Nanoose Bay: Contemporary meets Old Country
Whilst being minutes from Nanoose Bay, this contemporary home features multi-leveled concept to accommodate the many different grades.
The Dolphin Lake Property
Despite this Nanoose Bay property being situated on quite a small lot near Dolphin Lake, our aim was still to create something with many different aspects. With this in mind, the first task was to create some level areas to work with whilst not taking up to much of the valuable space



Project:
- 52000lbs of Rundle 3-5″ hand stacked retaining walls built around front yard to create a level area
- Old Country Stone Paving Stone patio’s built-in front and back for seating areas
- 4 custom steps built with incorporated LED step lights to front upper patio.
- Stairs with landing, shelf
and 2 directional split; going to back patio and deck above garage. All built with footings, piles, rebar, and block for strength, and then faced in pavers to matchpatio’s , - Cedar Fence, Gate and Arbor; built-in custom horizontal style with lighting along
property line and alongback concrete wall for privacy - 4×6 Pressure-treated retaining wall on West side of
property to deal with neighbors grade built with concreted posts 3ft intoground every 4 ft - Plantings throughout the property to enhance hardscapes, all done with Nutri-loam premium soil for best-growing results.
- Fully automated irrigation system throughout
property with conduits for future pots along upper deck, byfront door and onmid-level back stair landing - Low voltage lighting system throughout the property



Obstacles to Overcome:
- Installing the concept with no machine access, due to a existing tree blocking the side and a new concrete sidewalk preventing any access at front. Heated driveway allowing for very little storage at back.
- Running conduits to all areas in backyard for current and future possible irrigation and lighting options
- Dealing with drainage in backyard upper level
- Designing stairs that went in three directions to two separate levels, whilst working with many different wall angles.


