Sunlight filtering through the leaves of trees casts magical shadows on the forest floor. The beauty of the light, how it shifts throughout the day and the warmth it brings, inspired clients in Victoria, British Columbia, to design a home for aging in place that embodies what they loved about the island. Local firm Patkau Architects elevated the idea of an indoor-outdoor connection for their house. With a ceiling of interlocking hemlock that casts shadows along the home like tree canopies, Arbor House nestles itself, visually and thematically, within the landscape.
While empty nesters, the clients host large family gatherings and require a house that accommodates nine grandchildren. They are also conscious of their desire to grow old in the house, so all living areas are located on a single floor for easy access. “This created some challenges and opportunities,” said David Shone, principal of Patkau Architects. Of the challenges: locating most rooms on the same floor requires a very wide floorplate which is particularly tricky given the sloped site.
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