The Vault Custom Modern Laneway House

black laneway house with vertical siding and a shed-style roof, located on a street with a dark SUV parked in the attached carport area

To complement or contrast?

Named after its diagonally vaulted ceilings, the vault poses a question in the back lawn of this 1925 home: to complement or contrast?

An aerial view of a laneway house with a prominent, modern black house with a dark, angled metal roof in the foreground.

Perhaps the name speaks to the two homes sharing this lot—a striking black contemporary infill and a modest white craftsman-style bungalow—bridging 100 years of architectural language across just 16 feet of lawn. Maybe it’s not a leap through time, but a conversation. A study in complementary contrast.

An open-plan kitchen and living area in a custom house with light wood cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a gray sectional sofa.

Diagonally vaulted ceilings push the sense of space upward and outward, creating an openness that outshines many condos of a similar size.

An open-plan living room in a custom house with a light gray sectional sofa, a unique wood slab coffee table, a dark armchair, and a dining area with a table and black chairs
A bedroom in a laneway house with a blue and white comforter, white built-in closets with black handles, and a doorway leading into a bathroom.

Specifications

Build Year2022
Home Size900
Floors1
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Lot Size50 x 139.02 ft

A spacious home for two.

At the heart of the design is a fluid kitchen-living area that flows intuitively into the primary bedroom. The layout continues through a walk-through closet to reveal a spacious primary bathroom.

kitchen in a laneway house with a light wood island with black bar stools and black pendant lights
Bedroom in a laneway house with a wooden bed, neutral bedding, a long horizontal window, a potted plant, and a sliding white closet door.

A retreat for visiting parents.

A second bedroom and full bathroom are tucked into the back half of the laneway, offering a comfortable and private space for guests—without compromising the core layout of the home.

A green-thumbed paradise.

The home opens onto a generous, private patio. While we wish we could take credit for this flourishing garden, the homeowners added a shed and dove straight into cultivating their lush retreat.

black-sided laneway house with a slanted roof, a concrete walkway, and autumnal landscaping.

Vault Floor Plan

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A close-up of a custom house featuring dark gray metal siding in both vertical and horizontal styles, with natural wood trim accents along the roofline.

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