Design & Build with Lanescape

We are Canada’s leading architecture and construction practice dedicated exclusively to laneway and garden suites, with 100+ building permits received and 200+ active or completed projects.

What are laneway suites?

Laneway suites are secondary dwellings constructed behind traditional street-facing homes on lots abutting a public laneway. They increase housing flexibility, animate underutilized space, and provide housing options close to community amenities. Laneway suites provide housing for loved ones, generate income, and create live-work opportunities.

What are laneway suites?

Laneway suites are secondary dwellings constructed behind traditional street-facing homes on lots abutting a public laneway. They increase housing flexibility, animate underutilized space, and provide housing options close to community amenities. Laneway suites provide housing for loved ones, generate income, and create live-work opportunities.

What are garden suites?

Garden suites are detached secondary dwellings located to the rear yard of a principal residence. They are intended to be a modest-scale separate housing unit that integrates sensitively within existing neighbourhoods. Garden suites effectively extend the permissions for laneway suites to residential properties that do not benefit from frontage on a public laneway and fulfill provincial housing policy that requires improved housing flexibility for homeowners and families.

What are garden suites?

Garden suites are detached secondary dwellings located to the rear yard of a principal residence. They are intended to be a modest-scale separate housing unit that integrates sensitively within existing neighbourhoods. Garden suites effectively extend the permissions for laneway suites to residential properties that do not benefit from frontage on a public laneway and fulfill provincial housing policy that requires improved housing flexibility for homeowners and families.

How we work

Whether you’re looking for the speed and efficiency of a Pre-designed model, or are looking for your Custom-designed dream home, our process has options. We work with you every step of the way, from the day the pencil hits the paper, to the night of your housewarming party.

Our featured projects

We craft unique urban homes tailored to your family’s needs. Whether your focus is on sustainability, accessibility, flexibility, or all of the above, our team can help bring your vision a reality.

Our featured projects

We craft unique urban homes tailored to your family’s needs. Whether your focus is on sustainability, accessibility, flexibility, or all of the above, our team can help bring your vision a reality.

Lanescape’s Latest

Get the latest news and information on all things laneway and garden suites – straight from our team.

July 18, 2024

Deciding Between a Two Storey or Single Storey Suite

Building a laneway or garden suite can be a fantastic way to maximize the use of your property, provide multigenerational living space, or generate rental income. Deciding…

July 10, 2024

Finding the Perfect Property for your Laneway or Garden Suite

As Toronto’s real estate market continues to expand, many homeowners and investors are exploring the potential of laneway and garden suites. These standalone units can add significant…

June 5, 2024

Deciding Between a Two Storey or Single Storey SuiteThe Dynamics of Laneway & Garden Suite Pricing

In the ever changing landscape of Toronto’s housing market, laneway & garden suites have emerged as an enticing opportunity for homeowners to seek additional space, or income…
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The Core Company Values

We are constantly growing, learning, and improving and our partners are steadily increasing. 200 projects is a sizable number.

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[ our skills ]

The Core Company Values

We are constantly growing, learning, and improving and our partners are steadily increasing. 200 projects is a sizable number.

interior sketch
3D Modeling
2D Planning