This new house in Vancouver is designed to take advantage of its amazing ocean views

Photography by Ema Peter Photography

Mcleod Bovell Modern Houses have designed this mostly concrete split-level home in Vancouver, Canada, that overlooks the ocean.

This concrete and wood modern house with light wood siding, has large windows to enjoy the ocean view.

Photography by Ema Peter Photography

Concrete steps from the front of the house leads you down to the front door and entryway. Large glass windows provide a glimpse inside.

At the front of this modern house, concrete stairs lead you to a wood deck and garden that has views of the modern interior through large windows.

Photography by Ema Peter Photography

In the living room, a low profile sofa and dark rug define the area, while the television is is tucked into a cabinet.

In this modern living room, a low profile sofa and dark rug define the area, while the television is is tucked into a cabinet. The living room also opens up to the deck outside.

Photography by Ema Peter Photography

On the other side of the of the cabinet is the dining room with a live-edge wooden table surrounded by black dining chairs, and the kitchen, with bright white cabinetry, a central island lit with pendant lights and a dark grey and black backsplash.

This modern dining room with a live-edge wooden table is surrounded by black dining chairs, and beside it, the kitchen has bright white cabinets, a central island lit with pendant lights and a dark grey and black backsplash.

Photography by Ema Peter Photography

Both the living and the dining/kitchen areas open up to a picturesque ocean view, and a wooden deck expands out into a concrete platform with a small built-in firepit.

Both the living and the dining/kitchen areas of this modern house open up to a picturesque ocean view, and a wooden deck expands out into a concrete platform with a small built-in firepit.

Photography by Ema Peter Photography

Stepping down from the concrete platform is a small swimming pool, and below the pool with a 40 foot elevation drop is the rear garden.

A concrete platform off the wooden deck of this modern house, guides you down to the small swimming pool (plunge pool), that is perfect for enjoying the ocean views.

Photography by Ema Peter Photography

Here’s a look at one of the bedrooms that has large floor-to-ceiling windows, wide plank oak flooring and built-in shelving. A large painting above the bed adds a pop-of-color to the mostly-white room.

This modern bedroom has large floor-to-ceiling windows, wide plank oak flooring and built-in shelving. A large painting above the bed adds a pop-of-color to the mostly-white room.

Photography by Ema Peter Photography

Board formed concrete used on the interior of the house mimics the texture of the wood siding on the exterior, and you can really it when you look down at the stairs, that are also made from concrete, however they are warmed up with carved wood handrails.

Board formed concrete used on the interior of this modern house mimics the texture of the wood siding found on the exterior.

Photography by Ema Peter Photography

Under the stairs and on the lower floor of the home, is a home office or music room, that features a small kitchenette. A large window filling the room with natural light makes sure the space doesn’t feel dark and small.

On the lower floor of this modern house, is a home office or music room, that features a small kitchenette. A large window fills the room with natural light and makes sure the space doesn't feel dark and small.

Photography by Ema Peter Photography

Back outside, here’s another angle of the exterior of the house that shows the concrete foundation, and the wood siding that overhangs it.

This modern house has a concrete foundation, while the wood siding overhangs it to create an angular and dramatic appearance.