Kelowna House

Residential, Special Projects

Project Specifications

Location

Kelowna, BC

Size

12,000 square feet

Completion Date

2015

Overall Scope

Approximately 12,000 square feet of exterior curtainwall, large-format sliding doors, point-loaded cable-supported glazing, glass elevator surround, and interior and exterior glass handrails

Project Summary

This landmark custom residence in Kelowna, BC sits dramatically above Okanagan Lake, with a glazing package designed to dissolve the boundary between interior living spaces and the surrounding landscape. The home’s principal living level is defined by expansive floor-to-ceiling curtainwall on multiple elevations, framing unobstructed lake and valley views from the open-plan kitchen, dining, and living areas.

Vision West supplied and installed approximately 12,000 sq. ft. of glazing across the property, encompassing thermally broken exterior curtainwall, large-format sliding doors at the pool and terrace level, and a glass elevator surround spanning multiple floors. At the main entrance, Vision West installed a point-loaded cable-supported glazing system — a technically demanding assembly requiring precise tension calibration and hardware coordination. Interior and exterior glass handrails are installed throughout the property, including the rooftop terrace and stair assemblies.

Modern multi-level house built into a hillside, featuring large glass walls, rooftop terraces, a pool, and a garage with cars visible inside. Surrounded by rocky terrain and pine trees at dusk.
Modern multi-level house built into a hillside, featuring large glass walls, rooftop terraces, a pool, and a garage with cars visible inside. Surrounded by rocky terrain and pine trees at dusk.
Modern bathroom with marble countertops, dual sinks, a freestanding bathtub, large mirrors, pendant lights, a gray rug, and floor-to-ceiling windows letting in natural light and views of outdoor greenery.
Modern bathroom with marble countertops, dual sinks, a freestanding bathtub, large mirrors, pendant lights, a gray rug, and floor-to-ceiling windows letting in natural light and views of outdoor greenery.
A modern bedroom with wood-paneled walls and ceiling, a large bed, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a lake and mountains at dusk. The room is warmly lit and features a minimalist, cozy design.
A modern bedroom with wood-paneled walls and ceiling, a large bed, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a lake and mountains at dusk. The room is warmly lit and features a minimalist, cozy design.
Modern kitchen with glossy floors, large windows, granite countertops, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, hanging pendant lights, and potted plants along the counter, creating a bright and open space.
Modern kitchen with glossy floors, large windows, granite countertops, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, hanging pendant lights, and potted plants along the counter, creating a bright and open space.
Modern open-concept kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, wood-beamed ceiling, large windows offering mountain and lake views, and dining area in the background.
Modern open-concept kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, wood-beamed ceiling, large windows offering mountain and lake views, and dining area in the background.
Modern kitchen with a large marble island, four white barstools, stainless steel appliances, light brick wall, wooden ceiling, and large windows letting in natural light.
Modern kitchen with a large marble island, four white barstools, stainless steel appliances, light brick wall, wooden ceiling, and large windows letting in natural light.
Modern dining area with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, wooden ceiling, red chairs, and a large table. The room overlooks a scenic lake and mountains, with outdoor seating visible on the patio.
Modern dining area with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, wooden ceiling, red chairs, and a large table. The room overlooks a scenic lake and mountains, with outdoor seating visible on the patio.
Modern outdoor patio with wicker sofas and a fire pit overlooks a calm lake surrounded by forested hills at dusk, with a pool and glass railing enhancing the view.
Modern outdoor patio with wicker sofas and a fire pit overlooks a calm lake surrounded by forested hills at dusk, with a pool and glass railing enhancing the view.
A modern, multi-story atrium with glass railings, a wooden staircase, large vertical wooden art pieces, and a skylight above. Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the space with natural light.
