Bluff House

Light-filled and inviting design, thoughtfully connecting heritage and modern life.

 
 

Location Sunnyside, Calgary

Size 3542 sq ft

Status Proposed

Inspired by Sunnyside's heritage, the gabled roofline and scalloped facade playfully cast unique shadows, while the material palette ensures the home fits seamlessly within the neighbourhood. A sheltered third-floor balcony offers stunning downtown views, creating a thoughtful connection between the historic character of the community and a modern lifestyle that elevates the overall aesthetic.

Top-down aerial view of a backyard property with a house, driveway, car, garden, trees, and surrounding street names McHugh Bluff and 6323 3 Ave NW.

Light dances down the hallway, drawing into the heart of the home. The open floor plan creates an effortless flow between spaces, each room seamlessly connected to the next.

Bright hallway with large windows on the left, wooden flooring, and a staircase with perforated metal panels on the right, leading to an upper level. In the background, a dining area with a table and chairs can be seen.
Modern kitchen and living area with wooden accents, large windows, and sunlight streaming in.
Modern kitchen with a large island with four white and wood bar stools, wooden cabinetry, a white countertop, and a beige rug on a light wood floor.

Natural light fills the home, creating a warm and serene ambiance within the space.

Modern living room with a gray sectional sofa, a white armchair, a wood-paneled ceiling, a fireplace, large sliding glass doors leading to a balcony with trees outside, and a green rug.
Modern living room with a built-in wooden entertainment center, fireplace, and a light gray sofa. Sunlight streams through a window on the right, casting shadows on the floor.

The seamless indoor-outdoor transition provided by expansive windows and natural light fosters a sense of tranquility.

Modern dining area with a large white table, wooden chairs, and a view of an outdoor patio with a dining table, chairs, and greenery through glass sliding doors and a window. A spherical pendant light hangs from the ceiling.
Minimalist living room with gray sectional sofa, two brown pillows, a teddy bear, potted plant, and sliding glass doors leading to an outdoor patio with trees.

Main Level

1 Entry Hall

2 Kitchen

3 Dining

4 Pantry

5 Powder Room

6 Living Room

7 Deck

8 Garage

9 Garden Studio

Second Level

10 Office

11 Laundry

12 Ensuite

13 Primary Bedroom

14 Bedroom

15 Bedroom

16 Washroom

Third Level

17 Storage

18 Bedroom

19 Upstairs Office/Flex Space

20 Balcony

Basement

21 Den

22 Washroom

23 Bedroom

24 Storage

Minimalist bedroom with white bed, black dresser, books, and large windows showing trees and sky

Ascending the staircase reveals the primary bedroom and ensuite, a serene sanctuary bathed in morning light. Expansive windows frame views of the natural surroundings, offering a peaceful start to the day.

A minimalist bedroom with a large window on the right, a bed with white linens in the foreground, a piece of landscape artwork above the bed, and two black wall-mounted lamps on either side of the artwork. Books are arranged on a ledge behind the bed.
A narrow walk-in closet with white cabinets, some with black handles, and shelves holding folded towels, with wooden flooring and a frosted glass door at the end.

Two additional bedrooms face the tranquil McHugh Bluff. These rooms are designed to maximize light and offer peaceful views of the trees, often filled with birdsong.

A minimalist bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and large windows showing greenery and a partly cloudy sky
A nursery room with a crib, a plush pig toy, colorful wooden blocks, wall art of cartoon dragons, a floor lamp, and a chair near a table with domino pieces, sunlight through windows, and green trees outside.
Home office with two desks, computers, and swivel chairs, viewed through sliding white doors with black handles, featuring wood panel walls, a window, and a bookshelf beneath the window.
Cross-section of a modern multi-story house showing interior rooms, stairs, living spaces, bedrooms, and outdoor areas with trees and sky in the background.
A modern backyard with a wooden deck, potted plants, outdoor dining area, and a green house with a gabled roof in the background.
A landscaped backyard with a concrete pathway, a wood fence, and green trees and bushes, under a partly cloudy sky.

The outdoor areas of Bluff House are designed to integrate with the natural surroundings. These spaces serve as a space to relax and connect with nature

A small, white, single-story house with a gray gable roof, a window, a door, and a driveway with a car parked beside the house. There is greenery, a lawn, and trees in the background.
Modern green house with a gabled roof, large windows, surrounded by landscaped yard and neighboring houses.
Modern residential building with a wooden deck, green upper wall, large windows, and surrounding plants under a cloudy sky.
Interior view of a modern home corridor with large windows on the left, sunlight casting shadows inside, and a staircase with perforated metal panels on the right leading to an upper level. In the background, a dining area with a round table and chai
Modern kitchen and dining area with wooden cabinets, a kitchen island with bar stools, and sunlight streaming through large windows.
Modern kitchen and dining area with large glass doors leading to outdoor patio, wooden cabinets, and minimalist decor.
Modern kitchen with a white island and four white stools with wooden legs. Wooden cabinetry along the back wall, black faucet, stovetop, and a bowl of fruit on the counter. Natural light illuminates the space, which has light wood flooring and a whit
Modern kitchen and living space with wooden accents, large windows, and staircase leading upstairs.
Modern living room with a built-in fireplace, wooden cabinets, a gray sofa, a green rug, and a landscape painting on the wall.
Living room with a gray sectional sofa, brown pillows, a teddy bear, potted plant, and sliding glass door leading outside.
Contemporary living room with a large sectional sofa, a modern armchair, a fireplace, and a large window showing trees outside, decorated with indoor plants and a green rug.
Interior view of a modern staircase with wooden steps, a metal railing, and surrounding cream-colored walls with natural light coming through windows.
A minimalist bedroom with a double bed, white bedding, a black headboard, a window with a view of trees and clouds, a black shelf with books, and black wall-mounted lamps.
A modern bathroom with double sinks, black fixtures, a large mirror, a black vanity, and two small windows showing green trees outside.
Nursery room with white crib, stuffed pig, and colorful toy blocks on wooden floor, featuring three animal drawings on the wall, a brown armchair, a round rug, large windows with trees outside, and a floor lamp.
View of a backyard garden from a porch with planters containing various plants, a patio, a grass area, a wooden fence, and trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Modern house with a backyard deck, potted plants, and outdoor dining space, under a blue sky with clouds.

Design Mark Erickson, Matthew Kennedy, Damon Hayes Couture, Hayden Pattullo, Holly Mills

Representation Holly Mills