This Vancouver house by Canadian studio Splyce Design comprises a stack of glazed boxes set into a hillside, designed to maximize ocean views and create terraces on all three levels. “The form of the house was shaped by the conditions of the site,” said architect Nigel Parish.”It pushes out and pulls back to gain views, satisfy the client’s requirements, and satisfy zoning requirements. “The house responds to these conditions by nestling itself into the hill while also projecting out over it to maximize views and connectivity to the landscape. By eliminating window frames and extending the glazing panels on all three sides of the room, past the floor and ceiling planes, the space dissolves into the adjacent forest canopy and provides framed views though to the ocean beyond.
