Okanagan DevelopmentConsultants Inc.
Building Design & Land Development ConsultingServing clients throughout BC since 1998
Welcome
Welcome to Okanagan Development Consultants Inc. Located just steps away from City Hall in Downtown Summerland, we have been providing clients throughout the South Okanagan, from Osoyoos to Oyama and beyond, with innovative building designs, property development solutions and drafting services since 1998.
Our team consists of:
Jeff Gagnon – Co-Owner and Lead Designer, Mike Nield, M.Arch – Co-Owner and Lead Designer, Bill Coates – Land Development Project Manager and Aimee Gagnon – Drafting Technician and Accounts Manager
Building Design & Land Development Consulting
We begin the first consulting meeting by determining your specific unique needs, and then prepare solutions for you as your project develops. As building designers and project managers, we work closely with our clients to design the project, coordinate with contractor(s), and engage with structural engineers, building suppliers, and municipal staff (and engage engineers or architects when required based on project scope).
We provide the following services that are residential and commercial related:
- Building Permit Construction Drawings
- Single/Multi-Family Dwelling Designs
- Secondary Suites, Carriage Homes, Garages
- Home Renovation & Addition Plans
- Subdivisions
- Re-Zoning Applications
- Winery And Tasting Room Designs
- Vineyard Layouts
- Property Development & Planning
- Zoning Checks & Consultation
Reviews
Re: Legalizing an Existing Non-Conforming Secondary Suite on ALR Land, Summerland B.C
“Hi Mike,
Thank you so much for your help in legalizing our secondary suite. Brilliant work on your part, I can’t see it happening without you!
Re: New house design on a mountain top above the Kelowna airport, B.C
Hi Bill
Please share with all. Yes! Concrete will be poured tomorrow. Hail Mary! Thank your crew for their work and their ability to cope with my thinking. Jeff in particular was responsive and competent and great to work with. Mike is inspired and artistic talent lurks close to the surface. We are not done yet and will involve Mike in thinking about water! We also have another building to consider – the “art studio” Thanks and regards,
They say "The customer is always right, in matters of taste" and it's true. Even if this makes us scratch our heads and say "Really? A stone tower as the entranceway?" we are never going to shame someone for wanting something off the wall. That's YOUR home! It should reflect your life and style. If you want a swimming pool shaped like an electric guitar or an art nook in your kitchen to display your giant cheese statue you should do it. We listen and we don't judge.
What we ARE going to do is make suggestions on how to incorporate your imaginative ideas into the rest of your home and tie it all together. Sometimes clients come up with amazing concepts because, with the right type of siding on the house and maybe a clay tile roof, this stone tower could be really cool. Can you imagine having a bespoke D&D table at the top of the stairs? It's a DM's dream come true. Maybe not my style but it's not my house.
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Seasons Greetings and best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous New Year!
Our office will be "closed" until January 6th but we will be available by appointment and for phone calls so if an excess of holiday houseguests have you feeling a little Grinchy we can make your heart and your house grow three sizes this year!
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Story time children!
Once upon a time in Naramata our family lived in a tiny cabin on a tiny orchard. The cabin was many things...poky, cramped and a little damp if we're being honest. It was meant to be a temporary solution to the lack of housing, a stopping place between the home we had to leave and the home we always dreamed of. The landlord was skeptical of whether the cabin was suited to fit a whole family and had been planning on tearing it down to build a dream home of his own. After many assurances that it would suffice as a temporary shelter and that we would be out of his hair in about 5 months we moved in and made the best of the situation. To absolutely no ones surprise the housing crisis worsened and we started getting nervous. Luckily the landlord turned out to be a kind and patient man because that 5 months turned into 5 years in the blink of an eye. He never once made us feel rushed or unwelcome and he put their house on hold so that we could stay as long as we needed. We developed a close friendship and I can honestly say that some of my best memories are of raising my kids in that tiny damp cabin. His family's generosity enabled us to stay in Naramata, to contribute to the community through our volunteer roles with Parks and Rec and the Elementary school PAC and allowed our children to experience a Naramata childhood.
At the end of 5 years we were finally in a position to move into our own home and he was finally free to start working on his family's multigenerational dream home. He had a very clear vision of what they needed. Room for his grown children and their growing families was high on his list of priorities, they were never going to fit three generations into a 1000 square foot cabin! He brought his designs to Jeff, who was able to turn them into a set of construction ready blueprints. While he waited for those to be completed he got to work carefully tearing down the poky old cabin. He found many treasures in the process: an old property tax receipt from 1908 for a whopping $3, some vintage glass bottles and hundred year old newspapers. The greatest treasure of them all however was the property itself. Walking distance to Okanagan Lake and nestled against a clay bank, the property was a hidden gem that most people didn't even know existed.
It hasn't been a speedy build, it has been a real labour of love and there is still work to be done. His family has had a hand in every aspect of construction from the ground up and they have all added little personal details and touches to make it a home. They've also shown a real reverence for the history of the place and the natural landscape, designing the house to incorporate the 80 year old horse chestnut tree and the oldest plum trees in Naramata. It has been a real privilege to work with these wonderful folks and call them our friends.
We can't wait to see the place once it's done but they were kind enough to give us this sneak peek. Like our page and follow us to see this beauty once it's completed.
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We are currently experiencing technical issues with our office phone line and TELUS is unsure how long it will take to resolve. Please forward any questions to our email address at odcinc@telus.net while we await a technician. We appreciate your patience and apologize for the inconvenience. ... See MoreSee Less
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Is your kitchen feeling a little kitschy? Basement looking basic? Bathroom less than roomy? It might be time for a refresh on your living space. Whether you're thinking about an addition or a renovation we can help you realize your homes full potential. Call us today for a free phone consultation and let us take your home from drab to fab. ... See MoreSee Less
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