Tofino Residence - Full Renovation
Design - Zebra Design
Interior - Zebra Interiors
Construction - Coastal Construction
Photos: Vince Klassen Photographic
Indigenous and natural materials integrate with clean simple lines, putting a fresh new face on West Coast Contemporary. The clients enjoy extensive wine knowledge, and a climate controlled, well planned cellar to house their impressive collection was paramount in the design process. The clients are also avid cooks, and the kitchen provides a comfort zone for chefs of every caliber. Although an open concept, the dining area is given separation from the main living area by a wall of fir slats that add interesting layers of texture through both the materials as well as the interesting shadow lines it creates throughout the day. The slat element is repeated on the stair railings and another wall. An important collection of Aboriginal art was a fundamental consideration throughout the design process. The oversize windows bring the West Coast inside. Polished concrete floors echo the hues of nature just outside the windows. A wall of stacked charcoal slate enveloped in Douglas Fir provides a back drop for a wood burning stove, used as an alternate heat source - essential on a wild coast that experiences many nature driven power outages.
Design - Zebra Design
Interior - Zebra Interiors
Construction - Coastal Construction
Photos: Vince Klassen Photographic
Indigenous and natural materials integrate with clean simple lines, putting a fresh new face on West Coast Contemporary. The clients enjoy extensive wine knowledge, and a climate controlled, well planned cellar to house their impressive collection was paramount in the design process. The clients are also avid cooks, and the kitchen provides a comfort zone for chefs of every caliber. Although an open concept, the dining area is given separation from the main living area by a wall of fir slats that add interesting layers of texture through both the materials as well as the interesting shadow lines it creates throughout the day. The slat element is repeated on the stair railings and another wall. An important collection of Aboriginal art was a fundamental consideration throughout the design process. The oversize windows bring the West Coast inside. Polished concrete floors echo the hues of nature just outside the windows. A wall of stacked charcoal slate enveloped in Douglas Fir provides a back drop for a wood burning stove, used as an alternate heat source - essential on a wild coast that experiences many nature driven power outages.
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Recent News
2010 CHBA National SAM Award WINNERS!
Following Zebra Group's 2010 CARE Award for best renovation over $500,000 for their "Oak Bay Renovation" - Zebra Group has won national recognition for the same project, with a CHBA SAM Award!
Zebra Group's Oak Bay Renovation Project wins GOLD!
Our major renovation project from 2 years ago, The Oak Bay Renovation, has won GOLD for the best renovation or restoration over $500,000 in the 2010 CARE Awards competition for Vancouver Island. Click HERE for more info!
