BRAD CAMERON ARCHITECT AIBC
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Profile
Level Design was established in 1992 by architect Brad Cameron MAIBC, to encompass the design of architecture, interiors and furniture. Upon completing studies in Waterloo and Halifax, Brad worked for architects in Vancouver, Toronto, San Diego and London England, including the offices of Arthur Erickson and Patkau Architects. The ongoing experience of producing furniture has had a strong influence, lending a craftsman’s sensibilities to the design of architecture. Each project, at any scale, is embraced with the same enthusiasm to discover unique design solutions to inevitably complex requirements.
Architecture
In the last two decades of private practice the projects have included large scale planning, single and multi-family residential projects, office buildings, and public park structures. The focus of the work in recent years has been the design of single-family custom homes in remote locations surrounding Vancouver, including the Sunshine Coast, Gambier Island, Vancouver Island, and the San Juan Islands. The Still House, a heavy timber post and beam prototype introduced in 2005, has inspired considerable interest. Please refer to the Architecture category for detailed information.
Interior Design
The early projects consisted mainly of office interiors in Vancouver for companies that required an interior design expressive of their business aspirations. These projects often included custom workstations, built-ins and furniture. More recently, the detailed design of interiors is always included in the design process for custom homes, complete with built-in cabinetry and custom furniture.
Furniture Design
The design and production of furniture has been a regular sideline industry for two decades, particularly between 2000 and 2005 when the showroom was located on 2nd Avenue near Granville Island. The early work employed combinations of solid hardwoods, steel, and glass to contrast their natural qualities. The later work emphasized the natural beauty of salvaged old-growth Douglas fir and hemlock. Furniture production in recent years has been eclipsed by architectural projects, but custom projects are still welcome.
LEVEL DESIGN | 301-2274 York Avenue Vancouver British Columbia Canada V6K 1C6 | Phone 604-737-1952 | Emailbrad@leveldesign.ca |
Residential Projects Secret Cove House, Sunshine Coast, 2,500 sq ft Shaw Island House, San Juan Islands, 2,000 sq ft Gambier Island House, 1,300 sq ft Sandy Hook House, Sechelt, Sunshine Coast, 1,600 sq ft Fairmile Dr House renovation and landscaping - West Vancouver, 3,000 sq ft The Still House - prefabricated heavy timber home prototype Nanaimo St, 8 Commercial units, 14 Townhouses, Vancouver, 22,000 sq ft Pender St, 10 townhouse units, Vancouver, 12,000 sq ft Beach-front townhouse site planning, Tofino, 50,000 sq ft Artist Studios - 22 Loft installations, Vancouver, 10,000 sq ft White Rock House, 3,500 sq ft Commercial Projects 1639 West 2nd Ave Office Building - Vancouver,m24,000 sq ft Fishtrap Creek Park - Structures, Abbotsford Brandt’s Creek Park - Structures, Kelowna Vancouver Zoo - Outdoor Interpretive Pavilion, Chilliwack Whitecliff Park - Viewpoint Pavilion, West Vancouver
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Interior Design Projects Emerge Capital Partners - Venture Capital Office, Vancouver, 1,000 sq ft HRD Technologies - Software Development Office, Vancouver, 5,500 sq ft Launchworks - Venture Capital Office, Vancouver, 3,500 sq ft Annex Pro - Audio Visual Showroom, Vancouver, 6,000 sq ft Hycroft Towers Condominiums Lobby Restoration, Vancouver, 2,000 sq ft West 2nd Ave Law Office, Vancouver, 2,000 sq ft West 2nd Ave Law Office, Vancouver, 1,000 sq ft Landscape Architect’s Office, Vancouver, 1,600 sq ft Group Design Office, Vancouver, 2,300 sq ft Cosmetic Dermatologist Office, Vancouver, 1,200 sq ft
