LOOP Design Awards
“A mid-century interior renovation, taking a tired inefficient house with good bones to a contemporary home on another level. In a market trending towards disposable fixtures and finishes, where it has become commonplace to demolish to make way for the latest trend, RSAAW’s renovation ensured the home stayed rooted to its origin, simply adapting to perform to superior efficiency levels and to accommodate future generations of family life. The family wanted to preserve and enhance the Californian-style atmosphere of their two-level home while adapting to the reality of the Canadian climate. RSAAW achieved this by completely replacing all insulation, installing triple glazing throughout, and making use of energy efficient heating systems.”
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Archdaily Plataforma Arquitectura
“After numerous design iterations and a less traditional approach to programmatic layout, the building’s mass has successfully evolved into two independent volumes, connected by mechanical systems in the basement and by an illuminated atrium that connects the public spaces of the building in the basement. Ground level. Visitors to the distillery are greeted in a […]
Archilovers
“Located on Bowen Island, a municipality that is part of Metro Vancouver, the 8,815 square foot building integrates residential and industrial programs challenging both provincial code and local urban plan concepts. After numerous design iterations and a less traditional approach to the programmatic distribution, the building’s mass successfully evolved into two separate volumes connected by […]
Archilovers
“In a market trending towards disposable fixtures and finishes, where it has become commonplace to demolish to make way for the latest trend, RSAAW’s renovation ensured the home stayed rooted to its origin, simply adapting to perform to superior efficiency levels and to accommodate future generations of family life. Despite the structure having a typical […]