Uplift StudioBackyard Studio Laneway House

A contemporary single-level laneway house with a white and yellow exterior, featuring clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic.

This elegant laneway studio was designed by the acclaimed Marianne Amodio of MAAStudio, and built by our own Jake Fry for Smallworks.

The design draws inspiration from the client’s work in the Feldenkrais Method. The exposed structure symbolizes bones, while the skewed gable highlights the significance of structure in everyday life.

bright and spacious open-concept kitchen with sleek cabinetry and exposed beams in a Smallworks-built laneway home.
A modern open-concept living space with high ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and floor-to-ceiling windows in a Smallworks laneway home.

The building consists of a single room featuring a Murphy bed, soaring exposed rafters, and a minimalist approach to millwork. Nearly every visible surface of the south and east walls hides concealed panels with built-in storage.

A spacious laneway home interior with white built-in storage, a large area rug, and natural light.
A bright, open-concept loft bedroom featuring vaulted ceilings, white walls, and wooden beams.

Specifications

Year Built2017
Home Size614 sq ft
Floors1
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms1
Lot Size33 x 125.3 ft
A sleek, white minimalist shower with glass walls in a modern laneway house bathroom.
A sleek white bathroom with a modern sink and minimalist fixtures in a Smallworks laneway home.

The building spans 616 square feet and features a bay window seat on the south wall, along with expansive sliding doors that open the entire west wall to the tranquil garden outside.

A cozy built-in window bench with a blue cushion and natural light streaming in, inside a modern laneway house by Smallworks.
A modern laneway house exterior with a bold yellow door, set against a clean white facade.

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