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Residential Projects as Consultant Princess Street Assisted Housing, 70 units, Vancouver, (with Joe Wai) Seymour/Helmcken Senior’s Highrise, 110 units, Vancouver, (with Joe Wai) Lakeside Terrace Highrise, 28 storeys, Coquitlam, (with Spaceworks) Single Family Home, San Francisco, 3,500 sq ft (with Ken Kornberg Assoc.) Education Projects as Consultant Simon Fraser University, West Mall Complex, Vancouver, (with Arthur Erickson) King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia, (with Arthur Erickson - Toronto) Emily Carr College of Art and Design, Vancouver, (with Patkau Architects) Beach-front townhouse site planning, Tofino, 50,000 sq ft Other Projects as Consultant Gateway Factory Outlet Centre, Blaine, USA, (with Arthur Erickson) Expo 86, Site Planning, Vancouver, (Expo 86 Corporation) Research Laboratories, San Diego, USA, (with Ken Kornberg Assoc.) Harlow Town Centre Retail Mall, Harlow, England, (with Frederick Gibberd)
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Awards Canada Council for the Arts - Architecture Grant, 1988 Canadian Wood Council Honour Award, 1996, Fishtrap Creek Park Structures Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia Medal in Architecture, 1998, Fishtrap Creek National Research Council - IRAP Grant, 2000, Still Collection National Research Council - IRAP Grant, 2005, Still House Acknowledgments The following associates are gratefully acknowledged for their valuable contribution:
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Furniture Design Clients - Commercial Projects Mitchell Freedland Design Sandy Fraser Design MCM Interiors Arthur Erickson Architect Maxam Design International The Still House - prefabricated heavy timber home prototype David Greene Design Group Bing Thom Architects Preston Interiors City Interiors Graham Dearoujo Interiors Spatial Creative The Quigg Group Matrix Architects Suyama Peterson Naguchi Architects Edward Ratsoy Architect |
Third Ave Gallery Catalyst Design Blair Wilson MLA Catherine Berris Landscape Architect Richard Findlay Landscape Architect Equilibrium Engineering Launchworks Venture Capital Dr Virginia Killby Annex Pro HRD Technologies Monte Clark Gallery Shani Mootoo Author Vancouver Art Gallery LIve Auction 2004 Canadian Airlines
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Publications - Architecture Toward A Culture of Wood Architecture, 2011, Pg 62-63 "Bringing homes down to earth" Globe & Mail, February 2, 2008, Pg L7 "Cameron: Juggling Act" National Post, October 4, 2003, Pg SP10 "Modernizing Timber Design" Canadian Architect, November 1999, Pg 15-16 Canadian Architect Nov 1999.pdf "Fishtrap Creek Nature Park" Wood Design & Building, Summer 1998, Pg 8-13 Fishtrap Creek Wood Design.pdf "Creating a natural diversion" Azure, March 1997, Pg 32-34 Fishtrap Creek Azure Mar 1997.pdf "Fishtrap Creek Nature Park" Wood Le Bois, Summer 1998, pg 14-19 Fishtrap Creek Wood Le Bois 1996.pdf "Fishtrap Creek Wood Council Award" Wood Le Bois, Fall 1996, pg 12-13 |
Publications - Furniture "Prime furniture from the primal forest" Small Business Report, Aug 2005, pg 11 "Level Vancouver’" Western Living, September 2003, pg 46 "Made in the West" Western Living, October 2002 "Eccentric Beauties" Georgia Straight, Oct 25, 2001, pg 6
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Shaw Island House - San Juan Islands, USA
A 2,000 sq ft full-time residence based on the Still House system, completed in 2011.
The elongated layout on two floors was selected to reduce construction costs, and provide a view for almost every room in the house to the pond below and the ocean in the distance to the North. The shallow depth of the plan and abundant windows on the South side allows direct light to penetrate deep into the interior.The post-and-beam construction system permitted continuous windows on the lower level, creating a stong connection with the surrounding forest. This combined with an open floor plan and eleven foot high ceilings creates a spacious interior, while the predominantly wood finishes produces a feeling of sheltered intimacy. Covered Terraces on the South and West sides are flush with the interior floor and extend the conection between the Living level and the landscape. The pre-finished Douglas fir post-and-beam structure was prefabricated, and assembled on site in eight days, with four framers and a fork lift truck. The purlins, fir decking and roof were also finished at the same time providing a quick umbrella to complete the remainder of the house. The generous overhanging roof on all sides ensures a water tight exterior, and a minimum of exterior maintanence for the cedar siding.
