WESTPORT RESIDENCE Built into the vertical face of the rock, the Westport Residence is a study of mass and void. Completed in early 2022, this home is a combination of elements to create a unified, contemporary home that compliments the west coast aesthetic of the neighborhood. This project was made possible only through an HRA (Heritage Revitalization Act) which serves to protect significant architecture. A …
VILLA VERTIGO Built on a dramatically steep-sloped, narrow site, that has overlapping waterfront and rear setbacks, this site was deemed un-buildable with no allowable building footprint. Synthesis Design was eager to take on the challenge of designing a modern summer residence at Madeira Park on the Sunshine Coast. After many design panels, relaxation request for variances, along with the design of a residential sewage treatment …
KINGS RESIDENCE From the start, this project was designed and inspired by clients who often work from home. The form was influenced by the need for a work space that felt separate from the house when clients visit, yet is still connected. The central entry acts as a welcoming entrance but it also acts as a divider between the public office space and the private …
East 4th Laneway Home Welcome to MODCUBE! This modern and modular MODCUBE laneway house provides 990 square feet of large open living space with ample storage in the crawl space below. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom laneway house was designed with 9 foot ceilings on the main floor and an open concept to maximize space and functionality. Custom dimmable LED strip lighting in the living room highlights …
Keith Road Laneway Home This modern, 920 square foot 2 level, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom laneway home was designed to maximize space and to exploit the views to Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet, while not blocking the view of the principal residence. The bedrooms are located on the main level to allow the open concept upper floor living/dining/kitchen/sundeck to maximize the natural light and views and maintain …
St. Georges Modern Situated on a rarely found, flat site, perched atop Braemar, this west coast contemporary home was designed to capture the panoramic views of Burrard Inlet and downtown. The entry court incorporated a harmony between being welcoming and private, while the rear created a seamless transition between inside and outside. Interior Design: Harmony Sense Interiors Photo Credit: Dave Sutherland VIEW ALL PROJECTS
A CONTEMPORARY COLLABORATION OF IDEAS The design of the Winton Residence is best described through the design process itself. Both our clients had specific and distinct notions of what their home should be. As with most creative couples, their ideas didn’t always directly relate to one another. Their end goal, however, did. It was our job to facilitate common ground while still creating a high style, …
EASTRIDGE RESIDENCE Inspired by the protected bay of Deep Cove and the vistas up Indian Arm, the dramatic steep sloped site called out for framing views from every level. This modern home visually welcomes its visitors with a large glass stair core and an oversized simple wood pivot door. The main level is an open plan with large sliding doors accessing the living and eating …
WEST COAST CRAFTSMAN COTTAGE Situated on a flat, corner lot, this traditional home has responded to both streets via a large covered entry porch on one side, and a low lying roof on the other, to give the appearance of a friendly, 1 story home. Tucked in the upper portion of the roof are bedrooms and bathrooms with vaulted ceilings and a large open stair core …
