Forest House

Introduction

Experience the Forest House. Located on a private cul-de-sac lot, in the midst of wild forest the property opens widely to Gulf Island water views. This West Coast Modern was built in 1961 by prominent architect Peter Kaffka & is attributed w/ designing some of Canada's most iconic buildings. This updated 4BD, 4BA is elevated on the hillside with large floor-to-ceiling windows, the house appears to be floating in the trees, giving it a feeling of weightlessness. As one of the larger mid-century modern houses at nearly 3,500sqft, this piece of architecture not only satisfies the senses but allows for all the space required by 21st century families. New roof, new bamboo flooring, new glazing, & many more updates...just bring your design ideas. Forest house is an urban retreat!

5608 Westport Place
West Vancouver, BC.

Architect
Peter Kaffka

Builder
Unknown

Designed and Built
1961 / 2021

Price
$2,598,000

Specification
Post and Beam

Program
West Coast Modern

Floors
2 Levels

Rooms
5 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms

Size
3,498 sqft Interior
20,742 sqft land

Floor plan

“Based on the principles of Frank Lloyd Wright, the Forest House plays with the simple effect of expansion and contraction… You are greeted by a discrete low slung entrance and then as you travel through the front hall, you are surprised by a dramatic expanding space.”

- Trent Rodney, West Coast Modern

Peter Kaffka

The Forest House is significant for its association with prominent architect Peter Kaffka (1899-1992), who was born in Budapest, Hungary.

Kaffka is attributed with the design of some of Vancouver’s most iconic buildings, including Parkview Towers (1960), the Thea Koerner House (1961) at UBC, which was awarded a Gold Massey Medal for outstanding architecture in Canada, and the Imperial Tower (1962), which upon completion, was the tallest building in Western Canada.