專案坐落於Dundas街以北，Broadview大道上的一處新興地段，是由Omar Gandhi Architect與SvN事務所聯合為Lady Marmalade打造的全新店面。自2009年以來， Lady Marmalade始終是多倫多早午餐界的中流砥柱。
Lady Marmalade has been a mainstay of the Toronto brunch scene since 2009. Their newly renovated space, designed by Omar Gandhi Architect in collaboration with SvN, is located on an up-and-coming stretch of Broadview Avenue just north of Dundas Street.
▼專案立面概覽，overall of the project facade ©Janet Kimber
專案保留了翻修前建築的原始特徵，包括立面的磚材質。新店面大面積的玻璃櫥窗，為路過的食客與Lady Marmalade的忠實粉絲提供了明亮的室內環境。雪松飾面的門頭吸引著人們進入店內，並隨著時間的流逝漸漸染上古銅色，呼應了老化的立面磚。建築後部適當加建，擴大了廚房與用餐區的使用面積。
The building exterior retains its original character, including the original brick front façade. The new, large storefront window provides a glimpse into the bright interior for passersby and dedicated Lady Marmalade brunch patrons. The cedar cladding hints at what to expect inside, and will develop its own patina over time to complement the aging brick cladding. A modest addition at the back provides additional square footage for the kitchen and dining areas.
▼雪松飾面的木質門頭， cedar cladding entrance ©Janet Kimber
通過對尺度、比例、材質以及光線的探索，設計師將一個狹長黑暗的建築轉化成一個明亮且溫暖的室內空間。人們於此享受美味食物的同時，與親友共度歡樂時光。經過被壓縮的入口空間，餐廳前三層通高的大廳使人豁然開朗。原有的樓板被部分拆除以引入自然採光。橫跨餐廳的橫樑，作為原始樓層的痕跡被保留了下來，以展示建築的歷史。
The design is an exploration of scale, proportion, materiality and light. It was an exercise in transforming a long, narrow, dark building into a bright, warm space for enjoying incredible food and great company. The compressed entry opens up into the dramatic, light-filled triple height space at the front of the dining room. The existing floorplates have been carved away to draw natural light to even the most interior spaces in the restaurant. The exposed beams that span the restaurant are a nod to the past, hinting at the existing floors that have been since been removed.
▼改造後室內概覽， overall of the interior after renovation © Bob Gundu
波羅的海樺木牆面形成光線一天中在上面走過的背景板，並於底部彎折，在每一層形成長條型的座椅。入口吧檯處，牆面材料延伸出來形成咖啡桌。木質吊頂的開口處形成燈槽。為了給就餐與烹飪留出更多空間，所有的服務與交通流線都彙集於建築的一側。一層與二層為就餐空間，並在建築的後部設定了一個二層通高的私人用餐區。廚房位於一層的後部，且保持了 Lady Marmalade 原有廚房的透明度與開放性。在這裡，顧客可以瞥見到從烹飪到送餐的整個流程。
The Baltic birch interior finish of the dining room establishes a consistent backdrop to the natural sunlight as it charts its path through the restaurant over the course of a day. The Baltic birch folds out from the wall to create banquette seating on both levels. It is extruded to form the coffee bars, and opened up to create light slots for the suspended light fixtures. All services and circulation are consolidated along one side of the building to open up the rest of the space to dining and cooking. The first and second levels provide seating for patrons, and includes a double-height private dining area at the rear of the building. The kitchen is located at the rear of the building on the first floor, and maintains the same openness of Lady Marmalade’s previous location where patrons can catch a glimpse into the inner workings of the restaurant.
▼入口吧檯處，牆面材料延伸出來形成咖啡桌，baltic birch extends out to form the coffee tables ©Janet Kimber
▼所有的服務與交通流線都彙集於建築的一側， services and circulation are consolidated along one side of the building © Bob Gundu
▼二層通高的私人用餐區， double-height private dining area © Bob Gundu
設計師在夾層設定了一間獨立辦公室，使業主既可以享受空間的開放氛圍，又可以保證工作空間的私密性。建築前後的開窗與頂部的天窗，即使在陰天，也為內部空間提供了充足的照明。
The open mezzanine contains an office for the owners of the restaurant where they can enjoy the atmosphere of the space from the privacy of their workspace. The new windows at the front and back of the restaurant and new skylights provide ample illumination, even on the cloudiest of days.
▼建築前的開窗為內部空間提供了充足的照明，the new windows at the front provide ample illumination ©Janet Kimber
室內的門，門框與窗框都由木材製成，整個就餐區氛圍和諧統一。精心挑選的壁掛植物讓空間變得生機勃勃，輕鬆的音樂在忙碌的週末早晨舒緩了食客的心情，黃銅色的燈具更為室內增添了一絲溫暖的色調。
The wood material palette is consistent throughout the dining area, from the finishes of the interior doors to the wood window frames and jamb extensions. The carefully curated wall-mounted plants animate the space and provide acoustic relief for the busy weekend brunch crowds. The warm brass accents of the light fixtures add to the warmth of the interior material palette.
▼木質內飾，壁掛植物與黃銅色的燈具共同營造了和諧的室內氛圍，harmonious interior atmosphere with baltic birch interior，wall-mounted plants and brass light fixtures ©Janet Kimber
▼工作模型，working model © Omar Gandhi Architect + SvN
▼總平面圖，master plan © Omar Gandhi Architect + SvN
▼一層平面圖，ground floor plan © Omar Gandhi Architect + SvN
▼二層平面圖，first floor plan © Omar Gandhi Architect + SvN
▼夾層平面圖，mezzanine floor plan © Omar Gandhi Architect + SvN
▼外立面圖，facade © Omar Gandhi Architect + SvN
