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Miracle Beach House, 2008Miracle Beach House, 2008Miracle Beach House, 2008
 
Modern West Coast PlacesBo HelliwellMiracle Beach House, 2008
Miracle Beach House, 2008
Miracle Beach House, 2008
Miracle Beach House, 2008

Miracle Beach House, 2008

Category : Blue Sky Architecture, Bo Helliwell, Kim Smith
  • Constructed 2008
  • Location Black Creek, BC
  • Architect Bo Helliwell; Kim Smith
    Helliwell + Smith • Blue Sky Architecture
  • Use Dwelling

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On October 13th, join the West Coast Modern League On October 13th, join the West Coast Modern League with INFORM as we close out the 40th anniversary of Vancouver’s world’s fair. We will be joined by writer and curator Jordan Strom exploring the superdimensional art and architecture at Expo 86. REGISTER TODAY! A time of shifting political winds (the rise of right-wing governments), large-scale industrial catastrophe (Space Shuttle Challenger and Chernobyl), and ecological destruction (acid rain to clear-cut logging) the mid-1980s also ushered in a new aesthetic paradigm. Seemingly disparate forms of art, including new media installation, kinetic sculpture and architecture, large-scale 70mm cinema, and collaborative publicly engaged art rose up across Canadian cities, museums and galleries. A key convergent point for these ascending forms of image and space making was Vancouver’s 1986 world’s fair. This talk will focus on four exhibitions at Expo 86: Michael Snow’s holographic installation The Spectral Image, SITE’s Highway 86, Peter Cardew’s CN Pavilion and the Canada Pavilion’s Great Hall. In certain respects, these exhibitions foreshadowed immersive art forms that grew in number in the early decades of the new century; yet they also stand apart as distinct superdimensional spaces, that reconceptualized viewers as active participants grounded in physical reality. Taking its cue from the concept of the ‘exploded view’—a form of drawing or diagram with components of an object or device that has been slightly separated at a distance in three dimensions—this presentation will share some of the ideas and design evolutions that informed these experimental exhibits; examine some of the resonances between them; and situate these new media spaces within a broader set of artistic and architectural conversations in the 1980s and the current moment. OCT 13 • 2026 | 5:00 • 7:00PM INFORM | 50 WATER ST | VANCOUVER DOORS 5:00PM | TALK 6:00PM LINK IN BIO The League is grateful for the partnership and generous support of INFORM. @wcm_league @informinteriors . . . . . #expo86 #superdimensional #artarchitecture #westcoastmodernleague #wcmlvan
On October 13th, join the West Coast Modern League On October 13th, join the West Coast Modern League with INFORM as we close out the 40th anniversary of Vancouver’s world’s fair. We will be joined by writer and curator Jordan Strom exploring the superdimensional art and architecture at Expo 86. SAVE THE DATE A time of shifting political winds (the rise of right-wing governments), large-scale industrial catastrophe (Space Shuttle Challenger and Chernobyl), and ecological destruction (acid rain to clear-cut logging) the mid-1980s also ushered in a new aesthetic paradigm. Seemingly disparate forms of art, including new media installation, kinetic sculpture and architecture, large-scale 70mm cinema, and collaborative publicly engaged art rose up across Canadian cities, museums and galleries. A key convergent point for these ascending forms of image and space making was Vancouver’s 1986 world’s fair. This talk will focus on four exhibitions at Expo 86: Michael Snow’s holographic installation The Spectral Image, SITE’s Highway 86, Peter Cardew’s CN Pavilion and the Canada Pavilion’s Great Hall. In certain respects, these exhibitions foreshadowed immersive art forms that grew in number in the early decades of the new century; yet they also stand apart as distinct superdimensional spaces, that reconceptualized viewers as active participants grounded in physical reality. Taking its cue from the concept of the ‘exploded view’—a form of drawing or diagram with components of an object or device that has been slightly separated at a distance in three dimensions—this presentation will share some of the ideas and design evolutions that informed these experimental exhibits; examine some of the resonances between them; and situate these new media spaces within a broader set of artistic and architectural conversations in the 1980s and the current moment. OCT 13 • 2026 | 5:00 • 7:00PM INFORM | 50 WATER ST | VANCOUVER BC DOORS 5:00PM | TALK 6:00PM The League is grateful for the partnership and generous support of INFORM. @wcm_league @informinteriors . . . . . #expo86 #superdimensional #artarchitecture #westcoastmodernleague #wcmlvan
