Robertson Residence (Roberts Creek)

This classic craftsman 4 bed waterfront homestead is settled within beautiful Bonniebrook Beach. Integration of west coast timber & covered porches & details relates to the surrounding older beachfront homes. 1600 sf Main floor has kit, din & living (at middle) with den & bedrm. 1000 sf Upper floor has an open loft with Master wing (with covered private porch) & office sharing the 2 storey middle open space. Walk out Basement floor has recreation & 2 bedrms for guests & utility area. Use of economical roof trusses & simple roof lines minimizes the construction costs.

Taylor Residence (Roberts Creek)

Beach Ave. contemporary waterfront palace was built to replace an aging structure. The likes of Arts & Crafts movement & "Prairie Style" architecture is reflected in this proud home with deep roof overhangs & generous glazing throughout. The 970 sf Main/Upper floor as well as 750 sf Lower has a compact but open layout. Simple floor framing & economical hip roof truss configuration made construction easier. An open timber frame entry structure & covered walkways & exterior stairs offer functional yet more visual interest.

Trent Residence (Gibsons)

Built above Bonniebrook Beach area this 4 bedrm view home is comfortable inside as it is outside. A covered porch throughout with an attached garage surrounds an entry courtyard. 1300 sf Main floor has a featured great room with high vaulted ceiling & exposed timber frame components within dining & kitchen & foyer together interconnect the spaces very well. Private interior stairs lead to 1200 sf upper floor containing a Master bedroom wing & 2 bedrm wing with a common bathrm. The roof structure is all roof trusses. Walk out basement is planned for recreation /games & office & bedrm & utility.

Olsen Residence (Gibsons)

This Farmhouse is built on 10 acres. The 1000 sf Main floor rancher layout has a wrap around vaulted porch that serves as an entry element. Upper floor intended for 4 young children is unique having 2 bedrms & shared bathrm at each end with a loft placed in the middle. Shed dormers & skylites encourage natural daylight within. Walk out basement gives plenty of guest space & utility space as needed. Exposed wood siding & rough timber frame components inside & outside organize the spaces & gives a country ambiance.

B & C Residence (Sechelt)

1480 sf Main floor of this contemporary home on a large corner lot encourages south facing view windows. The wrap around decks is mostly covered with deep roof overhangs. Conforming to the subdivision design guidelines the low sloped roof configuration looks balanced with the additive roof segments connected to the main roof portion. There are vaulted ceilings throughout within the roof trusses along with skylights to add more natural light. The kitchen is featured to the lookout corner of site having an octagonal shape & roof bay profile. Exposed timber frame components add to some west coast detail.

Ostrosky Residence (Gibsons)

This simple Craftsman home is built on a 52’ wide lot. The 1300 sf Main floor with an open living & dining & kitchen layout shares the den & foyer all placed to one side (south side) of the house to share the open 2 storey vaulted space with skylights & south gable windows that feed natural light throughout the day. The other side fits the Master bedroom wing & utility areas. The 740 sf Upper floor has a loft & 2 bedrms & a 300 sf bonus room over garage constructed with attic trusses. The "T" shaped footprint designates an entry porch & rear porch that act as courtyards.

Twohig Residence (Gibsons)

Less=More…this 610 sf Traditional 2 bedrm home feels like a dream vacation cottage. Initially it was meant as a secondary guest cottage the clients had a vision to incorporate a bedroom loft to overlook the living/dining & share the south facing view gable windows. The open staircase enhances sight lines, natural light & circulation. The shed dormers & covered porches add traditional detail to this charming cottage.

Rau Residence (Pender Harbour)

A steep rocky waterfront site & the client’s wishes called for a small 1000 sf footprint 3 storey home with a 2 car garage. A 6 foot square glazed turret at the roof peak (over dining) floods natural light into the living areas that has a easterly view orientation. The Garage & covered decks & entry porch are additive elements to the square footprint. Engineered roof trusses made the main roof & turret straightforward to construct. The clients who live in California intend to reside in the coast home during the summers.

McNee Residence (Pender Harbour)

Close to the waterfront as possible enables the clients to watch over their newly constructed boat dock. Within the budget they wanted a 1500 sf rancher main floor layout to include a 2 car garage & a walk out basement & shop. The narrow steep driveway dictates the garage location to the south end with the kitchen, dining & living (at the middle octagon bay) & 2 bedrms. Roof trusses & simple floor framing keeps the budget in line.

Converse/Webb Residence (Halfmoon Bay)

Japanese architecture has some influence with this timber frame hybrid waterfront home. The site constraints contributed to a compact 1060 sf Main floor footprint. Preference of true Japanese timberframe components throughout on a 10 foot grid in this case gives a sense of order & structure. The wrap around decks & covered porch enhances exterior circulation. Use of natural cedar trims & siding relates to its natural forest landscape.

Lumsden Residence (Gibsons)

1880 sf 2 bedrm & den rancher sits on a flat one half acre partial view lot. The prominent great room has a gently curved barrel vaulted wood ceiling aligned to the exposed timber frame components within the interconnecting dining/kitchen/foyer. The featured kitchen has a large granite top island with a generous pantry wall cabinetry. The innovative economical trusses is aesthetically beneficial. The "T" shaped footprint designates an entry porch & rear porch that act as courtyards.

Tonis Residence (Langdale)

This Traditional home sits on a side of a large hillside with commanding views generally to the east. The clients shared a vision & requests to formulate this homestead. The 1130 sf Main floor layout has a prominent timber frame gable porch aside a wrap around deck in front of the living & dining. North to south circulation axis & central staircases keeps things in line. Upper floor master wing with sitting area & en-suite captures good views. The basement has 2 bedrms & bathrm & storage & garage.