Shaw Island House - San Juan Islands, USA
A 2,000 sq ft full-time residence based on the Still House system, completed in 2011.
The elongated layout on two floors was selected to reduce construction costs, and provide a view for almost every room in the house to the pond below and the ocean in the distance to the North. The shallow depth of the plan and abundant windows on the South side allows direct light to penetrate deep into the interior.The post-and-beam construction system permitted continuous windows on the lower level, creating a stong connection with the surrounding forest. This combined with an open floor plan and eleven foot high ceilings creates a spacious interior, while the predominantly wood finishes produces a feeling of sheltered intimacy. Covered Terraces on the South and West sides are flush with the interior floor and extend the conection between the Living level and the landscape. The pre-finished Douglas fir post-and-beam structure was prefabricated, and assembled on site in eight days, with four framers and a fork lift truck. The purlins, fir decking and roof were also finished at the same time providing a quick umbrella to complete the remainder of the house. The generous overhanging roof on all sides ensures a water tight exterior, and a minimum of exterior maintanence for the cedar siding.
Shaw Island House - San Juan Islands, USA
A 2,000 sq ft full-time residence based on the Still House system, completed in 2011.
The elongated layout on two floors was selected to reduce construction costs, and provide a view for almost every room in the house to the pond below and the ocean in the distance to the North. The shallow depth of the plan and abundant windows on the South side allows direct light to penetrate deep into the interior.The post-and-beam construction system permitted continuous windows on the lower level, creating a stong connection with the surrounding forest. This combined with an open floor plan and eleven foot high ceilings creates a spacious interior, while the predominantly wood finishes produces a feeling of sheltered intimacy. Covered Terraces on the South and West sides are flush with the interior floor and extend the conection between the Living level and the landscape. The pre-finished Douglas fir post-and-beam structure was prefabricated, and assembled on site in eight days, with four framers and a fork lift truck. The purlins, fir decking and roof were also finished at the same time providing a quick umbrella to complete the remainder of the house. The generous overhanging roof on all sides ensures a water tight exterior, and a minimum of exterior maintanence for the cedar siding.
Shaw Island House - San Juan Islands, USA
A 2,000 sq ft full-time residence based on the Still House system, completed in 2011.
The elongated layout on two floors was selected to reduce construction costs, and provide a view for almost every room in the house to the pond below and the ocean in the distance to the North. The shallow depth of the plan and abundant windows on the South side allows direct light to penetrate deep into the interior.The post-and-beam construction system permitted continuous windows on the lower level, creating a stong connection with the surrounding forest. This combined with an open floor plan and eleven foot high ceilings creates a spacious interior, while the predominantly wood finishes produces a feeling of sheltered intimacy. Covered Terraces on the South and West sides are flush with the interior floor and extend the conection between the Living level and the landscape. The pre-finished Douglas fir post-and-beam structure was prefabricated, and assembled on site in eight days, with four framers and a fork lift truck. The purlins, fir decking and roof were also finished at the same time providing a quick umbrella to complete the remainder of the house. The generous overhanging roof on all sides ensures a water tight exterior, and a minimum of exterior maintanence for the cedar siding.
Shaw Island House - San Juan Islands, USA
A 2,000 sq ft full-time residence based on the Still House system, completed in 2011.
The elongated layout on two floors was selected to reduce construction costs, and provide a view for almost every room in the house to the pond below and the ocean in the distance to the North. The shallow depth of the plan and abundant windows on the South side allows direct light to penetrate deep into the interior.The post-and-beam construction system permitted continuous windows on the lower level, creating a stong connection with the surrounding forest. This combined with an open floor plan and eleven foot high ceilings creates a spacious interior, while the predominantly wood finishes produces a feeling of sheltered intimacy. Covered Terraces on the South and West sides are flush with the interior floor and extend the conection between the Living level and the landscape. The pre-finished Douglas fir post-and-beam structure was prefabricated, and assembled on site in eight days, with four framers and a fork lift truck. The purlins, fir decking and roof were also finished at the same time providing a quick umbrella to complete the remainder of the house. The generous overhanging roof on all sides ensures a water tight exterior, and a minimum of exterior maintanence for the cedar siding.
