Project description by Jasmine Wallace. Photos by Sama Jim Canzian.
The Creekside Duplex is located in one of Whistler’s first neighbourhoods. The architecture of the building was inspired by the traditional chalet style typically found in Alpine environments throughout Europe and North America. This style is characterized by large pitched roofs, simple building forms, an open floor plan, generous amounts of glazing and natural materials. The duplex provides two 1700 sq. ft. side by side dwellings which are distributed over 3 levels . The ground floor contains a garage, ski equipment storage and 3 bedrooms. The second floor is an open plan containing the living, dining and kitchen spaces. The living room features a stone fireplace located within a double height space that extends seamlessly outside to a large exterior south facing deck. The master bedroom is located in loft space situated on the 3rd level above the kitchen and provides great views to the nearby mountain peaks. The exterior cladding is mostly shiplap cedar siding stained in contrasting charcoal and natural tones. The charcoal stain is used on the primary building form while the warmer natural stain is used adjacent the building entry, exterior spaces and soffits in order to provide a sense of warmth in the areas where the residents spend most of their time.
