Langara House

Sculpted from a steep slope and zoning envelope, this single-family home near the Pacific maximizes views, space, and serenity. Warm materials, a deconstructivist stair, and a foldable glass façade define a home where coastal living meets quiet precision; bringing the ocean in, without overwhelming the calm interior experience.

YEAR
2014
size
1,965 sqft
Location
Vancouver, BC
CATEGORY
Residential
Project details
Langara House

Client's Vision

To design a refined, high-functioning single-family residence that maximizes ocean views, interior flow, and architectural expression; while working within strict zoning constraints on a sloped site.

Design Strategy

We approached the zoning-mandated building envelope as an opportunity, carving the form from within the code’s limitations. This resulted in a sculpted mass defined by restraint. Materials were chosen to balance coastal ruggedness and warmth; stone grounding the base, wood slats softening the upper volumes, and steel detailing tying it together.

Key Challenge

How do you create an elevated, view-centric home on a steep slope within tight zoning restrictions, without compromising design clarity or livability?

Our Solution

We used the building envelope as a design tool, slicing the volume to reveal clean, angular forms. A custom stair, designed as a deconstructivist sculpture, anchors the interior in wood, steel, and glass. The master ensuite consolidates wet areas to maximize usable space. On the upper floor, a foldable glass facade system transforms the main living space into an indoor-outdoor sanctuary; bringing the Pacific into view, and into daily life.

Defining Moments

  • Sculpted form derived directly from zoning envelope
  • Stone, wood slats, and steel detailing create quiet contrast
  • Suspended glass canopy offers weather protection without darkening entry
  • Deconstructivist stair as central sculptural gesture
  • Foldable glass walls that erase the boundary between interior and sea

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Project Partners

Sculpted from a steep slope and zoning envelope, this single-family home near the Pacific maximizes views, space, and serenity. Warm materials, a deconstructivist stair, and a foldable glass façade define a home where coastal living meets quiet precision; bringing the ocean in, without overwhelming the calm interior experience.Langara HouseSculpted from a steep slope and zoning envelope, this single-family home near the Pacific maximizes views, space, and serenity. Warm materials, a deconstructivist stair, and a foldable glass façade define a home where coastal living meets quiet precision; bringing the ocean in, without overwhelming the calm interior experience.Sculpted from a steep slope and zoning envelope, this single-family home near the Pacific maximizes views, space, and serenity. Warm materials, a deconstructivist stair, and a foldable glass façade define a home where coastal living meets quiet precision; bringing the ocean in, without overwhelming the calm interior experience.Sculpted from a steep slope and zoning envelope, this single-family home near the Pacific maximizes views, space, and serenity. Warm materials, a deconstructivist stair, and a foldable glass façade define a home where coastal living meets quiet precision; bringing the ocean in, without overwhelming the calm interior experience.Sculpted from a steep slope and zoning envelope, this single-family home near the Pacific maximizes views, space, and serenity. Warm materials, a deconstructivist stair, and a foldable glass façade define a home where coastal living meets quiet precision; bringing the ocean in, without overwhelming the calm interior experience.Sculpted from a steep slope and zoning envelope, this single-family home near the Pacific maximizes views, space, and serenity. Warm materials, a deconstructivist stair, and a foldable glass façade define a home where coastal living meets quiet precision; bringing the ocean in, without overwhelming the calm interior experience.Sculpted from a steep slope and zoning envelope, this single-family home near the Pacific maximizes views, space, and serenity. Warm materials, a deconstructivist stair, and a foldable glass façade define a home where coastal living meets quiet precision; bringing the ocean in, without overwhelming the calm interior experience.Sculpted from a steep slope and zoning envelope, this single-family home near the Pacific maximizes views, space, and serenity. Warm materials, a deconstructivist stair, and a foldable glass façade define a home where coastal living meets quiet precision; bringing the ocean in, without overwhelming the calm interior experience.Sculpted from a steep slope and zoning envelope, this single-family home near the Pacific maximizes views, space, and serenity. Warm materials, a deconstructivist stair, and a foldable glass façade define a home where coastal living meets quiet precision; bringing the ocean in, without overwhelming the calm interior experience.Sculpted from a steep slope and zoning envelope, this single-family home near the Pacific maximizes views, space, and serenity. Warm materials, a deconstructivist stair, and a foldable glass façade define a home where coastal living meets quiet precision; bringing the ocean in, without overwhelming the calm interior experience.Langara HouseLangara HouseSculpted from a steep slope and zoning envelope, this single-family home near the Pacific maximizes views, space, and serenity. Warm materials, a deconstructivist stair, and a foldable glass façade define a home where coastal living meets quiet precision; bringing the ocean in, without overwhelming the calm interior experience.Langara House
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