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Nestled in a quiet wooded cul-de-sac just minutes from Whistler resort, this modern alpine ski cabin by Burgers Architecture and Sophie Burke Design is a contemporary take on the ski resort’s historic relationship with the iconic North American cabin. The design draws inspiration from the mountain’s craggy black peaks and powder-white landscape, grounding the home in the rugged natural beauty of British Columbia.
At the entry facade, the home appears closed and foreboding, yet once inside, the interiors open up to reveal expansive views of the pristine and rugged surroundings. This dramatic reveal mimics the thrill of skiing in the Canadian alpine, making the home feel like an extension of the Whistler Mountain experience itself.
DESIGN DETAILS
ARCHITECT Burgers Architecture
INTERIOR DESIGN Sophie Burke Design
BUILDER Durfeld Constructors
STRUCTURAL C.A. Boom Engineering
LANDSCAPE DESIGN Considered Design
MILLWORK Leon Lebeniste C
CONTRACTOR Durfeld Constructors
The scope of this project: “create a family ski cabin that is warm, modern, luminous and integrates locally-sourced materials, natural fabrics, and leading eco-friendly standards and building practices,” states the Sophie Burke. The result is a contemporary family dwelling that integrates innovative building practices that do not feel compromised or industrial.
A Modern Take on the Classic North American Ski Cabin
The project team employed native white washed hemlock for all of the interior millwork, along with marble sourced from Vancouver Island. This mix of materials creates a soft Scandinavian aesthetic that is very West Coast while adding local context to this iconic Canadian location.
Scandinavian-Inspired Interiors Meet West Coast Materials
The designer was tasked with taking a contemporary structure with several hard surfaces and making it family friendly, cozy, serene and welcoming. Thoughtful planning was made on functional details, including solid baseboards and casing concealed to appear like seamless drywall returns — ideal for kids, ski boots and dogs. For design details, organic, natural elements were employed in the materials and finishes.
What We Love About This Home
This alpine ski cabin offers serene simplicity and warmth to create a welcoming home for family gathering. We are loving the Scandinavian influences throughout this home and the minimal design features to keep this home feeling clean and clutter-free. The use of wood on the floors and built-ins further adds inviting warmth to this beautiful dwelling in the idyllic setting of the Canadian Rockies.
Tell Us: What details in the design of this Canadian mountain dwelling most appeal to you and why in the Comments below!
Note: Have a look at a couple of our favorite home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign from the Whistler region: Phenomenal mountain home oasis with majestic views in Whistler and Modern mountainside chalet in Whistler focused on entertaining.
Locally Sourced Materials and Eco-Friendly Design
Above: For warmth and texture, solid hemlock was added to the eating nook, powder bathroom and custom built-in bunk beds.
Family-Friendly Details Without Sacrificing Style
Above: In the den, the one space that has minimal natural light, the designer selected grey wool wallcovering for the walls and a built-in sofa for warmth and comfort.
PHOTOGRAPHER Ema Peter
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