Lakefront residence
Callan
A modern lakefront home that couldn’t exist — until we solved the problems standing in its way.
The Callan home delivers what the clients wanted from day one: beach access, open water views, and a modern design that belongs on the site. Getting there meant solving problems.
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Design
Modern home integrated into a lakefront setting; open plan living with direct beach access and unobstructed water views.
Lower Level
Full basement with hillside light wells and 10-foot ceilings — as bright and livable as anywhere in the home.
Power
No utility connection on site — power brought in from the road above, fully resolved before construction began.
Water
Lake-fed treatment system designed and installed specifically for this property.
Foundation
Extensive geotechnical investigation and soil monitoring maintained throughout construction under large excavation walls.
Challenges & Context
This site had no power and no water. Both problems had to be solved before a wall went up. The site had a 1km long driveway with multiple switchbacks and a 12% grade. Getting equipment and materials was a constant challenge to be navigated throughout the construction. Add large excavation walls on a sloped lakefront lot requiring geotechnical sign-off throughout construction, and this project tested every part of our process.
Where do you work?
We are based in Summerland and serve the Okanagan and South Okanagan, including Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland, Penticton, Naramata, Okanagan Falls, Oliver and Osoyoos.
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