Secret Cove House - Sunshine Coast -West View
2,500 sq ft part-time home, to be completed in 2012.
The house is located on the North side of a narrow ravine with a view of Georgia Straight to the West. Boat access to the house from below will be used as much as the road access at the upper level. The Upper Floor is organized into two distinct wings of Living, Dining, Kitchen and Master Bedroom & Bath, with a central skylit Breezeway between. The generous West Deck is continuous with the East Entry Terrace through the Breezeway which feels like an indoor/outdoor space. The pivotal breezeway also connects the Upper Floor to the Lower Floor Den, Bedrooms and Bathrooms, with a stair directly between the Upper and Lower Floor Entrances. The palette of construction materials was limited to limestone plaster, stone, Douglas fir, and zinc, with conventional wood framing. The main walls of the house are given a monolithic quality with the use of a smooth plaster that continues from inside to outside. Basaltina stone flooring throughout is continuous with the same material on the terraces. All ceilings and soffits are in slatted Douglas fir, including the wave-form ceilings of the Upper Floor wings.The window frames and sliding doors are also made of fir. This warm wood interior is further enhanced with generous fir panelling and built-in cabinetry.
Secret Cove House - Sunshine Coast - SW View
2,500 sq ft part-time home, to be completed in 2012.
The house is located on the North side of a narrow ravine with a view of Georgia Straight to the West. Boat access to the house from below will be used as much as the road access at the upper level. The Upper Floor is organized into two distinct wings of Living, Dining, Kitchen and Master Bedroom & Bath, with a central skylit Breezeway between. The generous West Deck is continuous with the East Entry Terrace through the Breezeway which feels like an indoor/outdoor space. The pivotal breezeway also connects the Upper Floor to the Lower Floor Den, Bedrooms and Bathrooms, with a stair directly between the Upper and Lower Floor Entrances. The palette of construction materials was limited to limestone plaster, stone, Douglas fir, and zinc, with conventional wood framing. The main walls of the house are given a monolithic quality with the use of a smooth plaster that continues from inside to outside. Basaltina stone flooring throughout is continuous with the same material on the terraces. All ceilings and soffits are in slatted Douglas fir, including the wave-form ceilings of the Upper Floor wings.The window frames and sliding doors are also made of fir. This warm wood interior is further enhanced with generous fir panelling and built-in cabinetry.
Secret Cove House - Sunshine Coast - West Deck
2,500 sq ft part-time home, to be completed in 2012.
The house is located on the North side of a narrow ravine with a view of Georgia Straight to the West. Boat access to the house from below will be used as much as the road access at the upper level. The Upper Floor is organized into two distinct wings of Living, Dining, Kitchen and Master Bedroom & Bath, with a central skylit Breezeway between. The generous West Deck is continuous with the East Entry Terrace through the Breezeway which feels like an indoor/outdoor space. The pivotal breezeway also connects the Upper Floor to the Lower Floor Den, Bedrooms and Bathrooms, with a stair directly between the Upper and Lower Floor Entrances. The palette of construction materials was limited to limestone plaster, stone, Douglas fir, and zinc, with conventional wood framing. The main walls of the house are given a monolithic quality with the use of a smooth plaster that continues from inside to outside. Basaltina stone flooring throughout is continuous with the same material on the terraces. All ceilings and soffits are in slatted Douglas fir, including the wave-form ceilings of the Upper Floor wings.The window frames and sliding doors are also made of fir. This warm wood interior is further enhanced with generous fir panelling and built-in cabinetry.
Secret Cove House - Sunshine Coast - South Elev.
