THE FUSE

West Coast modernism has a distinct flavor—that blurring of lines between architecture and nature so exalted by mid-century practitioners is made manifest here. The style is most associated with California, especially the Pacific Palisades, but also much appreciated in British Columbia, where the weather, while not quite as warm year-round, is mostly mild. From north to south, the backdrop of ocean, mountains, and urban life makes for a compelling canvas for indoor-outdoor living. In Victoria, B.C., a home designed by architecture firm BoForm with interiors by Bidgood channels the best of California modernism while adapting to its rugged, nature-embedded site.