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Home For An Artist
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qathet Regional District, BC, Canada
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Other Projects by Laura Killam Architecture
Home For An Artist
qathet Regional District, BC, Canada
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2018
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
BUDGET
Undisclosed
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Set on a remote Northern Gulf island at the edge of a wide meadow, this project expands a 40-year-old family retreat into a multigenerational compound. Bordered by a long sandy beach and a forested wetland, the southeast-facing site offers long views and full sun exposure — alongside the full force of winter storms.
Laura Killam Architecture was engaged to design a modest cabin and painting studio for the family matriarch, providing a quiet summer retreat and added flexibility for the growing extended family. The new structures are sensitively sited at the meadow’s edge and lifted on point footings to minimize site impact. The cabin nestles beneath Shore Pines along a narrow footpath, opening to panoramic views of the meadow, sea, and sunset-lit islands beyond.
Though compact at 650 square feet, the cabin prioritizes a vaulted central living space over two modest bedrooms. A large sliding glass door connects to a private outdoor shower under a glass canopy, while full-height glazing brings daylight and meadow views deep into the interior. Clad in cedar with a silvering shingle roof, the palette inside features whitewashed Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir millwork, and fog-grey counters for a soft, natural atmosphere. Covered and open decks provide spaces for solitude, coffee at sunrise, and gathering with guests for evening meals.
A discrete painting studio sits further back on the site, accessed by a raised boardwalk through the wetland. Hovering above a silver snag and a stand of aspen, the quiet structure is oriented north to capture soft studio light through large glazing. Sliding doors open directly into the landscape, allowing the artist to work comfortably en plein air from within.
Together, the new additions provide serene and self-sufficient spaces that support solitude, creativity, and connection—without disturbing the site’s fragile beauty.
Laura Killam Architecture was engaged to design a modest cabin and painting studio for the family matriarch, providing a quiet summer retreat and added flexibility for the growing extended family. The new structures are sensitively sited at the meadow’s edge and lifted on point footings to minimize site impact. The cabin nestles beneath Shore Pines along a narrow footpath, opening to panoramic views of the meadow, sea, and sunset-lit islands beyond.
Though compact at 650 square feet, the cabin prioritizes a vaulted central living space over two modest bedrooms. A large sliding glass door connects to a private outdoor shower under a glass canopy, while full-height glazing brings daylight and meadow views deep into the interior. Clad in cedar with a silvering shingle roof, the palette inside features whitewashed Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir millwork, and fog-grey counters for a soft, natural atmosphere. Covered and open decks provide spaces for solitude, coffee at sunrise, and gathering with guests for evening meals.
A discrete painting studio sits further back on the site, accessed by a raised boardwalk through the wetland. Hovering above a silver snag and a stand of aspen, the quiet structure is oriented north to capture soft studio light through large glazing. Sliding doors open directly into the landscape, allowing the artist to work comfortably en plein air from within.
Together, the new additions provide serene and self-sufficient spaces that support solitude, creativity, and connection—without disturbing the site’s fragile beauty.
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