This Mount Pleasant front and back duplex is a 2.5 storey infill development organized under a steep gable roof, with the upper level set into the roof volume and a small balcony facing the street. The massing is kept compact to match the scale of adjacent houses, while the primary entry sequence is defined by a covered front porch with square columns. Shingle style cladding and restrained trim details reference the neighbourhood’s Craftsman and character homes, with a bay projection and punched window openings balancing daylight, privacy, and street presence. Grade changes are managed with a stepped retaining wall and layered fencing that form a clear front yard threshold and separate the two dwelling entries and outdoor spaces.