Houses At 1340
Office Of Mcfarlane Biggar Architects + Designers
The Houses at 1340 are a set of three,
modern, turnkey homes in North
Vancouver designed by mcfarlane
biggar architects + designers (omb) for
Harbourview Projects. Harbourview
wanted to increase the density from the
one, past-prime family home on the
property, and to maximize the site’s
unique characteristics: its unobstructed
city views to the south and lush ravines
— long-admired by Harbourview’s
principals — to the north.
They also wanted to gear the project
towards a buyer who wants to partake in
North Vancouver’s active lifestyle and
natural amenities, as well as someone
who wants a contemporary design — to
stand apart from the typical, north shore
bungalow — but without the hassle,
cost or time commitment of a custom
commission.
Because there was no specific
homeowner to create for, the team drew
on their own experiences, interests
and desires — as though they were the
perspective buyers themselves. The team
set the homes up to accommodate the
challenges and joys of contemporary life,
by facilitating a growing, ever-changing
family. They also arranged the homes to
maximize privacy, creating a feeling of
peace and seclusion within the broader,
busy urban area.