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A Dramatic Cliffside Kitchen Gets a Sharp and Sculptural Update

In North Vancouver, D’Arcy Jones Architecture undertook a methodical kitchen renovation on behalf of a creative couple.

Originally built in the 1970s, this cliff-side house in North Vancouver was in need of an improvement and update. The owners, both visually-minded artistic directors at gaming companies, embarked on a multi-stage renovation that added a sharp modern aesthetic with clean surfaces and volumes. The kitchen and nearby areas were the first stage of the renovation by D’Arcy Jones Architecture.

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The kitchen was originally a half-level down, creating a dip in between the dining room and adjacent patio. With the kitchen and outdoor area raised to the same level, movement is smooth and continuous.
The kitchen was originally a half-level down, creating a dip in between the dining room and adjacent patio. With the kitchen and outdoor area raised to the same level, movement is smooth and continuous.
The kitchen faces an elevation, so keeping the space naturally lit was a challenge. The architects specified white surfacing to allow sunlight to bounce off the walls and penetrate the space.
The kitchen faces an elevation, so keeping the space naturally lit was a challenge. The architects specified white surfacing to allow sunlight to bounce off the walls and penetrate the space.
The residents collaborated with the architects to achieve the sharp graphic sensibility they desired. Part way through the project, they realized the space would be more compelling in muted tones.
The residents collaborated with the architects to achieve the sharp graphic sensibility they desired. Part way through the project, they realized the space would be more compelling in muted tones.