Everybody wants some cool place in their house where they could spent some time when the weather is good. This cool courtyard is such place. A former seeping hillside with poor drainage and awkward pathways was transformed into a cohesive urban oasis during its design. New walkways circumscribe the primary outdoor living space while providing...
Two Condominiums Remodeled into One Modern Luxury Living Space
Watermark Tower Condominium is the project that combined two separate condominiums into one living space. During the combining both condos were reconfigured to suite best their owner. Thick walls were used to hide plumbing risers delineate the public living spaces from the more intimate master and guest suites. Combining what were bedrooms in separate units,...
Spatial Condo Design with Clean Materials Palate by Tyler Engle Architects
This Park Side condo is designed to capture as much natural light and tremendous views as possible. Architects managed to relocate the kitchen into its center to establish a spatial hierarchy and delineation between public and private spaces. Framed views over Stanley Park and English Bay, along the west elevation, are created through ‘corridors’ established...
Storefront Remodeled Into Live Work Place With Modern Interior Design
Madrona house is a storefront from the early 1900’s that has been converted into a live / work place for a couple with an extensive art collection. The design is a modern equivalent of the traditional courtyard house. It is centered on a large skylight over the living and dining room. Reminiscent of a shipping...