Gambier Island House
House on Gambier IslandA secluded Canada haven of Office of McFarlane Biggar, Gambier Island House easily steps onto its surroundings.
Gambier Island House is a dignified exponent of the style when it comes to week-end excursions. Built by Canada's McFarlane Biggar (formerly McFarlane Green Biggar) for a young pair with two kids, the house is near enough to the family's Vancouver home and at the same in Vancouver offers an ideal place to relax, as far away from civilization as possible, as it lies on a rock overlooking the sea off the coast of British Columbia.
Located on the northeastern shore of Gambier Island, the property is part of Howe Sound's forested seafront and only overwater. Of course, this accessibility problem has strongly influenced the architectural designs of the Vancouver-based team. Wherever possible, pre-fabrication was used and the use of materials minimized in order to reduce the number of boat journeys and at the same the ecological impact of the structure.
Furthermore, the house is completely off the mains and self-sufficient. While the house may slightly affect the floor - in respect of its environmental effect, but also quite literally, as it is partly on stilt walkways - its Douglas fir-clad interiors offer the comfort of a contemporary detached house.
Gambé Island House - where tranquillity and tranquillity prevails
McFarlane Green Biggar Architects' Gambier Island House is a Vancouver-based cottage for a young Vancouver based couple with two kids. On the east side of Gambier Island, British Columbia, the house is on the edge, unaccessible, rugged and forested, overlooking the waters and the solid hill that towers above the city.
Consistent with the rugged landscape's natural beauties, the house's designs are built on plain forms and humble material that hardly touches the floor. Gambier Island House's construction is hybrids and consists mainly of timber with minimum input of ferroconcrete, the intention of the planner was to minimise the effects on the country and the natural world.
This house profits from independant heating and electricity supplies. Gambier Island House is located in a place of tranquility and tranquillity, and is all a young pair desires to get away from the hustle and bustle of town.