Designboom
“RSAAW thoroughly renovated the interior of a tired, inefficient house with good bones to a contemporary home in Vancouver, Canada that adapts to perform to superior efficiency levels and to accommodate future generations of family life. in a market trending towards disposable fixtures and finishes, where demolishing to make way for the latest trends has become common, the designers’ renovation ensured the home stayed rooted to its origin.
The renovation opened up the entire home, connecting both levels via a central atrium space anchored by a monumental double height library and topped by multiple skylights strategically located to filter in as much light as possible in all seasons.”
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Dezeen
A spacious double-height library was created as part of the renovation of this Vancouver home. Formed by stacked boxes of light wood, the wooden bookcase is built into the matching staircase that links the house's two levels together.
Archello
“The client’s holistic approach to the alchemy of boutique distilling remained a constant guide during the logistical challenge of constructing such a mixed-use facility on a small island.”
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Celebrating the best of Western Canadian architecture, Book Lover’s Paradise by Vancouver firm. has won Western Living’s annual competition for Home of the Year. A thorough mid-century renovation featuring a stunning stair-side, double-height bookshelf and a secret attic playroom, the project transformed a tired, inefficient house with good bones into a chic, contemporary, and spatially eloquent family home.