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Contemporary Home on the Picturesque North Shore of Bowen Island (House Tour)

House located in Bowen Island, Canada, designed by Office Of Mcfarlane Biggar Architects + Designers Inc. The Bowen Island House is a calm, year-round retreat for a couple with young children seeking refuge from their busy professional lives. Nestled along the dramatic north shore of Bowen Island in BC, this contemporary cabin in the woods offers the basic pleasures of a contemporary home with deep connections to nature and a light environmental impact. The rugged 8-acre site sits secluded along the northern coast of the island, marked by lush temperate rain forest and the rich undergrowth of fern, salal, and lichen-covered outcrops. The procession from city to site is one of gradual unwinding; first the short ferry sailing to the island harbour, then passing through dense evergreen forest, descending through the steep topography, then arriving at a natural meadow where filtered views and sounds of the sea reveal the stunning beauty of Howe Sound. The simple two-level volume clad in local cedar and insulated glass houses three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and the open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. Siting the house perpendicular to the rocky coastline helps diminish its presence, while capturing the rare sun from east and west to offset the diffuse northern light and the shadows created by the 30m cliff to the south. The remote site prioritized design solutions focused on formal economy and simple details, ensuring construction had minimal disruption to the landscape. Able to function entirely off the grid and with independent sources for heat and electricity, the modest scale of the house further minimizes its environmental footprint. Project Name: Bowen Island House Architects: Office Of Mcfarlane Biggar Architects + Designers Inc. Lead Architect: Steve McFarlane, Michelle Biggar, Rob Grant, Heather Maxwell, Kai Hotson, Brendan Callander Area: 272 m2 Location: Bowen Island, Canada Photographs: Ema Peter Photography #HouseTour #NorthHouse #Architecture