Yew House | Campos Studio

Yew Street House is a traditional Vancouver house that was renovated to suit aging in place. The project was executed as a collaboration between Vancouver design firm Campos Studio and Toronto based industrial designer Tom Chung. 

Built on a small corner lot in Kitsilano, originally built in 1907. The house required a transition to accommodate a semi retired empty nesters and the ability to age in place. The plan is modern open loft style. The main floor was designed to be convertible to one level living. Finishes were kept hardwearing and timeless throughout. The floor, including the stairs, are European white oak. The millwork is a combination of Oak and Baltic birch. The ceiling was braced with black metal turnbuckles which echoed the black metal screens and metalwork. During the demolition, an original fire place was discovered hidden behind drywall. It was restored and helps to define the dining and living areas.