Intertwining landscape, light, and family life, Arbour House is a loosely knit fabric of spaces that overlook Cadboro Bay in Victoria, British Columbia. Rooms share passages, views, and breezes rising from the sea. Variously scaled spaces are unified by a rhythmic pleated ceiling, syncopated by daylight. This intricate wooden arbour, suspended below arrays of operable skylights, is a singular architectural invention that coheres and activates the design. The house opens to the verdant landscape as sunlight threads into the life of the home, its gracious views, its intimate indoor-outdoor living.

Perched on an ocean-facing cliff on Bowen Island, this 3,000 sq ft retreat uses stacked, perpendicular volumes to form a dramatic cantilever that appears to float above the landscape. A 14-foot Vierendeel steel frame supports the bold projection, allowing for expansive floor-to-ceiling glazing and a generous outdoor deck. Slate cladding integrates the home with its rugged surroundings, while light-filled interiors and uninterrupted views reinforce a strong connection to the site. The result is a refined balance of structure and design, transforming a complex location into a cohesive architectural statement.

Within a forested waterfront property along the Saanich Inlet, this residence embodies restraint and reverence for its natural setting. Japanese principles of balance and simplicity, the home bends with the land, preserving mature trees and framing quiet views of forest and sea. Western red cedar, sandstone, and limestone form a timeless palette, chosen to weather gracefully and reveal the craft of their making. Expansive glass dissolves the boundary between interior and exterior, while deep eaves and covered terraces extend living spaces into the landscape. Architecture, light, and nature exist in seamless dialogue.

Located along Point Grey Road on the inland side, this contemporary residence is defined by privacy, and a strong connection to light rather than direct waterfront views. Clean, layered volumes create a composed street presence, while carefully positioned openings and floor-to-ceiling glazing draw in natural light and frame curated outlooks s. A refined palette of stone, aluminum, and warm wood adds depth and durability, balancing modern precision with a residential warmth. Outdoor spaces are inward-focused, with courtyards and terraces extending the living areas in a more intimate way.

Defined by a clear composition of stacked volumes, with the upper level set back to create a deep overhang. The main level is highly transparent, creating a strong connection between interior and exterior. This openness is carefully controlled through the use of overhangs and vertical wood screens. Vertical wood cladding ties the home to its forest setting, while dark, minimal frames keep the focus on proportion and alignment rather than individual elements. The design is disciplined and intentional, balancing openness with control to create a modern home that sits comfortably within its environment.

Set within Vancouver’s west side, the Point Grey House is shaped by a tight set of constraints, including topography, zoning, and carefully framed views. Rather than resisting these limits, the design uses them to inform a highly controlled and articulated form. The composition reads as a series of staggered volumes positioned to capture light and views while preserving privacy. Openings are precise and intentional, with glazing integrated into the overall geometry rather than treated as separate elements. The result is a refined and highly resolved home that balances material richness with discipline.