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Project posted by Münter Design & Build

The Cedar

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Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Year
2019
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Modern
The front of the property, showing the stair tower - clad in locally sourced cedar, and the porch. (Excuse front door not finished in the photo)
The front of the property, showing the stair tower - clad in locally sourced cedar, and the porch. (Excuse front door not finished in the photo)
The Great Room
The Great Room
The Nook! It provides a place to read or work while still being connected with family and friends in the Great Room.
The Nook! It provides a place to read or work while still being connected with family and friends in the Great Room.
Stuv-30 compact wood stove in the great room
Stuv-30 compact wood stove in the great room
Kitchen with backsplash window and recycled glass terrazzo countertops
Kitchen with backsplash window and recycled glass terrazzo countertops
Custom millwork seating area and coat hooks as you come in the door, provide convenience with benches and built-in storage along the hallway next tot eh garage, to hide away the normal clutter that accumulates around the front door.
Custom millwork seating area and coat hooks as you come in the door, provide convenience with benches and built-in storage along the hallway next tot eh garage, to hide away the normal clutter that accumulates around the front door.
Galvalume roof on house and garage, that can't be seen from the ground - reflects the sun, reducing cooling loads in the summer and increasing service life through reduced expansion and contraction cycles. Even when it can be seen, it contrasts with the rest of the cladding very well.
Galvalume roof on house and garage, that can't be seen from the ground - reflects the sun, reducing cooling loads in the summer and increasing service life through reduced expansion and contraction cycles. Even when it can be seen, it contrasts with the rest of the cladding very well.
Custom single stringer stairs. Locally sourced Fir for the treads and handrail. Cable railings help keep everything light and sexy, and create wonderful shadows with the afternoon sun beaming through the three large stair tower windows
Custom single stringer stairs. Locally sourced Fir for the treads and handrail. Cable railings help keep everything light and sexy, and create wonderful shadows with the afternoon sun beaming through the three large stair tower windows
Skylights in the deck roof allow the afternoon sun in while still providing shelter.
Skylights in the deck roof allow the afternoon sun in while still providing shelter.
Custom millwork storage, with a blend of Fir and Cedar - all locally sourced.
Custom millwork storage, with a blend of Fir and Cedar - all locally sourced.

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Details

Square Feet
3500
Lot Size
5 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
1
Smart Home Tech
Nest

Credits

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Architect
Interior Design
Builder
Photographer
Adrian De Vries

From Münter Design & Build

A highly-efficient modern home nestled in the East Kootenay mountains.
Bold contrasts and combinations of locally sourced timber and recyclable steel cladding with a relatively small building footprint, highly insulated walls, and an air-tightness of 0.8 AC/H help reduce the environmental impact of this building without detracting from taking advantage of the stunning views of the Rocky Mountains to the North.

Careful selection of finishes and materials allowed us to build a highly effecient and stunningly beautiful home within a fairly constrained budget.

Interior features crisp clean lines and angles, white walls and trim with drywall-returned windows, to not detract from the real showpiece - which is the views.

A stair tower moves the custom single-stringer stairs to a more convenient location and creates an interesting space filled with light and with shadows that create drama across the living space with the motion of the sun through the afternoon.

The double-height ceiling in the great room, filled with quality triple-glazed windows, creates a magical connection with the sky and the outdoors, while a high-efficiency modern wood stove provides warmth and coziness to enjoy the winter backdrop from the comfort of the home.