a separate suite where the property review supports further design. Consider trees, access and the relationship to the main home.
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Project Management
Manage the agreed construction and coordinate decisions between retained and new work. Keep responsibilities and changes documented.
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From the first conversation to handover.
Work through the property, scope and decisions before construction. Keep responsibilities and changes recorded as the project progresses.
Discuss your project
Discuss how you want to live
Start with what works, what does not and the changes that matter most to your household.
Review the existing house
Assess the layout, structure and relevant site conditions before developing the renovation approach.
Develop the design and scope
Coordinate the rooms, structural approach, services and finishes. Review inclusions, exclusions and responsibilities before construction.
Prepare the approval work
Coordinate the drawings and applications required within the agreed scope, including a Committee of Adjustment application where needed. Allow for review comments and further information. The proposal identifies how City fees, Committee fees and survey costs are handled.
Manage the construction
Sequence the work and trades around the project plan. Keep decisions and changes documented, with updates through the project coordinator.
Review and hand over
Walk through the finished work, record outstanding items and agree the follow-up. Confirm the applicable closeout and warranty documents.
Planning questions
Lawrence Park South project questions
Can we retain the front of the house and change the rear?
That can be explored as a design option. Start by identifying the rooms and exterior features to retain, then compare the new layout with the existing structure. The scale and placement of a rear addition, along with any heritage or other property requirements, still need review.
Does every Lawrence Park South property need a ravine permit?
No. Check the exact address against the City’s Ravine and Natural Feature Protection map and review the proposed work. Proximity to a park or use of the Lawrence Park name is not enough to decide whether a protected-area permit is required.
How do we check whether our house is a heritage property?
Use the City’s address-based Heritage Register search and review the result with the proposal. Listed and designated properties have different statuses. If the property is designated, confirm what the designation covers before designing changes to the building.
Can a major renovation include new kitchens and bathrooms?
Yes, as parts of the overall home project. Plan their location and finishes with circulation, structure and building services. This keeps the work focused on a complete renovation rather than treating each room as a separate small project.
What should the first addition drawings explain?
They should show the retained house, proposed rooms, connection between levels and relationship to the site. Toronto’s residential addition guide also identifies the plans and property information needed for an application. The required design work depends on the actual proposal.
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Tell us what you want to keep and what needs to change.
Share your Lawrence Park South address, priorities and any existing plans. We can discuss the renovation, addition or custom home you have in mind and the next information needed.