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CONTENTS

Photo by Colin Jewall Photo Studios Inc.

Cover Photo by Lipsett Photography Group

F E AT U R E S

Issue 36, Spring 2016

Granite Chateau 22 West Coast Twist On Cape Cod 48 Bold Beachfront Haven 54 Contemporary Golf Course Living 60

LIVING

Sumac Ridge Estate Winery Interior Heart & Surgical Centre

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D E PA RT M E N T S

News & Reviews | Happenings & Housewares 44 Innovation | The Living Lab 66 Real Estate 68 On Trend | Boho Beach 74

FROM THE EXPERTS

Market Review 16 Design 17 Industry 18

ISSN 1913-0759 OkanaganHOME.com Info@OkanaganHOME.com Publishers: Justin O’Connor, Christy Hughes Chief Editor: Christy Hughes Creative & Design: Okanagan HOME Team | Leanne Kuhn Advertising Executive: Justin O’Connor Contributors: Denis Apchin, Michael Bernard, Réjean Brandt, Laura Goldstein, Ross Halfin, Kayleigh Hall, Christy Hughes, Colin Jewall, Byron Kane, Bill King, Leanne Kuhn, Andrew Lipsett, Darcy Nybo, Justin O’Connor, David Pfuetzner, Art Post, Chris Sharpe, Tom Stratton, Shawn Talbot, Erick Thompson, Erin Trainer Okanagan HOME Magazine Inc. PO Box 21117 Orchard Park Kelowna, BC V1Y 9N8 250.826.9961 OkanaganHOME.com Info@OkanaganHOME.com President: Justin O’Connor Okanagan HOME Magazine makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information it publishes; however, it cannot be held responsible for any consequences arising from errors or omissions to story, ad or photo content. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, including distribution by any electronic method, including email, website or other distribution without the written consent of the publisher. Upon publication, Okanagan HOME Magazine acquires Canadian Serial Rights and copyright to all content included in this issue.

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INFINITE CHOICE. ONE COMMUNITY.

Everyone who lives in the Okanagan Valley will agree that it is a privilege. Lake, farmland, forest, mountains and wilderness – it all flows together in soft lines and amazing colours. From up in Wilden, you not only oversee this majestic natural beauty, you are immersed in it. Wilden is an oasis of tranquility only ten minutes from the vibrant city of Kelowna. Single family and townhome neighbourhoods are tucked away in small pockets. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or plan to build a custom home – Wilden is where dreams come true.

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NATURE INSPIRED LIVING

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Over the years, the Okanagan has become a popular region for many looking to relocate from the busyness of larger urban centers or the extreme temperatures of harsher weather climates. And it’s not hard to decipher what is bringing our new residents from far and wide. After all, what’s not to like? Our Valley boasts incredible qualities like beautiful beaches, outdoor adventure, mild weather, world-class wine and culinary brilliance, to name a few - all wrapped up in a resort lifestyle that feels like you’re living a year-round vacation. This issue we feature Kelowna General Hospital’s new Interior Heart And Surgical Centre, another exciting element that has recently been added to our list of attractions. This facility has seriously changed the game for cutting-edge healthcare options, now available right here in the Okanagan. And of course, to go along with this enhanced, healthy existence, we all need our serene pieces of paradise to call our own. From vineyard estate opulence, to lakeside leisure, to golf course living, our home features this issue prove that living the good life in our great region comes in many shapes, sizes and colours. Whatever kind of package you reside in, we trust our pages will bring you enthusiasm to transform your home into a space that will allow you to enjoy all of the simple luxuries that the Okanagan has to offer. Until next time…

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MARKET REVIEW The Okanagan-Shuswap market performance has had a brisk start to 2016 due to a strong 2015, where the market saw rising consumer demand, waning inventories and upward pressure on home prices in many areas. The month of January marked the strongest consumer demand since 2008. Rising employment, upward pressure on wages and healthy population growth signal strong market fundamentals. What’s more, a weak Canadian dollar supports tourism and increases competition for BC products and services in the global marketplace, and in turn positively influences the real estate market.

CENTRAL OKANAGAN Sales of single-family homes were down 1.2% compared to the same period last year.

Year-over-year, active listings on the market are down 13 percent. Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) president, Christopher Miller, predicts, “savvy home sellers will be listing earlier this year to take advantage of market conditions before the busy spring season”. Overall sales activity improved 10.5 percent and residential sales increased 13.6 percent in January 2016, in comparison to the same period last year. The average number of days on market has decreased to 119, from 122 days at this time last year. New residential listings are up 6.7 percent to 850 compared to 793 in the same period last year. Residential inventory declined 13 percent to 3,146 in January 2016 from 3,614 last year.

The average days on market for single-family homes was 77 days compared to 86 in 2015.

These market statistics indicate a promising upcoming spring season, filled with an increase in home sales activity. Tom Stratton is the Managing Broker for Sotheby’s International Realty Canada’s Victoria and Kelowna offices, and leads all brokerage operations for the Okanagan region. To learn more, visit sothebysrealty.ca.

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New residential listings were up 4.2% compared to the same period last year.

The average days on market for single-family homes was 122 days compared to 113 in 2015.

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SHUSWAP Sales of single-family homes were up 72.7% compared to the same period last year.

New residential listings were nearly unchanged at 86 compared to 87 units in the same period last year.

DESIGN As a designer and builder I would like to share a best kept secret that is literally hidden behind closed doors. Did you know that door hinges can be concealed, without those ugly pins and barrels protruding into the room? Well it’s true; the hidden door hinge is available and is a great alternative to consider. The concept of the hidden hinge is not new. Joe Soss, the inventor of the first invisible hinge, patented his invention in April 1903. As a young man, Joe arrived in Montréal in 1894 from his native Romania where he started out as a bricklayer, then moved to Cleveland after hearing about a construction boom there. He soon became a contractor, building homes, stores and schools.

wherever concealed hinges open and shut doors - even in the White House and Buckingham Palace! Many companies now offer variations of his concealable hinges. They come in all sizes and finishes, can have full adjustment, carry different weight and offer choices in degree of swing. While these hinges are more costly than a conventional hinge, they are so much more appealing, especially for closet doors that swing into a foyer or hallway. While you may not trip over the hinge of your closet door as did Joe, you may appreciate at least knowing that there is a choice and that not all hinges are created equal.

A decade later, while returning on a trip back from Manila, he tripped on a protruding cargo hold hinge while strolling on the ship’s deck. Sometime between his fall and the moment he picked himself up, his idea for the invisible hinge was born.

If you enjoy clean lines and less clutter, then consider using hidden hinges throughout your next new home or renovation. And if you want to add a little pizazz or point of interest, consider adding a secret door that would require hidden hinges.

In just over a hundred years, his SOSS® Invisible Hinges rest in millions of buildings and homes around the world, as well as elevators, jet planes and

Finally, remember to not tell anyone about your secret door, unless of course it is to the only bathroom!

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WANT TO KNOW A SECRET?

Denis Apchin is an award winning Okanagan-based designer of spectacular, luxury homes. He is known throughout Canada, the United States and internationally for his unique designs.

ADVANTAGES »» AESTHETICALLY PLEASING. Concealed hinges create a cleaner, less cluttered look. As they say, “less is more”. »» EASIER TO CLEAN. Hinges can trap dirt and grime. In areas where cleanliness is important, this can be a critical consideration. »» ELEGANT. Engineering beyond function creates beauty. »» NOVEL. While concealed hinges have been around for a century they are not commonly used. »» ADJUSTABLE. Many hidden hinges have set screws so the door can be adjusted to sit square in the jamb. »» SELF-CLOSING. Hidden springs in the hinge are also available where a self-closing door is desired.

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I N D U S T RY The snow is almost gone and the days are getting longer, and I sit here writing this with the sun beaming into my office window. I think the last time I wrote I was crying that I had to park my motorcycle for the winter… who would have thunk I’m now just a few weeks to insuring it again? Okay so the grin on my face is now permanent, but onward to what springtime often does for us when thinking about the homes we live in, or the ones we want to build. This question seems to come up more now than ever before. “Do we renovate our home, or do we sell and build a new house?” In consideration of the two options, these are questions that would be common to reflect on, but to reiterate the main points to mull over, here they are: • Do you love where you live now? Your neighbors? Your street? • Will your home and location suit your personal/family needs for the next 10 or more years? • Are you happy with the general functionality/space and style of your home? • Are you prepared to have the disruption of moving or renovating? If you love where you live, plan on staying for a while, are happy with the general style of your home (even though renovating may change that to a degree) and can live through the renovation process, then home renovation using a professional team of consultants and contractors to maximize your return on investment is likely the best way to go. Don’t forget to “get it in writing” before you start!

