SPARWOOD OUTPOST

The Sparwood outpost is located just outside of Fernie, BC. The project is situated in a clearing surrounded by tall west coast pines, walking distance from the client’s main residence. With a growing desire to experiment, create, and entertain, the clients requested an outpost building that could offer them beautiful and practical spaces to enjoy year round. 

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The first component of the design is a garage with a double door connection into a large wood shop. The primary building entrance opens into the entertainment space, while still providing access to the adjacent wood shop. The entertainment space is a double height room that opens out towards a covered terrace - ideal for barbecues and gatherings of all sizes. The arrangement of the floor plan allows the garage and wood shop to be perpendicular to the main residence for ease of access and use. While the entertainment wing of the project angles itself so that it is perpendicular to the awe inspiring views of the Rocky Mountains.

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The project is a merging of traditional timber frame and barn style with a contemporary spin. The main building uses typical stick frame construction methods but uses local Douglas Fir timber members as the support elements for both large exterior overhangs. The outpost is cladded a darkened wood siding that offers an unrivaled aesthetic and the ability for the project to sit modestly on site complementing its natural surroundings.