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the laneway house
the laneway house
Nelson, Canada
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the laneway house
Nelson, Canada
Type
STATUS
Concept
YEAR
2028
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
BUDGET
$50K - 100K
The project is conceived as a contemporary dwelling that responds directly to the natural landscape of Nelson. Its gently curved roof follows the morphology of the surrounding mountains and rolling hills, reducing the visual impact of the building while establishing a continuous relationship between architecture and site.
The spatial organization prioritizes openness, natural light, and visual connection with the landscape to create a calm and restorative living environment. A double-height living space integrates the lounge, fireplace, atelier, and kitchenette into a single open-plan volume, while the private area comprises a bedroom with an integrated planter, dressing area, and bathroom. This arrangement promotes spatial continuity, daylight penetration, and a strong indoor–outdoor relationship.
The structural system is constructed from sustainably sourced local timber, selected for its low embodied energy, renewability, and recyclability. Timber provides structural efficiency while contributing to a warm and comfortable interior environment. Interior walls are finished with clay render, a natural material that regulates indoor humidity and temperature through passive environmental control while adding tactile quality to the spaces.
The material palette combines timber and clay to create a biophilic interior characterized by natural textures, subdued colours, and healthy indoor conditions. The project demonstrates how passive design strategies, renewable materials, and contextual architectural form can be integrated to achieve environmental performance and occupant well-being while maintaining a close relationship with the surrounding landscape.
The spatial organization prioritizes openness, natural light, and visual connection with the landscape to create a calm and restorative living environment. A double-height living space integrates the lounge, fireplace, atelier, and kitchenette into a single open-plan volume, while the private area comprises a bedroom with an integrated planter, dressing area, and bathroom. This arrangement promotes spatial continuity, daylight penetration, and a strong indoor–outdoor relationship.
The structural system is constructed from sustainably sourced local timber, selected for its low embodied energy, renewability, and recyclability. Timber provides structural efficiency while contributing to a warm and comfortable interior environment. Interior walls are finished with clay render, a natural material that regulates indoor humidity and temperature through passive environmental control while adding tactile quality to the spaces.
The material palette combines timber and clay to create a biophilic interior characterized by natural textures, subdued colours, and healthy indoor conditions. The project demonstrates how passive design strategies, renewable materials, and contextual architectural form can be integrated to achieve environmental performance and occupant well-being while maintaining a close relationship with the surrounding landscape.
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