Scenes from the League's "West Coast Fresh Take" w Scenes from the League's "West Coast Fresh Take" with @and_daughters and @studioroslyn. The west coast is a region of profound creative talent and these designers, who arrived with an impact, are continually raising the bar. In a little under a decade, &Daughters and Studio Roslyn have built impressive bodies of work defined by rigorous research, conceptual clarity, intercultural and interdisciplinary influences, an unabashed willingness to experiment, to inject a touch of humour, all the while broadening our usual notions of what defines modern west coast design. We are so grateful that you joined us to share your work. Thank you to our community who filled the room wall-to-wall to hear from these creatives. We are inspired by your enthusiasm for local design and heartened by your support. To Nancy & Nils, Fiona & Christian, and the entire team at @informinteriors, your exceptional generosity, partnership, and unwavering support is so appreciated. To Becki Chan and the team at @designvanfest, thank you for your tireless dedication to celebrating Vancouver's super-charged creativity and for creating such an incredible platform to share it all with the community. To Martin Knowles, thank you for support and contributions to documenting these moments. @wcm_league @informinteriors @and_daughters @studioroslyn @designvanfest [Images] @mkphotomedia . . . . . #wcmlontheboards #designvancouverfestival #DVF2026 #westcoastmodernleague #wcmlvan
MEET STUDIO ROSLYN Classmates and fast friends, K MEET STUDIO ROSLYN Classmates and fast friends, Kate Snyder and Jessica Macdonald met while studying architecture at the University of Manitoba. They moved west after school and established Studio Roslyn, an interior design and creative consulting practice. The studio holds dear their core belief that true creativity is not to conflict with commerce, and that their work should not be bound by the divisions between art, design, fashion, and architecture. They create spaces that are at times unapologetically bold, sumptuously elegant, or charming and playful. The muse of Roslyn personified provides a conceptual focal point of their studio and their aspiration as designers. She is fearless, provocative, and highly intelligent. She knows how to ask the tough questions and make the hard decisions, but she also has a steady hand and a warm heart. She is at the core of what defines Studio Roslyn’s spirit, ethos, and aesthetic. Their work spans the milieu of commercial, institutional and residential space. On Sept 22nd, Kate and Jessica join the League at INFORM to share recent works broadening the usual notions of our modern west coast identity. SEPT 22 • 2026 | 5:00 • 7:00PM INFORM | 50 WATER ST | VANCOUVER BC DOORS 5:00PM | TALK 6:00PM PART OF DESIGN VANCOUVER FESTIVAL LINK IN BIO TO REGISTER The League is grateful for the partnership and generous support of INFORM and Design Vancouver Festival. @wcm_league @informinteriors @designvanfest @and_daughters @studioroslyn [Images] (1) Andre Princes @classic_sessions (2-4) Conrad Brown @conradbrownphotography . . . . . #wcmlontheboards #designvancouverfestival #DVF2026 #westcoastmodernleague #wcmlvan
MEET &DAUGHTERS As so many of us do, Darcy Hanna MEET &DAUGHTERS As so many of us do, Darcy Hanna and Emma Sims met while studying architecture at UBC SALA and established their design practice in 2017. Working at the intersection of architecture and interior design, &Daughters creates cohesive, concept-driven environments across residential building design, residential and commercial interior design. Rooted in research and informed by modernist principles, the studio approaches each project through careful analysis of site, history, and use, resulting in spaces that are both highly functional and thoughtfully refined. A commitment to craftsmanship, innovative fabrication techniques, and natural materials shapes work that balances clarity of form with warmth, texture, and a strong sense of place. On Sept 22nd, Dary and Emma join the League at INFORM to share recent works broadening the usual notions of our modern west coast identity. SEPT 22 • 2026 | 5:00 • 7:00PM INFORM | 50 WATER ST | VANCOUVER BC DOORS 5:00PM | TALK 6:00PM PART OF DESIGN VANCOUVER FESTIVAL LINK IN BIO TO REGISTER The League is grateful for the partnership and generous support of INFORM and Design Vancouver Festival. [Images] Selena (1) @alexlesage__ (2) @2spacephoto (3) @emaphotographi (4) @wcm_league @informinteriors @designvanfest @and_daughters @studioroslyn . . . . . #wcmlontheboards #designvancouverfestival #DVF2026 #westcoastmodernleague #wcmlvan
