Inside the $2.6 Million Pedestal House, a Striking Architectural Abode in British Columbia

Architecture buffs on the hunt for property in Canada need look no further.

A modern oceanfront pad penned by one of the country's finest architects was just listed for $2.62 million with Trent Rodney of West Coast Modern. From the drawing board of the late, great Peter Cardew, the aptly named Pedestal House towers over British Columbia's beautiful Lion's Bay with stilts that elevate it above the surrounding landscape.

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Cardew, who was awarded the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada's prestigious Gold Medal in 2012, designed the house in 1980, two years after his post-modern complex 1500 West Georgia in Vancouver was erected and six years before his steel framework design at CN Pavilion was completed. The Pedestal House, which marked Cardew's first residential project, was inspired by fellow architect Richard Meier's Douglas House in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Both abodes are perched on steep slopes by the water, giving them drama in spades.

Pacific ocean views come into focus past the foyer. 

The Pedestal House was renovated in 2023 after falling into disrepair. TOK Design Studio started by paring the property back to its steel frame and rebuilding from there. The Vancouver-based firm incorporated a large amount of glass to provide homeowners with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and nearby mountains. Other modcons such as heated floors, exterior shading systems, and curtain wall glazing ensure the property is fit for year-round coastal living.

A floating walkway leads to the front door, which opens to reveal a light, airy interior. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors create a natural flow between the foyer, living room, and central corridor, while allowing light to filter through the living quarters. The ground floor is also home to a large dining area that can accommodate 10 or more guests, a luxurious kitchen with high-end Miele appliances and a marble island, and an expansive balcony that encourages indoor-outdoor living.

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A spiral staircase leads down the home's outdoor lower level with a Finnish sauna.

Up the floating staircase lies a trio of bedrooms. The primary suite is, of course, the standout, with giant windows affording incredible panoramas and a swanky en suite offering up a large soaking tub. Elsewhere on this level is a swish office with a skylight and a plush lounge.

Another structural staircase on the ground floor spirals down towards the outdoor lower level. This alfresco area comes complete with a Finnish sauna and a space for two to enjoy sunsets. Expect a truly quaint setting, too: The Pedestal House sits within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, according to West Coast Modern. (The village of Lions Bay is located in the Howe Sound, which received UNESCO designation in 2021.) Talk about location, location, location.

Click here for more photos of the Lions Bay residence.

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