“Floating Plates” is Alterativ Design Lab’s concept for a lot at 3656 McKechnie Avenue in West Vancouver.
![Location - 3656 McKechnie Avenue](https://www.urbanyvr.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Location-960x653.jpeg)
The 15,392 square foot lot and is currently listed by Eric Christiansen of Angell Hasman & Associates for $2.99 million.
![Rendering of design concept](https://www.urbanyvr.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/10006-960x686.jpeg)
The West Coast modernist design takes a minimalistic approach. The home will be five bedrooms and six bathrooms, with large outdoor spaces designed with entertaining in mind.
![Outdoor space](https://www.urbanyvr.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/int0001-960x534.jpeg)
![Living area](https://www.urbanyvr.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/int0000-960x534.jpeg)
The designer says the simplicity of the space is meant to create a calming environment inside, and the full floor-to-ceiling glazing lets the beauty of the natural surroundings take centre stage. The Zen-inspired design aims to balance maximizing quality views while maintaining privacy by creating a suspended wall on the north side, facing neighbours. The wall engulfs a floating entry that includes a waterfall and greenery.
![Home main entrance](https://www.urbanyvr.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/10003-960x1371.jpeg)
![Rendering of design concept](https://www.urbanyvr.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/10002-1-960x686.jpeg)
Award-winning chief designer Soudeh Keypour aimed to continue the lineage of “West Coast Modernism” in its most pure form of connectedness to nature.
![Pool and patio area](https://www.urbanyvr.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/10004-960x686.jpeg)