Date: January 2023

Location: Vancouver

Institute: The Interior Design Institute. 

Brief: A re-design on the ground floor of a 1930's timber frame, brick clad property, home to a family of four in search of modernisation, functionality and connection. With considerations such as not being able to move the front door or the supporting walls of the stairs, I have respectfully addressed the daily needs of the family by creatively separating public and private areas of the home which produces a sophisticated environment for both family and guests that does not detract from the necessary functionality a home requires.
Must include:

• Open plan design to incorporate the dining, kitchen and living - has specified that formal dining not needed

• Water closet (WC)

• Laundry room - a separate room, concealed behind a floor to ceiling cupboard or incorporated with another room

• Study - a separate room, a computer station or incorporated with another room

Optional inclusions:

• Full bathroom

• Guest bedroom

• Additional living room or games room

• Utility/mud room - a small room or entryway where footwear and outerwear can be removed before entering a house

Original floorplan can be found at the bottom of the page.