Situated in North Vancouver’s Pemberton Heights, Bridge House pays homage to the tenets of modern architecture while incorporating distinctly regional elements to create a clean, contemporary aesthetic. Bridge House’s name is derived from the dramatic bridge that extends from the backyard to the house. Instead of isolating the upper tier of the garden, the bridge was created in order to gain access from both levels. Charcoal-coloured Swisspearl panels are used both on the interior and exterior as a neutral, dark element juxtaposed with the transparent glazed facades. The dark panels animate the interior spaces and mirror the dramatic dark palette of the exterior facade. The open facades and floating lines with the backdrop of massive old pines create an impression of lightness, almost like a tree-house perched on the site.