PRO’S OF BUILDING NEW »»New and efficient construction technologies that provide lower costs to operate and maintain. »»Ability to customize your exterior style, floor plan and interior design from the beginning. »»No limitation to an existing style or layout of home, minimizing compromise. »»No PTT (Property Transfer Tax) on value of land and/or home under $750k if it’s your principal residence, and a partial exemption if it’s over $750k and under $800k. This lessens the impact of costs to move.

Overall, the best decision is the one that you feel the most peace about. Sit down and have a coffee or a glass of wine, discuss the next steps and enjoy the journey.

DAV I D P F U E T Z N E R

REINVENTING THE RENOVATION

David Pfuetzner is the President of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, Central Okanagan and a longtime resident of Kelowna. He owns and operates Align West Homes, Home Builder and Renovator.

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F E AT U R E

GRANITE CHATEAU WITH A FAMILY THAT GOES BACK FOUR GENERATIONS IN KELOWNA, IT’S NO WONDER THAT THE KITSCH CLAN AND THEIR CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES WOULD PUT A PREMIUM ON BUILDING THINGS THAT LAST. WRITTEN BY MICHAEL BERNARD PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN JEWALL PHOTO STUDIOS INC.

When Trent Kitsch took on the task of constructing a massive 10,000 square foot Kitsch family home on nearly 20 acres of bench land vineyards in South East Kelowna, he turned to concrete and granite - materials guaranteed to endure. “I would say the vision was to build something that was going to outlast us. Something that will become part of history,” says Trent. “A word my dad uses is permanence - the quality of something that will stand the test of time.” The process of building the home, aptly called the Granite Chateau, shows what happens when a family spares no expense in blending the beautiful and the durable, using materials gathered around the globe and crafted by talented local tradespeople. The Kitsch family has no shortage of experience in construction and the use of granite. Since 1973, clan patriarch, Bruce Kitsch, has established a construction business that operates both in Canada and in the Caribbean, building everything from roads and airports, to water treatment plants. Trent and his sister Kelsey soon followed their father into the business. The net result of the “family team project” is that the Granite Chateau garnered two of the development industry’s most prestigious Tommie Awards this February - one for Excellence in Kitchen Design (over $150,000) and the other for Excellence in Single Family Detached Home (between $3 million and $5 million). It becomes apparent why they earned the awards when Trent and others involved in the massive three-year undertaking explain the skilled labour and the various materials used. It starts with the skeleton of the 10,000 square foot building on Neid Road. Trent employed insulated concrete forms (or ICFs), polystyrene forms with built-in rebar that are assembled, filled with concrete and rebar, and left in place to become strong and incredibly energy-efficient walls. The family considered various natural stone products for cladding the exterior walls, Trent said, but ultimately chose granite because it was available domestically, and because some of the best in the world is quarried at Hardy Island off BC’s Sunshine Coast by the Coquitlam-based Bedrock Natural Stone. Gregg Stappler of West Coast Design Group, who worked with the family in designing the home, estimates the family spent more than $500,000 on the granite alone. “It is a full-bed salt and pepper granite,” Stappler says. “The owner said he didn’t like the idea of veneer and wanted the real thing.” Favouring full blocks over veneer inside-and-out had a ripple effect on other costs, such as the additional manpower required to install bigger and deeper doors, windows and other components, says Stappler . Inside the home, the family spared no expense in getting it right. Kelowna interior designer Barbie Ross, a longtime family friend, helped the Kitschs sort through

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CURB APPEAL When Trent Kitsch took on the task of constructing a massive 10,000 square foot Kitsch family home on nearly 20 acres of bench land vineyards in southeast Kelowna, he turned to concrete and granite - materials guaranteed to endure.

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hundreds of details during the construction period. Bruce and wife Esther, she says, were heavily influenced by the traditional architecture of homes in the Caribbean and the southern United States. That influence is evident in everything from the stately pillars that support the 16-foot high porte-cochére entrance, to the extensive use of exotic woods and natural stones inside the home. She singled out BJ Cycaa, a local finishing carpenter, for producing exquisite work, including the coffered and ornamented 23foot ceiling high above the great room, the hand-crafted interior doors and the intricate, multi-layered 13-inch high baseboards. Equally impressive is the massive reclaimed fir entrance door, produced by another Valley firm, Plexus Woodworks of Naramata. The mammoth door measures an imposing 12-feet high by 7-feet wide, yet it opens effortlessly thanks to Plexus Woodworks’ ingenious system, using weight-bearing pivots instead of hinges. The great room features a fireplace built with granite blocks that surround much sought after White Beauty mitered granite slabs. The fireplace has an 11-foot long and 5-inch thick hearth, hewn from a single piece of basalt, which Bedrock Natural Stone told him was the largest sole piece of basalt they have produced. The finishings, in what Ross dubs the “hearth room”, are just as dazzling. The walls feature Bubinga and Sapele wood, native to equatorial Africa and prized for their dramatic grains. Above the room’s gas fireplace is built a 5 by 6-foot high purple onyx stone mural, illuminated with backlit lighting. On the beamed ceiling above are embossed copper plates, which along with the art deco Tiffany-style chandelier, amplify the room’s warm glow. The only truly traditional element is the oak flooring. The Kitschs chose what they had grown up with: the narrow 1¼-inch wide oak strips over the more contemporary wide planking, and they tapped the local Koeda Forest Products to custom mill the hard-to-find size.

F OY E R ABOVE: A grand house like the Granite Chateau demands an equally impressive doorway. Plexus Woodworks of Naramata crafted the 7-foot wide and 12-foot high front door out of reclaimed fir.The door weighs so much it required several men to manoeuvre it into place for installation, yet it opens effortlessly around the pivot point on the floor on the door’s left hand side. Lead glass transom and piano windows allow morning light to enter the home. For flooring, the foyer features embossed Italian tile. H E A RT H R O O M OPPOSITE PAGE: The hearth room shows the pleasing effects that can be achieved with the use of exotic woods, stones and metals.The bar and fireplace and adjacent cabinets feature the dramatic grain and colours of Sappele and Bubinga woods from equatorial Africa and Brazilian cherry wood. The room’s enchanting glow is amplified by the backlit onyx mural above the fireplace, a Tiffany style chandelier and the embossed metal plate ceiling composed entirely of copper.The bar, which includes leather covering, is Trent Kitsch’s pride and joy.

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The kitchen, heralded by a 15-foot wide entrance off the foyer, has its own share of superlatives. An oversized counter of eerily iridescent Labradorite provides seating for 12 people, while the high-end Gaggenau ovens and Thermador counter-depth fridge are a chef ’s dream come true. Bronze hardware in a vine pattern adorns the kitchen and was hand-crafter by Southwest Forge in Summerland. The distinctive hand-honed double sink is crafted from Egyptian “Ramses Gold marble,” says Ross. The kitchen is designed to provide a stunning view of Kelowna’s city lights at night. This year, the family added a swimming pool and is completing the landscaping to finish off the extraordinary masterpiece. And to add to the excitement of the effort’s finale, the property’s vineyard will produce its first vintage in 2017, giving the homeowners a chance to raise a glass and truly toast their grand vision becoming reality.

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KITCHEN LEFT & BELOW: The kitchen area, what interior designer Barbie Ross described as “Hotel Central,” features an oversized island counter that seats 12 people. The kitchen measures 18 by 25 feet and includes a unique bronze and zinc hood built in Ontario, bird’s eye maple cabinetry, premium Germanmade Gaggenau gas ovens and cooktop, three dishwashers, two warming drawers, a sink custom carved from a single piece of marble, and a unique grapevine style chandelier purchased through Carrington Lighting in Calgary.The effort earned the kitchen’s design team - Barbie Ross Design, Kati Knorr with Westwood Fine Cabinetry, both of Kelowna, and Pure Granite Rocks of Vernon - a 2016 Tommie Award for Excellence in Kitchen Design (over $150,000).

