This Modern Brick House Terraces Down The Hillside
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![A modern brick house with a staggered design, has black window frames and glass railings.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-brick-house-staggered-levels-210922-1234-01.jpg)
Wiedemann Architectural, together with BLA Design Group, has completed a new brick home in Vancouver, Canada, that has a terraced design.
![A modern brick house with a staggered design, has black window frames and glass railings.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-brick-house-staggered-levels-210922-737-01.jpg)
The four-level home was designed for a large multi-generational family, with plenty of space for the family to enjoy.
![A modern brick house with a staggered design, has black window frames and glass railings.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-brick-house-staggered-levels-210922-737-02.jpg)
The house is embedded deep into the site, with three floors rising fully above the ground facing the rear yard.
![A modern brick house with a staggered design, has black window frames and glass railings.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-brick-house-staggered-levels-210922-737-03.jpg)
The roof form is clearly outlined by stepping terraces, positioned to provide an extension of the interior spaces and to take full advantage of the view.
![A modern brick house with a staggered design, has black window frames and glass railings.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-brick-house-staggered-levels-210922-737-04.jpg)
The clients’ need for a highly durable facade led to a selection of brick that wraps the entire home.
![A modern brick house with black window frames and glass railings.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-brick-house-staggered-levels-210922-737-05.jpg)
Black metal details wrap the terrace and soffits, with the black frames protruding from double-height windows to highlight their shape, creating playful shadows along the facade that move throughout the day.
![A modern brick house with black window frames and patio.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-brick-house-patio-210922-738-01.jpg)
![A modern brick house with black window frames and patio.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-brick-house-patio-210922-738-08.jpg)
The home features two entrances; one from each street frontage. The primary entry enters the main foyer on the lower portion of the site, underneath an extensive green roof.
![A modern brick house with black window and door frames.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-brick-house-210922-738-12.jpg)
![A modern brick house with black steel window frames and a green roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-brick-house-green-roof-210922-738-09.jpg)
The secondary entry is accessed from the high side of the site and is accessed across a long steel bridge that floats above a sunken patio.
![The front door of this modern brick house is accessed across a long steel bridge that floats above a sunken patio.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-brick-house-210922-738-10.jpg)
![The front door of this modern brick house is accessed across a long steel bridge that floats above a sunken patio.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-brick-house-210922-738-11.jpg)
Contrasting the heavy presence of the home’s exterior, the interior is light and flows from one room to another. The living room includes display shelves and a fireplace at one end. The other end is home to a piano.
![This modern living room includes display shelves, and a fireplace at one end. The other end is home to a piano.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-living-room-with-fireplace-210922-1221-01-scaled.jpg)
A glass-enclosed room includes an oval table surrounded by chairs and a floating desk on one wall.
![A glass-enclosed room includes an oval table surrounded by chairs and a floating desk on one wall.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-dining-room-210922-1223-01.jpg)
The formal dining room is located at the other end of the living room and on the opposite side of the fireplace. Sliding glass doors open to outdoor space.
![A modern and formal dining room with glass doors that open to a patio.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-dining-room-long-table-210922-1223-01.jpg)
The naturally stained wood floor and millwork throughout provide additional warmth to the interior, and grey cabinets provide a contrasting element along the entire length of the kitchen and dining wall, differentiating these areas from the living room.
![A modern kitchen with a long island and minimalist grey cabinets.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-kitchen-design-long-island-210922-1221-01.jpg)
At one end of the island is an area for bar seating, while the other end is home to a round table with views of the garden.
![A modern kitchen with an oversized island.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-kitchen-design-long-island-210922-1221-02.jpg)
![A casual dining area at the end of the kitchen.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/dining-area-round-table-210922-1223-01.jpg)
A large glass door connects the social areas of the home to a hallway.
![A glass door connects the social areas of the house with the hallway.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-hallway-210922-1226-01.jpg)
![A glass door connects the social areas of the house with the hallway.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-hallway-210922-1226-02.jpg)
Wood stairs connect the various levels of the home.
![A modern interior with wood stairs.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-wood-stairs-210922-1215-01.jpg)
In two of the bedrooms, built-in desks provide a place for quiet study.
![A modern bedroom with a built-in study desk and floating shelves.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-bedroom-with-desk-210922-1215-01a.jpg)
![A modern bedroom with a study desk.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-bedroom-with-desk-210922-1215-01b.jpg)
The bathrooms of the home each have a contemporary appearance, with some of them including a freestanding bathtub.
![A modern bathroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and a freestanding bathtub.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-bathroom-freestanding-bathtub-210922-1213-01.jpg)
![A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-bathroom-freestanding-bathtub-210922-1213-02.jpg)
![A modern bathroom with a floating vanity that includes hidden lighting underneath.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-bathroom-floating-vanity-210922-1213-01.jpg)
There’s also a home office with an art studio.
![A modern house with a home office and art studio.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/home-office-210922-1228-01.jpg)
A media room where everything’s dark is a strong contrast to the rest of the interior.
![A modern media room with black walls and furniture.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-media-room-210922-1216-01.jpg)
In a wine cellar, there are wall-mounted wine racks and below, there’s open storage. A sizeable live edge table adds a natural element to the space.
![In this modern wine cellar, there's wall-mounted wine racks and below, there's open storage. A large live edge table adds a natural element to the space.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/modern-wine-cellar-210922-1216-01.jpg)
Photography by Andrew Latreille
To learn more about the home, you can watch the below video.
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