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Ahome of stately proportions and daring design crowns a land of equal presence and appeal. Edged by golf course greens, the gentle pull of the Bow River, and a park-like setting, it embodies a peaceful sanctuary of inner-city merits, in harmony with its landscape. Organically crafted from natural elements, a timber frame design sheds light and its own points of view on earthen charms.

Deciding to rebuild on land the family knew and loved so well,

care and attention to detail was top-of-mind when deciding on the home

that would ultimately fulfill the promise of its landscape. “We wanted to

maximize the area’s light and views, and build something that would flow

with the natural elements of the setting,” share the owners, who decided that

a timber frame structure would best accommodate their desires and comple-

ment a home of generous stone and wood features.

Drawing inspiration from homes in Canmore and the West Coast, the fam-

ily was awed by mountain-style architecture of a scale and connection that

speaks to the land. “Our home sits on three acres but if feels like a hundred

because of the forest setting. We have two teenage sons, and we like to enter-

tain friends and a large extended family so we built a home that could satisfy

everyone’s needs for privacy and entertainment.”

Beneath a towering twenty-seven foot ceiling the great room features generous, rounded dimensions with Brazilian cherry hardwoods that anchor a structural, dual-sided wood-burning fireplace. Curved wall beam detailing accents the broad span of windows that afford views of the river. Wrought iron wall sconces illuminate wall columns and complement the chandelier.

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Designed and built by the talented team at

Timberock Home Developments, nearly 6,600

livable square feet are accentuated by indigenous

landscaping and desirable outdoor features that

includes a forced walkout to maximize light at

a level of recreation. “They saw my home and

wanted to explore a design along a timber frame

standard,” explains president Jonn Lavertu of

Timberock Homes who was inspired by the

home’s originality that includes a rounded great

room with 180-degree views. “It was a challenge

just from the aspect of fitting square windows

into round walls, but it was a nice, flat lot that

opened itself to opportunities,” states Jonn,

adding that the forced walkout required consid-

erable excavation with sizable retaining walls and

drainage to accommodate the lower patio.

The home’s sprawling open decor was also

enhanced by Timberock interior designer Sheri

Lavertu, who assisted in evolving a natural pal-

ette of finishes and textures within the timber

frame structure—an appropriate backdrop for

the existing antique collection.

Utilizing the expertise of Crazy Creek Timber

Frames, they employed authentic mortise and

tenon joinery secured by hickory pegs with a

hand-hewn finish on custom-stained fir tim-

bers. “For the roof in the great room we adapted

a Kobe truss design with straight and curved

timbers joined by a timber pendant,” describes

Marla Taylor of Crazy Creek. “It adds tremen-

dous interest and depth to the room.”

Paying close attention to window features and

benefits, an anodized bronze finish was chosen

that changes colour depending on the direction

of sunlight. Also energy conscious with low-E

argon filled efficiency, the windows help sustain

interior temperatures with heat reflective prop-

erties. Adopted for its natural energy efficiency,

a geo-thermal heating and cooling system fur-

ther services domestic hot water and in-floor

hydronic heating needs.

“Timberock had some great ideas and they

contributed far beyond our expectations,” com-

mend the owners. “We had a vision but they

were the ones who focused on artistic and archi-

tectural details and brought it all together.”

Kootenai Brown boulders form retain-ing walls and align the stamped con-crete of the lower and upper patios.

Natural charms greet upon entry, where a dramatic display of fir timber frame construction affords gener-ous views of vaulted heights within. Flagstone floors flow to the maple staircase with vertical grain fir newel posts and wrought iron detailing.

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Quarried Grizzly Stone anchors the façade with cedar cladding the carriage-style doors of the garage. Steep roof pitches are detailed with fir brackets and trim details.

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Dual-tone, raised-panel, knotty-alder cabinetry extends rustic charm to the kitchen, where a blend of bin and knob hardware accent with period style. Light granite hues complement the limestone backsplash with inlaid tile design. The crossbeam ceiling continues a timber décor above quaintly rustic features that include a farmer’s sink and a blackened steel custom hood fan with hammered inlay.

A special thanks to the following suppliers:

Sunview Custom Cabinetry

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Willing to accessorize, and having the talent to do so, enabled one family to express their own crafted style within the beauty of a phe-nomenal McKinley Masters home. Hosting Old World, European flair with flourishing strokes of originality, each room features eye-catching elements and a style all its own.

Warm, personal styling characterizes the great room, where nineteen-foot ceilings accommodate overlook views. Natural stone continues to surface a wall of viewscale windows and the dual sided fireplace accented with a knotty alder mantle and sandstone hearth.

A custom knotty-alder front entry with beveled glass inserts opens to tumbled travertine floors that lead to the arched and alder-capped pillared entry of the dining room. A hand-painted dropped-dome ceiling centers dining pleasure.

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