Canadian design firm SMStudio created the Hastings-Sunrise studio, which is a residential neighborhood located in East Vancouver. It is defined by gridded fiber-cement cladding and a swimming pool with underwater windows to see through for a unique and dynamic look. The home takes over what was once a bungalow first constructed in the 50s.
The team states, "This house was designed for a small family that loved their neighborhood but needed a more functional house and floor plan that would suit their lifestyle and needs. Originally this was a challenge, but it provided an opportunity to explore how we could utilize a standard, lower-cost building material in an interesting way. The result is a bold, playful facade that plays with light and shadow, creating interest and intrigue."
Image Credit: SMStudio
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Gridded Fiber-cement Cladding
- Innovative use of gridded fiber-cement cladding creates a bold and playful facade that plays with light and shadow, offering opportunities for unique aesthetic designs.
- Swimming Pool with Underwater Windows
- Integrating underwater windows in swimming pools presents an opportunity to create a unique and dynamic look, offering homeowners the chance to experience a different perspective while swimming.
- Functional House Design
- Designing functional houses with unique floor plans that suit the homeowners' lifestyles and needs offers an opportunity for creating innovative and personalized living spaces.
Where This Applies
- Architecture and Design
- The architectural and design industry can explore the use of gridded fiber-cement cladding to create visually interesting facades and bring innovative designs to life.
- Swimming Pool Construction
- The swimming pool construction industry can embrace the integration of underwater windows to offer homeowners a visually captivating swimming experience.
- Real Estate
- In the real estate industry, designing functional houses with unique floor plans can attract potential buyers looking for personalized and practical living spaces.
