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Habourfront Apartment, Toronto

Architectural office: AB + ZU

Interior Design: Kyla Boyle

Clients: Linda Farha & Mike Parker

Dream location. Dream space. Dream technique.

Most people can only dream of it, but Linda Farha and Mike Parker made it a reality: a flat right on Toronto's lakefront, with a wide view of the water and an equally open interior design. Together with designer Kyla Boyle from the architecture firm AB+ZU, a home that masterfully combines design and function was created - supported by technology solutions from Hettich.

The flat was completely gutted and transformed into a spacious, flowing room structure. Open, clear and flooded with light - without visible handles, without open shelves, but with well thought-out storage space.
The flat was completely gutted and transformed into a spacious, flowing room structure. Open, clear and flooded with light - without visible handles, without open shelves, but with well thought-out storage space.

Kitchen, storage space, living area - well thought out down to the last detail

Openness and elegance - consistently realised

The kitchen island is the communicative centre of the home and the ideal place to receive guests. AvanTech YOU drawers with Push-to-Open Silent ensure gentle ease of use, while the characteristic "Illumination" light signature sets elegant accents.

The drawer system runs consistently through all the furniture in the flat, creating a uniform overall look with an individual touch.

Handleless & damped: Push-to-Open Silent ensures gentle ease of use.
Handleless & damped: Push-to-Open Silent ensures gentle ease of use.
Design highlight with function: AvanTech YOU with Illumination sets lighting accents throughout the flat.
Design highlight with function: AvanTech YOU with Illumination sets lighting accents throughout the flat.

Perfect form: clear lines, hidden functions

Another highlight: the curved corner unit with the FurnSpin swivel and swivel system. When closed, it fits perfectly into the kitchen unit - when open, it becomes an open shelf. Ideal when guests need to serve themselves without any complications. The coffee machine disappears elegantly behind a KA 5740 pocket door solution and is ready for use as soon as it is needed. The large television in the living area disappears behind four sliding doors with TopLine XL - for a clear, uncluttered look. 

Multi-talented: FurnSpin transforms a closed corner unit into an open shelf - practical for entertaining.
Multi-talented: FurnSpin transforms a closed corner unit into an open shelf - practical for entertaining.
Smart solution: the coffee machine disappears discreetly from view thanks to the pocket door.
Smart solution: the coffee machine disappears discreetly from view thanks to the pocket door.
Reduced look: the television disappears elegantly behind TopLine XL sliding doors.
Reduced look: the television disappears elegantly behind TopLine XL sliding doors.

The effect of space in motion: the project in video


The personal exchange with Linda and Mike - most recently at Interzum 2025  - once again confirmed their enthusiasm for our design solutions. It's nice to see that vision and reality have come together so harmoniously in this project.