The Binning Residence is a National Historic Site of Canada is located on a small, steeply sloped site on a well-treed and quiet residential street in West Vancouver, British Columbia, with a view of Burrard Inlet. A small two-bedroom house, it consists of two rectangular volumes that are stepped down to take advantage of the natural topography of the site. With its low massing and flat roof and situation within mature vegetation, the residence virtually disappears into the landscape.
This exceptional modern home is an early example of the International Style in West Vancouver. Designed by Canadian artist B.C. Binning in 1941, it marked a radical departure from traditional house design. Binning was a pioneer of the modern movement on the West Coast.
At the owners' request, the house was designated by the municipality in 1999. The owners also received a Heritage Achievement Award in 1998. In recognition of its architectural significance, the Binning Residence was designated a National Historic Site in 1997.