In Pictures: A peek inside Peter Bernaki’s “Skinny House”

By David F. Rooney

For the last few months a small construction site on Third Street near Kootenay has been briskly taking shape. With a flat roof and a narrow front, Peter Bernacki’s  two-storey structure  rapidly gained a very apt nickname — “The Skinny House.”

Many people have been very curious about the house and Peter recently took me and Chamber exec Judy Goodman on a tour. Here’s what we saw:

This is an artist's conception of the design by Alan MacLeod's Habitech Design Service. Alan's firm specializes in traditional and timber frame house plans. Alan MacLeod illustration courtesy of Nu-Trend Construction
This is an artist’s conception of the design by Alan MacLeod’s Habitech Design Service. Alan’s firm specializes in traditional and timber frame house plans. Alan MacLeod illustration courtesy of Nu-Trend Construction
The house known throughout Revelstoke as The Skinny House is being built by Peter Bernacki's Nu-Trend Construction. It is 17 feet wide and 60 feet long. David F. Rooney photo
The house known throughout Revelstoke as The Skinny House is being built by Peter Bernacki’s Nu-Trend Construction. It is 17 feet wide and 60 feet long. There will be nothing to mow. The house will be bordered by a paved sidewalk and a line of shrubs at the property line. David F. Rooney photo
Want to know who's at your door before you open it? Builder Peter Bernacki talks about the Comelit HFX-720M colour intercom that will be installed in the house. David F. Rooney photo
Want to know who’s at your door before you open it? Builder Peter Bernacki talks about the Comelit HFX-720M colour intercom that will be installed in the house. David F. Rooney photo
Alex Cadotte was one of the guys working on the Skinny House during our tour on Tuesday morning. David F. Rooney photo
Alex Cadotte was one of the guys working on the Skinny House during our tour on Tuesday morning. David F. Rooney photo
Keith Martin and Simon Duval were working on the Hardiplank siding at the back of the house. David F. Rooney photo
Keith Martin and Simon Duval were working on the Hardiplank siding at the back of the house. David F. Rooney photo
The garage is in back of the house off the laneway. David F. Rooney photo
The garage is in back of the house off the laneway. David F. Rooney photo
The glass inlaid in the main door is quite attractive. David F. Rooney photo
The glass inlaid in the main door is quite attractive. David F. Rooney photo
Besides the main and second-storey living areas, there is a 780-square-foot granny suite in the basement. What's interesting about the suite is the size of the windows. They are large and attractive, creating a sense of spaciousness. David F. Rooney photo
Besides the main and second-storey living areas, there is a 680-square-foot granny suite in the basement. What’s interesting about the suite is the size of the windows. They are large and attractive, brightening the suite and creating a sense of spaciousness. David F. Rooney photo
Pat Gadbois was working in the master bedroom on the second floor of the house. David F. Rooney photo
Pat Gadbois was working in the master bedroom on the second floor of the house. The top floor has an area of 1,020 square feet and the main floor is 652 square feet. David F. Rooney photo
This is the hatchway to the attic space. David F. Rooney photo
This is the hatchway to the attic space. David F. Rooney photo
Skylights above the stairwell introduce more natural light. David F. Rooney photo
Skylights above the stairwell introduce more natural light to the interior of the Skinny House. David F. Rooney photo
You also get a view of Boulder Mountain, Frisby Ridge and the mountains wet and north of town. David F. Rooney photo
From the second storey you get a view of Boulder Mountain, Frisby Ridge and the mountains west and north of town. David F. Rooney photo
You even get a view of Begbie from the second floor. David F. Rooney photo
You even get a view of Begbie from the second floor. David F. Rooney photo

 

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