Sited on a generous, flat, mid-bock lot with a south facing yard close to Edgemont Village in North Vancouver, the timeless lines of this home are accentuated by its crisp, modern detailing.

The district of North Vancouver encourages steeply peaked and gabled rooflines through height relaxations for steeper roofs, at the same time limiting upper floor size to 75% of the main floor.

These two combined restrictions pushed the design solution into the direction of a twin gabled roof with a high vaulted common space between the two on the main floor. As with many solutions, it had to work on other levels as well- it separates the principal suite on the east from the children’s wing on west. A bridge connects the two wings, with a library and viewing area up high. The gabled volumes also serve to focus protect the wings of the home, providing privacy and focusing views and activities to the centre.

A covered outdoor area provides for essential comfortable outdoor living, adjacent to the pool. It is anticipated that this covered, heated outdoor room will be the most used space in the home.

Clad in white brick and dark stained cedar, the materials were carefully chosen for durability and reflect a historical use of these materials in the area.

Design: Cedric Burgers, Isabelle Mirabaud