Balaclava STreet

landscape renovation | kerrisdale

Designed by renowned architect Arthur Erickson, this single-storey, u-shaped house will soon undergo much-needed renovations and upgrades. The owner, an avid gardener, sought first to rejuvenate the garden, enhancing the home’s year-round appeal while honouring the original architectural vision.

The incorporation of a greenhouse on the property seamlessly echoes the ethos of West Coast Modern design.

Beneath decades-old rhododendrons, choice woodland plants kickstart the season, while gravel dwellers bloom all summer long in the sun-drenched entrance beds. Locally quarried sandstone was cut into chunky steps, large slabs and smaller pavers, ushering gardeners and visitors alike throughout the various thematic areas of the garden.