A modern, multi-story atrium with glass railings, a wooden staircase, large vertical wooden art pieces, and a skylight above. Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the space with natural light.
Large wooden canoe sculptures hang in the open atrium of a modern building with glass walls, metal staircases, and a circular skylight above, allowing blue evening light to spill in.
Large wooden canoe sculptures hang in the open atrium of a modern building with glass walls, metal staircases, and a circular skylight above, allowing blue evening light to spill in.
Modern outdoor terrace with glass railings, an infinity pool, circular hot tub, wooden deck, and seating area overlooking a calm lake and tree-covered hills at sunset.
Modern outdoor terrace with glass railings, an infinity pool, circular hot tub, wooden deck, and seating area overlooking a calm lake and tree-covered hills at sunset.
A modern terrace overlooks a calm lake and mountains at dusk, with four glass-enclosed outdoor fire features illuminating the tiled floor.
A modern terrace overlooks a calm lake and mountains at dusk, with four glass-enclosed outdoor fire features illuminating the tiled floor.
Modern outdoor patio with wicker sofas and a firepit beside an infinity pool, overlooking a tranquil lake and forested hills at dusk. The scene is calm with a clear sky as night approaches.
Modern outdoor patio with wicker sofas and a firepit beside an infinity pool, overlooking a tranquil lake and forested hills at dusk. The scene is calm with a clear sky as night approaches.
Modern outdoor patio with wicker furniture and fire pit overlooks a serene lake and mountains at dusk, with clear sky and calm water reflecting the landscape.
Modern outdoor patio with wicker furniture and fire pit overlooks a serene lake and mountains at dusk, with clear sky and calm water reflecting the landscape.
A modern home with a covered patio overlooks an infinity pool and a scenic lake surrounded by mountains at dusk. Glass railings and sleek furnishings add to the contemporary, tranquil atmosphere.
A modern home with a covered patio overlooks an infinity pool and a scenic lake surrounded by mountains at dusk. Glass railings and sleek furnishings add to the contemporary, tranquil atmosphere.
Modern house with large glass windows, wooden beams, and an overhanging roof, overlooking a reflective infinity pool and surrounded by hills under a clear blue sky. Lounge chairs are arranged by the poolside.
Modern house with large glass windows, wooden beams, and an overhanging roof, overlooking a reflective infinity pool and surrounded by hills under a clear blue sky. Lounge chairs are arranged by the poolside.
Modern luxury house at night with large glass windows, wooden ceilings, indoor and outdoor lounge areas, illuminated pool, and two cushioned chaise lounges on the patio. Warm lighting creates a cozy, inviting atmosphere.
Modern luxury house at night with large glass windows, wooden ceilings, indoor and outdoor lounge areas, illuminated pool, and two cushioned chaise lounges on the patio. Warm lighting creates a cozy, inviting atmosphere.
A modern luxury house with large glass windows, wooden roof beams, and an infinity pool overlooking a hillside with scattered trees. Several lounge chairs are placed by the pool.
A modern luxury house with large glass windows, wooden roof beams, and an infinity pool overlooking a hillside with scattered trees. Several lounge chairs are placed by the pool.
A modern house with large glass walls and a wooden roof sits on a hillside overlooking a lake, surrounded by outdoor seating and greenery, under a clear sky at sunset.
A modern house with large glass walls and a wooden roof sits on a hillside overlooking a lake, surrounded by outdoor seating and greenery, under a clear sky at sunset.
A modern building with large glass walls overlooks a lake and mountains. A wooden walkway and an outdoor pool run alongside the building, with lounge chairs arranged near a glass railing. The sky is clear and blue.
A modern building with large glass walls overlooks a lake and mountains. A wooden walkway and an outdoor pool run alongside the building, with lounge chairs arranged near a glass railing. The sky is clear and blue.
A modern multi-level house built into a hillside, featuring large windows, rooftop patios, an outdoor pool area, and a garage with two cars, surrounded by trees and rocky terrain at dusk.
A modern multi-level house built into a hillside, featuring large windows, rooftop patios, an outdoor pool area, and a garage with two cars, surrounded by trees and rocky terrain at dusk.
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