{"id":598846,"date":"2026-07-08T16:15:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T20:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?p=598846"},"modified":"2026-07-08T16:21:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T20:21:07","slug":"a-north-vancouver-residence-and-pool-house-connected-by-landscape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/a-north-vancouver-residence-and-pool-house-connected-by-landscape\/","title":{"rendered":"A Layered Modern Farmhouse Takes Shape in North Vancouver"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Two neighboring lots in North Vancouver, British Columbia, were combined into a single ground plane where a main residence, a pool house, and a greenhouse sit not as standalone buildings but as moments within one continuous landscape. Designed by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.garretcordwerner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garret Cord Werner Architects<\/a><\/strong> with interiors by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hbvancouver.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HB Design<\/a><\/strong>, landscape by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/donohoelivinglandscapes.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donohoe Living Landscapes<\/a><\/strong>, and built by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meisterconstruction.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meister Construction<\/a><\/strong>, the project treats architecture, interiors, and terrain as a single continuous material argument \u2013 one where no element claims hierarchy over the others and every threshold between inside and outside is deliberately blurred.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_598852\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/a-north-vancouver-residence-and-pool-house-connected-by-landscape\/hb-design-north-vancouver-17\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598852\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-598852 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-17-810x540.jpeg\" alt=\"Modern dining room with a light wood table, six chairs, abstract art on the wall, and cluster pendant lights above. Large sliding glass doors open to an outdoor area.\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-17-810x540.jpeg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-17-800x534.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-17-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-17.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emapeter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ema Peter<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Roughly 6,100 square feet of built space splits between a three-level main house at 4,235 square feet and a 1,870-square-foot pool house. No corridor or breezeway connects them \u2013 only an alley that the landscape plan transforms into a true threshold. When the interior gates open, a view corridor cuts cleanly through both properties toward the North Shore mountains. The greenhouse and vegetable planters face the public lane, while boulevard plantings extend beyond the property line, softening the transition between private residence and neighborhood street.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_598858\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/a-north-vancouver-residence-and-pool-house-connected-by-landscape\/hb-design-north-vancouver-4\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598858\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-598858 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-4-810x1214.jpg\" alt=\"Modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a large island with gray countertop, built-in appliances, bar stool seating, and a marble backsplash.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-4-810x1214.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-4-800x1199.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-4-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-4-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-4.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emapeter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ema Peter<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For Ryan Donohoe, founder of Donohoe Living Landscapes, that gesture was intentional. \u201cI\u2019m quite opposed to landscapes that completely block out the neighbors,\u201d he says. \u201cTreating the laneway as part of the design allowed the landscape and its functionality to anchor into the local community rather than shutting it out.\u201d Instead of a conventional fence line, the team developed a layered system of clipped hedging and sculptural metal screening that modulates privacy while guiding views through the site.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_598859\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/a-north-vancouver-residence-and-pool-house-connected-by-landscape\/hb-design-north-vancouver-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598859\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-598859 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-2-810x1214.jpg\" alt=\"A modern dining area with a light wood table, beige chairs, a built-in bench, minimalist wall art, and a large window overlooking greenery. A vase with branches sits on the table.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-2-810x1214.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-2-800x1199.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-2-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emapeter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ema Peter<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Materially, the garden mirrors the architecture\u2019s restrained palette. Basalt paving and concrete define the pool deck, red cedar fencing adds warmth, and powder-coated steel forms pergolas, gates, and fire elements. A metallic bronze finish ties these elements together. \u201cIt\u2019s a bit of a chameleon,\u201d Donohoe notes. \u201cFrom some angles it reads almost black, while from others it shifts toward a light brown that harmonizes with the brick and greenery.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_598851\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/a-north-vancouver-residence-and-pool-house-connected-by-landscape\/hb-design-north-vancouver-19\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598851\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-598851 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-19-810x1214.jpg\" alt=\"Modern staircase with glass railing and wooden steps in a contemporary living room with a beige sofa and large windows.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-19-810x1214.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-19-800x1199.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-19-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-19-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-19.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emapeter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ema Peter<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_598857\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/a-north-vancouver-residence-and-pool-house-connected-by-landscape\/hb-design-north-vancouver-5\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598857\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-598857 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-5-810x540.jpg\" alt=\"Modern bedroom with neutral tones, large window, and sliding glass door opening to a view of houses and greenery outside. Gray bedding and a cushioned chair are visible.\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-5-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-5-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-5.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emapeter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ema Peter<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Planting reinforces the sense of a landscape still unfolding. Native species dominate much of the site, while the pool garden introduces a layered composition of Japanese maples, tassel ferns, forest grass, smoke bush, and switch grasses. Over time, these plantings will thicken into a lush envelope around the architecture. \u201cThe hardscape is extremely precise,\u201d Donohoe says, \u201cbut the softscape is designed to grow into itself, creating layers that cool the ground and bring a sense of calm away from the busyness of modern living.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_598860\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/a-north-vancouver-residence-and-pool-house-connected-by-landscape\/hb-design-north-vancouver-1\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598860\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-598860 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-1-810x731.jpg\" alt=\"Modern living room with light wood ceiling and walls, sectional sofa, glass stair railing, wall-mounted TV, and open view to outdoor pool area and trees.\" width=\"810\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-1-810x731.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-1-800x722.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-1-768x693.