2,500 sq ft part-time home, to be completed in 2012.
The house is located on the North side of a narrow ravine with a view of Georgia Straight to the West. Boat access to the house from below will be used as much as the road access at the upper level. The Upper Floor is organized into two distinct wings of Living, Dining, Kitchen and Master Bedroom & Bath, with a central skylit Breezeway between. The generous West Deck is continuous with the East Entry Terrace through the Breezeway which feels like an indoor/outdoor space. The pivotal breezeway also connects the Upper Floor to the Lower Floor Den, Bedrooms and Bathrooms, with a stair directly between the Upper and Lower Floor Entrances. The palette of construction materials was limited to limestone plaster, stone, Douglas fir, and zinc, with conventional wood framing. The main walls of the house are given a monolithic quality with the use of a smooth plaster that continues from inside to outside. Basaltina stone flooring throughout is continuous with the same material on the terraces. All ceilings and soffits are in slatted Douglas fir, including the wave-form ceilings of the Upper Floor wings.The window frames and sliding doors are also made of fir. This warm wood interior is further enhanced with generous fir panelling and built-in cabinetry.
Secret Cove House - Sunshine Coast - West Elev.
2,500 sq ft part-time home, to be completed in 2012.
The house is located on the North side of a narrow ravine with a view of Georgia Straight to the West. Boat access to the house from below will be used as much as the road access at the upper level. The Upper Floor is organized into two distinct wings of Living, Dining, Kitchen and Master Bedroom & Bath, with a central skylit Breezeway between. The generous West Deck is continuous with the East Entry Terrace through the Breezeway which feels like an indoor/outdoor space. The pivotal breezeway also connects the Upper Floor to the Lower Floor Den, Bedrooms and Bathrooms, with a stair directly between the Upper and Lower Floor Entrances. The palette of construction materials was limited to limestone plaster, stone, Douglas fir, and zinc, with conventional wood framing. The main walls of the house are given a monolithic quality with the use of a smooth plaster that continues from inside to outside. Basaltina stone flooring throughout is continuous with the same material on the terraces. All ceilings and soffits are in slatted Douglas fir, including the wave-form ceilings of the Upper Floor wings.The window frames and sliding doors are also made of fir. This warm wood interior is further enhanced with generous fir panelling and built-in cabinetry.
Secret Cove House - Sunshine Coast - M. Bedroom
2,500 sq ft part-time home, to be completed in 2012.
The house is located on the North side of a narrow ravine with a view of Georgia Straight to the West. Boat access to the house from below will be used as much as the road access at the upper level. The Upper Floor is organized into two distinct wings of Living, Dining, Kitchen and Master Bedroom & Bath, with a central skylit Breezeway between. The generous West Deck is continuous with the East Entry Terrace through the Breezeway which feels like an indoor/outdoor space. The pivotal breezeway also connects the Upper Floor to the Lower Floor Den, Bedrooms and Bathrooms, with a stair directly between the Upper and Lower Floor Entrances. The palette of construction materials was limited to limestone plaster, stone, Douglas fir, and zinc, with conventional wood framing. The main walls of the house are given a monolithic quality with the use of a smooth plaster that continues from inside to outside. Basaltina stone flooring throughout is continuous with the same material on the terraces. All ceilings and soffits are in slatted Douglas fir, including the wave-form ceilings of the Upper Floor wings.The window frames and sliding doors are also made of fir. This warm wood interior is further enhanced with generous fir panelling and built-in cabinetry.
Secret Cove House - Sunshine Coast - M. BR./Bath
2,500 sq ft part-time home, to be completed in 2012.
