Cosmopolitan Renovation Elements Honour Heritage

THE OBJECTIVE

To restore the home’s heritage character while honouring the client’s desire for a modern, spiritually inspired tranquil ambiance. In the case of this extensive home renovation, the process involved development methodology to improve the structural integrity of the Georgian-style building without affecting the existing structure.

HOW IT WAS ACHIEVED

The attic was altered to make the space livable and bring the home up to current building code standards. The new roof support device had to be designed to be capable of holding typical roof load weight without using vertical beams. The renovation and preservation of the home would not have been possible without these steps. Heritage styling including traditional curved ceiling corners and high-relief crown moulding (lost during a previous renovation) were restored throughout the main floor. The gourmet kitchen on the main level showcases maple stained custom cabinets and silestone granite counters. A juliette balcony overlooks a large, meticulously landscaped backyard and garden. Complete rejuvenation brought the traditional home up to date.  A sophisticated master suite was created for adult retreat, luxurious dressing room created with space claimed from adjacent office, the remainder of which was utilized to allow for a proper staircase, replacing folding ladder style hatch access, to an attic space increased to create a tranquil meditation/music room.

They were very helpful through the whole project, through the design phase they led us through step by step, helped me to carry out the vision that I wanted for this house. When the home was first finished and I walked into the house, I was very very pleased and couldn’t believe that everything that I had wanted and dreamt for it was happening – it took place.
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Grace, Vancouver Homeowner