2024 International Builders’ Show – Las Vegas
The New American Home is a “symbol of energy efficiency and innovation,” according to NAHB, and this year’s fenestration products helped contribute to the thermal envelope’s efficiency.
Georgie Nominee Spotlight: Cassidy Carriage Home
Here at Westeck, we are proud to have been involved in 5 separate projects recently nominated for Georgie Awards with the Canadian Home Builders Association of BC. Today we focus on a fully custom carriage house in Mission, BC titled Inverted Elegance, built by Lacey Construction. Being recognized as a contributing company for such a project is quite the honor. We reached out to Cassidy Carew, the homeowner, to ask “Why did you choose Westeck?”
Fraser Valley Homes – Embrace the Landscape
Recently, our team members had the opportunity to tour three recently completed, high-end custom homes featuring windows and doors supplied and installed by Westeck. All three homes were built to the highest standard, featuring a lot of glass, and were integrated with their landscapes, showcasing beautiful Fraser Valley views.
Modern VS. Contemporary
Over the past while, many questions have been raised about the differences between Modern and Contemporary Styles. Modern and Contemporary mean the same thing, right? Not exactly.
Let’s look at the dictionary definitions:
mod·ern – Relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past. “the pace of modern life”
con·tem·po·rar·y – Living or occurring at the same time. “the event was recorded by a contemporary historian”
Urban Sophisticates in the Pacific Northwest
West Coast Contemporary. Whichever words you use to describe the style esthetic of these homes at The Grove and Yarrow Point, you are right. From large bright tile work, custom cabinetry, and exquisite finishing, to the large windows used in place of upper cabinets, these homes are unique.