The Slow Life
project Overview
Completed in 2022, this sustainable off-grid home was designed to enjoy slow, thoughtful living. Located a stone’s throw from the ocean near a sheltering sand cliff, the 2,400 sq. ft. custom home is built to limit its environmental impact and designed to encourage togetherness.
Quick facts
Thormanby Island, British Columbia
Custom Home
CX Contracting
Project 22 Design
Osburn/Clarke
Ema Peter
Sustainable Off-Grid Retreat
A high-performance building envelope, rooftop solar panels and rainwater capture tank are some of the home’s many sustainable features. The home’s interior is also unique; there is no drywall inside the home, instead the walls and ceilings are clad with resilient nickel-gap whitewashed cedar.
A high-performance building envelope, rooftop solar panels and rainwater capture tank are some of the home’s many sustainable features. The home’s interior is also unique; there is no drywall inside the home, instead the walls and ceilings are clad with resilient nickel-gap whitewashed cedar.
Everything is tactile and muted rather than glossy and sleek, playing up the rustic setting and meant to age beautifully and add more character with use and exposure.”
– project 22 design
The family home features several large Lift + Slide Doors for uninterrupted 180 degree views of its breathtaking surroundings. The many large doors provide beautiful natural light without compromising the home’s comfort. The many doors throughout the home also allow the homeowners to easily enjoy their large outdoor space.
Thank you to the team at CX Contracting for trusting us with many of your complex and beautiful builds.
In the News
Western Living Magazine
WL Design 25 Winners 2024: The Slow Life
Design: Project 22 Design, Osburn/Clarke
Builder: CX Contracting
Photography: Ema Peter
