The resulting structure is an elegant traditional home defined by its stately, classic architecture that will surely never go out of style. “We all set out with grand hopes and expectations, but you never really know how it will turn out. Eventually the home speaks for itself,” he explains. Mann enlisted the services of architect Dean Kallweit, who had designed several homes for Mann and his wife Dorothy in previous years. “The newest project was an attempt to move away somewhat from this typical alpine aesthetic. There is no log work, and any post-and-beam construction has been limited to accent pieces such as the entry portico and hot tub pavilion in the rear yard,” Kallweit explains. The home follows a relaxed “x” shape plan that essentially cradled and defined the rear yard. The design also helped shape the front driveway court and gave the building a more formal presence when viewed from the street. “Ultimately, the main floor plan is a great indoor/outdoor living space, with all primary rooms having direct access and outlook to the rear courtyard. There is one other added benefit from the design — all rooms receive natural light from three sides,” he adds. And where there is light, there is energy. In feng shui, “chi” means flow of energy and to assist them in their quest for chi, the couple brought in internationally renowned feng shui master and geomancer Paul Ng of Toronto. ➤
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