In Vancouver, a Home by One of Canada’s Greatest Architects Seeks $3.2M

Designed by Arthur Erickson, Montiverdi House #8 is a geometric gem wrapped in cedar and glass.
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Location: West Vancouver, British Columbia

Price: $2,998,000

Architect: Arthur Erickson

Year Built: 1981

Footprint: 2,456 square feet (three bedrooms, two baths)

Lot Size: 0.19 acres

From the Agent: "Nestled into the verdant slopes of West Vancouver, this single-family home exemplifies Erickson’s innovative blending of modern architecture with nature. A ground-level orientation effortlessly bridges indoor and outdoor space, providing access to private garden courtyards. In appearance, a stately geometry pairs with a minimalist cedar and glass material palette, creating an open, elegant, and truly modern home."

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The well-preserved home sits tucked beneath towering trees in West Vancouver. 

The well-preserved home sits tucked beneath towering trees in West Vancouver. 

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Sliding glass doors and skylights invite plenty of natural light inside.

Sliding glass doors and skylights invite plenty of natural light inside.

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Steps away from the kitchen, a living area opens to a shaded patio.

Steps away from the kitchen, a living area opens to a shaded patio.

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Large sliding-glass doors open the primary suite to a private deck.

Large sliding-glass doors open the primary suite to a private deck.

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"Careful site planning and expansive window walls suffuse the house with light, revealing intimate views to an exquisite natural setting," notes the agent.

"Careful site planning and expansive window walls suffuse the house with light, revealing intimate views to an exquisite natural setting," notes the agent.

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