The Perch

This residence, designed by architect Michel Laflamme, who refined his craft under Canadian modernist Arthur Erickson, stands on a dramatic granite outcrop overlooking the Salish Sea. Created for connection with nature and wellness, this quiet refuge is nestled in the bedrock, preserving the unique character of the landscape as it shapes a contemporary retreat.

While a restrained facade greets visitors, expansive floor-to-ceiling glass opens the home to the oceanfront. Black cedar-clad volumes hover above sculpted stone and layered terraces, with a restrained exterior palette of concrete, stained wood, and native grasses giving way to an interior of pale woods and neutral tones. Evoking a refined, spa-like calm, the generous, interconnected living, dining, and working spaces provide both purpose and sanctuary. Expansive glazing dissolves the boundary between home and landscape, as the ever-changing light of the ocean and forest permeates the home. Perched delicately from the cliff, the living room is transformed into a suspended lookout by the signature cantilevered construction, while broad concrete stairs and terraces choreograph the steep terrain into a series of outdoor rooms for contemplation and gathering.