reDEW House by splyce design

The interior was redesigned with living spaces stripped down to its heavy timber post-and-beam framing, opening them up from the north to the south-facing ocean views. The kitchen, an eating nook, and TV room transition to a sunken dining and living room. New sliding glass doors open up to a sitting area on the south wall, spilling the interior onto the new adjacent patio and pool. The reimagined home is pavilion-like, with interiors revealing the nuances of the changing light, seasons, and breezes that define the location in West Vancouver, British Columbia.

A suspended staircase, located at the midpoint of the home’s plan, lightly hovers over the main entry and dining area. While the stair’s thin steel profile is relatively quiet and visually light against the timber structure, its sculptural nature adds intrigue and wonder to the space.

The staircase ascends to the new primary bedroom and ensuite. While the custom-designed bed occupies the most privileged position in the space, facing the water, the free-standing tub and shower are carefully positioned behind, on either side, and each shares ocean views. Spaces are fluid in this floor yet clearly defined for maximum efficiency and function.

On the exterior, all entry points were reimagined and inserted as a series of simple juxtapositions within the original architecture. The most prominent points quietly suggest the old versus new. The home’s main entry is defined with a deep steel canopy, concrete steps, and a broad door that spans 6 feet (1.83 meters) between the existing timber columns.