This contemporary side by side duplex in Vancouver’s Kensington Cedar Cottage neighbourhood is expressed as a pair of crisp gable roof volumes that create a balanced street presence while clearly defining each home. Warm vertical wood cladding at the upper levels is framed by dark trim and paired with black framed glazing, bringing generous daylight into the main living spaces and reinforcing a clean, modern character. The ground level is grounded in a darker exterior palette, with a raised entry sequence and layered concrete terraces and glass guardrails that provide privacy, durable street interface, and a clear pedestrian approach for both units.