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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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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
Design Vancouver Festival returns September 17 - 2 Design Vancouver Festival returns September 17 - 27, 2026 for 11 days of open studios, tours, talks, exhibitions, workshops, gatherings, and public programs across the city. This year’s festival features 43 Open Studios and 53 events led by Vancouver’s architecture and design community. Explore Design Districts, visit local studios, join architecture tours, attend talks and workshops, discover exhibitions and installations, and take part in community gatherings across Vancouver. The full festival schedule is now live at designvancouver.org/events. Start planning your DVF experience today. LINK IN BIO . . . . . #designvancouverfestival #designvancouver #dvf26 #westcoastmodernleague #wcmlvan
The League’s 2026/27 season is here and shaping up The League’s 2026/27 season is here and shaping up to be a busy one! From lectures and salons to research and new initiatives, we have a lot to look forward to. Keep it locked to our socials and subscribe to our mailing list for direct-to-inbox info. Join our community! The west coast of Canada is renowned for its creative ingenuity in architecture, urbanism, and design. Driven by the vanguard of West Coast Modernism, inspired by its distinctive culture, and energized for the future, the West Coast Modern League (WCML/The League) is a leading voice for the movement that has shaped our design culture for the better part of a century and its continued influence across contemporary practice. The League is an independent, non-profit society that celebrates, and advances the understanding and appreciation of, architecture, urbanism, and design of Canada’s west coast. We are an all-volunteer organization, led by a Board of Directors composed of architects, curators, critics, and professionals, with a passion for west coast architecture and the allied arts. LINK IN BIO . . . . . #westcoastmodern #westcoastcanada #canadianarchitecture #westcoastmodernleague #wcmlvan
The first day of classes marks the end of summer b The first day of classes marks the end of summer break and the start of something exciting. We wish all the best to our future architects, landscape architects, designers, and makers on the beginning of a new academic year. We look forward to seeing the interests you pursue, the research and explorations you undertake, and the creative solutions that you develop this year. Remember, school is a time to pursue your interests and to experiment with impunity. Amongst all the deadlines and late nights, make sure to have fun with it! Case in point: The Perch, a unique and experimental new park pavilion designed and built this summer by UBC Master of Architecture graduate students. A welcome and inspirational addition to the community. [Images] Steve Gairns . . . . . #westcoastmodern #designresearch #designexploration #westcoastmodernleague #wcmlvan

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