Inside Layer House by Woven Architecture: A Waterfront Home Shaped by Landscape, Light and Movement

Layer House by Woven Architecture and Design unfolds as a layered architectural experience shaped by landscape and light. Set on a steep waterfront site overlooking Saanich Inlet in British Columbia, the residence responds to its terrain through a sequence of horizontal layers that guide movement across the property. Exposed floor and roof plates step with the hillside, while an accompanying studio building connects to the home via a bridge, extending the spatial narrative from dwelling to creative practice. Designed for a visual artist and a craftsperson, the programme carefully balances spaces for living, making and quiet retreat.Arrival becomes an integral […]