Comments on: Bowen Island House by Sturgess Architecture

By: Wayne Merry

Wayne Merry — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:21:14 +0000

hey Norm G! I will build it and you should come! Love ya. W

By: MW

MW — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:28:57 +0000

Love it on the exterior. I too would like more info on those exterior wall braces (or whatever they are). I can’t think of any condition where those would be required as part of an original structural solution. They look more like a remedial solution to settling or something similar to me. They definately aren’t in keeping with the overall exterior design.

I agree about the interior, it doesn’t keep up with the quality of the exterior design. Most notably the fireplace – please everyone, don’t just slap on some 12×12 slate tile around a metal firebox – it’s just cheap looking and tacky.

By: Norma Garza

Norma Garza — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:31:34 +0000

Beautiful, I love the floor plan and the view is awesome…Do they build anywhere else?

By: Wayne Merry

Wayne Merry — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:21:31 +0000

This is my next one on my lake. It is soooo coool and soo me. Great work!

By: Ann

Ann — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:25:33 +0000

I love the house but as previously stated, the interior design does not do the house justice…. at all!! Looks like furniture from a previous cottage, imo.

By: charlotte

charlotte — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:28:29 +0000

interesting concept in highlighting the views, yet I feel that the aesthetic of the house as a whole is pretty conventional and boring. too bad…
the windows are off too, it is possible to do asymmetrical or different windows without a lack of continuity like seen here

By: mathieu

mathieu — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:44:06 +0000

agree kumiko

By: Kumiko Ide

Kumiko Ide — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:35:02 +0000

I agree wholeheartedly with DA’s comment, above. While the architectural design is strong, the lack of thought around the interior decorating is disappointing.

By: Andy

Andy — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:26:22 +0000

fantastic view and beautifully done, think the fireplace is a bit simple but thats me just being picky!

By: Anatoli

Anatoli — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:18:47 +0000

I say it’s for structure support.

By: Remy

Remy — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:16:24 +0000

But what are all the steel rods on the exterior on the uphill side? Were this really required for structure support or are they merely architectural elements? It’s a beautiful home regardless and the view is to die for.

By: james

james — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:51:50 +0000

nice house but the fireplace and kitchen ???

By: becky

becky — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:15:20 +0000

That is unbelievably gorgeous, and so photogenic!

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:02:11 +0000

Yes please?! To the house, and the view.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:36:45 +0000

I can only image how it would be(and sound) in the windy cold winter… beautiful though. an excellent spot.

The 6 meter wide ledge is also helping to create a larger flow of the air passing thru the house. I doubt how they handle it?

By: DA

DA — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:13:33 +0000

architecture: 8.5
interior design: 6

By: maathieu

maathieu — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:25:40 +0000

i have seen that house on a tv show and those pictures does it no justice

By: F-J

F-J — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:12:52 +0000

Love the use of materials, the orientation of the house and site selection.
One concern would be the fact that here in the PNW we receive copious amounts of rain. I’m not sure if I’d like the run off from this coming down the stairs and through the center of the house.
But the views….. !