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The salvaged redwood siding was given a new configuration, with both vertical and horizontal boards.

A hall bathroom has plumbing fixtures by Hansgrohe, cabinetry by GLN, and Caesarstone countertops.

The room has dining chairs by Ton and a pendant light by Louis Poulsen over the table.

In 2021, Todd and Kristen McMillan, of the design-build firm ben homes, bought this architect-designed home built in 1969 in their Burlington, Ontario neighborhood. They purchased it from the first owners, who gave them some of the original plans.

Architect Mark Johnson has long been inspired by the texture produced by traditional Indigenous canoe carving. The design team worked with Jim Barker at British Columbia woodworking studio Barker Manufacturing, to produce Ken and Joan’s cedar door. Its texture was produced using a CNC adze.

Divided into three volumes (plus a garage), the single-level residence incorporates steel and stained and natural cedar. The architectural lines were kept simple and paired with the palette they help the house blend almost seamlessly with the site.

To fill the main house with natural light, the couple spent $24,000 AUD on windows and glazing

For this kitchen, the architects paired slate-gray HPL (high-pressure laminate) cabinets by Henrybuilt, cool Basaltina countertops, with custom shelving and a white Corian backsplash.

“We could have moved to the suburbs, but we chose to continue living in the city center and enjoy all that entails.” —Silvia Martín, resident

An open shelf displays the couple’s glassware collection.

Leah placed a mirror in the kitchen side splash to extend the space and reflect natural light from the front windows.