Forest House

Vancouver, British Columbia

The architecture and interiors of this new home design by Garret Cord Werner represents a high quality of new construction on a modest budget. Over 20 ft. High concrete walls frame the dramatic entry into the home that features a floating open riser staircase. The home was designed to maximize light and to make one feel as much a part of the forest surrounding the home as possible. Oversized sliding glass doors and clear story windows are used to reinforce this inside-out relationship to the garden. Upstairs, a signature feature of our work is what we call a sky garden. This is an exterior garden that is enclosed and open to the sky. It provides a private green space and a wonderful light filled experience that is not expected on an upper floor.