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emapeter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ema Peter<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The modern farmhouse vocabulary of brick, wood slat, and expansive glazing finds its counterpoint in HB Design\u2019s interior strategy. Partner Shannon Bradner led the interiors alongside principal Jennifer Heffel, joining the project at an advanced stage yet delivering a remarkably coordinated drawing package.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_598854\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/a-north-vancouver-residence-and-pool-house-connected-by-landscape\/hb-design-north-vancouver-12\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598854\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-598854 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-12-810x699.jpg\" alt=\"Modern indoor-outdoor living room with vaulted wood ceiling, neutral sofas, wall-mounted TV, fireplace, and view of a patio with pool and trees. Spherical light fixtures hang from the ceiling.\" width=\"810\" height=\"699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-12-810x699.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-12-800x691.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-12-768x663.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-12.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emapeter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ema Peter<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe architecture already had a strong presence,\u201d Bradner explains, \u201cso our goal was to soften that rigor through layers of natural materials and subtle tonal shifts.\u201d The palette remains neutral and earthy, drawn from the surrounding North Shore landscape, but the interiors reveal themselves through texture rather than color alone. Porcelain tile, quartzite, and carefully selected woods were chosen for how they capture and shift light throughout the day while complementing the brick exterior.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_598856\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-598856\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-8-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Modern dining area with a long wooden table, neutral chairs, hanging spherical light fixtures, and a view into a contemporary kitchen with large windows showing greenery outside.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-8-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-8-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-8.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography by Ema Peter<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The sourcing process stretched across several months, calibrating undertone and grain so that materials feel timeless rather than trend-driven. Custom millwork integrates storage directly into the architecture, minimizing visual clutter while highlighting natural surfaces.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_598850\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/a-north-vancouver-residence-and-pool-house-connected-by-landscape\/hb-design-north-vancouver-30\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598850\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-598850 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-30-810x1214.jpg\" alt=\"Modern house with vertical metal siding and large windows, adjacent to a rectangular swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and trees under a clear sky.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-30-810x1214.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-30-800x1199.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-30-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-30-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-30.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emapeter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ema Peter<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The three-level main house organizes family life across an open-plan ground floor with bedrooms above, while the basement introduces a guest suite for visiting family and friends. Across the alley, the pool house acts as a social hub, its sliding glass doors opening onto a sunken lounge and pool deck. A gym, spa, and private office occupy quieter corners of the structure.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_598849\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/a-north-vancouver-residence-and-pool-house-connected-by-landscape\/hb-design-north-vancouver-32\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598849\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-598849 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-32-810x675.jpg\" alt=\"Modern house with large windows, outdoor dining area, and well-manicured lawn bordered by concrete paths and landscaped plants on a sunny day.\" width=\"810\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-32-810x675.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-32-800x667.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-32-768x640.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-32.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emapeter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ema Peter<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_598847\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/a-north-vancouver-residence-and-pool-house-connected-by-landscape\/hb-design-north-vancouver-35\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598847\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-598847 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-35-810x540.jpg\" alt=\"Modern two-story house with light-colored brick exterior, large windows, and dark accents, surrounded by trees and landscaped greenery.\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-35-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-35-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-35-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-35.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emapeter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ema Peter<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For Meister Construction, maintaining the clarity of the design intent was central to the build. \u201cOur objective was to protect the design vision while delivering a home that feels calm, coherent, and enduring,\u201d says owner Gordon Gildemeister. Close coordination between consultants and trades allowed details to be resolved through mockups and sequencing rather than on-site improvisation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_598853\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/a-north-vancouver-residence-and-pool-house-connected-by-landscape\/hb-design-north-vancouver-14\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598853\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-598853 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-14-810x540.jpg\" alt=\"Modern two-story house with dark metal siding and large windows, surrounded by trees and landscaped greenery.\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-14-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-14-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-14-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-14.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emapeter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ema Peter<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Durability also guided many decisions. Natural materials were selected not only for their character but for how they weather over time in the Pacific Northwest climate. \u201cAssemblies need to manage water and movement properly,\u201d Gildemeister explains. \u201cOur goal is a house that performs reliably and becomes easier \u2013 not harder \u2013 to own over time.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_598848\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/a-north-vancouver-residence-and-pool-house-connected-by-landscape\/hb-design-north-vancouver-33\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598848\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-598848 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-33-810x540.jpg\" alt=\"A car on the road.\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-33-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-33-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-33-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/hb-design-north-vancouver-33.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emapeter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ema Peter<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Seen together, the architecture, interiors, and landscape resolve into a quiet thesis on West Coast living \u2013 one that privileges light, durability, and a generous relationship to the outdoors. Or, as Donohoe puts it: \u201cmodern living set into a West Coast vernacular where outdoor life matters just as much as what happens inside.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Garret Cord Werner Architects, HB Design, and Donohoe Living Landscapes transform two neighboring lots into a seamless 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