1309 Maple Street, Vancouver

About the home

Tucked in Vancouver’s beachfront community, Kits Point House is a minimalist tour de force. Architect Michael Green obliterated the original structure, crafting three stacked levels of serene living. Remade with glass, concrete, steel, and slatted wood, the home maximizes every inch of space. Dinesen’s wide-plank Douglas fir floors sweep through the open plan, while Christian Woo’s millwork echo the rugged landscape of the Pacific Northwest. Three bedrooms, an office, and a koi pond are complemented by an attached garage with a workshop/gym. Visitors enter via a descending path, creating a sense of ritual. The living area flows to an enclosed roof deck offering privacy and rooftop views. Green’s design is a humane model for urban living, proving that less is more—if done brilliantly.