Low-lying pavilions form California Meadow House by Olson Kundig
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Olson Kundig perches Canadian beach home on stilts among the forest
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âThis house, in the middle of a primeval forest, serves as a cozy refuge from the harsh winds coming in off the nearby ocean.â âJim Olson, FAIA, Design Principal
Perched on the westernmost edge of Vancouver Island, Tofino is one of Canadaâs favorite recreation destinations, where extreme weather conditions draw surfers and storm watchers year round. Nestled in a weather-beaten forest, this 2,500-square-foot beach house creates a connection between the drama of the nearby ocean and the sense of sanctuary provided by the trees. Composed primarily of one large room, the house is light-filled on the south side facing the ocean, and insular and protected on the other side, paneled in dark, rich wood.