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G R E AT R O O M ABOVE: The great room lives up to its grand name with its 24 by 26-foot space, dominated by an imposing granite fireplace for which extra reinforced foundations had to be built below the floor for support. A single piece of basalt measuring 11-feet long by 5-inches thick serves as a hearth, while multiple pieces of the same rock are used for the mantle and surround. Inside the fireplace is a 4-foot long ceramic log set fashioned as west coast fir logs.The room is given an elegant simplicity through the use of Italian porcelain for its floors, used because of its superior durability over marble. RO O F TO P T E R R AC E LEFT: Midway through the construction, the family decided to capture the 360-degree views that stretch as far as Peachland, to the heart of Kelowna and back again, by building a rooftop terrace, which sent designer Gregg Stappler back to the drawing board. The stunning perspective from the 450 square foot terrace takes in the vineyards, which will produce their first vintage in 2017. OkanaganHOME.com

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MASTER SUITE OPPOSITE PAGE: The master suite, walk-in closet and dressing room occupy their own space in a wing of the home, and measure more than 1,000 square feet - about the size of a decent Kelowna condo.The dressing room features a chandelier and three finely crafted windows that designer Stappler managed to persuade the family to include to allow some balance to the exterior design. Flooring reveals the more traditional side of the family tastes, with the use of narrow 1¼-inch oak strip flooring with 3¼-inch wide herringbone hallway inset. MASTER ENSUITE ABOVE & RIGHT: The master ensuite features mother of pearl inlay between the his-and-hers French provincial vanities. A luxurious soaker tub provides the bather with panoramic views of the vineyards below.The shower and steam unit features frameless glass enclosure and a polished Taj Mahal quartzite bench.

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SUMAC RIDGE ESTATE WINERY A NEW ERA IN WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE. WRITTEN BY DARCY NYBO PHOTOGRAPHY BY VIEWS 4 BUSINESS

In early 2013, the team at Sumac Ridge knew it was time for a change. As Steller’s Jay and Black Sage Vineyard™ had evolved into two independent brands, there was a need to create a friendly, yet stimulating atmosphere to showcase the three distinct personalities of wines at Sumac Ridge. The design had to be upscale and affordable, spacious and welcoming. Experts were brought in to incorporate lighting as one of the main ways to showcase the wines. A combination of interesting materials was added to help mix glamour with approachability. By May 2014, approximately $225,000 in new designs, developments and upgrades were unveiled.The new tasting room featured contemporary new tasting bars to accommodate many more guests and staff. The winery has also enhanced two exclusive rooms: the rustic and stylish Black Sage Vineyard™ Hall for private and special events, and the Steller’s Jay Sparkling Cave for paid tours and experiences. It’s been a year since the new renovations were shown to the public and the response has been more than favourable. Winery visitors love the new space, with the most common comment being that it is a great space to learn about the wines, shop and visit. The choice to have three different wine brands in one place and somehow make it three different experiences, has been an out-and-out success. Lynele Picton of Lynele Picton Building Design was responsible for the concept and design of Sumac’s new look. “Having evolved into three distinct brands, there was a need to create a welcoming, exciting atmosphere to showcase who Sumac Ridge is and what they have become,” says Picton. “Each area in the renovated winery now has its own distinct feel and look.”

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BLACK SAGE VINEYARD™ BRAND Black Sage Vineyard™ is a serious wine for serious wine enthusiasts. “To convey this, we created an edgy design to attract the hip/techie wine crowd looking for a great bottle of wine with impressive taste and aroma,” explains Picton. “This is where we brought in the concrete counters, bold labeling, blackboard walls and newsprint wallpaper. It’s approachability with a cool vibe.

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BLACK SAGE VINEYARD™ HALL Look around and you’ll see huge oak tanks surrounded by the original fir plank walls and ceilings. “The concrete floors were stripped and sealed with a mix of colour,” explains Picton. “To create the proper mood, original artwork for Black Sage Vineyard™ Brand was commissioned from Emily Carr. The finishing touch: modern flickering chandeliers and rustic plank tables equal a great space for those who love a great wine.”

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STELLER’S JAY BRAND Like the bubbles in the wine, the concept here was to “put a little sparkle in your life.” “This area was designed with light and reflection to create a happy party atmosphere to go with the pop and fizz,” says Picton. “We brought in the bianca carrera table, mirrored walls and floating shelves.” Take the tour and enjoy the added atmosphere in the caves. When it rains the water trickles down the natural blasted volcanic rock walls, to the trough specifically designed for this purpose.

SUMAC RIDGE WINES This is where it all started. “Here’s where we showcase affordable great wines that you can always count on,” says Picton. “These wines are located next to the original hearth and home! Some things you just don’t need to mess with.” Shelving in the retail space for Steller’s Jay includes Ann Sacks beveled mirror walls and floating shelves. Sumac Ridge… now there’s even more reason to visit them and experience good wine. For more information, visit the winery online at SumacRidge.com, or take a drive to explore the property located at 17403 Highway 97N in Summerland.

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INTERIOR HEART & SURGICAL CENTRE THE KELOWNA GENERAL HOSPITAL BRINGS LIFESAVING CARE TO THE HEART OF THE OKANAGAN. WRITTEN BY LAURA GOLDSTEIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHAWN TALBOT PHOTOGRAPHY

Chances are, you may have experienced the anxiety of a family member who has sustained a heart attack. If you’re living in the BC Interior, that stress was compounded by a daunting waiting list for treatment that entailed travelling to another city. The tremendous strain both emotionally and monetarily can be devastating - until now. Last year, through unprecedented community, hospital and provincial government teamwork, rigorous fundraising through the Be A Lifesaver Capital Campaign and sheer fortitude, the Okanagan celebrated the opening of the new Interior Heart and Surgical Centre (IHSC). Joined by a glassed-in walkway to the Centennial Building at Kelowna General Hospital, the $180-million dollar IHSC facility is now the most advanced centre within the BC Interior to provide specialty surgical programs such as neurosurgery, vascular surgery, advanced plastic surgery, and thoracic and open-heart surgery to the BC Interior region’s critically ill patients. And, on March 6th, a new perinatal unit opened on the 4th floor, which includes a new neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). For anyone driving past Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) from 2011 to 2014, multiple construction sites and traffic diversions were a daily occurrence. That’s all in the past because the 2016 fully integrated critical care facility, boasting a state-of-the-art inpatient surgical unit and the capacity for 15 operating rooms, is nothing short of amazing! “Up until 2009, patients requiring advanced cardiac care had to wait for available beds in Vancouver, Victoria and Calgary,” says Natalie Walstrom, the dynamic Special Projects Officer with the KGH Foundation. “Patient and family-centred care is the hallmark of the new IHSC,“ affirms Walstrom, “and now, by consolidating and adding state-of-the-art technology, plus the natural beauty of the region attracting doctors and specialists, it has made it a win-win for everyone!” Every year, 1,600 patients will receive cardiac care and up to 600 open-heart procedures will improve and save lives because of the advanced features in the IHSC. One of those specalists is the head of cardiac surgery, adult cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Guy Fradet, formerly the head of Vancouver General Hospital’s division of cardiovascular surgery and medical director of cardiac surgery. “I was very excited about this opportunity, rare in Canada, to create this new cardiac surgery program at KGH. My wife and I were living in Vancouver and talking about where we wanted to ultimately retire to, so this worked out so well,” Dr. Fradet explains. “We’ve been able to attract four internationally-born surgeons from Germany, China and Iran who continued their studies in the U.S. and Canada, before moving to Kelowna and KGH. Also, KGH is a very important teaching hospital affiliated with the University of British Columbia, so the IHSC is a fantastic advantage in that respect too.” The 152,000-square-foot IHSC also features a hybrid operating room, equipped with advanced 3D digital imaging technology. This means patients won’t have to be moved from the operating room to another area for imaging. It also allows surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgery, which is better for patients insuring shorter recovery times and hospital stays. While the space was allotted by government funding the actual equipment was solely funded by donations to the KGH Foundation, including the largest donation to

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date - a $3 million anonymous gift. It’s not surprising that BBC-TV’s Call The Midwife, is one of neonatologist, Dr. Jill Boulton’s favourite TV dramas. As the medical director of the new Perinatal Unit, she was attracted to the Okanagan lifestyle as well as the opportunity to share her expertise from her field – level three NICU. “My husband and I were looking for the best place to retire,” says Dr. Boulton who has worked in level three NICU’s across Canada for 28 years and was commuting half-time from Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary to KGH. “KGH’s level two NICU is a high-energy, extremely active unit. They have a very dedicated team of pediatricians working at KGH, along with some really innovative state-of-the art equipment,” she explains. Since this new unit is under the same roof as the hospital’s new operating rooms, physicians can provide timely urgent C-section deliveries, vastly improving patient care in critical situations. “The incubators are high-tech with tops that come down, allowing for procedures without moving the baby into another area, says Dr. Boulton. Also, soon the perinatal unit will have telemetry so that labouring mothers can go for walks, while they and their babies are monitored. For staff and physicians, this new design will greatly improve efficiency and infection control, increase privacy and isolation, and support KGH’s no restriction visitation policy. The design also takes into account the need for comfort: the enhanced patient and family-centred environment of 9 single postpartum rooms and 4 semi-private rooms are large and bright, creating a warm atmosphere that fosters a sense calm and well-being for new mothers and their babies. In fact, both parents are encouraged to stay overnight with their baby, and the rooms are even equipped with special chairs that fold out to beds for fathers. To support the purchase of advanced equipment needed in the new Perniatal Unit, the KGH Foundation launched the Giving Giggles Capital Campaign. To date, half of the $3 million required has been raised. Says Dr. Fradet of all the services offered at KGH Interior Heart and Surgical Centre: “You know, five years ago our aging population and retirees just didn’t have access to this kind of care. Now we have a world-class facility in one central place that will save more patients’ lives.”

