Island Retreat

VANCOUVER, BC​
SIZE: 3,900 SF
YEAR: 2007

VANCOUVER, BC  |  SIZE: 3,900 SF  |  YEAR: 2007

Reflecting the clients’ wishes for a home in keeping with the traditional West Coast vacation cottage, this Bowen Island beachfront retreat embraces utility and a strong connection to outdoor living. The home features generous informal spaces for gatherings of friends and family, plenty of indoor/outdoor spaces, and a skylit entry foyer bridging two interconnected pavilions. Views of Howe Sound are maximized by a perfectly situated outdoor terrace.

The Design

Notable Features

Traditional Timber Framing
Peaked Skylights
Covered Outdoor Living Room

Interior

Kitchen

Living Space

Exterior

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ARCHITECT LAMOUREUX ARCHITECT INC.

Reflecting the clients’ wishes for a home in keeping with the traditional West Coast vacation cottage, this Bowen Island beachfront retreat embraces utility and a strong connection to outdoor living. The home features generous informal spaces for gatherings of friends and family, plenty of indoor/outdoor spaces, and a skylit entry foyer bridging two interconnected pavilions. Views of Howe Sound are maximized by a perfectly situated outdoor terrace.

Notable features: traditional timber framing, peaked skylights, covered outdoor living room

ARCHITECT LAMOUREUX ARCHITECT INC.