Custom Design By John Gower: Selected Built Projects

A beautiful building site, a complex list of dwelling requirements, or a desire to create a lasting legacy - these are some of the instances where a truly unique home design is called for.

Our custom design process balances three fundamentals: a deep respect for the building site, a thorough understanding of our clients' needs and personal vision, and a principled yet imaginative architectural palette to create homes that fit their surroundings, fit their owners and delight the senses.

We’re pleased to share a selection of images and stories from the hundreds of custom homes and renovations we've designed. If you’d like to know what our clients have to say, please visit the Testimonials page.

John Gower Design has provided me with outstanding service, time after time. I have relied on his team’s ability to recognize the scope of work that I have required, and deliver exactly the level of service which I had asked for. John Gower Design has shown a high degree of experience on my projects that required design solutions. Many of the designs had high levels of difficulty and I was always impressed with the intuitive knowledge that I could tap into. A pleasure to work with!

Dave S. (Builder)Nelson, BC

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John Gower provided the designs for a renovation to our 70 year old house. He designed a home that is energy efficient, durable, safe and beautiful. We cherish its simplicity, the connection it allows us to maintain with our community and the heritage feel that we were able to preserve. He made the process fun, thoughtful and productive. The sustainability of the design work that he provided will allow the house to be enjoyed for many more years.

Suzanne W.Comox, BC

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John has a unique ability to combine intricate elements of aesthetics, functional layout, resilience, and purpose into a progressive design package with minimal environmental impact both in construction and ongoing habitation. His designs are both mindful of the future and accommodating to his customers’ desires and lifestyle requirements. Such a complicated balance of considerations is not easy to achieve and John seems to do it time and time again. We have worked with John on several projects … Read more

Island Timber Frame (Builders)Cumberland, BC

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What an amazing experience to be part of designing a home to suit our lot! We had looked at house plans for months and could find nothing that we liked. Within ten minutes you had ideas for a plan that would fit the location and not destroy the natural surroundings. You are so knowledgeable about the whole building experience, not just the designing. We liked the way you interacted with our contractors. They said they thought you were very down to earth and had obviously done some building yours… Read more

Bob & Judy P.Big Lake, BC

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Custom Design By John Gower: Selected Built Projects

Waterfront Home North of Courtenay, BC

Modern high-bank waterfront home, Courtenay BC

Updated Character Home in Nelson, BC

Modern Country House in Prince George

Family Retreat in Sun Peaks, BC

Transformed Waterfront in Merville, BC

Comox, BC Modern

Waterfront Home, Cedar BC

Ocean View Hilltop Home, Nanaimo BC

Mountain Home, Revelstoke BC

Contemporary Craftsman, Victoria BC

‘Radio 7’ Townhomes, Nelson BC

Hillside Residence, Harrop BC

‘Greystoke Seven’, Victoria BC

Farmhouse Transformed, Fanny Bay BC

Waterfront Retreat, Buckley Bay BC

Contemporary Home, Tsawwassen BC

Unique Rural Residence, Procter BC

Hillside View Home, Maple Bay BC

Modern Craftsman, Maple Bay BC

Off-Grid on Orcas Island, WA

‘The Graine’ Townhomes, Nelson BC

‘Moondance Perch’, Pender Harbour BC

Let’s get started on your dream home.