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The 5,000-square-foot lot had an existing brick perimeter wall, which was starting to crumble. Smud decided restore it, thus adding privacy to the glass-walled ground level and the surrounding garden.

A writing desk is paired with a classic Series 7 chair by Arne Jacobsen.

Stones excavated during the foundation dig were redistributed to level out the yard while simultaneously creating a drainage curtain around the leach field.

The home features triple pane aluminum clad wood windows and doors from Ikon, which were about 20% more compared to a traditional double pane quote from Pella. But Douglas notes that the Ikon doors and windows "provide larger free glass areas with fewer mullions paired with multipoint locking,

The total cost of the build, including all appliances, plumbing fixtures, and lighting, as well as the milling of trees that were cleared, came to $514,500.

The house includes two bedrooms, one of which doubles as an office thanks to a folding Murphy bed.

As a practicing architect for over 30 years, Scott looked to his network to help take on the project and, to an extent, mitigate the budget. “I’ve described this house as less of a construction project, and more of an Amish barn raising.”

The basement now has a rec room, with a full kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom, and exterior access, so it can function as an independent suite for guests or renters, depending on the couple's needs.

The fish-scale shingles are a nod to historic homes in the area, painted in "Smoked Salmon

Rebuilding the rear addition gave Aleksandra a chance to play with its form, and make it contrast with the historic body of the Edwardian. Large glass doors lighten up the kitchen and connect it to the deck and backyard.

Aleksandra opened up the wall and reinstated the dining room where there's a second bay window. Two Spotlight pendants from ANDlight in Vancouver hang above the Ethnicraft Bok table and benches.

The staircase needed to be rebuilt to meet current building code, but being in basically its original location, is an anchor in the redesign. The wall color is "Hamilton Blue

Williamson and Hua aimed for an indoor-outdoor experience that could be enjoyed day and night.

The powder room's bold palm wallpaper contrasts the rest of the home's minimal palette.