Steveston Coastal Home

A busy family yearns for an oasis that acts as an extension of their Westcoast contemporary-style home. Acutely tuned-in to what their dream space entails, the clients requested for the design to incorporate a colour palette inspired by local seascapes and the four elements – earth, water, fire, and air. Every inch of the site was tailored to the needs of the family, from the cantilevered Ipe wood pool deck to the state-of-the-art outdoor kitchen. Utilizing intricate thresholds among the various activities, this design transformed a stark geometric lot into a lush sanctuary that the family is eager to use for play or relaxation.

Following precise geometric alignment, walls were designed throughout the site to give a sense of depth and separation among spaces. The raised walkway between the hot tub and pool also neatly conceals the custom automatic pool cover.
Various thresholds unite differing stones, angular concrete, and an abundance of sedums and ferns. Salvaged driftwood sculptures among the dune grasses emulate the wild shores nearby.
The custom fresh-air shower is constructed with Red Balau planks and covered in fragrant jasmine vines. Plentiful herb gardens come in handy when entertaining in the outdoor kitchen or under the sun/wind shades.
  • Location

    Steveston, British Columbia

  • Landscape Project Management

    Donohoe Living Landscapes

  • Landscape General Contractor

    Inside Out Design & Build

  • Pool Contractor

    Alka Pool Construction Ltd.

  • Photographer

    Luke Potter

    Inside Out (cover image only)

  • Completed

    Summer 2022