What We DoSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)The Gulf Islands Househttp://www.matthewwoodruff.com/picture/gulf%20islands%20house%2001.jpg?pictureId=1902317The front door seen from the adjacent meadow.http://www.matthewwoodruff.com/picture/gulf%20islands%20house%2003.jpg?pictureId=1902315Looking through the building. Opening the large doors keeps the building cool.http://www.matthewwoodruff.com/picture/gulf%20islands%20house%2007.jpg?pictureId=1902322The building is daylit by the large clerestory windows throughout the year.http://www.matthewwoodruff.com/picture/gulf%20islands%20house%2010.jpg?pictureId=1902325Interior detailing is simple and clean.http://www.matthewwoodruff.com/picture/gulf%20islands%20house%2013.jpg?pictureId=1902313The Courtyard Househttp://www.matthewwoodruff.com/picture/0701-image%201.jpg?pictureId=2799244A view of the front courtyard. Sliding screens manage glare and overheating.http://www.matthewwoodruff.com/picture/0701-image%202.jpg?pictureId=2799245The material palatte is simple and richly textured.http://www.matthewwoodruff.com/picture/0701-image%203.jpg?pictureId=2799246The kitchen is at the centre of the house.http://www.matthewwoodruff.com/picture/0701-image%204.jpg?pictureId=2799247A view to the bedroom. The tall doors maximize the movement of air.http://www.matthewwoodruff.com/picture/0701-image%205.jpg?pictureId=2799243The existing Surrey Nature Centrehttp://www.matthewwoodruff.com/picture/0808-image%201.jpg?pictureId=2799254The renovated Surrey Nature Centre. The coloured shutters animate the building.http://www.matthewwoodruff.com/picture/0808-image%202.jpg?pictureId=2799255The plan is simple. Changes are limited to new windows and skylights.http://www.matthewwoodruff.com/picture/0808-image%203.jpg?pictureId=2799256A view of the existing arboretum through a new horizontal window.http://www.matthewwoodruff.com/picture/0808-image%204.jpg?pictureId=2799257A new steel roof over an existing foundation wall creates an outdoor classroom.http://www.matthewwoodruff.com/picture/0808-image%205.jpg?pictureId=2799253The Meadow Househttp://www.matthewwoodruff.com/picture/0809-image%201.jpg?pictureId=2799249The house is organized around a series of large decks.http://www.matthewwoodruff.com/picture/0809-image%202.jpg?pictureId=2799250Some decks are protected by an overhanging roof for summer shade.http://www.matthewwoodruff.com/picture/0809-image%203.jpg?pictureId=2799251Views through the house enhance the connection with the site.http://www.matthewwoodruff.com/picture/0809-image%204.jpg?pictureId=2799252To the south, the roof is turned up to welcome the wintertime sun.http://www.matthewwoodruff.com/picture/0809-image%205.jpg?pictureId=2799248