Modern asymmetrical concrete house with roof pool and great view
This small and cozy Concrete house with an asymmetrical floor plan has been enhancing the urban landscape of Vancouver, Canada since 2000. It was designed by Patkau Architects as a comfortable house for one person. The Shaw House has a luxurious, glass-bottomed sports rooftop pool, a music room, a cozy bedroom and offers a magnificent view of the north side of English Bay.
Concrete house in Vancouver with a cozy living atmosphere
This is otherwise narrow on a compact footprint Concrete house open, spacious living. A particularly pleasant extra is the rooftop swimming pool, which is located directly above the house entrance. Its glass floor lets sunlight flow – you can enjoy wonderful water-light games. The living room on the first floor includes a kitchen, a dining room and enough seating.
Floor-to-ceiling windows create an airy feeling of space in the concrete house
The modern one Concrete house opens to the balcony and terrace over the entire width of the house with large sliding doors. High ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and wall cladding with white cement ensure a lot of brightness in the living area. Everywhere in the house is spacious and bright. The classic white-brown color scheme is friendly and inviting. The comfortable furniture is a special highlight in the room concept. A concrete staircase leads to the upper floor from the living area. Floor-to-ceiling glazing creates a connection to the outside area.
Asymmetrical building with robust construction
Like most cities on the western coast of Canada, this lies Concrete house even in an area with a high seismic hazard. Therefore, a solid and solid construction was required to withstand the earth’s fluctuations. The Shaw House of Patkau Architects was built from high-quality reinforced concrete and later furnished in a minimalist style. The interior is thermally and air-insulated with plasterboard construction panels.
Photos by: Paul Warchol, Undine Prohl
Sports pool with a glass floor
Spacious terrace with a view of the bay
Lap pool with a cool view
Geometric shapes in interior design
Observe the light effects under the pool with a glass floor
Concrete and wood in interior design
Simple kitchen with white cement wall cladding
Comfortable living space in a concrete house
Residential house with a high ceiling
Glass railings and modern furniture in the dining area
Shaw House – side view
Profile drawing – concrete house
View from above
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