Writer's Penthouse

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Presenting the Writer’s Penthouse.

A modernist sanctuary perched in the sky, this rare retreat offers calm above Vancouver’s creative heart.

A five-year project shaped by Western Living Magazine’s Designer of the Year, the rooftop penthouse—designed by Splyce Design—combines two historic units into a seamless whole, framing an orchestra of views over the ocean, mountains, and city.

Here, an award-winning, internationally published author found daily inspiration—crafting best-selling books as fog drifted like a veil between sea and sky.

Now, it awaits to inspire its next custodian.

801-233 Abbott St.
Vancouver, BC

Neighbourhood
Gastown

Designer
Splyce Design

Built & Designed
1911 / 2009

Price
$1,999,000

Specification
West Coast Contemporary

Program
West Coast Modern

Floors
1 Level + Rooftop Terrace

Rooms
2 Bed 2 Bath

Condo
1,893 sqft

Monograph Brochure

Floor Plan

Our homes have long been vessels for creativity—set among forests, creeks, and coastal edges.

Now, we’re bringing the same design-led, nature-connected living into the centre of the city.

Introducing City Homes: everything you expect from a West Coast Modern home—now in the heart of the city.

Experience the first City Home by West Coast Modern.

“A thoughtfully designed and tailored space has the ability to inspire, engage and ultimately improve the quality of life of its inhabitants, whether that be through a certain quality of space, or a calibrated window that is purposely positioned to frame a beautiful tree.”

– Nigel Parish, Western Living Interior Designer of the Year

Splyce Design

Founded in 2001 by Nigel Parish, Splyce is a design studio known for creating intelligent, modern spaces—from custom homes and renovations to furniture and landscapes. Their hands-on, client-focused approach is rooted in the belief that well-designed spaces can elevate daily life, engaging the senses and enhancing comfort and quality. With a background in both architecture and construction, Splyce blends practical knowledge with a refined design sensibility.

Their work is marked by meticulous attention to detail, from site layout to material selection, resulting in tailored environments that feel timeless, warm, and functional. Driven by a passion for craft and thoughtful execution, Splyce prioritizes site-specific solutions and client needs over fleeting trends, delivering spaces that are both poetic and purpose-driven.