This West Vancouver ‘treehouse’ home by Hassell/Griblin occupies an ‘unbuildable’ plot on Lions Bay, with views of the forest and the Pacific Ocean.

Canadian architects Robert Hassell and Barry Griblin were well known for their brand of West Coast Modernism, dubbed ‘mineshaft modern’ for its nods to British Columbia’s mining history and use of rustic, local materials. They were also experts in building on ‘unbuildable’ terrain, such as steep slopes and ravines, like the 3.25-acre plot this mountainside house occupies.

The treehouse at 249 Baysview Road dates from 1974 and is clad in cedar and unfurls down the mountain across four levels, spanning 2,317 sq ft.

In 2019, D’Arcy Jones Architects extended the BC property with a studio and outdoor terrace added on the lower level. Much of the interiors are original, however, with huge expanses of timber, geometric windows, and large skylights framing views of the surroundings.

West Coast Modern holds the listing, with a guide price of $2.395m. Take a look around the Treehouse gallery above.

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