Hal’aw Townhouses (Golden Eagle)
Cayoose Creek, Lillooet, British Columbia (1990-1992)

Hal'aw (Golden Eagle) multi-family housing accommodates a mix of residents including disabled, elders, and families. The design responds to the hot, dry climate of the Lillooet region and the S7istkn cultural traditions of the Cayoose Creek community.

The design concept recalls the traditional "S7istken" (pithouse) vernacular. References incorporated in the overall design, structure and detailing of the Centre include:

• Indigenous materials include: local logs, shale, cedar siding
• Selection of colour palette from the local environment
  to reflect the 4 elements - earth, air, fire, water
• Expression of roof structure to relate to traditional cosmologies - main log rafters correspond to the four cardinal directions
• Other sustainable, green design elements include: energy efficient design, including use of verandas and large overhangs for protection from the hot summer sun, accessible units

A self construction process was employed. Local materials and resources were utilized. All logs were harvested and prepared by the community from their own wood lot.

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