Where will you be over the next 2 weeks? Design V Where will you be over the next 2 weeks? Design Vancouver Festival kicks off tomorrow with Vol. 62 of the wildly popular PechaKucha Night Vancouver. 10 creatives will get on stage to share their ideas, passions, and work in front of a captive audience at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. That will be followed by 10 days of open studios, tours, walks, exhibitions, workshops, gatherings, and public programs across the city. On Sept 22nd, the League will be joined by &Daughters + Studio Roslyn for West Coast Fresh Take at INFORM where they will share recent works broadening the usual notions of our modernist west coast identity. Over the duration of the festival, the League will be at events and studios in the Downtown/Gastown District and across the city. We’ll share what we’re up to and the incredible creative talent that this city has to offer, so keep it locked on our socials. DESIGN VANCOUVER FESTIVAL 2026 SEPT 17–27 Come join the party! LINK IN BIO FOR FULL SCHEDULE . . . . . #designvancouverfestival #DVF2026 #designvancouver #westcoastmodernleague #wcmlvan
📢 REGISTER TODAY! On September 22nd, join the Wes 📢 REGISTER TODAY! On September 22nd, join the West Coast Modern League with INFORM, during Design Vancouver Festival, for the next talk in our On the Boards series. Vancouver-based design firms &Daughters and Studio Roslyn will each share recent works broadening the usual notions of our regional modernist identity. LINK IN BIO TO REGISTER &Daughters is a Vancouver-based design studio led by Darcy Hanna and Emma Sims. Working at the intersection of architecture and interior design, &Daughters creates cohesive, concept-driven environments across residential building design, residential and commercial interior design. Studio Roslyn is an interior design and creative consulting studio led by Jessica MacDonald and Kate Snyder. The studio holds dear their core belief that true creativity is not to conflict with commerce, and that their work should not be bound by the divisions between art, design, fashion, and architecture. SEPT 22 • 2026 | 5:00 • 7:00PM INFORM | 50 WATER ST | VANCOUVER BC DOORS 5:00PM | TALK 6:00PM PART OF DESIGN VANCOUVER FESTIVAL The League is grateful for the partnership and generous support of INFORM and Design Vancouver Festival. @wcm_league @informinteriors @designvanfest @and_daughters @studioroslyn . . . . . #wcmlontheboards #designvancouverfestival #DVF2026 #westcoastmodernleague #wcmlvan
As a center for design and creativity, our communi As a center for design and creativity, our communities in Vancouver, on Vancouver Island, and in cities and towns across British Columbia offer a wide range of opportunities to learn about and experience design first-hand. We try to make it a little easier for you to hear about these programs. What’s On/ What’s Up is a refined initiative of the West Coast Modern League that highlights a curation of League and design-related news, programs and events happening across Canada’s west coast. We seek to promote programs across the architecture and creative-disciplines, and to advance awareness, offer inspiration, and foster camaraderie and discourse amongst our diverse design community. Entries may include talks, salons, festivals, exhibitions, tours, open studios, competitions, book launches, markets and celebrations. LINK IN BIO If you have an event, program, or news to share with the community, head to westcoastmodern.org/calendar to submit or send us an email to league@westcoastmodern.org. . . . . . #westcoastmodern #designcalendar #creativecommunity #westcoastmodernleague #wcmlvan
As housing needs evolve, preserving what already e As housing needs evolve, preserving what already exists can be one of the most innovative and sustainable paths forward. On Sept. 26th at IDS Vancouver, League Chair Steve Gairns (Architect & Co-Founder at @euoistudio) joins Meme Brooks (Founder & Designer at @memebrooksdesign), Laura Carey (Executive Director at @vancouverheritagefdn), and Glyn Lewis (Founder & CEO at @renewal_development) for a conversation exploring how thoughtful restoration can create beautiful, functional homes that meet modern lifestyles while protecting the character and architectural heritage of the west coast. From sustainability and material reuse to design strategies that bring older homes up to today’s standards, this conversation will examine why preserving and adapting our built environment can benefit homeowners, communities, and the planet. SEPT 26 • 2026 | 1:00 • 2:00PM VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE WEST PART OF IDS VANCOUVER 2026 SEMINAR REGISTRATION REQUIRED @wcm_league @euoistudio @memebrooksdesign @vancouverheritagefdn @renewal_development @mkphotomedia @idsvancouver . . . . . #idsvancouver2026 #westcoastmodern #modernheritage #westcoastmodernleague #wcmlvan

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