Canadian design studio Untitled [design agency] has used materials that will age gracefully, such as limestone and fir woods, to create a calm ambiance within its renovation of this Vancouver home, which has been shortlisted for a Dezeen Award.
The 223-square-metre duplex residence, called the Still Life house, is located in the beachside neighbourhood of Kits Point in Vancouver.
Still Life house features fir wood elements
Invited to give the interiors a complete overhaul, the design studio set out to balance the house's traditional architectural forms with contemporary interventions. It called the design process "a practice of restraint."
"During the early stages of the project, the homeowners were after an unapologetically modern interior, which proved to be challenging," explained the studio, which is led by designer Daniel Ching. Oak cabinetry in the living space
"The dialogue between the intrinsic architecture of the home and a true-to-form modern interior became disjointed," the studio said.
"As the interiors were developed, a softer interior language came to light. While a strong language of clean lines was maintained, the material palette was steeped in old-world traditions, which became a key design element."
A neutral colour palette is used throughout the house
The studio selected a palette of unifying materials and colours that were used throughout the house. These include traditional materials such as limestone ? used on ...