Andrea McLean Studio Inc.
304 Oxford Street R3M 3J7 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Yaletown Residence - The Home Office & Guest Sleeping Area A structural column separates this small space, once an ‘enclosed balcony’, from the open dining area. By peeling back the drywall and steel studs around it, we gained space and a beautiful concrete element. It acts as a room divider and sculpture at the same time. Carefully planned millwork allowed for a desk and a murphy bed that just clears the column. The continuation of the oak millwork brings... this small left over space into the whole and suggests it was meant to be here all along. I’ve always been a fan of the Verner Panton chair too. @vitra Sleepover anyone? ... 2018 Award of Merit by the @idibc photography @emaphotographi millwork @lautenwoodworking GC @woodquestconstruction styling @poisieme

Yaletown Residence the Kitchen. This kitchen is probably the nicest kitchen I’ve ever designed. It’s former self was likely the ugliest and most awkward kitchen I’ve renovated. Reconfiguring kitchens in condos is challenging to say the least. Michael of @woodquestconstruction made it seem effortless. Our Texan clients are quintessential Texans; honest, friendly, and straightforward. Their accents put you at ease immediately. Designing people’s private sp...aces means you really need to know and understand your clients. Their dreams, their family dynamic, their dislikes, what brings them joy. This family happily brought me right into their world, which allowed me the ability to translate their desires into this amazing kitchen. Even though they were in Texas when choosing the marble for the backsplash, for example, we made the decision together. Stained oak predominates the interior, and white lacquer was added to balance the wood, here in the upper cabinets. They almost disappear and reduce the sense of bulk and clutter. White quartz frames the work area like a piece of art. The marble backsplash brings in a subtle natural element. I can’t say enough about working with the right team of people who excel at what they do, and also value the client relationship and take time to understand the expectations. Millwork beautifully executed by @lauten_woodworking, quartz and stone by @bordignonmarbleandgranite, all coordinated by @woodquestconstruction. Let’s cook. ... 2018 Award of Merit by the @idibc photography @emaphotographi styling @poisieme accessories @informinteriors See more

Yaletown Residence the Entry. A Yaletown condo for a wonderful family from Texas. They wanted a modern interior that would be forgiving of their casual lifestyle and active teenagers. Definitively not Texan, this interior is more restrained and modern than their home south of the border. The only must have was to be surrounded by wood. This was a 14 month long renovation and everything was stripped back to the condo shell and meticulously rebuilt by @wo...odquestconstruction, with millwork by @lauten_woodworking, and flooring by @frontierluxury. The entry welcomes visitors with art by @nzeboboris, chosen by the client. The Riva Curve Bench is at once a sculpture and a functional element to put on one’s shoes or drop the mail. Welcome home. ... 2018 Award of Merit by the @idibc photography @emaphotographi styling @poisieme See more

I am looking forward to seeing this film about #AndoTadao Just Meet. Ando was the first Japanese modern architect I discovered while living in Osaka from 1994-1997. I visited as many local projects of his as I could, including the Church of the Light. Back then you could just walk in. I was completely in awe of this project...what he did with the cross in the concrete...it opened my mind up to amazing possibilities. ... This simple cross-shaped cut out in concrete, it represented so much more to me. I was 24 years old, and I felt like I had just woken up. I realized then that we should be questioning everything instead of just accepting what we’re told. ***This was before the internet, we need to be even more vigilant today. #visitrealbuildings See more

Andrea was born in Winnipeg, on the Canadian prairies, and now lives and works in Vancouver. She holds a degree in Interior Design from Kwantlen Polytechnic University (1998), as well as a Master of Architecture from the University of British Columbia (2008). Andrea’s design work focuses almost entirely on residential building design and interiors. Her approach to design and her relationship to her clients is thoughtful and honest. Context is a big contri...butor to her work, no two projects are the same. She stays critical of the design process throughout the duration of the project, always focusing on the why, why does it matter? Andrea has been selected for various awards, but the one she is most proud of is the Abraham Rogatnik Book Prize for her architectural thesis, Community Architecture: Native Housing in Bella Coola, awarded for creative and poetic talent in a design that also enriches the environment, and inspires the spiritual lives of the people using that environment. In her practice, Andrea's projects have won Awards of Excellence and Merit at the IDIBC Shine Awards in 2017 and 2018. Most recently, she won the jury award in the 2019 Architizer awards for her West 19th Garage & Landscape project in the Private Garden category. Her work has been published in Dwell, Western Living, Western Living Condo, Canadian House & Home, and Montecristo. In 2016, Andrea served as a juror on for the Lighting Architecture Movement Project (LAMP).In addition to her design practice, Andrea is also the co-founder of The Aviary, Vancouver's first co-working studio for designers and architects. Andrea has lived in Osaka and Tokyo, Japan for five years combined, which was a huge influence on her architecturally and culturally. She has also studied and travelled extensively in Cuba and speaks fluent Spanish. These two islands couldn’t be more different, so they have allowed her to see the world through a more diverse lens. See more

