mid-century modern : 1384 burnside road, west vancouver

designed by : barry downs

built by : ? in 1967 [2018 – listed for 6.34mil, 2021 – relisted for 4.80mil]

short write up by the realtor:

barry downs – renowned for melding architecture with landscape & his philosophy of respecting natural topography & nature of the site; designed this 3,000 sq ft 2 level 4 bedroom home in 1967. the innovative design seamlessly blends stunning features of this .8 of an acre sloping lot, with an open plan interior allowing for a continuous flow between living areas, while taking advantage of stunning outdoor vistas; be it an enchanted forest trail set alongside brothers creek or views of the city skyline. with privacy & nature as the theme, a blend of floor to ceiling windows, a linear skylight spanning the roof line, angles & open spaces create an aesthetically exciting & pleasing home. now painstakingly restored to preserve a stunning example of west coast modernism – a rare find in today’s market.

also check out some of the photos :

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