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HAPPENINGS & HOUSEWARES WRITTEN BY MICHAEL BERNARD & KAYLEIGH HALL

T O M A R K E T, T O M A R K E T … FA R M E R S ’ M A R K E T S I N T H E VA L L E Y You know spring has sprung when it’s time to get out in the sunshine and visit your local farmers’ market.The largest of them, in downtown Penticton, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. It has formally set opening day as 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 7th, but could get an early start on April 23rd, says market manager Erin Trainor. “Our mandate is to provide an opportunity for local agricultural producers and craftspeople to sell their products directly to the public,” says Trainor. “Our vendors make, bake or grow everything they sell.” Check your local event listings for dates and times for markets in Kelowna and Vernon. Photo by ET2media

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In BC we are blessed with a natural abundance of plants and flowers that veraciously grow under the right conditions. It doesn’t even take much effort; but to grow plants indoors, it does take square footage, and for those who live in smaller quarters, that space is precious. Luckily, Boskke has created the Sky Planter. Engineered to defy gravity by growing plants upside down via a reservoir system that feeds water gradually to the plant’s roots, the Sky Planter conserves water, purifies the air, saves space, and transforms your view of nature.

Canada’s pre-eminent ballet company comes to Kelowna’s Community Theatre March 29th and 30th with its highly acclaimed production exploring the stories told by the survivors of the notorious Indian residential schools in Canada. Going Home Star – Truth and Reconciliation looks into the world of Annie, a young urban First Nations woman adrift in “a contemporary life of youthful excess.” Based on a story by award-winning author Joseph Boyden, the ballet reveals how Annie and her companion, Gordon, a trickster disguised as a homeless man, learn that without truth there is no reconciliation. Info and tickets at KelownaTickets.com and at the box office at Orchard Park shopping mall.

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HYDRAO SMART SHOWERHEAD SMART & BLUE A new breakthrough in smart technology for the home will use a light show to teach your teen not to take 30-minute showers. Smart & Blue, a French startup founded in 2015 by engineer, Gabriel Della Monica who invented the Hydrao showerhead to educate his children about water conservation, is getting serious buzz. Hydrao is a connected device that tracks water usage via Bluetooth technology that indicates water consumption according to 5, 7, and 10-gallon threshold levels through LED lights in the showerhead. Smart & Blue’s mobile app (available on iOS and Google Play) allow users to create thresholds, individual profiles, and track their savings – saving up to 5,000 gallons of water a year, per person if used daily. Selected as CES 2016 Innovation Awards Honoree, Smart & Blue’s Hydrao showerhead promises to bring colour to your routine while saving you money. Smart & Blue is taking pre-order requests through its website at Hydrao.fr/en/.

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Available locally at Teas & Weaves (Penticton) or RiceCube.net.

Get a jump on the summer crowds by signing up for some early wine-tasting events. Cedar Creek, Summerhill, St. Hubertus and Tantalus wineries and the SPCA invite you and your pooch to the Lakeshore Wine Route Unleashed on April 30th, noon to 4 p.m. Dog owners get wine tastings coupled with complimentary canapés. Suggested minimum donation is $20. Call 778-738-1022 for more info. Wait a week and join Cedar Creek’s popular Winemaker’s Trail Vineyard Walk and Picnic on May 7th. Starting at noon, winemaker Alexis Moore guides you through the vineyard and food-and-wine paired tastings, followed by a vineyard picnic lunch. Wear comfortable shoes.To book call 778-738-1022 or email HCourtney@CedarCreek.bc.ca, $40 per person plus gratuity.

If you are a sushi fan, this is the perfect product for you! Rice Cube is an ingenious device, simple and slick in its design, which allows anyone of any level to create sushi masterpieces in their own kitchen. Australian Ross Patten invented the Rice Cube before auditioning on the MasterChef TV program, where it allowed him to produce a signature sushi dish. He knew instantly he had caught onto something unique. No longer would people associate making sushi as a pain-staking, complicated experience. Rice Cube’s website lists 21 recipes tailored for the clever red kitchen utensil - including desserts! It’s also a healthy option, as it uses compression to make cubes rather than the traditional concoction of vinegar and sugar to make rice sticky. What’s not to love?

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F E AT U R I N G L A I L A B I A L I B C I N T E R I O R J A Z Z F E S T I VA L The headliner at this year’s festival April 14th – 16th at Kelowna Community Theatre is award-winning Canadian jazz pianist vocalist and songwriter Laila Biali. She has toured with Suzanne Vega, Chris Botti and Paul Cole and recorded with super group Sting. Her art has taken her as far afield as the North Sea Jazz Festival in the Netherlands,Tokyo’s Cotton Club, Peru’s El Festival Internacional de Lima and Carnegie Hall in New York. In 2012, she recorded her most recent release, Live In Concert, at Toronto’s Glenn Gould Studio.Tickets available at SelectYourTickets.com or call 250-762-5050. Photo by Bill King

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There are more and more Wi-Fi smart technological products for the home appearing every year. Installing these products and using this technology is not as difficult as one might think.Take the Nest Learning Thermostat for example. By replacing your old thermostat with Nest – taking 30 minutes only according to its website - your new thermostat will begin to learn your home’s heating and cooling system by automatically adapting to your life and the settings you choose for one week. Gradually it programs itself based on your preferences.You can also adjust temperature from your phone by using the app and when you decrease temperature or turn off cooling, you will be rewarded with a leaf that indicates energy savings.

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Part of the Valley’s Embrace Aging Month is the Okanagan Men’s Shed open house March 17th, 9-10:30 a.m. at the Hawthorn Park Retirement Community residence at 867 KLO Road. Started in Australia in 1978, the Men’s Shed movement aims to enhance men’s health and wellbeing by encouraging them to come together through social and other activities. It has spread to several countries around the world, including Canada.The Men’s Shed in Kelowna - Aussie lingo for a rudimentary clubhouse - meets regularly for coffee and talk or to organize activities to support local organizations. For more info, contact Art Post at 250-717-1575, OKMShed@gmail.com or visit the website at MensShed.ca. Photo by Art Post

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According to Vogue magazine, Clé is the preferred house for artisanal tile. After a gander through its website, who could argue? Indeed, if Charles Saatchi shifted focus from fine art to tile, his gallery would no doubt have some catching up to do when it comes to this international e-boutique of artisanal tiles. Founded by tile maker, Deborah Osburn, Clé offers an experience akin to travelling the world through the medium of tile.There is a spectrum of styles to choose from, owing to the talented stable of artists she represents, whose tiles touch on ethnic motifs, urban and edgy vibes, geometric shapes, new west themes, and traditional patterns. Clé also offers tile in a vast array of materials including: terracotta, glass, glazed brick, metallic porcelain, wood porcelain, Moroccan zeolite, and cement.

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World-class sommeliers will tell you that in order for wine to fully express its flavours, it must be served at the correct temperature. Why then, would you risk oxidation by storing an opened bottle simply with a wine stopper? Your solution to achieving the ideal serving temperature and protecting your unfinished bottles for future enjoyment is here. Whether its red or white wine, Euro Cave’s patented Wine Art storage cabinet allows you to bring two bottles to their recommended temperatures, plus be stored for up to 10 days in an innovative air vacuum system. So when the next special occasion arrives, entrust your bottle of Mission Hill’s Oculus and Tantalus’ Old Vines Riesling to Wine Art, guaranteeing those local terroirs to a longer life. Available online at VinetPassion.com, Amazon.ca, and WineEnthusiast.com.

