WILLOCK COTTAGE

Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

PROJECT OVERVIEW

As a custom home builder on Salt Spring Island, Plewman Construction completed Willock Cottage as a compact, highly efficient residence designed for multi-generational living on a family property. The project included full project management and coordination of construction and trades for the 600 sq ft cottage, featuring a slab-on-grade foundation and a one-bedroom, one-bathroom layout.

The client engaged Lahni Wickland (Drafting and Design) to develop the construction drawings, along with Amber Jordan for interior design, supporting a cohesive approach from planning through to finishing.

The cottage was designed to meet or exceed BC Energy Step Code Level 5 and incorporates advanced energy systems including solar panels, battery backup, and grid-tied energy production. The result is a durable, energy-efficient home that supports long-term sustainability while providing a comfortable and private living space alongside the main residence.

HIGHLIGHTS

Willock Cottage demonstrates how smaller homes can achieve high levels of energy performance and long-term sustainability. The project integrates renewable energy systems and advanced building standards while maintaining an efficient eight-month construction timeline.

DETAILS

  • Role: Prime Contractor

  • Location: Salt Spring Island, BC

  • Project Type: New Residential Construction

  • Completion: April 2026

  • Size: 600 sq ft

SCOPE

  • Full coordination of construction and trades

  • One-bedroom, one-bathroom layout

  • Laundry and mechanical room integration

  • On-demand hot water system

  • Solar panel system with battery backup, grid-connected to the BC Hydro network

  • Slab-on-grade foundation construction

Modern kitchen with white sink, wooden cabinets, stainless steel dishwasher, gas stove, and window overlooking trees.
Empty built-in wooden cabinet with closed upper doors and an open shelf below, mounted on a beige wall in a modern room with large sliding glass doors and a view of a parked vehicle outside.
Modern kitchen with a stainless steel LG oven, wooden cabinets, light blue upper cabinets, a white countertop, a utensil holder, a knife block, and decorative pottery on top.
Interior view of a kitchen and a living area separated by a partial wall with a modern fireplace. The kitchen has wooden cabinets, a white farmhouse sink, and large windows showing trees outside. The living area has a window and a wooden chair near the window.
Laundry room with washer and dryer, upper cabinets, and a countertop, with an open doorway leading to a bathroom with a window and towels.
A bedroom with a wooden bed frame, beige blanket, multiple pillows, two windows behind the headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a white rug, a large sliding glass door, and an air conditioner on the wall.
A farmhouse kitchen sink beneath a window with a view of a green outdoor scene.
Living room with a turquoise sofa, two wooden side tables, a small wooden coffee table, a window, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.
Countertop with a silver utensil holder containing wooden spoons and spatulas next to a stove in a modern kitchen.
Kitchen with LG stainless steel stove, wooden cabinets, light beige backsplash, and a refrigerator. Countertop with utensils and a knife block.
A window with a white frame and a tilt latch, looking out onto a green outdoor area, with a wooden window sill beneath.
A bathroom with a double vanity sink, large mirror, shower with glass door, bathtub, and window showing outside greenery. Towel bars with towels and bathroom items on the counter.

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