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P R O F I L E | FA L K E N R E Y N O L D S
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tive that we think is so important in creating
a home that will be lived in and loved,"
confesses Chad Falkenberg, principal at
Falken Reynolds. "The stunning views over
the lake and all of the connections between
the spaces took first priority so all the other
details could support and enhance them."
Situated on a 20-acre lot near the
small town of Smithers, the two-story,
4,100-square-foot house comprises an
open plan on the main level that connects
to the large deck facing the lake while the
bedrooms, office and study rooms are
located on the upper floor. Surrounded
by nature, the property is ideal for the
family who loves outdoor activities such
as camping, fishing, hiking, trail running,
boating and cycling.
FTER TRAVELING THE world and
moving multiple times during
the 16 years of his career as a
professional hockey player, the
homeowner — who retired in
2020 — was ready to settle down with
his wife and their three daughters in a
peaceful environment. The couple — in
their 30s — both grew up in Northern
British Columbia, in Canada, and chose
the region to build a summer cabin 15
years ago which would become their new
home. They trusted the team of interior
design practice Falken Reynolds to turn
their dream into reality.
"This was our first project where we were
truly able to design the house from the
inside out — a Frank Lloyd Wright perspec-