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Instantly identifiable by their trademark long beards, ZZ Top is bringing its blues and boogie brand of rock to Kelowna April 6th at Prospera Place. Formed in 1969, the band has survived numerous trends and remains popular with young and old alike, who have bought up 50 million albums - 10 million alone of the band’s best-loved Eliminator. One reason might be that The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers keep up musically: their early blues-inspired rock albums have morphed to incorporate new wave, punk rock and dance rock. More info and tickets ($39 to $89.50) at SelectYourTickets.com. Photo by Ross Halfin OkanaganHOME.com

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THE BALANCE OF BRINGING FAMILY TOGETHER,WHILE STILL MAINTAINING PRIVACY AND INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY WITHOUT SACRIFICING AMBIENCE, MADE THIS 2016 DOUBLE SILVER TOMMIE AWARD HOME, A WINNER. WRITTEN BY LAURA GOLDSTEIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN JEWALL PHOTO STUDIOS INC.

“We really love the coastal feel and the colour palette it evokes, but with three teenage girls, we wanted an urban neighbourhood lifestyle,” says Carolyn Stober of the bustling Pandosy area in Kelowna in which their home was built, just a block from Lake Okanagan. She and her husband Matt of Hauge Construction, collaborated by combining both visions into their home designed by Baxter Design. The charming exterior could take a page out of New England Home Magazine: “The Hardie shakes (shingles), lantern-style lighting, and multiple roof lines exude character,” Matt explains of the traditionally East Coast architecture and classic grey and white colour scheme. “We were so lucky to have mature trees saved during construction, especially a spectacular maple in the front that makes the home a timeless addition to the neighbourhood.” A traditional east coast entry hall with 18-foot vaulted ceiling and aged brick backdrop melts into a west coast open concept, as you walk through the repurposed solid fir door preserved from the 1970s. In fact, Matt integrated reclaimed wood throughout the 3,900-square-foot home including the white-washed beams in the ceiling of the kitchen and dining area to add aesthetic, warmth and a natural flow from one room to the other. “It’s all from an early 1900s homestead in the Fraser Valley and I had it milled in Kelowna,” he explains. The timeless, bright, white-on-white New England kitchen has glass-fronted cabinets punctuated by pewter pulls and a beadboard island painted in a deep maritime blue. “ Carolyn and I really love cooking together, so outfitting the gourmet kitchen was very important to us,” Matt says. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in the dining area, lead out to the lushly landscaped garden with terrace, mini putting green and a pond with water features. The great room, with its spectacular 18-foot high ceiling, is separated by a wide hallway from the deliberately sequestered master bedroom at the front of their home and Carolyn’s office, all on the main floor. It reflects the couple’s love for coastal living with its jaunty wide blue and white-striped upholstered club chair, nautical inspired throw pillows on comfortable sectionals and sculptural coiled rope coffee tables. “The girls have their privacy with bedrooms upstairs, then we can all congregate in here and put our feet up. It’s great to curl up near the fireplace and read,” says Carolyn.

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CURB APPEAL Carolyn Stober and Matt Hauge of Hauge Construction Ltd., specifically chose an urban neighbourhood when planning their build in Kelowna, close to schools and the busy lifestyle of their three teenage daughters. When Matt saw the original property in 2014, an outdated home built in the 50s, it was so obscured by overgrown weeds that a complete tear down was in order. “We were so lucky to have mature trees saved during construction, especially a spectacular maple in the front that makes the home a timeless addition to the neighbourhood,” says Matt. The couple loved the architectural elements of both the east and west coasts, and their combined vision was a winner in more ways than one. They moved into their home in June 2015 and Hauge Construction recently won 2 Silver 2016 Tommie Awards through the Canadian Home Builders’ Association in the Central Okanagan. OkanaganHOME.com

F OY E R LEFT: An 20-foot vaulted entry with a rustic brick backdrop greets you as you walk through the repurposed 1970s solid fir door. Traditional east coast elements, like lanterns and wrought iron lighting fixtures with Edison bulbs, 7-inch baseboards, and aged brick, meld flawlessly into the openconcept west coast style. “With 2 dogs and 3 teenagers, we wanted floors that could stand up to a lot of traffic, so we used solid-surface engineered oak plank floors throughout our home,” says Matt. HOME OFFICE BOTTOM LEFT: Rustic brick is used as a design element around the windows in the builder’s home office. Sliding barn doors that Matt constructed from reclaimed wood allow for sound-proofing from the hall when closed. P OW D E R RO O M BELOW: The main floor’s powder room picks-up the rustic brick backdrop used in the front hall. Wrought iron lantern wall sconces cast a soft glow.

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With many clients asking for this built-in feature, “I really enjoy and appreciate high quality home automation,” says Matt enthusiastically. “Our home is considered a ‘smart home’ with integrated home technology. The automation system centralizes the music, TV, lighting, heat, window blinds, garage doors, surveillance cameras and security system by providing easy control via a single app on my smartphone. I love this feature!” Now lest you think the “Billiards Room” on the 2nd floor is a stuffy man cave, you’d be mistaken and not just because Matt is outnumbered by females. “We’re all huge Seattle Seahawks football fans, so all of us pile onto the sofa to watch the game or the girls love having friends over to watch movies and close the sliding barn doors that Matt built out of re-claimed wood, to give them privacy. It’s really sound proof,” Carolyn laughs. Perhaps the home’s salute to a healthy west coast lifestyle is the completely kitted-out gym on the 2nd floor. It’s conveniently located off Matt’s home office, but everyone uses it. Says Matt, “We incorporated that rustic brick used in the downstairs foyer, around the windows in the gym and my office. Our youngest daughter is a dancer so she likes the mirror,” he adds. It appears the couple have the magic touch: the importance they place on spending time with family is so obviously imbued in every aspect of their home’s construction. G R E AT R O O M ABOVE: The great room with its 18-foot high ceiling and spectacular windows overlooking the garden, plays with light and texture below. A Juliet balcony on the 2nd floor overlooks 2 wrought iron globes of light that resemble celestial spheres, each 30-inches across. The room not only reflects the couple’s love for a sophisticated beach look associated with coastal living – a roomy club chair upholstered in a jaunty blue and white-striped fabric and throw pillows with a sailor’s knot pattern strewn on comfortable sectionals – but the importance they place on spending time with family. Carolyn and Matt’s wedding portrait above the sofa, with their girls peeking out between the trees, subtly underscores that sentiment. “We wanted this to be a causal and comfortable room where the whole family can gather and just put our feet up,” says Carolyn. MASTER SUITE TOP LEFT: The master bedroom with ensuite bathroom has a boutique hotel ambiance. It’s truly an elegant hideaway, deliberately designed for main floor privacy away from the girls’ bedrooms and rambunctious billiards room and gym on the second floor. Using a palette of white, taupe and silver, the bedroom with velvet chaise near the French doors leading to a private terrace at the front of their home, is a luxurious respite. MASTER ENSUITE BOTTOM LEFT: The master bath continues the calming sanctuary feel of the master bedroom with stand-alone tub, his-and-her sinks and double steam shower with muted rain shower head and body sprays. River rock in the shower gives a natural spa feel. An adjoining dressing room with built-in cabinetry and separate shoe closet for Carolyn, is conveniently located off the bathroom. Crystal chandeliers add ambiance in both rooms. “My favourite part are our own private patios, off the bedroom and ensuite,” laughs Carolyn.

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KITCHEN ABOVE: The timeless, bright, white-on-white New England kitchen overlooking the garden, has custom glass-fronted cabinets punctuated by pewter pulls. Two gold-speckled hurricane glass pendants that resemble vintage bottles, light the ample granite workspace and prep sink on the beadboard island, painted in a deep maritime blue. “Carolyn and I really love cooking together, so outfitting the gourmet kitchen was very important to us,” Matt says. Luminous subway tiles behind the gas range reflect the light and both fridge and dishwasher are hidden behind custom cabinetry. D I N I N G RO O M TOP LEFT : The open concept white-washed fir-beamed kitchen/dining area that flows so naturally into the great room, offers incredible natural light and views of the garden. Matt continued the use of rustic brick behind the wine racks he built using black steel shelving. “We keep the best wines from Mission Hill Winery out of direct light in storage below.” Carolyn had two plain armchairs slipcovered to give the dining area a casual coastal look. B U T L E R ’ S P A N T RY BOTTOM LEFT: Though a Victorian invention, the Butler’s Pantry off the kitchen is so popular today, it’s almost a requisite when designing a modern kitchen. The hidden DishDrawer Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher is perfect for bar glasses when Carolyn and Matt entertain.

