In the 40 characters of the title it is very difficult to pick up the essence of this rustic house originally built in the 1950s and recently renovated by Scott & Scott architects. Located on Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, the home blends old with new, traditional and modern.
The desire of the owner and the architects to use natural materials Traditionally finished, which are not alien to the passage of time, give this home a unique appearance. Thus, wood becomes the protagonist of this diaphanous and bright home, thanks to its large windows.
Wooden ceilings, wooden beams and wooden furniture; there where you look you will find wood. In many versions, wood becomes the protagonist of a home, which thanks to this material acquires a rustic character. Yes, we could definitely say that this is a rustic but modern house!
The warmth that wood brings to this home is counteracted by the use of cold materials such as concrete and marble. The first, creates continuity between the different spaces of this house; the second draws attention to the kitchen. It is impossible for an 800 kilos countertop to go unnoticed, yes, you read that correctly!
We have talked about a rustic but modern house! And are the open and airy spaces, decorated with simplicity, which precisely provide that modern aspect to this home. Furnishings are simple, clean lines, and do not clump or crowd into rooms. These are still spacious, despite being fully furnished.
We were left without seeing the rooms in the images; although we can imagine them. We imagine wooden floors and beams, white walls, simple furniture and bedding in neutral tones: white and gray. Do you also imagine them like this?
This rustic and modern house, at the same time, is one of the last projects of the architects Canadians Scott & Scott, Do you like their work?