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As part of our charitable fundraising efforts, join DesignTO for an exclusive house tour in Toronto\u2019s Wychwood Park neighbourhood.<\/p>\n

Dr. Kenneth Montague was born a collector. So it\u2019s fitting that the Montague House \u2013 for Montague, artist and educator Sarah Aranha, and their two young children \u2013 was designed for an extensive art, object, and design collection all within a historic house that was sensitively renovated and expanded by the Studio for Contemporary Architecture (SOCA). \u201cThe idea was a beautiful envelope for the artwork and the books, rather than going for grand gestures,\u201d says the homeowners.<\/p>\n

Within 5,000 square feet across 3 storeys, personal collections of art and design fill each space, including artworks from the Wedge Collection, one of the world\u2019s most important\u00a0privately owned collections committed to championing Black artists. Montague leverages his collection and his non-profit arts organization, Wedge Curatorial Projects, to create exhibitions and events that explore an expansive expression of\u00a0Black identity.<\/p>\n

When Montague and Aranha purchased the 1919 house designed by Eden Smith, Canada\u2019s leading proponent of the Arts and Crafts movement, there wasn\u2019t much left of the original design; but there were good bones and a few charming elements including the original homeowner\u2019s art studio, which was an ideal spot for Aranha to continue the tradition. The architectural solution involved a careful restoration of the street-facing fa\u00e7ade and adding a dormer on the side of the house. An addition on the rear accommodates a family room, an eat-in kitchen, and a principal bedroom suite \u2013 contemporary living spaces that didn\u2019t exist when the original house was built. Inside, a series of volumes and interior windows provide sequential moments of livable area and relief in the space, offering different vantage points to view art. \u201cConsider it architecture as a frame for art,\u201d the architect describes.<\/p>\n

Experience this special space yourself by joining the tour led by the homeowners, architect and SOCA partner Tura Cousins Wilson, and DesignTO Artistic Director Deborah Wang.<\/p>\n

Event Schedule<\/b><\/p>\n

10:30 AM \u2013 Arrive and Gather Outside
\n10:45 AM \u2013 House Tour Begins<\/p>\n

Event Location<\/b><\/p>\n

The exact address for the house tour will be shared with ticket holders. Please respect the privacy of the homeowners by keeping their address confidential.<\/p>\n

Continuing Education<\/b><\/p>\n

Guests that log professional continuing education hours can request a certificate for 1 hour of structured learning after they attend the tour.<\/p>\n

Thank You<\/b><\/p>\n

Thank you to the homeowners and our Sensory Partner\u00a0Aesop<\/a>. Guests will receive a complimentary Aesop gift.<\/p>\n

A charitable tax receipt will be issued for the allowable portion of the tour ticket.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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