Toronto real estate is full of homes that blend in — the kind that look like they were all built from the same blueprint. But every now and then, a house comes along that looks nothing like anything else on the street.
Enter 64 Aviemore Dr.
The striking modern home in Etobicoke looks a bit like someone took a giant Jenga set and started stacking the pieces until it turned into a house.
The front of the house.
Now, it’s definitely not everyone’s style — especially with the brightly coloured steel beams framing the front of the home. But with clean rectangular volumes layered on top of one another to create a bold geometric design, you definitely can’t accuse it of being boring.
And unlike many Toronto homes with unusual architecture, this one actually started with a completely blank slate.
The main floor.
Back in 2012, the property sold for just $359,000. But before you start wondering how that was possible in Toronto — even in 2012 — there wasn’t actually a house there. It was just a patch of grass.
The kitchen.
Fast-forward to today, and that once-empty lot has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind custom modern residence offering more than 3,500 square feet of finished living space on a premium ravine lot.
The exterior of the house.
The stacked-box design gives the four-bedroom home its distinctive look, with sharp lines, flat roofs, and large windows creating the impression that the house is made up of carefully balanced architectural pieces.
According to realtor Chirag Nanda, the structure behind the design is just as deliberate as the appearance.
The living room.
“The design of the house is based on a structural system that uses steel beams combined with lumber throughout the build,” Nanda says.
The sculptural TV stand divides the room.
The project is associated with Ghanim Zak Architect Inc., the firm behind the home’s distinctive form. And it’s perhaps no surprise it turned out this way — award-winning architect Zak Ghanim is known for creating what he calls “sculptures for living.”
A small fountain in the corner of the house.
His work often challenges suburban monotony with angular, unconventional designs that blend functional modernism with bold, sculptural shapes — which is exactly what happened at 64 Aviemore Dr.
The dining room.
Inside, the layout leans fully into modern luxury living. The open-concept main floor was designed with entertaining in mind, with large living and dining areas flowing into the kitchen.
The sleek kitchen.
The kitchen comes equipped with premium Wolf appliances and high-end finishes, making it as functional as it is sleek.
The primary bedroom.
The home is also fully automated, with integrated iPad controls that allow homeowners to manage lighting, climate, security, and entertainment from a single system.
Another bedroom with a balcony.
Comfort was also clearly a priority during construction.
Heated towel racks in the primary ensuite.
Radiant heated floors run throughout the entire home, while the spa-inspired bathrooms feature heated towel racks — a small luxury that becomes very big during Toronto winters. Even the driveway is heated, eliminating the need for snow shovelling altogether.
The backyard.
The property backs onto a ravine, offering direct access to scenic trails and ensuring there are no rear neighbours.
The theatre room.
Downstairs, a professionally finished basement adds even more living space, including a dedicated theatre room for movie nights.
A second kitchen in the basement.
A separate entrance also creates the potential for an in-law suite or multi-generational living setup.
The primary ensuite.
And while the home feels tucked away thanks to the ravine setting, it’s still conveniently located just minutes from major highways, parks, schools, and even the Costco near Billy Bishop Way — because when you live in the suburbs, proximity to Costco is practically a lifestyle requirement.
Another bedroom with built-ins.
All told, 64 Aviemore Dr. is a pretty dramatic transformation — not just from an empty lot into a luxury home, but into one of the more architecturally eye-catching properties in the neighbourhood.
The back of the house.
After all, it’s not every day a house looks like a perfectly balanced game of Jenga. The house is currently listed for $2,499,999.