West Coast Modern Homes Tour 2019
I attended the 14th Annual West Coast Modern Home Tour organized by West Vancouver Art Museum. This is the 5th year I have attended this tour and I am always grateful to be able to have access to some of the homes that we wouldn’t otherwise get to see in person. While most homes on the tour were designed during the mid century west coast modern movement in the Pacific Northwest, we got to see some newer homes by local architects practicing and other that have been renovated over the years. ** PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL THE IMAGES INCLUDED IN THIS POST HAVE BEEN TAKE BY ME DURING THE TOUR. #1 Hoffar Residence Architect: Fred Hollingsworth It’s amazing to see homes crop out of rock. The complexity of their construction is remarkable and the precision required on site is admirable. This home is a great example of such craftsman ship and is still in its original state for the most part. Anchored by a a decorated architectural concrete podium emerging from rock, the house sits elegantly on a sloped site looking northeast towards the mountains with large overhangs and articulated corners. All the rooms face the view and the floor plan is designed around a 45 degree grid. ... Read more