The house is located on the North side of a narrow ravine with a view of Georgia Straight to the West. Boat access to the house from below will be used as much as the road access at the upper level. The Upper Floor is organized into two distinct wings of Living, Dining, Kitchen and Master Bedroom & Bath, with a central skylit Breezeway between. The generous West Deck is continuous with the East Entry Terrace through the Breezeway which feels like an indoor/outdoor space. The pivotal breezeway also connects the Upper Floor to the Lower Floor Den, Bedrooms and Bathrooms, with a stair directly between the Upper and Lower Floor Entrances. The palette of construction materials was limited to limestone plaster, stone, Douglas fir, and zinc, with conventional wood framing. The main walls of the house are given a monolithic quality with the use of a smooth plaster that continues from inside to outside. Basaltina stone flooring throughout is continuous with the same material on the terraces. All ceilings and soffits are in slatted Douglas fir, including the wave-form ceilings of the Upper Floor wings.The window frames and sliding doors are also made of fir. This warm wood interior is further enhanced with generous fir panelling and built-in cabinetry.
Secret Cove House - Sunshine Coast - Foyer-Living
2,500 sq ft part-time home, to be completed in 2012.
The house is located on the North side of a narrow ravine with a view of Georgia Straight to the West. Boat access to the house from below will be used as much as the road access at the upper level. The Upper Floor is organized into two distinct wings of Living, Dining, Kitchen and Master Bedroom & Bath, with a central skylit Breezeway between. The generous West Deck is continuous with the East Entry Terrace through the Breezeway which feels like an indoor/outdoor space. The pivotal breezeway also connects the Upper Floor to the Lower Floor Den, Bedrooms and Bathrooms, with a stair directly between the Upper and Lower Floor Entrances. The palette of construction materials was limited to limestone plaster, stone, Douglas fir, and zinc, with conventional wood framing. The main walls of the house are given a monolithic quality with the use of a smooth plaster that continues from inside to outside. Basaltina stone flooring throughout is continuous with the same material on the terraces. All ceilings and soffits are in slatted Douglas fir, including the wave-form ceilings of the Upper Floor wings.The window frames and sliding doors are also made of fir. This warm wood interior is further enhanced with generous fir panelling and built-in cabinetry.
Secret Cove House - Sunshine Coast - Living Wing
2,500 sq ft part-time home, to be completed in 2012.
The house is located on the North side of a narrow ravine with a view of Georgia Straight to the West. Boat access to the house from below will be used as much as the road access at the upper level. The Upper Floor is organized into two distinct wings of Living, Dining, Kitchen and Master Bedroom & Bath, with a central skylit Breezeway between. The generous West Deck is continuous with the East Entry Terrace through the Breezeway which feels like an indoor/outdoor space. The pivotal breezeway also connects the Upper Floor to the Lower Floor Den, Bedrooms and Bathrooms, with a stair directly between the Upper and Lower Floor Entrances. The palette of construction materials was limited to limestone plaster, stone, Douglas fir, and zinc, with conventional wood framing. The main walls of the house are given a monolithic quality with the use of a smooth plaster that continues from inside to outside. Basaltina stone flooring throughout is continuous with the same material on the terraces. All ceilings and soffits are in slatted Douglas fir, including the wave-form ceilings of the Upper Floor wings.The window frames and sliding doors are also made of fir. This warm wood interior is further enhanced with generous fir panelling and built-in cabinetry.
Secret Cove House - Sunshine Coast - Stair-Foyer
2,500 sq ft part-time home, to be completed in 2012.
The house is located on the North side of a narrow ravine with a view of Georgia Straight to the West. Boat access to the house from below will be used as much as the road access at the upper level. The Upper Floor is organized into two distinct wings of Living, Dining, Kitchen and Master Bedroom & Bath, with a central skylit Breezeway between. The generous West Deck is continuous with the East Entry Terrace through the Breezeway which feels like an indoor/outdoor space. The pivotal breezeway also connects the Upper Floor to the Lower Floor Den, Bedrooms and Bathrooms, with a stair directly between the Upper and Lower Floor Entrances. The palette of construction materials was limited to limestone plaster, stone, Douglas fir, and zinc, with conventional wood framing. The main walls of the house are given a monolithic quality with the use of a smooth plaster that continues from inside to outside. Basaltina stone flooring throughout is continuous with the same material on the terraces. All ceilings and soffits are in slatted Douglas fir, including the wave-form ceilings of the Upper Floor wings.The window frames and sliding doors are also made of fir. This warm wood interior is further enhanced with generous fir panelling and built-in cabinetry.
