Designed in 2015 by Frits de Vries Architect, this contemporary beach house is situated in Tsawwassen, Canada.

Description by Frits de Vries Architect
Located on the beachfront in Tsawwassen, BC, this compact home blurs the boundary between contemporary interior and the natural beachfront.
Situated on a narrow 35? wide lot, fronting Centennial Beach, FdVA designed the efficient and open plan with a focus on ocean views, all the while affording considerable privacy within. The site steps down towards the street with a tandem garage building framing the entry garden and allowing views towards the front of the house. The front section of garage opens to a garden patio and doubles as an arts/exercise studio. The position of house and garage on the site maximize the home?s ocean views and frame the garden and courtyard, while sheltering them from the strong ocean winds. The home?s main floor seamlessly connects the interior with the entry garden, courtyard, and waterfront patio, and contains the living and dining spaces, kitchen and private reading area. A powder room is enclosed within a porcelain tile ?box,? alongside an office/den. Natural light is drawn into the ground floor plan from the 11? high sliding glass doors that form the oceanfront elevation and courtyard perimeter.
The home is designed to be accessible for aging in place, with a stunning glass elevator leading to the upper floor. The upper floor contains the master bedroom and ensuite...