Valleyview
Penticton, 2021
This modern farmhouse is dramatically perched on a rock bluff overlooking 10 acres of vineyard. Reusing the foundation and landscaping of a previous home, the new structure minimizes its impact on the fragile landscape. The building design uses passive solar principles to capture winter sun, while large overhangs block summer heat gain. High level clerestory windows allow for natural ventilation. Combined with solar panels, the result is an all-electric home with net zero energy use. Interior spaces are given definition through natural finishes, and a custom designed concrete hearth. A glass bridge leads to the main bedroom, where floor to ceiling windows and a private balcony allow for visual connection to the pool and vineyards below.
design by Landform Architecture