Canadian studio RSAAW has renovated a mid-century house in Vancouver to include a double-height library, all-white interiors and a treehouse in the garden.
The project, called Berkley House, is a two-storey house with a dark facade surrounded by trees in North Vancouver.
The walls and ceilings have been painted bright white
Local firm RSAAW transformed the family home into a bright and airy space by connecting its previously separated two levels and painting the gallery-like interior in white.
A slanted roof features large skylights that emphasise the central atrium space of the open-plan ground floor. Prior to the renovation, this level was a mortgage helper suite.
The double-height library by the stairs
"Family spaces were somewhat cloistered, with minimal natural light entering key areas," said RSAAW. Berkley House's connected levels are anchored by a double-height library formed by stacked boxes of light wood. The wooden bookcase is built into the staircase linking the levels together.

"The home's sense of space was further augmented by vaulting ceilings throughout the main floor, " continued the studio.
"Adding oversized glazing to allowed for views of the North Vancouver greenery in the garden and beyond, filling the home with light even on overcast days."
The children's playroom was formerly an attic
Built around a Douglas fir tree, the understated treehouse blends with its surroundings, injecting a playfulness to the otherwise minimal...