East Van Family Estate

A yellow laneway house with a gabled roof, green front door, and a cyclist biking by in an urban neighborhood.

This project is a shining example of how families are rethinking their living arrangements.

Assessing their needs, pooling their resources, and creating housing solutions that support multiple generations under one plan.

A yellow laneway house with a green front door.
A sleek kitchen and dining area with minimalist cabinetry, a black dining table, and soft green accents.
A panel-ready built-in refrigerator seamlessly integrated into a modern laneway home kitchen by Smallworks, featuring soft sage cabinetry and minimalist design.
A modern kitchen corner cabinet with pull-out rotating shelves for efficient storage in a Smallworks laneway house.
A modern laneway home kitchen featuring a pull-out pantry, custom cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances.
A modern laneway home kitchen featuring a pull-out pantry, custom cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances.

Specifications

Year Built2024
Home Size697 sq ft
Floors1
Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Lot Size33 x 132 ft
A close-up of a home office corner with a modern black desk, warm lighting, and decorative accents.
A built-in shelving unit with soft lighting, woven baskets, and decorative accents.
A modern home office in a Smallworks laneway house, featuring a minimalist black desk, mustard chair, and soft lighting. The adjacent image shows a closed frosted glass door, demonstrating the flexible use of space.
A modern home office in a Smallworks laneway house, featuring a minimalist black desk, mustard chair, and soft lighting. The adjacent image shows a closed frosted glass door, demonstrating the flexible use of space.

Now, their dream of a multi-generational compound is a reality.

The daughter’s family enjoys life in a charming heritage home, while Mom and Dad have settled into a cozy laneway house on the previously under-utilized stretch of the extra-long lot.

A modern living space with a stylish armchair, coffee table, and large indoor plant.
A bright living and kitchen space in a laneway home featuring high ceilings, a skylight, and modern furnishings.
Minimalist bedroom with a small window, built-in wall sconce, and a neutral color palette in a Smallworks laneway home.
Spacious built-in closet with sliding doors, shelving, and drawers in a modern Smallworks laneway home.

East Van Family Estate Floor Plan

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Floorplan
A dining area in a laneway home with French doors leading to a landscaped backyard.

After years of searching, this family found their ideal property— a unique double-fronting lot just off Victoria Drive.

A modern bathroom vanity with a large mirror, soft overhead lighting, neutral-toned countertop, and elegant decor in a Smallworks laneway home.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower and a rainfall showerhead in a Smallworks laneway home.

At Smallworks, we’re proud to have played a role in bringing their vision to life with a thoughtfully designed laneway home that blends seamlessly into their family’s future.

An overhead view of a Smallworks laneway house with a yellow exterior, skylights, and a landscaped front yard, nestled in a residential neighborhood with mountain views in the background.

See what you can build.

A yellow laneway house with a gabled roof, green front door, and a pedestrian walking by in an urban neighbourhood.