2038 Rocking Horse
2025
Nanoose Bay, BC
21,356 m²
Rocking Horse Restaurant Expansion
A light-filled restaurant addition and rooftop patio designed to connect people, food, and nature.
The Rocking Horse Restaurant Expansion in Nanoose Bay, BC, is a tenant improvement project that reimagines a beloved local dining spot as a dynamic social hub. The design focuses on creating seamless connections between indoor and outdoor spaces, blending modern comfort with the site’s natural surroundings.
The new addition features expansive windows, warm, natural materials, and thoughtful detailing to create a welcoming and visually engaging atmosphere. A rooftop patio crowns the project, providing guests with a relaxed outdoor retreat featuring sweeping views of the surrounding landscape.
This expansion aims to enhance community interaction, support local dining culture, and establish the restaurant as a destination for both locals and visitors. The result is a vibrant, light-filled space where architecture celebrates food, connection, and place.
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Celebrating connection through space and food
At Rocking Horse Restaurant, the expansion was designed to bring people together while enhancing the dining experience.
The addition strengthens the restaurant’s connection to its surroundings through indoor-outdoor flow, natural light, and a rooftop patio that creates new opportunities for gatherings, events, and community engagement. Durable, warm materials and flexible layouts ensure the space will serve guests for years to come while maintaining the restaurant’s authentic, welcoming character.
This project blends hospitality-focused design with a deep respect for the landscape and community, positioning Rocking Horse as a destination restaurant in Nanoose Bay.