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TOP: The 17-foot by 32-foot Billiards Room on the 2 floor is the most popular room in the home.The family members are all huge Seattle Seahawks football fans, so all of them pile onto the sofa to watch the game. The teens love having friends over to watch movies and close the sliding soundproof barn doors that Matt built out of re-claimed fir, to give them privacy. nd

BOTTOM: The 400-square-foot garden is invisibly divided into low maintenance entertainment areas, including the mini-putting green that the teens just love; a serene pond with soothing stone water elements and casual patio seating. Blue planters and pillows pick-up the coastal theme inside the home.

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BOLD BEACHFRONT HAVEN WHEN ROSEMARY MARR DECIDED TO BUILD IN OKANAGAN LANDING, SHE KNEW SHE WANTED A HOUSE THAT WAS MODERN AND PRACTICAL. IT ALSO HAD TO HAVE A FLOW THAT ALLOWED FOR EASE OF LIVING AND WORKING. SHE CONTACTED HER ARCHITECT FOR THE DESIGN AND THEN CONNECTED WITH DONOVAN IMBEAU OF WOODSTYLE HOMES. TOGETHER, THEY CREATED A MASCULINE HOME WITH FEMININE CLEAN LINES. WRITTEN BY DARCY NYBO PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN JEWALL PHOTO STUDIOS INC.

Building on a lake has its challenges and Rosemary and Donovan worked together to ensure the end result was an elegant, practical home that adhered to the allowable footprint on the property. “I made a spreadsheet of all the things I needed in the home and I sat with him day after day going through the floorplans in order for this to work,” explains Rosemary. “We were very careful not to exceed our footprint, and at the same time, take advantage of the piece of land we had. It was a huge challenge to create what we wanted, while sticking to the rules.” The result was an angular home oriented away from the neighbours, while still taking in the views of the lake and maintaining privacy. The main floor of the home has the kitchen, dining room, breakfast area and living area, all as one large open space with stunning views every day of the year. “I love looking out at the beautiful views,” says Rosemary. “It’s such a great room. It’s airy and homey with a very clean feel to it. There’s nothing to obstruct your view no matter where you stand.” In the planning stages, it was decided to enlarge the mudroom and incorporate a large pantry area off the kitchen for storage. A Thermador freezer and wine fridge were also put into the pantry and mudroom space. The kitchen is a focal point of this home. “I love to cook,” says Rosemary. “We purchased Miele appliances, as they had a better fridge layout for big trays and lots of fruits and vegetables - something we need for entertaining in the summer.” A stand-out feature in the kitchen is the island, which has an induction cooktop, a Teppanyaki grill cooktop, and gas stovetop for easy cooking while entertaining. The fan over the stovetop is a work of art, as well as highly functional. They chose the Zephyr 48-inch hood fan with 600 CFM (cubic foot per minute) blower.” There is so much going on with the cooktops on the island counter that we needed a really good fan so the smell is all removed, but it was a challenge to put in,” explains Rosemary. “The fan had to be stainless steel to go with the room and we made sure that even a tall person could see out the windows without being obstructed by the fan. Donovan Imbeau explains some of the challenges in creating a home with unobstructed

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OPEN CONCEPT LIVING The red chairs in the dining area were created by Interior Living in Calgary for Rosemary. The chairs are red leather and have a full swivel. They are the perfect addition for that cozy coffee in the morning, accompanied by stunning views.The lights above the chairs are upside down tulips. The amber was the perfect choice to warm the room and still give an unobstructed view of the lake. They look delicate and create a beautiful ambiance at any time of the year. The stairs to the upper floor have two custommade metal stringers to support the hand-tinted wood treads.

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views of the lake. “The design of the home – with floor-to-ceiling windows – gave us very few walls to support the house. We incorporated quite a few steel beams for strength and made sure they weren’t visible. On the main floor, we worked closely with the mechanical company to create a void between the outside wall and the inside wall for the ductwork.” The lower floor houses the brains of the home. “There is radiant heat and a forced air high efficiency furnace for the main floor and the basement, and there’s a second high efficiency furnace for the upper floor,” explains Donovan. “There’s a high efficiency boiler for the radiant and the domestic hot water, a water softener, reverse osmosis, and controls for the misters on the upper floor on the main deck.The house is totally wired so before you get home you can adjust the temperature, turn lights off and on, turn on the music, raise or lower the blinds, and turn on/off the TVs and the misters. The walk out basement is a great living space as well. There is a media room underneath the garage and a small storage room. There are two bedrooms, each with their own bathroom, and a laundry room. Off the patio doors is a very large beach bathroom with a toilet and sink. The family room comes equipped with a wine fridge, microwave, icemaker and a bar fridge. This home is a multiple award winner and it’s the upper floor where you’ll find the 2016 Gold Tommie Award for Excellence in Master Suite Design. It’s one of two upper floor suites, and it’s where the owners go to unwind and relax.

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CURB APPEAL ABOVE & TOP (OPPOSITE PAGE): The front door design was created to give it character and it acts as a statement piece when you approach the residence. All of the lights on the exterior of the home give a reflective light to the home and pair well with the door. KITCHEN BOTTOM (OPPOSITE PAGE): The cooktops here are Miele made pods.The Teppanyaki pod has a cover and goes in the centre with the gas burners on the right. The countertop is polished black granite.The 48-inch overhand hood fan is a Zephyr with 600 CFM (cubic feet per minute) blower - both functional and an artistic piece in the kitchen. LIVING LEFT: The sofa was custom designed to create a shape that went well with the simple lines of the home. The two chairs were also custom made. The tapestry fabric is one of a kind, and provided an open feeling with the gap in the back of the chair.They are big chairs, but they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t obstruct the room or the view. The chairs are swivel as well so you can easily move to look at the lake.

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MASTER SUITE TOP: As you enter the master suite you are greeted with a panoramic view of Lake Okanagan. The master bedroom has ample space, with room to set up a reading area in the corner by the sliding glass doors to the left. You can watch the sun set and rise through the 6-foot by 5-foot windows. The carpet has a velvet feel, making the house cozy year round. MASTER ENSUITE ABOVE: His-and-her sinks with plenty of drawers and storage so nothing has to be kept on the countertops. The angled ceiling conforms to the peak of the roof. The 6-foot by 42-inch soaker tub boasts unobstructed views of the lake and a fireplace to enjoy while having a soak. Take your pick of lake view or cozy fireplace as you submerge yourself into the soaker tub with free standing brushed nickel faucets.

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“Our main master suite has its own deck and the private study above the garage also has a private deck,” explains Rosemary. “There’s lots of room in the walk-in closet for all of your clothes and a sitting area in the bedroom. The master bathroom is its own retreat with a private deck, an outdoor gas fireplace and a 180-degree view of the lake.” She adds, “When you are out at the lake, you always have lots of people in your home. Your friends and family are great, but you need your own private place. The master suite gives us that.”

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ABOVE LEFT: The owners took advantage of the terraces to put in as many native plants as they could. Note the vertical windows on the left: upper is the walk-in closet from the master suite, the middle is from the kitchen and the lower vertical window is from the family bedroom on the lower floor.

ABOVE RIGHT: Powder coated metal panels give the impression of stainless steel outdoor walls.The wrap-around deck is approximately 6 by 20-feet in size.

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CONTEMPORARY GOLF COURSE LIVING THEY SAY THAT TO BE RECOGNIZED BY ONE’S PEERS IS A GREATER FORM OF PRAISE THAN ANY AWARD. ACCORDING TO THAT ADAGE, THE GATEWAY SHOW HOME AT PREDATOR RIDGE HAS JUST BEEN DUALLY MINTED. WRITTEN BY KAYLEIGH HALL PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN JEWALL PHOTO STUDIOS INC.

