Dwell+
“Compromise is inherent to the remodel process, as the existing structure or budget might impose limitations. But it’s important to remember that these constraints can encourage imaginative design solutions, so a renovation should be a balancing act. Architect Rafael Santa Ana, founder of the eponymous Canadian architecture office, considered his family’s affection for their Vancouver, Canada, residence—which they’d lived in for a decade—when brainstorming a new design for the home, despite the urge to demolish the structure and “start from scratch,” he says. The founder of Rafael Santa Ana Architecture Workshop explored what could be accomplished by keeping the roof, exterior walls, and post-and-beam structure—which, it turns out, was quite a lot. Now, the renovated home garners an airy feel with vaulted ceilings, skylights, and a lighter material palette, while still retaining the familiarity that the family loved.”
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BUILD Magazine
RSAAW Principal, Rafael Santa Ana featured as a guest speaker on Build Magazine’s podcast ‘Friends of Build Magazine’. Rafael spoke with podcast host, Ted about his journey from Mexico City to Canada. Discussing the cultural influences that shaped his architectural perspective. Listen to Rafael’s episode #111 ‘Innovating Through Tradition: Architectural Philosophy from Mexico to Canada […]
Braun
“The family of four was originally attracted to the Berkley House due to its front clerestory window, corner kitchen window, and post and bean configuration. By preserving these elements whilst modernizing the design, RSAAW transformed an older, inefficient house into an award-winning and thoroughly contemporary residence” “It was important to both the family and RSAAW […]
Reside
RSAAW is honoured to have the Berkley Residence project selected among such powerhouses of design. We would like to thank Clinton Cuddington for thinking of us as worthy of inclusion in this book, written by Dr. Michael Prokopow and curated by Clinton. The book features 34 beautifully designed houses exploring the ways West Coast modern […]