Optics are accomplished by pairing the single-colored brick with individually-improvised corbel variations, allowing the design to showcase the brick’s ability to encapsulate the elegance of a Georgian home, while at the same time express meaning without relying on traditional forms. By prioritizing the possibilities of the resonant form of bricks, Canvas House is both organic and orderly. As an experiment with materiality and technique, Canvas House pushes the boundaries of what architecture can communicate.

The organicism of the exterior façade finds its way inside through the gentle curvature of walls that blend seamlessly with the ceilings and architectural fixtures. The door handles and handrail are carved from the wall producing an interior dimensionality that is emphasized by the careful integration of light. Materially muted finishes highlight the works of art inside. This results in a calm, airy, and contemplative interior that succeeds in harmonizing sophistication with the experimental forms of contemporary artists.

Inside and out, the interplay of light and shadow creates a sense of depth that is mutually spatially ambiguous and functional. The rhythmic façade responds to function by swelling outward to form an overhang above the door and receding to allow light around the second-floor skylight. The movement within the masonry is unscripted yet arranged - reminiscent of the motions of a theater drape, it’s an ode to the client’s background in theater production. The novelty of the design lies in its ability to retain the grace of traditional Georgian homes without a need to standardize, and this grants Canvas House the ability to participate in the uniformity of its Georgian counterparts without being conventional.