Grand Escape

Grand Escape

Mark wanted a true design-build home. He spoke with his neighbours in Lakestone and felt confident we could manage his complex project.

Our client is a private individual and wanted his home to look modest from the exterior. On the inside, however, he wanted a statement that would wow his guests. He loved to entertain.

He came to us with an open mind, asking what we felt would be the best use of his property. We worked extensively to find a unique shape that would maximize the view from every angle.

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Grand Escape

Westcoast Contemporary Architecture integrates seamlessly into its surroundings. Bold rooflines are complemented by the rich-toned cedar siding, ledgestone, stucco and horizontal window and door design. The home’s angularity ensures a view from every room.

Inside, this spacious home is warm and inviting, achieved through carefully-selected materials and finishes. Dark wide-plank hardwood flooring, wood window frames and a wood-plank ceiling create a stunning effect.

Expansive windows and sliding glass doors provide exciting views and easy-access to the outdoors. Gorgeous upper clerestory windows bring in additional natural light. Exceptional feature walls in the living and master bedroom mimic the dark wood finish, tying everything together. The three-sided, ledgestone-faced fireplace gives warmth to both living and dining areas.

The kitchen wraps around the great room, anchored by a commercial gas double-oven range. The modern clean-lined dark wood cabinets, abundant countertops, and generous island all work efficiently together.

The master suite offers a truly romantic getaway, with endless views, easy deck access and a spa-like ensuite.

Outdoor living was very important to the overall success of this custom home. Large multi-level decks were designed and constructed on the rock face cliff. A stairway cascades down to the lower deck, accentuated by a unique, carefully-engineered cable-supported pergola. The lower level features an intricately designed and installed infinity pool and hot tub.

Every item from Mark’s extensive wish list was incorporated.

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Grand Escape

High efficiency HVAC systems and additional insulation were used to create a highly energy-efficient space in spite of the excessive use of glass. Our window and door system was imported from Belgium for its superior engineering and energy efficiency.

Extensive use of heavy timber, concrete and steel challenged both our design creativity and our building process.

Due to restricted access to the property, the pool and exterior elements had to be built before the home. Very steep terrain required 16ft high concrete walls to support the pool. Large timbers were suspended from the concrete wall and held up by steel cables. Extensive engineering and planning was required to bring it all together.

All elements of the build were fully designed prior to construction. Our detailed schedule was planned well in advance.

Loyalty and schedule adherence from our vendor partners ensured the project progressed smoothly.

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Grand Escape

We completed this grand residence in only 13 months.

Construction began in the middle of the winter. Weather delays continuously challenged our schedule.

Due to its complexity and unknown bedrock conditions, the project came in 7% over budget.

While out of province, Mark was kept engaged through a photo documentation system that sent updates biweekly and at critical construction milestones. He also had access 24/7 to a cloud-based document system.

Mark could not be happier with his new home.

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