Yaletown Residence

Location
Vancouver, BC
Client
Withheld
Size
2,300 sf
Status
Completed 2014

Summary
The client's goal was to rebuild an existing high-rise condominium's formerly closed and subdivided interior into an open, light, and warm home. Bleached oak and white lacquer millwork walls conceal a system of storage cabinets and hidden doors that give the space a continuous flow from one room to the next. All systems, including plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, electrical, lighting, security, audio-visual, and window coverings, were replaced and are now controllable with the client's mobile device. The master ensuite features a sculptural bathtub surrounded by a glass shelf with integral uplighting that highlights the subtle relief in the ceramic tile above. In the main living space, audio speakers surround the TV but are concealed behind a fabric that controls sound for an optimal acoustic effect. The kitchen island moves from dining table height to counter height with the touch of a button. Smoked and oiled wide-plank wood flooring ties the spaces together and provides a rich, warm tone throughout.

The Yaletown Residence was completed in collaboration with designer Ly Tang.