The Hambly House was built in 1939 and stood with only a few other Art Moderne houses in Ontario, Canada. The original home was built for Jack Hambly, and with its flat roof, archetypal curved corner, speed-striped stucco walls, and nautical-inspired elements, like a porthole window, the house was the perfect example of late Art Deco in the Hamilton area of Ontario. The house was in ruin when it was purchased by new owners in 2013 who wanted to celebrate its history while also reimagining it. They brought in DPAI Architecture, along with Toms + McNally Design, to make it happen

They added an addition and renovated the existing house while maintaining the charm and character of the original. The addition needed to respect the spirit of the house, while also modernizing it, so they built a second floor that includes a glass-enclosed living area. The curves mimic those of the ground floor helping to tie the two together