Situated on a challenging sloped lot, an elegant and modern home was achieved with a focus on warm walnut, stainless steel, glass and concrete. Each floor, named Sand, Sea, Surf and Sky, is connected by a floating walnut staircase and an elevator concealed by walnut paneling in the entrance.
The home captures the expansive and serene views of the ocean, with spaces outdoors that incorporate water and fire elements. Ease of maintenance and efficiency was paramount in finishes and systems within the home. Accents of Swarovski crystals illuminate the corridor leading to the master suite and add sparkle to the lighting throughout.
A sleek and functional kitchen was achieved featuring black walnut and charcoal gloss millwork, also incorporating a concealed pantry and quartz surfaces. An impressive wine cooler displays bottles horizontally over steel and walnut, spanning from floor to ceiling.
Features were integrated that capture the fluid motion of a wave and can be seen in the flexible slate on the contoured fireplace, Modular Arts wall panels, and stainless steel accents. The foyer and outer decks also display this sense of movement.
At only 22 feet in width, and 4300 square feet of dramatic finishes, a four car garage that includes additional space for the client's motorcycle, the Wave House was a productive and rewarding collaboration between the client and KBC Developments.
Featured in Homes & Living Vancouver magazine July 2012!
photos by Rob Campbell - www.robcampbellphotography photos by Tony Puezer - www.brightideaphotography.com
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gysi wrote:
Plant name - What its the name of the plant align the door. Like palm.!! »
kbcdevelopments We did install artificial turf here!
A great low maintenance solution that looks great - it is a long ways from the turf we saw as kids on our neighbour's decks!
Thank you for your detailed responses - Thank you for your detailed responses to the questions asked of you. This is a fabulous home you have created, thank you! »
kbcdevelopments The soffit material used is a product we are really excited about!
It is a powder-coated, extruded aluminum soffit made to look like wood.
This is a very low maintenance product and perfect for a seaside environment.
Note that the siding on the left side of the door / photo is also a siding product made by the same company.
It is a fabulous looking product that looks so much like wood, without the upkeep wood requires, especially in the temperate rainforest climate of Vancouver.
kbcdevelopments The sandblasted concrete slabs were all formed and poured in place.
The form edge is critical in creating crisp, sharp edges on the slabs.
Sorry for our delayed response - hope that helps!
What type of grass is that right to the entrance? - That grass on the right side of the entrance looks great - what's the name of this type of grass?
I have only seen similarly looking grasses beeing 2-3m (3-9ft) high.
Thank you.
Best regards »
kbcdevelopments It is a pampas species grass along with a fiber optic grass.
I would recommend getting in contact with your local nursery or landscape architect for more information. Feel free to show them this photo!
kbcdevelopments Vin de Garde Modern Wine Cellars provided the modular Wine storage system.
It is called the Nek Rite Series and you can see it on their site
www.vindegarde.ca
The cooling system is the Cellar Pro 1800 xts Chiller.
kbcdevelopments It is an artificial turf product by Dupont.
Obviously, very low maintenance for clients that are often on the go - which was the goal here!
It looks amazing - most visitors reach down and touch it as it looks so real.
Turf products have come a long ways!
1. This is a tremendously well-detailed home. Nothing about this project, from top to bottom, is poorly considered. Multiple materials come together with a symphonic result — this is not easy to do. A considerable amount of work and thought goes into a project to make it simple and clean.My favorite detail in this project (which probably goes most unnoticed) may be the small recess where the exterior wall and the roof connect, creating a shadow line that emphasizes the floating nature of the roof. Had the recess been too small or too large, or had the fascia been too thick or too thin, this detail would have failed.
A great low maintenance solution that looks great - it is a long ways from the turf we saw as kids on our neighbour's decks!