Perched above Okanagan Lake near Naramata, the modestly sized modern home was designed to withstand the harsh local environment.
This $2.7 Million Minimalist Hideaway in Canada’s British Columbia Stands Out Against its Rugged SettingCanada
’s most acclaimed architects, is known for his modern, sculptural designs that typically use a limited but carefully selected number of materials. Above all, his work integrates and highlights the surrounding terrain and adheres to the local landscape, be it through colors or materials. This eye-catching home on winding Glenfir Drive in the Okanagan-Similkamee Regional District of A Park-View Aerie in One of N.Y.C.
Naramata is an small and tight community—no more than 2,000 people—but for those who prefer their embrace of rugged seclusion to happen in an exceptionally bold home with nearby access to orchards and farm stands, not to mention several renowned vineyards, this Completed in 2021, Omar Gandhi Architects envisioned a residence that takes advantage of the mountaintop siting and the incredible lake views while incorporating hardy, environmentally friendly, and locally available materials to meet...
Nested into a rocky outcropping, the asymmetrical roofline resembles the beetle’s elytra , and much of the exterior is clad in weathered corten steel, which lasts more than 25 years and can be recycled as raw material. It is also effective at withstanding forest fires. Other parts of the exterior are faced with shou sugi ban, an ancient Japanese technique of charring wood. The process renders the material not only fire-resistant and weather-proof but also—curiously enough—bug-resistant.
Inside, the en suite bedrooms and bathrooms overlook the forested landscape, and skylights offer beautiful natural light throughout the home. The ground floor houses the garage and storage spaces. No matter what time of the year, the rural home is surrounded by local wildlife, from elk and deer to moose and mountain goats. A Park-View Aerie in One of N.Y.C.’s Buzziest Towers Lands on the Market for $33 millionA Park-View Aerie in One of N.Y.C.
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