The Lauder is a new two-storey Triplex in St. Clair West Village in Etobicoke. The existing one-storey single-family house was converted into three two-bedroom apartments in the basement, main floor and second floor. The gross floor area was increased to 4,500 sq.ft. Adding a new second-floor addition using the existing footprint gave the flexibility and affordability for a significant investment. The high demand for affordable houses in Toronto promotes the idea of using reasonable finishes internally and externally.