At this year’s Tommie Awards gala, organized by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of the Central Okanagan, Gateway Homes won Gold for Excellence in Show Home ($500,000 And Under) and Silver for Excellence in Single Family Detached Home ($500,000 And Under). These accolades celebrate innovative building and design, raising the bar for development in the Okanagan. Gateway Homes delivers on the comforts of home, while modeling a cutting edge aesthetic. Located at the entrance of Whitetail - Predator Ridge’s youngest and fastestselling neighbourhood - Gateway consists of six architectural beacons, welcoming visitors, residents and golfers alike in its position on the ridge at holes 2 and 3 of the fairway. All development at Predator Ridge is the work of Wesbild Holdings, the magnanimous Vancouver-based developer which, as parent company, has applied its Midas touch to the luxury resort and golf course, elevating its status as a jewel in the crown of Western Canadian resort development, purchasing the property 2007. In speaking with Predator Ridge’s Golf and Real Estate Specialist, Richard Zokol, it seems there has been an emergence of Okanagan Contemporary, a vernacular style that has developed through Wesbild’s artistry at the 1,200-acre resort. “Gateway Homes really captured the spirit of our version of Okanagan contemporary architecture. Prior to Whitetail, many homes at Predator Ridge were built in the Craftsman style, but Gateway is a step beyond this, with more modern elements like strong, pitched rooflines.” Gateway Homes are among six other show home signature lines within the 62-home development of Whitetail, which include: Patio Homes, Fairway Homes, The Roche, The Robson, and The Heffley - the former being similar in size to Gateway and the latter being similar in contemporary style to Gateway. Within six months of launching construction in August 2014, the luxury enclave of Gateway Homes was completed and shortly thereafter, sold out for between $650,000 to $699,000, numbers that include the land cost of each parcel at just over $200,000 each. Not only does Whitetail offer a variety of residential options ideal for both a getaway home and permanent residence (from duplexes to 2,700 square foot homes), but as Real Estate Specialist and longtime resident, Claire Radford points out,“The community at Whitetail embodies an active lifestyle, with hiking, biking, and snowshoeing trails,

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Michael wanted the interior structure to be entirely post and beam, so Hill took Noble to a Coquitlam timber yard to hand-pick salvaged Douglas fir from the West Coast for all the beams and window frames.

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plus a fabulous fitness centre. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like living in a big park with open spaces and wonderful scenery.â&#x20AC;? Notably, the Gateway Homes are ecologically responsive and utilize natural, renewable energy to provide heating and cooling. Geothermal infrastructure has been built into every lot, saving money, energy, and reducing the negative impact on the environment. As for 2016, Predator Ridge continues to expand with the construction of Havencrest, a subdivision of 17 lots conveniently situated between the breathtaking Sparkling Hill Resort and Whitetailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quaint, village centre. Perched atop the highest elevation at Predator Ridge, Havencrest will begin privately releasing its lots to market in May. Another endeavor for 2017 is the construction of Commonage Heights, a new subdivision named after Commonage Road, which was established prior to 1890 and originally a main stagecoach route from Priest Valley (Vernon) to Kelowna. This new residential phase will focus on the returnto-the-land movement by leaning towards a ranching theme in its overall site plan. For more information on real estate opportunities at Predator Ridge, visit: PredatorRidge.com/Real-Estate.

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G R E AT R O O M OPPOSITE PAGE: “Heavy beams and vaulted ceilings,” answers Zokol when asked about the most distinctive features of Gateway Homes, “…and the immense space achieved through its curtain windows.” Zokol praises the home for its feeling of expansiveness and long view corridors. “You are looking south, 300 yards down the fairway from your deck.You are fully engaged with nature, taking full advantage of Okanagan life.” KITCHEN THIS PAGE: Sticks And Stones Design Group envisioned the palette for Gateway using the contrast of warm wood tones and cool shades of white and grey.The twin pendant lights above the kitchen island infuse charm in the open concept living space with their metallic crackle glaze (Feiss Lightings supplied by Sundial Lighting in Vernon).The hanging light fixture in dining room echoes the home’s natural surroundings (Kitchler Lighting supplied by Sundial Lighting in Vernon). The kitchen’s countertops, sumptuous quartz by Caesarstone (in Ice Snow), are offset by stainless steel Jenn-Air appliances, while the base cabinets are an oak-rift flat panel with horizontal grain.The upper cabinets are square shaker panel, painted in Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore (HC-172).

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TOP: At nearly 170 square feet, Gatewayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s master bedroom is adjacent the great room and kitchen, conveniently located on the main floor, facilitating ease and comfort for its owners. An elegant ribbon window extends across the width of the room presenting a sky scape view, anchored by sliding patio doors that allow natural light to flood in, creating a relaxing oasis.

ABOVE: No master ensuite is worth its weight without essential spa-like features: Caesarstone counters (in Sandy Beach), his-and-her sinks on comfort height vanities, wood-framed mirrors flanked with elegant sconces (by Kitchler Lighting), under-vanity lighting, heated tiles, and soft close toilets. Luxe indeed! The bathroomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s square windows create rhythym, wrapping around to the large shower niche - a clever architectural device gives light to the room, yet maintains privacy.

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TOP: A cozy living area is located on the lower level, offering a quite place to relax with beautiful views of the golf course beyond the sliding glass doors. Outside, the covered patio expands the living and playing space, providing the perfect platform to enjoy the scenery and Okanagan sun.

ABOVE: With a cantilevered entrance dawning floor-to-ceiling windows, the Gateway Home stands out as a dynamic icon of modern architecture at Predator Ridge. Every inch is thoughtfully planned and used, as with the 26-foot deep single car garage, extending the full depth of the home. OkanaganHOME.com

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THE LIVING LAB BUYERS OF ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES RANGE FROM MILD SKEPTICS TO DIE HARD BELIEVERS. NOW THERE’S A WAY TO PROVE, WITHOUT A DOUBT, IF ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES ARE WORTH THE EXPENSE. WRITTEN BY DARCY NYBO PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF UBC OKANAGAN CAMPUS

In the summer of 2014, Wilden team members met with the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan’s School of Engineering professors regarding a research project involving new technologies. Karin Eger-Blenk, Director and Marketing Manager at Wilden explains. “Wilden was looking for new technologies for people who want to build new homes here. We were looking for help from the School of Engineering researchers at UBC Okanagan. After our meeting we decided to build two homes to compare – one with current standards and one with future technologies. We started to plan and saved two lots here in Wilden and thought about what those homes would look like. They needed to have exactly the same footprint, exactly the same interior size, and exactly the same floor plan. The living patterns need to be comparable.” In early 2015, Scott Tyerman of AuthenTech Homes (a designated Certified Residential Builder) was brought in on the project. AuthenTech has been building custom homes in the Okanagan for almost 20 years and are known for being fearless when it comes to embracing new technology and building methods. “I am excited to be involved in such a project,” says Tyerman. “I am not aware of another project of this kind, where two similar homes with different technology are tested in a real life situation. It will be very interesting to know how a home with substantial energy reducing upgrades will compare to a normal home in the real world, with real occupants. I hope this project brings more awareness to the public, of how much of a difference these technologies can make in new home construction. It will be fun and interesting to see the direct comparison between the homes. I think this will attract a lot of interest.” When they break ground in mid-March, Okanagan College students will be on hand to take part in this one of a kind living experiment. Tyler Finley of Okanagan College is just as excited about the project as the 17 students from the Residential Construction program. “This living laboratory constructed on lots provided by Wilden developer Blenk Development Corporation is a unique opportunity for students to take their skills to the next level,” says Finley. “Working on one of the most innovative homes ever built in the Okanagan is a great experience.” Once the homes are built and inhabited by their owners, researchers from UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering will then monitor and compare the energy use of both homes over the next three years and report their findings. A goal of the project is to illustrate for homeowners how new building technologies can translate to energy savings.

