Legacy Laneway House

A two-story laneway house in Vancouver built by Smallworks, featuring soft green siding, beige shingle accents, and a gabled roof.

A Thoughtful Legacy in Finlay Row.

Tucked behind the historic Finlay Houses—an enclave of eleven Edwardian heritage homes—this laneway home seamlessly blends legacy with modern living. Designed as a tribute to a late family member, it provides both an income-generating unit and future family housing, maximizing the potential of the backyard.

A two-story laneway house in Vancouver built by Smallworks, featuring soft green siding, beige shingle accents, and a gabled roof. The home has a compact footprint with a private entrance, small landscaped garden beds, and a gravel driveway leading to the front door.
A Vancouver laneway house living space with a sliding glass door leading to a private patio, featuring a bright orange armchair and natural light.
A bright, open-concept kitchen and living area in a Smallworks laneway house, featuring a dark wood dining table with orange chairs, a gray sofa, and large windows bringing in natural light.
A well-organized kitchen and dining area in a Vancouver laneway house, featuring white cabinetry, a wooden dining table with orange chairs, and a stacked washer-dryer.
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As our second project in Finlay Row, preserving the neighborhood’s character was key.

An aerial view of a Smallworks laneway house nestled behind a main home in a tree-lined residential neighborhood. The two-story laneway home has a gabled roof, skylights, and a compact backyard with patio furniture. Surrounding houses feature a mix of traditional and contemporary designs.
An aerial view of a Smallworks laneway house nestled behind a main home in a tree-lined residential neighborhood. The two-story laneway home has a gabled roof, skylights, and a compact backyard with patio furniture. Surrounding houses feature a mix of traditional and contemporary designs.

Specifications

Home Size 600-800 sq ft
Floors1
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms 1
Sunlight filtering onto a hardwood staircase and white trim in a laneway house.
A staircase with wooden treads and white risers, leading upwards with a simple handrail.
A square skylight in a dark ceiling, framing a clear blue sky.
A built-in shower niche with small textured tiles set into a large format tiled shower wall.
Close up of soft green siding on Smallworks Laneway House
A close-up of natural oak hardwood flooring, divided by a sharp shadow from sunlight streaming in.

This home balances traditional charm with contemporary convenience, featuring reclaimed wood flooring upstairs and thoughtful, space-efficient design.

Legacy laneway House Floor Plan

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Floorplan

Spacious yet discreet, it serves as a comfortable retreat for a small family or a couple looking to downsize while staying connected to their community.

A compact built-in desk nook in a Smallworks laneway house, featuring a wooden desk, a modern gray chair, and a nearby linen closet with neatly folded towels. The space is illuminated by a window, maximizing natural light.

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A two-story laneway house in Vancouver built by Smallworks, featuring soft green siding, beige shingle accents, and a gabled roof.

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