In pursuit for some local modern-contemporary architecture in the South Okanagan, I started out asking some colleagues and friends of buildings they suggested I visit, yet no one could off the top of their heads think of anything residential or commercial. Let my mission begin, I grabbed my oats (I am on the eat clean health kick) and started to cruise all the neighbourhoods which could potentially be the home to the architectural style that I was seeking.
I started my lurking along lake shore drive, nothing…. The public bathrooms were more contemporary than the million dollar properties passing by. Confused, I kept thinking I’m a Realtor and I see hundreds of homes a month; why can’t I pinpoint some extraordinary homes… and it dawned on me that most of the homes have updated renovated interiors with older exteriors. Ok, that’s my problem. I go through so many beautiful homes but the exterior are all very heritage. These waterfront homes have been here for decades the exteriors even with a fresh coat of paint and stamped concrete, they are still very traditional.
To continue my mission, I ‘facebooked’ some interior designers and still no one could recall a modern contemporary exterior. I am looking for gorgeous beams, unique angles, all glass walls to take advantage of the gorgeous lakeviews Penticton has to offer.
I made my way out the Naramata where I had sold a listing earlier this year. Sure enough on Noyes Road there was this unique modern architecture calling my name. I circled the home several times before getting the courage to pop out and check it out. I met a really nice gentleman named Harrison, he had me contact Florian Maurer who is the architectural genius who’s work I was admiring. I went by the Noyes Road Property and found Florian working on this masterpiece red exterior wall. I introduced myself and discovered a few more projects that Florian was working on. I had the opportunity to visit and take some photos of his extraordinary property. I liked it so much that I had a photo taken for my new business picture! I will upload the pictures taken in my next blog….stay tuned!!