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“This is a tremendous opportunity for our students to be engaged in a very innovative build - one that has the potential to generate greater awareness about the latest in sustainable construction in the Okanagan and beyond,” says Steve Moores, Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship for Okanagan College. “The practical experience of being on the jobsite for a very high-end build like this, and receiving mentorship from AuthenTech is invaluable for students. Okanagan College Instructor Angus Wood agrees. “It is very exciting that our Residential Construction class at Okanagan College will be able to assist in building the Wilden Living Lab project,” he says. “In addition to learning some of the latest technologies, students will get the chance to work side–by-side with experienced veteran carpenters and tradespeople from AuthenTech Homes.” “We haven’t quite figured out which technology will go where,” says Eger-Blenk. “We are in contact with companies who want to get their new innovations into the Home of Tomorrow for testing. The vision is to have geothermal, solar energy

and a net metering system – where you can measure the energy you produce with your solar and feed it back into the grid. Rehan Sadiq, Associate Dean and Professor of UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering is thrilled that the school is involved. “Our school is at the cutting-edge of engineering research and this project offers a wonderful opportunity for faculty and students to apply their research expertise to a real-world situation. More than this, industry and community partnerships represent a big part of our research and teaching activities. And to top it off, it’s fundamentally a collaborative endeavour that benefits the entire community. Everyone gains something.” Once the construction starts, buyers need to be found for both homes with the understanding they will have their energy consumption monitored over a period of three years. The homes should be on the market by this time next year. OkanaganHOME.com

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The majestic crown jewel of the Okanagan’s Big White Ski Resort with 10,000 square feet of luxury living space hand crafted by Pioneer Log Homes. The White Spirit lodge was designed around massive cedar logs rescued and salvaged from storms, oceans, and fires. Each log was hand scribed to reveal the true beauty and eternal history of the tree. Although the home is extreme in size, each area offers a tranquil experience to reflect with the connection of uniting the two natural environments, the home and nature, to become one.

THE FARM AT GALLAGHER’S CANYON

5050 MCCULLOCH ROAD, KELOWNA BC | LOTS O FFERED FROM $299,750 The Farm is a gated community comprised of 108 modern, fully serviced small acreage estates with city water, sewer and underground power. Each estate size lot comes with an acre or more of privacy and farmable land; perfect for small vineyards. orchards or simply to build your dream home in one of the Okanagan’s most spectacular settings.Fully serviced with modern amenities, these private acreage estates allow you to simplify your life without compromising your expectations. Fully serviced with modern amenities, these private, acreage estates offer breathtaking views of Layer Cake Mountain, the city of Kelowna and Gallagher’s Canyon Golf Course.

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7808 PIERRE DRIVE SUMMERLAND BC | $10,000,000.00 40,000 Sq. Ft. State-of-the-Art Training Facility situated on 17 beautiful, fully fenced acres in the Okanagan Valley. Constructed in 1996 and meticulously maintained since, including tennis courts, International sized soccer field, gymnasium and so much more. Previously the site of a private, 275 student school but could be utilized for many other purposes such as film studio, sports academy, university campus, a wellness centre or high-tech training centre.

U TWO - AN INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY ADJACENT TO UBCO KELOWNA 883 ACADEMY WAY, KELOWNA BC | 1 + DEN, 2 & 3 BEDROOM HOMES FROM $289,900

Designed to offer a classic and distinctive “Campus Modern” feel, U-Two offers a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites with open concept floorplans. Demand for housing is extremely high at UBCO and, with only UBC OKanagan’s residences providing for only 20% of student population, U Two is a highly desirable housing option offering a unique investment opportunity.

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ORCHARD/VINEYARD IN PEACHLAND

CONTEMPORARY EUROPEAN LUXURY

PARADISE IN PENTICTON

STUNNING KALEDEN ESTATE

MABEL LAKE RETREAT

EXECUTIVE ELEGANCE IN NARAMATA

CENTRAL LAKESHORE LIVING

ELLISON DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY

303 - 305 LOG CHUTE DRIVE, PEACHLAND BC $29,900,000 | MLS 10109209

1571 NARAMATA ROAD, PENTICTON, BC $2,487,000 | MLS 158309

3434 MABEL LAKE ROAD, LUMBY BC $1,950,000 | MLS 10097690

5-3300 WATT ROAD, KELOWNA BC $1,895,000

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1143 PARKBLUFF LANE, KELOWNA BC $2,495,000 | MLS 10094581

800 PINEVIEW ROAD, KALEDEN BC 2,400,000 | MLS 156221

142 FLAGSTONE RISE, NARAMATA, BC $1,950,000 | MLS 158564

FARMERS DRIVE, KELOWNA BC $1,850,000 | MLS 10098320

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AWARD WINNING MASTERPIECE

WEST KELOWNA ACREAGE

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EXCLUSIVE MCKINLEY LANDING

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19433 95TH AVENUE, OSOYOOS BC $1,600,000 | MLS 157353

131 FALCON PLACE, OSOYOOS BC $1,490,000 | MLS 10078510

530 SARSONS ROAD, KELOWNA BC $1,265,000 | MLS 10106781

3249 RIVER ROAD, KEREMEOS BC $999,900 | MLS 158498

DL3104 DOUGMAC ROAD, WEST KELOWNA BC $1425000

2160 BENNETT ROAD, KELOWNA BC $845,000 - MLS 10112262

982 LONG RIDGE COURT, KELOWNA BC $1,025,000 | MLS 10108116

1792 SHALERIDGE PLACE, WEST KELOWNA BC $989,000 | MLS 10110620

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BREDON HILL ESTATE

160 ACRES - FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

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EXECUTIVE RETREAT IN MERRITT

PERFECT FAMILY HOME

LAKESTONE CONTEMPORARY

WATERFRONT ON LAKE OKANAGAN

155 ACRES RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

12405 REYNOLDS AVENUE, SUMMERLAND BC $950,000 | MLS 157992

955 EAGLE PLACE, OSOYOOS BC $939,000 | MLS 158075

537 LONG RIDGE DRIVE, KELOWNA BC $899,000 | MLS 10109380

6863 INDIAN ROCK ROAD, NARAMATA BC $895,000

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DL4167 97A HIGHWAY, ARMSTRONG BC $950,000 | MLS : 10103734

8609 HIGHWAY 8, MERRITT BC $929,000 | MLS 130698

1665 TRAVERTINE DRIVE, LAKE COUNTRY BC $859,900

155 ACRES RIDGE ROAD, EAGLE BAY, BC $795,000 | MLS 10108552

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PANORAMIC LAKE VIEWS

STUNNING VIEWS IN WILDEN

1017 AURORA HEIGHTS, WEST KELOWNA BC $775,000 | MLS 10110267

201 RED ROCK COURT, KELOWNA BC $775,000 | MLS 10109513

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SECLUSION IN EAGLE BAY

1979 TWIN RIDGE COURT, KELOWNA BC $749,000 | MLS 10111691

3595 BRENDA LEE ROAD, WEST KELOWNA BC $384,500 | MLS 10112316

135 FALCON PLACE, OSOYOOS BC $349,000 | MLS 150012

587 LONGSPOON COURT, VERNON BC $739,000 | MLS 10110428

6819 CANYON VIEW ROAD, SUMMERLAND BC $349,500 | MLS 157518

LS 16 BASTION IVY ROAD, SHUSWAP BC $229,000 | MLS 10104826

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ON TREND 28 CLUSTER CHANDELIER BOCCI Add a luxurious ethereal element to your room that will illuminate your surroundings, provide a sure fire conversation starter, and supply a dose of emerging contemporary design. Bocci also offers custom pendant colours, allowing you to create a bespoke light that integrates with your choice of palette. Available locally at Begrand Fast Design (Kelowna).

MOROCCAN WEDDING PILLOWS ANTHROPOLOGIE

Texture is a fundamental design component, not to mention that fringy tassels and stitched beading are such a sensory delight.These lovely Moroccan Wedding Pillows add a dash of fun and comfort to your sitting room or bedroom. Available online at Anthropologie.ca.

BOHO BEACH Written by Kayleigh Hall

An eclectic gathering of different people makes for a great party, just as mixing furniture and accents in different materials and textures can make a great house party. By using soft petal hues, like serenity blue and rose quartz and adding wood, metal, pearl, glass, gold and silver tones, you can rejuvenate your room in time for spring.

P R OV E N C E TA B L E M O B I TA L Place your drink on this stylish coffee table that marries the outdoors with urban sophistication. Offering an eclectic mix of reclaimed century-old Russian pine and polished stainless steel, the Provence Table by Mobital furniture provides a charming accent to any sitting room. Available locally at DK Modern furniture (Kelowna) or online at Mobital.ca.

CUSTOM CHAIR HAUTE HOUSE DESIGN D R E A M B I R D S VA S E ANTHROPOLOGIE You can never go wrong with a classic vase.This stylish stoneware piece is a masterful combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern art. Available in two sizes online at Anthropologie.ca.

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This quintessential English rolled armchair is the epitome of classic comfort. Its linen fabric (the Geneva II line from industry fabric house Villa Nova) is finished to look like stone washed denim, pictured here in a wide, casual stripe. From initial consult, Haute House Design brings your vision to life. With design expert and owner, Nadine Alleyn doing the research and editing fabric choices to make the process a joy. Sourced by Haute House Design (Penticton).