This new modern house in Vancouver is surrounded by tall evergreen trees

October 13, 2016

James K.M. Cheng Architects have designed this house in Vancouver, Canada, that is positioned on a lot 350 feet in length and is surrounded by mature evergreen trees and high garden hedges.

Photography by Ema Peter Photography

 

James K.M. Cheng Architects have designed this house in Vancouver, Canada, that is positioned on a lot 350 feet in length and is surrounded by mature evergreen trees and high garden hedges.

 

James K.M. Cheng Architects have designed this house in Vancouver, Canada, that is positioned on a lot 350 feet in length and is surrounded by mature evergreen trees and high garden hedges.

Photography by Ema Peter Photography

Garden paths and floor-to-ceiling windows and doors, makes sure that the home owners can take advantage of being surrounded by greenery.


Garden paths and floor-to-ceiling windows and doors, makes sure that the home owners can take advantage of being surrounded by greenery.

Photography by Ema Peter Photography

As the house is built on a long, deep lot, there’s plenty of room for a swimming pool, spa and outdoor patio with a fire bowl and lounge seating.


This house is built on a long, deep lot, so there's plenty of room for a swimming pool, spa and outdoor patio with a fire bowl and lounge seating.

Photography by Ema Peter Photography

Inside, neutral colors make the space feel bright and large sliding glass doors open up the interior to the garden outside.


Large floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open up this living room to the garden outside.

Photography by Ema Peter Photography

In the kitchen there’s a built-in desk that matches the cabinetry.


In this mostly white kitchen, a built-in desk has been included in the design that matches the kitchen cabinetry.

Photography by Ema Peter Photography

Wood and steel stairs pass by the windows and lead you to the various floors of the home.


Wood and steel stairs pass by the windows and lead you to the various floors of this home.

Photography by Ema Peter Photography

Here’s the view of the house from the outside looking at the stairs inside.


Large double height windows flood the stairs with natural light.

Photography by Ema Peter Photography

In the home’s bathroom, light colored stone has been used for the walls, flooring and bath/shower surrounds.


In this bathroom, light colored stone has been used for the walls, flooring and bath/shower surrounds.

Photography by Ema Peter Photography

Located on the upper level of the home is a balcony that overlooks the back garden and swimming pool.


Located on the upper level of this home is a balcony that overlooks the back garden and swimming pool.

Photography by Ema Peter Photography

Outside, subtle landscaping allows the existing tall trees to remain dominant and frame the outdoor spaces.


Small windows low on the wall let light in and provide privacy.

Photography by Ema Peter Photography