This 600 square foot house explores a geometric solution to create luxury with a minimum footprint. The experience and function of this sculptural tiny house is similar to the much larger neighboring homes, despite it’s limited size.
The Layer residence is a large family house located in regional, coastal Victoria. The site is close to the beach yet doesn’t have any views to embrace. The site is largely sloping from the north to the south and is made up of layers of limestone shelves and underground caves.
Olson Kundig Architects, Sherry Williamson Design, Michael Boucher Landscape Architect, and Woodmeister Master Builders joined forces to create East Coast Compound—a four‑building lakefront haven that meets the rigorous LEED Platinum standard.
Project: Tsawwassen Beach House Architect: Frits de Vries Architect Location: Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada Square Footage: 2 storeys, 2,335 s.f. + Tandem garage w/ cantilever canopy 452 s.f. Photography: Ema Peter Tsawwassen Beach House is a residential project completed by Frits de Vries Architects. Located on the beachfront in Tsawwassen, British Columbia, this compact home blurs
Set on a sweeping hill in coastal Victoria, this house demonstrates how harmoniously architecture can sit within its surroundings. The sculptured contours of the roof bring the house to life, seeming to sail over the landscape, while its low, horizontal profile minimise the statement it makes on the stunning scenery.
