Nature House
Presenting Nature House, designed in 1974 by Scandinavian architect Richard Gelhede for his own family.
Nestled in the lush, forested Pemberton Heights enclave, this retreat-like home sits beside a peaceful cul-de-sac and parkside corner, offering true tranquility. Overlooking a lush, forested landscape, the property feels expansive, belying its lot size, and is surrounded by exclusive estate homes. The exterior’s elegant pitched roof forms blends seamlessly with an open-plan interior, where cedar-clad ceilings and dramatic geometry invite the outdoors inside. Natural light floods the home through abundant transom windows and skylights, fostering connection to the towering forest canopy and the perennial gardens.
Having inspired generations of creatives, Nature House awaits its next custodian.
1590 Graveley St
North Vancouver, BC
Neighbourhood
Pemberton Heights
Designer
Richard Gelhede
Designed and Built
1974
Price
$3,150,000
Specification
Mid-century Modern
Program
West Coast Modern
Floors
2 level
Rooms
5 Bed 3 Bath
Building
4,148 sqft
Lot
7,540 sqft
Channeling a Scandinavian design ethos, Nature House is a retreat for the senses, where abundant light, creative energy, and nature harmoniously unite.
Originally designed by Richard Gelhede—an architect from Denmark—as his own family home, Nature House is characterized by functionality and a minimalist aesthetic.
With airy windows and pitched roof treatments throughout, Nature House draws in abundant sunlight amidst the forested enclave it inhabits.
First serving as the architect’s own abode and later passing through ownership by individuals from artistic and advertising backgrounds, Nature House has remained a lush retreat favored by creative minds.
The Nature House epitomizing the Danish concept of “hygge”:
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“It translates roughly to “coziness,” but it means so much more than that. In essence, hygge means creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with good people.”
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