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PROFICIENCY
Vancouver, BC
We had the pleasure of embarking on a significant project located in
the heart of Vancouver's West Side for a professional couple. After two-
and-a-half decades abroad, they yearned to return to Vancouver, and in
the process purchased an as-is spec house that had been uninhabited for
quite some time. From purchasing through design and construction, the
entire process was coordinated virtually. The scope of work was expansive
and involved a complete rebirth of the interior, with an emphasis on
creating a spacious, open floorplan throughout. The newly whitewashed
exterior was enriched with a custom-stained front door, modern black
windows, and doors that fully extend off the kitchen onto a vast deck.
Upgrades such as a new HVAC system, re-piping, rewiring, and sound and
alarm systems all contribute to the amazing transformation.
The layout enhancements became the backdrop for design innovation,
giving life to platforms, ceiling drops, built-ins, decorative wall paneling,
and vision brought to life, including the artistically waved spiral staircase.
The interior speaks a language of refinement and elegance, blending
high-end luxury with the relaxed spirit of the West Coast. Wide-plank
white oak graces the floors, Herrera marble adorns the surfaces, custom
lighting fixtures cast their glow, and striking wall murals narrate stories
of travel adventures near and far. The house now truly reflects the
couple's spirited journey through life. A home, designed for them, in the
city they had missed.
Photographs by Keith Henderson
Designed by Intermind Design, Inc.,
New Westminster, BC, page 216
