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Our Story: 45 Years of Building with Kindred

1980s Our story began in 1980 in a small basement in Whistler, BC, led by our founders, Dick and Briony Reid. What started as a small project meant to renovate homes for friends & family quickly grew into something much...

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Behind the Luxury Series

People

  Finding His Path For Jorden, construction goes beyond just building homes—it’s about bringing ambitious visions to life. His fascination with architecture and passion for problem-solving naturally drew him to the world of custom homebuilding. Over the past decade, he...

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Mushrooms: The New Acoustic Edge

Project

When discussing custom homes, aesthetics and functionality have long taken center stage—but today, forward-thinking homeowners and builders are asking for more: homes that are not only beautiful and practical, but also environmentally responsible. One exciting innovation that's gaining traction in...

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Composing and Creating an Oasis

Partner

Georgian Farmhouse, a 10,000 SF Georgian-style farmhouse An extraordinary living space is the harmony between an architect’s creative ingenuity and a builder’s precise execution. The work of an architect does not often end right after the design is completed, nor...

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5 Tips on Choosing a Great Builder

Project

Building a custom home is a deeply personal and exciting endeavor, but its success hinges on one crucial decision: selecting the right builder. Your builder is more than a contractor; they’re your partner, guiding you through the complexities of design,...

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How Kindred Custom Homes Upraises Project Management

Project

Our Kindred Custom Homes philosophy is simple: foster seamless synergy across our project teams, empower our trade partners to deliver their best work, and reduce inefficiencies to ensure a rewarding project completion. One of the ways we live up to...

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