This RS 1 zoned 2.5 storey front and back duplex is located in the west of Vancouver’s Kensington Cedar Cottage neighbourhood on a near standard lot depth of 118 feet, supporting family sized living within a compact site condition. The street elevation is expressed as a contemporary interpretation of a traditional gable roof character home, with a steep front gable and a sheltered attic level balcony set within a light exterior palette, simple trim, and black framed windows. A modest covered entry and enclosed front yard create a clear pedestrian approach and a layered transition from the sidewalk to private living space.