Gu House by splyce design
The Gu House is a house located in West Vancouver, Canada, designed in 2020 by splyce design. The residence follows a facade of contrasting black stained cedar cladding and white fiber cement panels. Formed in a faceted “C” shape, it creates an interior courtyard for the family while shielding them from noise and views from a nearby highway. The sheltering facade opens to the interior with one large, double height window in the vaulted kitchen space.
Main Entry Separates Two Volumes
The main entry is located at the middle of the “C” where the house splits into two volumes. On the ground floor, kitchen, dining and living spaces occupy one side, while extended family quarters and an office, serve the other.
Reinforced Spatial Organization with Interior Window and Skylight
On the upper floor, an uninterrupted skylight – a continuation of the exterior wall glazing, spans from front to back, accentuating the division of use and architectural organization, while providing views up to the tall cedar and fir trees.
Vaulted Window Invested with Nature and Circulation
Openings on the north side of the house are limited to one large, double height window in the vaulted kitchen space, connecting the interior to the landscape and meandering garden path that leads to a small, multi-use studio. Views back from the garden through the window, are animated by circulation on the bridge to the primary bedroom, that spans over the kitchen.
Contrasting Exterior Geometry Balanced by Soft Interior Tones
While exterior geometries are sharply defined by a contrasting palette of black stained cedar cladding and white fiber cement panels, the interior is composed of complementing wood tones and neutrals.
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