An overview perspective of the rear facade of the unit accentuates the functional and aesthetic design elements, including the ground-level covered parking and the upper-level steel grill enclosures, which add a distinct architectural character to the property.A general overview of the pavement leading to the L.A House residence, highlighting the extensive outdoor space available.A close-up shot of the interior of the unit showcases the various sections of both first and second floors, illuminated by lights, providing a detailed view of the property’s design and layout.A close-up shot of the exterior staircase leading to the second level of the residence showcases the sleek design of the steel black balusters, adding a modern aesthetic to the entryway.A spacious yard, equipped with a rustic-style round table, black chairs and a grand staircase leading to the second levelAn interior view from the first floor of the living room, showcasing a sink situated against a rammed earth wall and a wide glass wall offering a picturesque panoramic view.A detailed perspective of the U-shaped staircase, featuring a sleek design with black steel elements and contrasting brown steps, adding a modern aesthetic to the property.A spacious living room, complete with a comfortable brown sofa, a wall-mounted television, and an expansive glass wall that allows ample natural light to flood the entire space, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere.An interior shot from the second level offers a picturesque view through a wide glass door, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere within the property.An overview of the kitchen and living room with a skylight, balcony providing natural light and indoor-outdoor flow.A close-up shot of the kitchen highlights the functional and aesthetic design elements, including a central island with a sink, a distinctive rammed earth partition, an elegant gas stove, and a mirror mounted in front, reflecting the exterior views and adding a unique character to the space.An interior view towards the kitchen area, showcasing the unique design element of the rammed earth wall and the picturesque views visible through the surrounding windows.A scenic view is visible while going upstairs from the outside.An interior close-up of a bedroom featuring a custom-designed suspended bedhead.The bathroom boasts a contemporary design, featuring a sophisticated color scheme of gray and black, creating a cohesive and modern aesthetic.
The clients wanted a new home to suit their family’s needs that replaced their old poorly functioning house while maintaining the existing pool. The brief was for a moderately sized 3 bedroom house with open plan living, a gym, and a bath house. They wanted a house that would capitalize on the stunning hinterland views with privacy from the street, and that wouldn’t require lots of maintenance.
A bold and edgy yet elegant home that’s an extension of the client’s personality. The clients are art lovers so this was reflected in the design through 3 sculptural feature stairs as well a rammed earth wall (with oxide waves in a grey gradient) spanning two-stories.
Sculptural steel is woven throughout the design with a custom-built steel staircase, bespoke steel joinery as well as a custom designed suspended bed head.
The spatial solution was for two ‘apartments’ over two floors to separate the client’s living space from the guest level below that can be closed off when not needed. Lighting is used to accentuate the texture of the rammed earth wall which spans across two bathrooms, the laundry, a bedroom and living areas.
Jon Dykstra owns an interior design company in North Vancouver, British Columbia. He's fascinated by architecture and interiors. He also enjoys gardening at his "house in the burbs" and "homesteading" at his off-the-grid boat-access cabin.
Combine all that with a love of writing and Homestratsophere.com was born. He balances his working time between running his interior design company, working on his off-the-grid cabin and publishing homestratosphere.com.
