VERTES RETREAT

Carved from stone and resting near the towering Caren Range of Spipiyus Provincial Park alongside Sakinaw Lake the development vision for a family retreat was one that intersects beautifully with the natural topography. The design team led by Julian Carnrite of Woven Architecture artfully elevates its surroundings. Form and function dominate this family retreat as the wide open views and architectural details meet. The use of board form concrete punctuates the metal, wood and glass aesthetic as lines disappear to create all that is possible when world class teams collide.

Working on a steep, uneven, and heavily treed lot, the build demanded thoughtful sequencing, meticulous coordination, and an unwavering commitment to quality. The Jenkins team executed the complex structure with care - from the precision placement of concrete work and structural framing to the seamless integration of wood, steel, and glazing that characterize the home’s calm, contemporary interior. Every material junction, every soffit line, and every custom finish was carried out with the restraint and refinement the design called for.

Modern black house with large glass windows nestled among tall evergreen trees in a forest setting.
A modern outdoor patio with a view of a lake and forest, featuring a gray sectional sofa, a fire pit, a person sitting in a chair smoking, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
Modern outdoor patio with a fire pit, chairs, and sofa, overlooking a rocky hillside and forested area.
Top view of a modern staircase with light wooden steps and black metal railings, with a light-colored wall on each side.
Modern interior with white walls, concrete floor, staircase with wooden steps and black railing, large window showing trees and a body of water, and a sliding door with wooden slats leading outside.
Modern house with black and wood exterior, large windows reflecting trees, and decorative black and white vases near the entrance.
Modern open-concept living and dining area with large windows overlooking a lake and forest, featuring a gray sofa, wooden dining table with black chairs, and a white kitchen island with black barstools.
Modern living room with large window view of outdoor rocks and trees, gray sofa, black chairs, wooden dining table, fireplace, and ceiling with wood paneling.
Close-up view of a modern house with black and wood exterior, large vertical window reflecting trees, surrounded by rocks and trees in the background.
Modern narrow hallway with white walls, large skylights, and a glass door at the end showing trees outside.
Modern interior room with large glass sliding doors showing rocky outdoor landscape with trees.
A modern glass house nestled among tall trees in a forested area, with mountain in the background and a patio with outdoor furniture in the foreground.
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