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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Lefebvre-Smyth Residence in Okanagan, Canada by CEI ArchitectureJanuary 5th, 2013 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: CEI Architecture This single family residence sits on a spectacular Okanagan property on the west bank of Skaha Lake. The building is oriented towards the view to the south of Kaleden Village and eastward towards the lake.  Image Courtesy CEI Architecture
 Image Courtesy CEI Architecture Due to the steep sloping site, the building footprint was minimized in order to reduce complex foundation construction. The majority of living space is placed on a second floor cantilevering over the steep gorge of the property.  Image Courtesy CEI Architecture The building form is primarily defined by the sloped roof. The roof slopes to the south as a shading device that blocks the extreme summer sun from penetrating into the living space. The shallow slope is repeated over the service block, which includes the garage, laundry facility and studio.  Image Courtesy CEI Architecture The building is constructed from materials including glue laminated beams, wood decking and TJI’s. The building is modernistic in its form. It responds to the unique site and climate and is expressive of its construction methodology.  Image Courtesy CEI Architecture  Image Courtesy CEI Architecture
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