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British Columbia
Homes
D
esigning a home in Bristish Columbia can give you the best pallette of
options due to the majesty of the landscapes you have to work with. From
the rugged coastlines, snow capped mountains, scenic bays, to the towering
pinewood forsest and beyond, nature provides inspiration for some of the most
innovative homes on earth.
Over the years, the spaces have always drawn parallels between architecture and
language. To fully comprehend a language, you must understand the rules, and
once you've mastered the rules—or become fluent—you can let the creativity flow.
In that sense, we see our homes as poetry, carefully crafted to suit the homeowners.
Each single-family home is a built interpretation of the homeowner's lifestyle, the
site dynamics, the necessary solutions, and sustainable ideals. The most successful
home, however, will be the one that was designed by a team who intently
listened to the clients and engaged them in the process. We balance design work,
construction, and renovation, and keep the homeowners involved at every step. It's
a critical aspect of our success as a firm and what makes dream homes into a reality.
In order to arrive at the perfect home, we let go of any preconceived style or look
that we want to achieve. Everything must suit the homeowner, so we are flexible
with our aesthetic. You'll see everything f rom modern to traditional in our portfolio,
with a wide array of architectural elements and details.
Don Gurney
Openspace Architecture
North Vancouver, BC
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