Shift House
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
The dining room features a dramatic light fixture from Propellor Design, a Vancouver-based studio. In this double height space, projecting second storey bedrooms create recessed areas for the kitchen and living room below.
Photo credit:
Shai Gil
Shift House
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
The contrasting material palette selected for the house is seen in the selection of finishes used in the kitchen, including white oak and charcoal cabinetry and dark stone counters. A long horizontal window provides framed views of the backyard, further emphasizing the connection between the interior and exterior spaces.
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Shai Gil
Shift House
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
The stair’s scissor configuration forms a compelling and dynamic three-dimensional geometric composition, animated by the procession of figures as they ascend and descend between the different levels of the house. A wood-clad ceiling treatment extends from the staircase to the foyer, defining the edge of one of the internal volumes.
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Shai Gil
Shift House
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
The monolithic stair guard's diagonal wood grain imparts a sense of craftsmanship while also evoking a feeling of movement and energy. Walls painted in shades of grey-blue serve as further defining elements against the white walls and oak flooring.
Photo credit:
Riley Snelling
Shift House
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
Photo credit:
Riley Snelling
Shift House
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
The principal bedroom leads out onto a small roof deck, connecting the owners to the outside at all levels. To maximize the view and light transmission, the deck is enclosed by a glass balustrade.
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Shai Gil
Shift House
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
Blue finishes within the principal bathroom echo the materiality present in other areas of the house, while the contrast against the white millwork and flooring imparts a sense of water-like tranquility to the bathing areas.
Photo credit:
Riley Snelling
Shift House
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
The house’s stepped façade, defined by projecting and retracting volumes, is highlighted by contrasting cladding to emphasize the volumetric gestures. Western red cedar fills the void left by retracted volumes, providing a striking foil to the charcoal gray exterior.
Photo credit:
Shai Gil
Shift House
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
A wide deck across the back of the house effectively doubles the living/dining area, becoming a generous outdoor room in temperate months. The rear facade’s protruding and extending volumes for covered zones and roof decks, delineating outdoor areas with differing character.
Photo credit:
Riley Snelling
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Montreal Botanical Garden Entrance Pavilion
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Botanical Garden Entrance Pavilion
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Montreal Botanical Garden Entrance Pavilion
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Botanical Garden Entrance Pavilion
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Montreal Botanical Garden Entrance Pavilion
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