High-design West Vancouver home relisted after two years
An award-winning contemporary house in West Vancouver has been relisted for sale at $5.75 million, returning to the market just two years after its last transaction.
The four-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom residence — known as the Howard House and designed by Architecture Building Culture (ABC) — was completed in 2019 and has received multiple honours, including the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Award in Architecture for Merit from the Architectural Foundation of British Columbia.
The home’s geometry is an acknowledged response to the site. ABC describes the lot as somewhat "kite" shaped; the resulting design is formed by two interlocking arms that meet to create a sheltered courtyard. According to ABC’s project notes, the plan separates functions along those arms: the bedroom arm is raised on columns and extends to the southeast while the western arm contains living spaces, a double-height entry, the main stair, an office, a playroom and a balcony.
"The bedroom arm is raised on columns and extends to the southeast. The arm to the west contains the living spaces, the double height entry, the main stair, an office, a playroom, and a balcony."
Market context and recent transaction history
BC Assessment records indicate the property last sold in 2024 for $5.83 million. The current asking price of $5.75 million places it slightly below that previous sale price, though firm sale data and comparable offers are not yet public.
| Year | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Project completed; award recognition | — |
| 2024 | Last sale (BC Assessment) | $5.83M |
| 2026 | Current listing | $5.75M |
Architecture, site and neighbourhood implications
The Howard House has been singled out in architectural circles for how its massing and circulation respond to a constrained lot. Its design strategy — lifting the bedroom wing and using interlocking volumes to create a protected courtyard — is part of a broader West Coast approach that balances indoor-outdoor connections with privacy and views.
For neighbours and residents of West Vancouver, houses like this influence expectations around design quality and can shape local debates about intensification, heritage and the character of residential streets. High-profile, award-winning homes also tend to attract attention from collectors of contemporary architecture, architects themselves and buyers seeking unique properties rather than standard spec homes.
- Design: Architecture Building Culture (ABC); completion 2019.
- Layout: Four bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, two interlocking arms and a courtyard.
- Awards: Lieutenant Governor of B.C. Award in Architecture for Merit among others.
- Price history: Sold in 2024 for $5.83M; listed now for $5.75M.
While the list price gives a snapshot, the eventual sale price will reflect current market conditions in West Vancouver and the appetite for architecturally significant properties. Sales of signature houses often set reference points for the upper tier of the local market and can affect valuations for nearby high-end properties, particularly in neighbourhoods where lot sizes are comparable and view corridors or privacy are similar.
Architectural awards also carry cultural value beyond dollars. They heighten a community’s profile as a place that supports thoughtful design and can influence future planning conversations about scale, form and the relationship of new homes to established streetscapes.
Details of the listing, including interior photographs and the agent’s contact information, are available through the public listing; any interested buyers or neighbours will likely watch closely to see whether the property commands the asking price or changes hands again within a short period.
For West Vancouver residents, the Howard House is a reminder that the municipality continues to be a setting where contemporary architecture and the local housing market intersect, raising questions about design, value and the evolving character of coastal neighbourhoods.
