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Kangaroo
New Home Design/Build Metchosin, BC. 2018- 2020 House Size: 3400 Sq.Ft. Lot Size: 6 Acres Our client has spent his lifetime roaming amongst the rocky, forested site that has been in his family for generations. The ecosystem consists of large growth trees, rocky terrain and a marsh that is home to many resident Frogs. The subdivided 6-acre parcel is oriented from East-to-West, and includes a large rock outcropping that occupies the Southeast Corner, that overlooks the Marsh to the West. Natural tiers in the rock create terraces, providing wonderful views over the Metchosin valley.
Through our client’s connection to the site, their vision is to incorporate the future home into the rock, by stacking volumes on top of one another, while the foundation of the home morphs from the base of the rock outcropping. Great consideration for the history and preservation of the site is of the utmost concern. Any blasting of the rock will be limited and controlled, and any building materials that can be reclaimed from the site, will be used in the construction of the home. Lumber from fallen trees will be milled on-site to create the Structural Timber-frame components of the home. Any rock fragments will be incorporated into exterior wall finishes and interior detailing. The lower level will be carved out of the base of the rock and will hold a Music Studio, a Home theater and Storage. The Second level will consist of the rest areas, including a large Master Bedroom that opens onto a natural rock terrace, and two guest bedrooms. The remainder of the Second level will also include a two-story entryway and bathroom and laundry facilities. The third level will become an open-concept entertainment space. Post & beam construction, floor-to-ceiling glazing and exposed vaulted ceilings will create an open and airy space. Outdoor terraces will occupy the roof tops of the floors below, due to the staggering layout scheme of the home. |
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Kangaroo Residence
New Home design
Metchosin, BC
2018- current
New Home design
Metchosin, BC
2018- current
The client has spent his lifetime roaming amongst the rocky, forested site that has been in his family for generations. The ecosystem consists of large growth trees, rocky terrain and a marsh that is home to many resident Frogs. The subdivided 6-acre parcel is oriented from East-to-West, and includes a large rock outcropping that occupies the Southeast Corner, that overlooks the Marsh to the West. Natural tiers in the rock create terraces, providing wonderful views over the Metchosin valley.
Through our client’s connection to the site, their vision is to incorporate the future home into the rock, by stacking volumes on top of one another, while the foundation of the home morphs from the base of the rock outcropping. Great consideration for the history and preservation of the site is of the utmost concern. Any blasting of the rock will be limited and controlled, and any building materials that can be reclaimed from the site, will be used in the construction of the home. Lumber from fallen trees will be milled on-site to create the Structural Timber-frame components of the home. Any rock fragments will be incorporated into exterior wall finishes and interior detailing.
The lower level will be carved out of the base of the rock and will hold a Music Studio, a Home theater and Storage. The Second level will consist of the rest areas, including a large Master Bedroom that opens onto a natural rock terrace, and two guest bedrooms. The remainder of the Second level will also include a two-story entryway and bathroom and laundry facilities. The third level will become an open-concept entertainment space. Post & beam construction, floor-to-ceiling glazing and exposed vaulted ceilings will create an open and airy space. Outdoor terraces will occupy the roof tops of the floors below, due to the staggering layout scheme of the home.
Through our client’s connection to the site, their vision is to incorporate the future home into the rock, by stacking volumes on top of one another, while the foundation of the home morphs from the base of the rock outcropping. Great consideration for the history and preservation of the site is of the utmost concern. Any blasting of the rock will be limited and controlled, and any building materials that can be reclaimed from the site, will be used in the construction of the home. Lumber from fallen trees will be milled on-site to create the Structural Timber-frame components of the home. Any rock fragments will be incorporated into exterior wall finishes and interior detailing.
The lower level will be carved out of the base of the rock and will hold a Music Studio, a Home theater and Storage. The Second level will consist of the rest areas, including a large Master Bedroom that opens onto a natural rock terrace, and two guest bedrooms. The remainder of the Second level will also include a two-story entryway and bathroom and laundry facilities. The third level will become an open-concept entertainment space. Post & beam construction, floor-to-ceiling glazing and exposed vaulted ceilings will create an open and airy space. Outdoor terraces will occupy the roof tops of the floors below, due to the staggering layout scheme of the home.