Scandinavian Barn House
Spencer Road, West Vancouver — Architecture by Robert Blaney — Design-Build by Eurohouse
Set against the natural topography of Spencer Road, this 8,029-square-foot Scandinavian barn house is a refined expression of contemporary Nordic architecture — where restraint, material honesty, and precision craftsmanship converge. Architectural design was led by Robert Blaney, whose disciplined framework balances clarity of form with sensitivity to site and context.
Currently under construction, the residence is being designed, project-managed, and delivered end-to-end by Eurohouse. The project reflects a singular vision brought to life through close collaboration between architect, builder, and a design-forward homeowner — demonstrating how thoughtful architecture and disciplined execution align in complex, high-end residential construction.
The architecture draws from classic Scandinavian barn typologies — strong linear forms, steep roof geometry, and a quiet exterior palette — reinterpreted through a modern West Coast lens. Natural light, proportion, and spatial flow were treated as primary design materials, resulting in interiors that feel expansive yet grounded, minimalist yet richly textured.
Steep gabled rooflines, standing-seam metal cladding, and a restrained material palette define the barn house silhouette — a contemporary Nordic form grounded in West Vancouver's coastal landscape.
Open-plan living spaces anchored by sculptural lighting, tufted modular seating, and a curated material palette of oak, leather, stone, and blackened metal — designed entirely by the Eurohouse interior team.
Italian cabinetry sourced directly from Italy, stone slab surfaces, and a dedicated wok kitchen with its own ventilation — the dual-kitchen layout serves both everyday family life and formal entertaining with equal precision.
The master suite occupies the uppermost volume beneath the barn's dramatic vaulted ceiling — oak-panelled walls rising to the ridge, a floor-to-ceiling upholstered headboard, and an ensuite wrapped in book-matched stone.
Each upper-level bedroom is individually designed with its own material identity — sharing the same calibre of millwork, stone, and lighting as the principal rooms.
Dedicated workspaces with the same material quality as the principal living areas — slatted oak wall treatments, integrated task lighting, and stone-wrapped powder rooms.
The lower level extends the home's programme with a full entertainment lounge, bar, guest suite, gym, and sauna — each space designed with the same rigour and material quality as the floors above.
A private wellness suite with Nordic sauna, fully equipped gym, and dedicated laundry — functional spaces designed with the same care and material honesty as the rest of the home.
From foundation and framing through envelope and mechanical rough-in — documenting the disciplined execution that transforms architectural drawings into built reality on a challenging West Vancouver hillside site.
The architecture draws from Scandinavian barn forms — steep roof geometry, strong linear proportions, and a restrained exterior palette — reinterpreted through a contemporary West Coast lens by architect Robert Blaney.
Every interior space was conceptualized and detailed by the Eurohouse design team, ensuring seamless continuity between architectural intent and interior realization — from Italian cabinetry to curated global finishes.
Eurohouse successfully navigated the override of the Environmental Development Permit through strategic coordination and negotiation with the District of West Vancouver — a critical milestone on this complex site.
Kitchen cabinetry is sourced directly from Italian factories, complemented by exclusive architectural materials curated globally — selected for durability, performance, and timeless design.
A private Nordic sauna, fully equipped gym, and integrated wellness spaces bring resort-level amenities into the home — designed with the same material honesty as every other room.
Eurohouse is leading the entire project lifecycle: interior design, permit management, construction management, and general contracting — a single team managing every variable from concept to completion.
Even while still under construction, this residence already represents a benchmark in integrated project delivery: a shared vision between client, architect, and builder, executed through disciplined project management, transparent coordination, and uncompromising standards. The team successfully managed the full building permit process and navigated complex municipal approvals — including overriding the Environmental Development Permit through strategic coordination and negotiation with the District of West Vancouver.
Upon completion, this Scandinavian barn house will stand as a flagship example of Eurohouse's work across West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Vancouver, and Whistler — projects where architecture, interiors, and construction are treated as a single, unified discipline. Design-driven. Detail-obsessed. Built for longevity.
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