Oberlander Salon: An afternoon at the Barry Downs/Oberlander-designed Ravine House
VANCOUVER: On May 24th, the West Coast Modern League invites you to an intimate afternoon of art, design, and conversation at the renowned Oberlander Ravine House originally designed by Barry Downs for Peter & Cornelia Hahn Oberlander. Immerse yourself in design deeply connected to its natural surroundings. Preview the soon-to-be-completed renewal of the house and garden. Hear remarks from architect Tony Robins and landscape designer Ryan Donohoe who will speak to the original home and garden and the process of tackling the revival.
Oberlander Ravine House was conceived in response to a design competition overseen by the University Endowment Lands in 1968. The Oberlanders teamed up with Barry Downs to design the project and to the winner went the property and the opportunity to build the home. Melding Bauhaus and West Coast Modern principles, the design sought to touch the land lightly to preserve the natural features of the site. The architectural proposition suspended the house on pilotis against the eroded edge of the ravine, while Cornelia’s light-handed landscape interventions, a testing ground nursed over decades, offered fluid and playful pockets of plantings allowing natural vegetation to thrive. Nearly six decades later, the home and garden has taken on a renewed life for a new family, all while observing the original design intent.
Oberlander Salon is a fundraising effort of the West Coast Modern League, a volunteer-based non-profit society dedicated to the promotion and celebration of modern architecture and design on Canada’s west coast. All funds raised from the event will support the League’s ongoing public programs and initiatives.
Limited tickets available.
$150 Per Person.
Ticket includes an afternoon at this remarkable home with fellow design aficionados.
Appetizers and refreshments will be served.
Address and instructions for access will be issued to ticket-holders prior to the event.
Oberlander Ravine House is a multi-level home accessed from the street and circulated by a central staircase. Please email us ahead of time if you might require assistance.
Please note that we are not able to offer tax receipts at this time.
