Creek House

Presenting Creek House, a timeless creation commissioned by the Forster family in 1950 and designed by renowned modernist Fred Hollingsworth.

Nestled in a prime North Vancouver neighbourhood mere steps from the charming Edgemont Village, the home embodies architectural ingenuity and natural harmony. Thoughtfully designed to maximize space, light, and volume, the open plan boasts a striking pitched roof and expansive windows that embrace the forested surroundings. Inside, genuine wood laminate ceiling panels resonate with the lush landscape, creating a seamless connection between indoors and out. Tucked away from the street, this sanctuary offers a tranquil retreat amidst the gentle sounds of McKay Creek.

This cherished home, still held by its original family, awaits its next custodian.

3470 Sunset Blvd
North Vancouver, BC

Neighbourhood
Edgemont Village

Designer
Fred Hollingsworth

Designed and Built
1950

Price
$1,998,000

Specification
Mid-century Modern

Program
West Coast Modern

Floors
1 level

Rooms
2 Bed 1 Bath

Building
1,054 sqft
Lot
7,700 sqft

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Floor Plan

Introducing Creek House, a single-level modern classic by Fred Hollingsworth, nestled by McKay Creek and just a short stroll from Edgemont Village.

**Touted as “Canada’s answer to Frank Lloyd Wright”* by The Globe and Mail, Fred Hollingsworth pioneered the early West Coast Modern style in the late 1940s.**

Originally commissioned by the Forster family, who worked with Fred Hollingsworth on two homes, Creek House was heavily published in the 1954 issue of Western Homes and Living, and both Canaidian Homes & Gardens and The Book of Homes in 1953.

Tucked away in a serene, natural setting, Creek House is a hidden classic awaiting its next custodians.

*”Fred Hollingsworth: Canada’s answer to Frank Lloyd Wright”, Adele Weder, The Globe and Mail, May 5, 2015

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“They choose modern.”

– Western Homes and Living, Oct 1954

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“We used to have 20 doors; here we have six, thanks to the open design. We used to have steps up to both front and back doors, steps down to the basement and up to the second floor. What a change with no steps at all!”

– Canadian Homes & Gardens, Aug 1953

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“One of the principal advantages of wood as a building material: it is light and easy to work with a few simple tools. It is also readily available in standard sizes throughout Canada.”

– Book of Homes, 1953

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*Archival photographs of Creek House by Selwyn Pullan and Graham Warrington*

Fred Hollingsworth

Canada’s Answer to Frank Lloyd Wright

Born in England and raised in Vancouver, Fred Thornton Hollingsworth designed his first house in 1946 and for over fifty years he has continued to make a significant contribution to the architectural culture on the West Coast of Canada.

During WWII, he worked at the Boeing plant in Vancouver, converting technical aircraft plans into those more easily read by inexperienced fabricators.

Immediately following WWII, in 1946, Hollingsworth set about to build a simple and inexpensive house for his family in Edgemont Village. He took this home design to Thompson, Berwick and Pratt, one of the leading design firms in the city, and soon thereafter they hired him as an articling draftsman and architect. After which he partnered with Barry Downs in the early 1960s. Within his circle of peers was B.C. Binning, Ron Thom, Arthur Erickson, and further afield, Frank Lloyd

Wright, who had famously offered Hollingsworth a job in his early career.

In 1966, Hollingsworth established his own firm. He dubbed his most basic residential properties “Neoteric" houses. These designs were for affordable fir and cedar bungalows, which began with the formulaic post-and-beam design that would be customized for each family. He also typically oversaw the interiors of his properties, designing and fabricating furniture, lighting and even water features.

He is considered one of a handful of innovative architects who were responsible for generating the "West Coast Style" during the middle of the twentieth century. His buildings reflect his sensitive use of space, site and materials, as well as his commitment to a humanistic approach to the built environment.