Off-The-Grid Circular Oceanfront House With Protected Courtyard

The circular nature of this timber framed home located on Sidney Island, British Columbia, Canada creates a protected courtyard that keeps the harsh ocean wind away from the outdoor sanctuary.

Helliwell + Smith | Blue Sky Architecture designed the oval plan that is connected by the circular Douglas fir timber framed main house, garden walls and trellis structures.

The off-the-grid home uses solar panels for electricity. There is also a water well and septic system.