Perched above the water in Victoria, British Columbia, this 400-square-meter residence brings a contemporary interpretation of California modernism to a rugged coastal site. Designed by architecture firm BoForm with interiors by Bidgood, the home looks across the Salish Sea toward the U.S. mainland and is organized across three levels that follow the slope of the land.
Expansive glazing around the perimeter makes the surrounding ocean, mountains, and urban landscape a central part of the design. At the same time, the interiors reinterpret mid-century modernism through exposed beams, brick walls, detailed millwork, and carefully selected furnishings.
The main level contains the home’s principal shared spaces, including the living and dining areas, a main kitchen, a butler’s kitchen, a powder room, and the garage. The level below is more private, with a primary bedroom and walk-in closet, a guest suite with an ensuite bathroom, a home office, and another powder room.
The lowest floor is dedicated to guests and wellness. It includes two additional guest rooms, a gym, a full bathroom, and mechanical areas. Both the guest rooms and gym open onto a terrace equipped with an outdoor kitchen, hot tub, and lounge area.
Bidgood refined the interiors after the architecture and space plan had been established, developing the interior elements to create a continuous transition from the exterior inward. Terrazzo, stone, and wood are paired with blond brick, which also extends across the window benches and fireplace.
Bathrooms and millwork provide more expressive moments through bolder surfaces and brighter color palettes. The owners, who are originally from Quebec, wanted the residence to convey warmth, earthiness, and a strong sense of place. Their art collection adds a final personal layer to the expansive but residential setting.
Sources: Design Milk.