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Sparkling Hill Resort Vernon B.C.

© Heather Loewenhardt

Sparkling Hill Resort Vernon B.C.

Uploaded: September 02, 2011

Description

A focal point of the resort is the entrance lobby, a three-story glass atrium that sparkles like a crystal. The complexity of replicating the multifaceted twinkle of crystal, in a span of over 18 meters on a mountaintop, posed significant design challenges. An innovative design was created incorporating the use of tension cables and point-supported glass hardware to sustain over 90 uniquely shaped pieces of glass, angled at different directions in the 3D space.

Comments

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic September 02, 2011

We stayed at this wellness spa for two nights as we celebrated our best friends' anniversary. It is European inspired and is located on a 188-acre mountaintop site overlooking Okanagan Lake in Vernon, BC. Its panoramic views of the mountains and the lake are breathtaking. Swarovski crystals and lighting systems are integrated into the hotel's fixtures, finishes, lighting, and overall architecture, giving the resort its literal 'sparkle.' (Swarovski is the major investor of this hotel). This is one very impressive hotel and spa. #1405851

Tiia Vissak September 03, 2011

a cool image! #9650103

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic September 03, 2011

Wonderful building you caught! Nice~~ #9650192

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 03, 2011

Excellent comp and capture!! #9650220

Michelle Alton September 03, 2011

WoW! A gorgeous work and architectural
capture, Heather. Magnificent!

I cannot wait to see more from your trip! #9650270

Gina Cormier September 03, 2011

oh...such architecture!! Great capture!!! #9650374

Ray Thoms September 03, 2011

It looks like a beautiful place and architecture....I image it was pricey as well....nicely composed #9650519

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer September 03, 2011

Impressive architecture indeed. And how wonderfully you've captured it, Heather. #9650839

Mitch Spence level-classic September 03, 2011

Great lines and color in your look at this fascinating architecture, Heather, and, wow, look at the size of that rock. #9650876

Christine Lobsinger level-classic September 03, 2011

WOWOWWWWW!!!!! Spectacular pov/colouring/details and words here Heather..
Thanks for displaying such beauty!
Smiling Chris #9651029

Ellen Hodges September 03, 2011

Absolutely outstanding capture of this awesome place, Heather!! Very WOW!! #9651461

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 04, 2011

A fantastic capture of this magnificent building, Heather! The clarity & design are super, indeed! #9652333

Mike Clime September 04, 2011

Great architecture and like that inexpensive car parked there, Heather! #9652647

John Connolly September 04, 2011

A wonderful capture Heather! I reckon I could spend some quality time there! #9652926

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe September 05, 2011

Fantastic comp of this amazing place!! What a wonderful trip you are having. #9653607

Julie Burnett September 05, 2011

Gorgeous capture of this beautiful place, Heather, bet it was a dream to stay in!! #9654461

Tammy Espino September 05, 2011

Awesome building and capture :) #9654653

Mary K. Robison September 06, 2011

Marvelous graphics in this well captured structure, Heather! Someone was planning for the future when (s)he designed this architectural work of art! #9655624

Nancy L. Green level-classic September 12, 2011

LOVE all the wonderful design elements here, VERY well done my friend!! <>< #9667393

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