This fabulous contemporary home was designed by Randy Bens Architect, nestled on a 14 acre apple orchard in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. The orchard will supply a local cidery and the owners intend to expand the orchard in the future. The dwelling is long and low, and sits just above a change in grade. The bedroom […]
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Inside a low-slung home tucked into a verdant suburb of British Columbia
This spectacular modern home was designed by D’Arcy Jones Architects, located in Uplands, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Uplands is a garden suburb of Oak Bay, planned by John Olmsted who is the son of renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. The large suburban site is defined by nearby Uplands Park and the adjacent Uplands Golf Course. […]
Step inside this spectacular steel-clad ski house in the Canadian Rockies
This modern steel-clad ski house designed by Olson Kundig Architects is located in Whistler, a town north of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Create as a family retreat, this dwelling was constructed to withstand its harsh mountain environment. Elevated ten feet above grade, the main level provides a sense of occupying the tree canopy while also floating above […]
A black cabin in the woods provides a serene getaway in British Columbia
This black cabin retreat was designed by Frits de Vries Architect, nestled on a one-acre waterfront property in Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia, Canada. The owner of this home is an architect and partner of the architectural firm Frits de Vries Architect, who wished to have a stress-free escape from urban living. This idyllic getaway is […]
A glass and timber cabin cantilevers off of British Columbia’s serene coast
McFarlane Biggar Architects + Designers have designed this timber cabin for a family seeking refuge from their hectic city life, nestled along the dramatic north shore of Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada. Bowen Island is an idyllic destination in the middle of Howe Sound, just a 20- minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver. Encompassing 2,930 square […]
Gorgeous alpine ski cabin in Whistler with Scandinavian influences
This alpine ski cabin was designed by Burgers Architecture in collaboration with Sophie Burke Design, located in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. Nestled in a quiet wooded cul-de-sac just minutes from Whistler resort, this dwelling is a modern take on the ski resort’s historic relationship with the iconic North American cabin. The design of this home […]
Modern timber frame home in Whistler designed for entertaining
This spectacular modern timber frame home was designed by Peter Rose Architecture, located in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. The owners request for the design of their home was to integrate large timbers with an authentic “mountain lodge” feel. Designed to be a legacy home exceeding 100-year climatic values, this 8000 square foot beautiful timber frame is […]
Beach house sanctuary floats above the forest floor in Tofino, BC
This beach house sanctuary designed by Olson Kundig Architects is located in Tofino, a small district on Vancouver Island, off Canada’s west coast. Surrounded by a weather-beaten forest, this 2,500-square-foot beach house creates a connection between the drama of the nearby ocean and the sense of sanctuary provided by the trees. Mainly consisting of one large space, this […]
Off-grid residence designed for book lovers on the Gulf Islands
Blue Sky Architecture is responsible for the design of this contemporary off-grid residence located on Sidney Island, British Columbia, Canada. Sidney Island can be found at the southern end of the Gulf Islands between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia. The design was inspired by the sweep of the shoreline and orientation to the sun. This 2,000 […]
Absolutely gorgeous timber frame mountain chalet in British Columbia
This stunning timber frame mountain chalet was designed by Manolakas Designs and built by Elk River Mountain Homes, located in East Kootenay, a regional district in British Columbia, Canada. Interior living spaces are a showcase of superb finishes and finer details, courtesy of Kevin Gray Interiors who has made this project come to life with the […]