“This new generation of designers applied their skills to craft bespoke houses in once-unimaginable locations, the cumulative effects of which put British Columbia firmly on the architectural map.”Read More

This house looks like one big architectural action stunt. And that’s not far from what architect Pamela Úbeda of Coast + Beam Architecture was trying to achieve. With a remarkably steep grade and setbacks that would place a new build far from the water’s edge, Úbeda had to get creative to form a home that would feel...Read More

A home’s architecture plays with the balance between light and dark. The shape integrates a central garden and courtyard in a way that blurs the boundary between inside and outside. While the front yard faces a bustling city street, the courtyard provides a protected reprieve.Read More

On February 6th, the Oak Bay Beach Hotel was all abuzz for the first edition of Design Heads. Coast + Beam was invited to speak as part of a panel of Victoria design professionals.Read More

When two Victoria homeowners made the choice to build a new home on their Oak Bay property, they anticipated some of the challenges: agreeing on size, layout and the design. What they hadn’t expected was having to make those choices more than once.Read More

When the homeowners asked builder Tim Agar of Horizon Pacific Contracting for the best architect to design their light- filled West Coast modern home, he recommended Pamela Ubeda, principal and founder of Coast and Beam Architecture.. “This was a complex home to design and build, and required a specialized team to create a stunning and...Read More

Constructing a luxury mountain lodge in a West Coast rainforest is a precarious undertaking. The steep ski-slope roof angles, as well as the log frame and stone accents, are ill-suited to the straight-lined and flat-roofed West Coast esthetic that’s so starkly modern. But what if you could build your dream home combining both — all...Read More

This home conveys a strong modern style that holds up to the demands of a family with five young children. The practical livability of the house is equally as important as the materials and design elements. The owners wanted a contemporary home with clean lines, elegant finishes, and durable, low-maintenance materials that combined man-made and...Read More

This striking family home in Saanich is a bold celebration of architectural and engineering Innovation. With its atrium of polished concrete floors, rich walnut millwork and antiqued steel beams, this Saanich home reimagines the elements and traditions of West Coast architecture. And don’t be fooled by its minimalist structure and the simplicity of its materials:...Read More