"The Influencers" is out - here we are representing a small part of a big TEAM! 🙌 Thanks for asking us Boulevard Magazine! Special shout out to Sitka clothing for sharing our passion for supporting local, sustainable, quality craftsmanship - and hey, your clothes look as good as our homes! ​

Our business philosophies...

Dan Schuetze - CEO
Jim Rohn's quote says it best - "The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humour, but without folly."

Mike Edwardson - General Manager
Quality, hard work, transparency, and integrity.  This is the foundation of our team and the reason why our reputation will stand the test of time.

Duane Ensing - Principal Designer
Leadership and innovation is not a formula at Villamar.  We look forward to spending time serving, empowering, caring and mentoring our team in humility.

Sjoerd Meyer - Operations Manager
There is a lot of intention here to continuously better ourselves.  At every turn, we say "that was good, how can we do it better?"  This goes for every person at Villamar and every aspect of the work.

Craig Young - CFO
Our passion is to lead the market in delivering exceptional homes and technology.  Our goal is to hear our clients and partners talking about it.

THIS! 🤩Got a several calls and messages about this front feature on TEAM VILLAMAR. Did you see it?
​Villamar is a FINALIST - 'General Contractor' for the BBB TORCH AWARDS 2017! Better Business Bureau serving Vancouver Island Thank you to our clients for all the positive reviews and making our entry possible. We are extremely grateful! From all of us at Villamar Design & Villamar Construction THANK YOU!

Thank you Boulevard Magazine for the in-depth article covering Villamar's extensive renovation of this gorgeous waterfront home in Cordova Bay.  The article is available for reading online at Boulevard Magazine.

Some highlights from the article.

Stepping into this home, my eyes were immediately drawn to the view beyond the welcoming great room, the stunning windows and the expansive deck. It’s no wonder the owner fell in love with this property when he first saw it in 2016. 

As Dan Schuetze, CEO, and Mike Edwardson, General Manager, of Villamar Construction introduced themselves, I had a vague sense of smiling and shaking their hands. But my entire focus was on the visual smorgasbord before me. 

The cream-coloured curved walls, the curved staircase, the antique chandelier, the warm wood, the hand-carved marble fireplace and the windows all reminded me of a bygone era. And yet, here they sat in all their splendour in a brand new build. 

Dan added, “We designed it so that as you walk farther into the house, the spaces get higher and larger. The original house had eight-foot ceilings, and that height was kept in the foyer and dining area. In the newer area, we created the hallways with nine-foot ceilings and the kitchen is 10 feet high. The great room has a 12-foot ceiling — 11-foot if you include the depth of the coffer.” 

“The biggest challenge was that the original house was built at a height that is currently not allowed,” explained Mike. “We had to get a height variance. Then we took the original house down to the studs and concrete, and built up and out from there. We had RJC [structural engineers] assist us with the original design. The addition is 4,000 square feet and built like a tank. It was designed and built in such a way that the addition will hold up the existing house in case of an earthquake.” 

All three floors feature engineered, long grain, custom white oak, except for the master bedroom, which is carpeted. Eight-inch-high baseboards run throughout the house, giving it an elegant European feel.

Great care was taken in selecting antiques for this home. For example, the main floor guest bathroom has a six-foot-long, hand-carved oak vanity with a marble top and copper fixtures. The tiling on the bathroom floor is a custom-made marble design. Then there are the chandeliers. 

“There are nine chandeliers,” said Mike, “all from different places. Some were salvaged out of an old Victorian home and some came from the owners’ old home. We had to recondition them all and retrofit them to meet current code standards.” 

The woodwork on the wall also turned out to be a tactile treat as I made my way out of the great room. Then it was up the curved staircase to the upper floor landing. This, Mike and Dan proudly proclaimed, is the best view in the house. 

“We love this view,” said Dan. “You look down onto the great room and out over the decks to the Pacific Ocean and the San Juan Islands. We came up here quite a bit during the build.” 

Later, as I drive away, I can’t help but marvel at the level of trust between the homeowners and builder. What must it be like to have your dream home built while you are thousands of miles away? Dan, Mike and his team managed to do just that, and they did it spectacularly. 

Please visit Boulevard Magazine to read the complete article.

What an honour to be selected as some of Victoria's most influential business leaders!  Read the entire list of influencers over at Boulevard Magazine.

Our business philosophies...

Dan Schuetze - CEO
"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way." - John C Maxwell.  Don't expect anyone to do something you wouldn't be willing to do yourself.  Get up and get started.  Work within your strengths.

Mike Edwardson - General Manager
​Treat everyone with dignity and respect, regardless of position or title, and keep short accounts.  Trust that there is a plan and purpose for every season in life, and set healthy boundaries - your work does not define you.  "Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly."

Duane Ensing - Principal Designer
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.  Value others.  Value yourself.  Be transparent. Ask yourself, "What did I accomplish?  What will I accomplish next?  How can I improve?"  And at the end of each day, write a list of items to accomplish for the next day.

Craig Young - CFO
The most effective results and innovations come through listening and taking the time to ask the right questions.  The strongest leaders are able to draw out the best in their teams by taking time to understand a different perspective and approach.  This attitude can bring out the best in your team, and maximize passion and productivity on every level.