Secret Cove House - Sunshine Coast - Living Wing
2,500 sq ft part-time home, to be completed in 2012.
The house is located on the North side of a narrow ravine with a view of Georgia Straight to the West. Boat access to the house from below will be used as much as the road access at the upper level. The Upper Floor is organized into two distinct wings of Living, Dining, Kitchen and Master Bedroom & Bath, with a central skylit Breezeway between. The generous West Deck is continuous with the East Entry Terrace through the Breezeway which feels like an indoor/outdoor space. The pivotal breezeway also connects the Upper Floor to the Lower Floor Den, Bedrooms and Bathrooms, with a stair directly between the Upper and Lower Floor Entrances. The palette of construction materials was limited to limestone plaster, stone, Douglas fir, and zinc, with conventional wood framing. The main walls of the house are given a monolithic quality with the use of a smooth plaster that continues from inside to outside. Basaltina stone flooring throughout is continuous with the same material on the terraces. All ceilings and soffits are in slatted Douglas fir, including the wave-form ceilings of the Upper Floor wings.The window frames and sliding doors are also made of fir. This warm wood interior is further enhanced with generous fir panelling and built-in cabinetry.
Secret Cove House - Sunshine Coast - Lower Terrace
2,500 sq ft part-time home, to be completed in 2012.
The house is located on the North side of a narrow ravine with a view of Georgia Straight to the West. Boat access to the house from below will be used as much as the road access at the upper level. The Upper Floor is organized into two distinct wings of Living, Dining, Kitchen and Master Bedroom & Bath, with a central skylit Breezeway between. The generous West Deck is continuous with the East Entry Terrace through the Breezeway which feels like an indoor/outdoor space. The pivotal breezeway also connects the Upper Floor to the Lower Floor Den, Bedrooms and Bathrooms, with a stair directly between the Upper and Lower Floor Entrances. The palette of construction materials was limited to limestone plaster, stone, Douglas fir, and zinc, with conventional wood framing. The main walls of the house are given a monolithic quality with the use of a smooth plaster that continues from inside to outside. Basaltina stone flooring throughout is continuous with the same material on the terraces. All ceilings and soffits are in slatted Douglas fir, including the wave-form ceilings of the Upper Floor wings.The window frames and sliding doors are also made of fir. This warm wood interior is further enhanced with generous fir panelling and built-in cabinetry.
Wing House Schematic Design - Gabriola Island
Preliminary design of a 1,850 sq ft Showhome for a new development of 50 view sites - 2009
This house consists of a solid masonry back wall on the access side, anchoring a timber frame post-and-beam roof structure, with a glass wall facing the view. Clerestory windows between the back wall and the roof reduces the sense of enclosure, gives the ceiling a floating quality, and provides daylight. The flanking wings of the house define and embrace an outdoor space facing the view for a terrace, swimming pool or garden. All interior spaces are focused onto the outdoor space and the view beyond.
Wing House Schematic Design - Gabriola Island
Preliminary design of a 1,850 sq ft Showhome for a new development of 50 view sites - 2009
This house consists of a solid masonry back wall on the access side, anchoring a timber frame post-and-beam roof structure, with a glass wall facing the view. Clerestory windows between the back wall and the roof reduces the sense of enclosure, gives the ceiling a floating quality, and provides daylight. The flanking wings of the house define and embrace an outdoor space facing the view for a terrace, swimming pool or garden. All interior spaces are focused onto the outdoor space and the view beyond.
Still House Prototype
The Still House is a partially pre-fabricated heavy-timber post and beam prototype for single family homes. The prototype was first introduced in 2006 to simplify the the process of producing quality custom homes in rural and recreational locales.
Please open to the files below for complete information.
Still House Catalogue of Model Types.
Level Still House Catalogue.pdf
Shaw Island Still House heavy timber assembly photos.
Shaw Island timber assembly.pdf
Shaw Island Still House construction photos.
Shaw Island construction photos.pdf
Gambier Island Still House drawings.