Need a beautiful studio to work from? My other business, @theaviary_ca has a few openings right now, including one of the highly soft after pod desks. #theaviary_ca

My go-to for tiles are @daltile (affordable, consistent) and @mutinaceramics (beautiful colors, patterns, compliments) #andreamcleanstudio #daltile #mutina

You can create a custom built-in cabinetry look by combining several @ikeacanada products - Sektion kitchen cabinets, Besta living room cabinets, Pax bedroom cabinets. Make sure you choose the matte white cabinet door option for each. #andreamcleanstudio #ikea

Recent photoshoot with the very talented photographer @kyrani. Hair and makeup by @sonialealserafim. Assisting by @poisieme. #andreamcleanstudio #portrait

Backyard oasis. Our recently completed project - a Cabana nestled into landscape, complemented by an outdoor living space. You should see this space at night when the fire table is on! . Landscape collaboration with @teer_co GC Murray Sims Photo @emaphotographi... Styling @poisieme #andreamcleanstudio #landscapedesign See more

I work in imperial scale. Typical interior design standards - A kitchen counter is 36 high. A table is 29 high. I like bathroom vanities at 34 high.

One of my favorite buildings is the Sydney Opera House by Jørn Utzon. @sydneyoperahouse

This is summer. Outdoor dining at our Cabana project. The dining chairs are so beautiful and ultra comfortable. . Photo @emaphotographi . Landscape collaboration with @teer_co ... Chairs @patricia_urquiola for @kettal via @informinteriors Styling @poisieme Lamp @menuworld via @vanspecial See more

Recent interior project featuring Husk Chairs by @patricia_urquiola for @bebitalia via @informinteriors. Art by @colleenheslin via @monteclarkgallery. Diptiq table by @christianwoo. Rug by @lapchi_carpets via @salaricarpets. . Photo @emaphotgraphi Styling @poisieme

Sneak peek of some new work - West Twenty Seventh Garage, Cabana & Landscape Design - a backyard pavilion, aka the Cabana, carefully nestled in a private urban oasis. Tricky zoning and convoluted building permit navigation paid off, and this little building is simply perfect. Another wonderful collaboration with @teer_co on landscape, and @emaphotographi capturing it beautifully. Contracting @john_stimac, Glazing @_panoramah_ via @atlasmeridian. chair @vanspecial, styling @poisieme. Thanks team

Winner - Architizer A+ Awards! We are so excited to announce that our project has won the Jury Vote in this year's @architizerawards! This is a huge accomplishment and distinction that we are extremely proud of. Congratulations to the other finalists in our category, we are humbled to be among such prestigious work. Thanks to everyone who voted for us in the popular choice vote, we sincerely appreciate your support. Special thank you to our wonderful clients. Job... well done! Lead Design @andrea_mclean Landscape @teer_co Photography @emaphotographi Contracting 1st Phase @woodquestconstruction Contracting 2nd Phase @pwscontracting Custom Planters @pot_inc See more

West Nineteenth Garage & Landscape - voting for the @architizer A+ Awards is open until Friday, and @teerco and I would love your support. We really appreciate everyone's votes so far, thanks to all our wonderful friends and family. This project has been so fun, and rewarding. It's the summary of more than just technical know how and a modern aesthetic. For me it's been about love, relationships, trust, and dedication. Being a working mother in architecture and learning the ropes on my own has been challenging at times, but I have learned so much. Many thanks to @mark.derraugh @sharenmclean @teer_co @woodquestconstruction @pwscontracting. Photos @emaphotographi, Chairs @vanspecial, Custom planters @pot_inc. Link to vote in Profile! #andreamcleanstudio #teerco #architizerawards #landscapedesign

West Nineteenth Garage & Landscape - voting is underway for the popular choice among the 5 finalists in the annual @architizer A+ Awards. We are thrilled to be named a finalist in the Planning & Landscape/ Private Garden category. We would love your support, please take a minute to vote for our project! Let’s put Vancouver architecture on the world map Link in Profile! Project collaboration with @teer_co, @woodquestconstruction. #architizer #architizerawards

When you take your daughter to a final site visit and she wants to move in. . On another note, this kitchen has completely transformed from its previous 90’s glamour, swipe to see the before. Thank you to our wonderful clients . Design - @andrea_mclean ... Build - @caisleydevelopments Products - @ikeacanada @mutinaceramics @caesarstoneca @ Vancouver, British Columbia See more

A larger view of La Kagu in Tokyo by Kengo Kuma. If you’ve been to Tokyo then you know that large trees like this are not common unless it’s a park or garden. Dedicating this much open space to a site plan is also not common. And the wood stairs and ‘deck’ are also pretty unique. All the elements of a beautiful outdoor area to linger and gather, but it’s perfectly empty. Which is also unusual in Tokyo

Diagonally laid wood stair at La Kagu by Kengo Kuma, Tokyo. #andreamcleantravels