Hamill Creek Timber Homes designed and built the Kemball Lake House, a 2,460 sq. ft. modern hybrid timber frame home. It features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, an open-concept main floor, a private primary suite, and a bright walk-out lower level.
The Kemball Lake at a Glance
- Builder: Hamill Creek Timber Homes
- Construction Style: Modern hybrid timber frame
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2.5
- Main Floor: 1,254 sq. ft.
- Lower Level: 1,206 sq. ft.
- Total Living Space: 2,460 sq. ft.
- Photography: Louis Bockner
- Custom Cabinetry: Purcell Custom Wood Products
- Frame Stain: 150% Custom Coffee
- Tongue & Groove Decking Stain: Pickled White
The Kemball Lake House is a modern, clean-lined hybrid home that blends contemporary design with its natural surroundings. The roofline is thoughtfully designed to mirror the slope of the mountains beyond, creating a seamless connection between architecture and landscape.
The main level features an open-concept kitchen, living, and dining area, along with a powder room and a spacious, private primary suite complete with an ensuite and walk-in closet. An additional flex room offers the perfect space for a home office or nursery, making the layout ideal for remote work or a growing family.
Large windows and a walk-out deck maximize views of the surrounding lake and mountains, filling the home with natural light and enhancing the indoor-outdoor connection.
A wide staircase leads to a bright, walk-out lower level that includes a media room with bar, two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, laundry, and generous mechanical and storage spaces.
Built to exceed energy efficiency requirements, the Kemball Lake House reflects Hamill Creekâs commitment to high-performance construction. The home was delivered through a complete design-build process, from concept to turnkey completion.
FAQ
The Kemball Lake is a hybrid timber frame home with a modern aesthetic. Hamill Creek Timber Homes designed and built it.
Hybrid timber frame incorporates traditional timber frame elements along with stick frame construction elements.
The Kemball Lake House design focuses on high energy efficiency and year-round comfort. South-east exposures maximize passive solar gain, natural light, and lake views. Efficiency features include high-performance insulated building envelope with continuous ROCKWOOL outsulation, double-glazed windows, an HRV system to continuously supply fresh air, and a tight 0.748 ACH (Air Changes per Hour) air leakage rating. Built to Step 4 of the British Columbia Energy Step Code, the home is classified as an Ultra-Efficient Modern Home.
Hamill Creek’s design team created the Kemball Lake from the ground up and served as general contractor to raise and finish the home.
