Shoreline

Set at the edge of the shoreline in Victoria, Shoreline was a project defined by restraint. Rather than starting over, the architect chose to work with the existing 1960s home, carefully renovating and expanding it in a way that respected both the site and the structure already in place. The result is a home that feels more connected to the land, the water, and the way the clients want to live.

From a builder’s perspective, this project was about precision more than excess. The site came with real constraints: sensitive coastal habitat, strict waterfront setbacks, rocky terrain, and a building envelope that left little room for casual decisions. Every part of the addition had to be handled thoughtfully, from the recessed concrete foundation walls that minimized excavation to the way the new volume sits lightly on the land.