Sandy Hook Still House drawings.
Still House - Prototype model ''A''
Please see the first page in the Architecture Category for further information on the Still House.
1000 Pender Street - Vancouver
A 10,000 sq ft development of 10 townhouse units consisting of three front-to-back duplexes and four townhouses, defining a central courtyard. Completed in 2002.
Charles Place at Nanaimo Street - Vancouver
A 22,000 sq ft development consisting of 8 commercial units and parking on the ground level, with 14 townhouse units on the second level, with a central access courtyard. Completed in 2004.
1639 West 2nd Ave - Vancouver
A 24,000 sq ft office development consisting of light industrial and office uses, accessed from an outdoor courtyard and covered walkways, with underground parking. Completed in 1994.
Fishtrap Creek Park - Entry Pier - Abbotsford, BC
Fishtrap Creek Park is a stormwater retention area designed by Landscape Architect Catherine Berris. Within the park are 6 structures including an Entry Pier, Bridge, Reading Shelter, Picnic Shelter, Railway Observation Deck, and a Boardwalk. Completed in 1995.
Fishtrap Creek Park - Entry Pier - Abbotsford, BC
Fishtrap Creek Park is a stormwater retention area designed by Landscape Architect Catherine Berris. Within the park are 6 structures including an Entry Pier, Bridge, Reading Shelter, Picnic Shelter, Railway Observation Deck, and a Boardwalk. Completed in 1995.
Fishtrap Creek Park - Picnic Shelter - Abbotsford, BC
Fishtrap Creek Park is a stormwater retention area designed by Landscape Architect Catherine Berris. Within the park are 6 structures including an Entry Pier, Bridge, Reading Shelter, Picnic Shelter, Railway Observation Deck, and a Boardwalk. Completed in 1995.
Fishtrap Creek Park - Picnic Shelter - Abbotsford, BC
Fishtrap Creek Park is a stormwater retention area designed by Landscape Architect Catherine Berris. Within the park are 6 structures including an Entry Pier, Bridge, Reading Shelter, Picnic Shelter, Railway Observation Deck, and a Boardwalk. Completed in 1995.
Pardon Services Canada - Office Interior- Vancouver
A 2,500 sq ft office for a legal company. Completed in 2013.
Pardon Services Canada - Office Interior- Vancouver
A 2,500 sq ft office for a legal company. Completed in 2013.
Pardon Services Canada - Office Interior- Vancouver
A 2,500 sq ft office for a legal company. Completed in 2013.
Pardon Services Canada - Office Interior- Vancouver
A 2,500 sq ft office for a legal company. Completed in 2013.
Pardon Services Canada - Office Interior- Vancouver
A 2,500 sq ft office for a legal company. Completed in 2013.
HRD Technologies - Office Interior- Vancouver
A 5,500 sq ft office for a software development company. Completed in 2001.
HRD Technologies - Office Interior- Vancouver
A 5,500 sq ft office for a software development company. Completed in 2001.
Launchworks - Office Interior- Vancouver
A 3,500 sq ft office for a venture capital company. Completed in 2000.
Launchworks - Office Interior- Vancouver
A 3,500 sq ft office for a venture capital company. Completed in 2000.
Blenheim Street - Residential Interior- Vancouver
The project consisted of built-in cabinetry, furniture, and a wall mounted gas fireplace. Completed in 2003.
Blenheim Street - Residential Interior- Vancouver
The project consisted of built-in cabinetry, furniture, and a wall mounted gas fireplace. Completed in 2003.
West Georgia Study - Residential Interior- Vancouver
The project consisted of built-in cabinetry for a doctor's home office. Completed in 2000.
22 Live-work Lofts - Residential Interior- Vancouver
The project consisted of 22 different loft designs for a new Live-work Artist Studio building totalling 10,000 sq ft. Completed in 2004.
22 Live-work Lofts - Residential Interior- Vancouver
The project consisted of 22 different loft designs for a new Live-work Artist Studio building totalling 10,000 sq ft. Completed in 2004.
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