Custom Coastal Living
A dark, 1970s build gets a bright, beachy makeover designed for aging in place.
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The Growing Appeal of Green Roofs
A green roof carries out a number of functions. Here’s what you need to know before making this eco-friendly decision.
Architectural Ecosystem
This Island home, nestled in an untouched forest, was built with energy efficiency and ecosystem restoration in mind. BY NESSA PULLMAN | PHOTOS BY MATT SHANNON When Jillian and Michael first…
Natural Escape
A peaceful Scandinavian-inspired home was designed to support a young couple’s busy lifestyle. BY NESSA PULLMAN | PHOTOS BY DASHA ARMSTRONG Trying to balance the desire for outdoor living with…
Precipice of Design
A remarkable cantilevered home brings dramatic architecture to bayside living. BY DANIELLE POPE | PHOTOS BY JODY BECK When Tim Agar first met Xinwen Liu, she came to his office…
Home Reincarnated
After retiring to Hornby Island, a health diagnosis forced this couple to move back to Victoria — where they recreated their dream home. BY NESSA PULLMAN | PHOTOS BY EMA…
Finding the Perfect Front Door
Choosing the perfect front door can be one of the most complex design decisions homeowners will make. When Barry Moore talks with clients about outfitting a home’s windows and doors,…
Get to Know: ONE SEED Architecture + Interiors
Creating healthy spaces that tread lightly on the planet: that’s the ethos behind ONE SEED Architecture and Interiors.
Life on the Water
With its West Coast touches, this Gordon Head luxury home blurs the line between the indoors and the outdoors. BY DANIELLE POPE | PHOTOS BY JODY BECK Douglas and…
Lakeside Getaway
A Shawnigan Lake build brings a modern twist to this cabin in the woods. BY DANIELLE POPE | PHOTOS BY JODY BECK Ashley Howard has a soft spot for Shawnigan…