douglas park twins

location: vancouver, bc

type: new homes

size: 2,110 sq.ft.

taking an existing site of 49.5' and subdividing into two lots of 24.75' wide and then building a new home on each lot was the challenge here. both houses will utilize thick walls with exterior rigid insulation for greater thermal performance, as well as, durability. completed

south view of house. photo by pixilink.

design elevations

design floor plans

view of the two houses from the street. photo by martin knowles.

back of houses with frosted glass at balconies for privacy. photo by pixilink.

view of house from the south. large windows take advantage of winter sun. photo by silvija crnjak.

kitchen cabinetry. photo by sylvija crnjak.

fireplace. photo by silvija crnjak.

entry features a wrap-around window above closet and lowered feature ceiling. stairs have skylight above for natural light down to living space. photo by silvija crnjak.

rec room in basement. photo by silvija crnjak.

powder room and built-in cabinetry. photo by silvija crnjak.

evening street view of the twins. photo by martin knowles.