DESIGNED TO COMPLIMENT THE SURROUNDING MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE, THE ARCHITECTURAL LANGUAGE WAS BASED ON STRONG CONSTRASTS THAT MAINTAINED BALANCE BETWEEN THE FORM AND MATERIALITY. THE RESULTING RESIDENCE PORTRAYS A STRONG MODERN INDUSTRIAL CHARACTER, ITS RUGGED NATURE FITS NATURALLY WITHIN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT. Canopies of cantilevered rooflines radiate out toward the panoramic views of the Okanagan lake. The design’s spatial magic lies in the guiding concept that all primary spaces of the residence were to be oriented toward the rear of the home to capture the astounding lake views. Housing a multitude of floor-to-ceiling glazed panes, the rear maximizes vistas and infuses sunny serenity into the home. Throughout the day, light and ambience alter within, travelling with the colours of the water and sky – from clear blue in the morning to fiery tones at sunset. THE ESTATE WAS CONCEIVED AS A SELF-CONTAINED WATERFRONT RETREAT, THE STRUCTURE ON THE LEFT SERVES AS A CASITA, A PRIVATE REFUGE FOR GUESTS TO UNWIND AND ENJOY. Designed to celebrate the surrounding landscape, this residence is a stylish sanctuary.