What if a single residence could express two distinct architectural personalities—seemingly opposing in nature—yet exist in complete harmony? This question became the conceptual foundation for the Canmore Residence, guiding the exploration of contrast, balance, and spatial experience within a contemporary single-family home.

From the street, the architecture presents a composed and restrained presence, defined by a private, protective façade that quietly grounds the home within its context. As the residence unfolds, this sense of enclosure gives way to a more expressive and dynamic composition: an open, “rib cage”–inspired structure that reveals itself through layered planes, exposed elements, and generous transparency. Rather than compromising privacy, this duality enhances it—carefully choreographing moments of openness and retreat while allowing light, air, and views to flow freely throughout the interior.

The Canmore Residence is defined by a disciplined material palette and refined detailing. Crisp stucco surfaces, zero overhangs, and a sleek metal roof establish a clean, modern silhouette, while thoughtfully integrated warm wood elements soften the composition and add depth and texture. Together, these materials create a dialogue between precision and warmth, restraint and expression.

The result is a home that challenges conventional residential form—one that celebrates contrast as a design strength and demonstrates how architecture can be both introverted and extroverted, private and open, while remaining cohesive, purposeful, and unmistakably modern.