Residential Project: The Concrete House

During the three months of commitment to Residential Design II, the task was to design a house for a family with three kids - one 16 years old boy that plays drums and 12 years old twin sisters that love books. The father is an architect that runs his own office on the basement of the house and the wife is a painter that has her own studio inside the house. During the holidays, the family spends their time on the slopes enjoying their favorite sports - snowboarding and skiing. The floor plan for this project was given, however, the layout and style were at the discretion of the student. The concept created for this house was based on minimalism, functionality, technology, open concept floor plan and natural materials, thereby, the concrete house came to life. Although this house showcases a minimalist style, it is added natural and raw materials that are usually seen in traditional winter chalets, such as, stones, oak wood paneling and reclaimed wood. Traditional decoration pieces were brought in, for instance, the rustic chandelier, industrial pendants, mountain themed paintings, indoor and outdoor fireplaces and a pair of decorative vintage skis. The pivot doors allow the integration of the inside with the outside and the outdoor fireplaces allow the use of the area even during the wintertime, accommodating the guests for a barbecue, wine tasting or a simple conversation. The jacuzzi on the upper floor is designed to promote moments of relaxation for the family. The usage of the same flooring, ceiling, wood, colours and theme throughout all the rooms was intended to keep the design minimal and consistent. LOCATION: 4761 Cove Cliff Road - North Vancouver - BC COMPLETED: September 2019 SIZE: 4.851 Sq. ft. SOFTWARE: AutoCAD - Sketchup - Vray - Photoshop

Master suite

The Westernized “tatami bed” on the master suite brings a contemporary, minimal style and a Zen aura to the space.

Pivot Doors

The pivot doors divide the indoor and the outdoor area on the main floor, allowing to increase and integrate the social spaces.

Kitchen

The pivot doors integrate the kitchen with the barbecue area, making an easy ask the transit of cutlery and dishes between the two spaces.

Kitchen

This grey kitchen showcases different texture provided by the tile backsplash and the quartz countertop.

Dining Room

The rustic chandelier and the reclaimed wood table are elements traditionally seen in ski resort and winter chalets, brought to the concrete house to recreate the atmosphere that the family loves.

Wine Bar

This space is designated for wine taste and the materials used - linen, natural fiber and wood - incorporate elements from the nature for a timeless and calming look.

Stairs

The stairs is a highlight on the main floor and its black coated metal and glass guardrails matches the modern look of the house.

Living Room

The spacious living room accommodates the entire family comfortably and provides a cozy space in front of the fireplace, therefore, the family can enjoy moments reminiscent of their weekends on the slopes.

View from the wine bar

This view shows details of the contemporary lighting plan.

Son's Bedroom

"Shred the gnar" originated in the early days of skateboarding. Gnar shredding has become popular for many 'extreme sports' including snowboarding - the favorite sport of this 16 years old boy, that also loves to play drums. The bedroom showcases a stage for his favorite musical instrument and the tv suspended a ceiling track that can be moved to the drums area and bed area.