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APRIL & MAY 2016

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MAIDA VALE APARTMENT CONTEMPORARY BEACH

MODERN MIAMI

feature TOM DIXON

THE HIGHVIEW PROJECT

BETWEEN TWO COURTYARDS

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a letter from the publisher When we got an opportunity to interview Tom Dixon, we didn't hesitate, our art director Magda really pushed to make him our next cover. We've often admired and featured his products and designs in our issues. He's a fixture for design in today's world.

His visionary and bold choice in aesthetics has inspired many to immitate his work. So be sure to check out our chat with him on page 40.

Also, the season is starting to warm up, and we're eagerly

thinking backyards, gardens, pools and barbecue! So with our mind on the patio, we start to prepare for the warmer nights and entertaining with some beautiful outdoor furniture ideas and recipes.

Lastly, we wanted to celebrate our last two years as we

invited you to "embark with us." Today we focus on the discovery aspect of design, as we continuously show off beautiful items

on the cover APRIL & MAY 2016

and home designs from around the world. Our contributors and designers are all so very talented and we couldn't be happier for you to discover them with each issue.

Thank you for joining us on this journey of home design and

decor, and we look forward to sharing many more wonderful inspirations to come.

— Carmine Napolitano publisher ON THE COVER: TOM DIXON TEAM CREDITS: PHOTOGRAPHY: PEER LINDGREEN THE STYLISH LIVING MAGAZINE

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designers' profile

SYD & SHEA MCGEE

Studio McGee was created in a spare bedroom with

lots of big ideas and no room for fabric samples. After

many late nights of brainstorming and collaboration, husband-and-wife

team,

Syd

and

Shea

McGee

decided to take what was a small business for a stay-at-

home mom and turn it into something much more. A few semesters into design school, her bright and clean aesthetic had attracted a waiting list of clients and no idea

how to handle the workload. Meanwhile, Syd had worked

for six years to build a start-up digital marketing firm that was acquired and left him searching for a new start-up to dive into. He soon realized there was the perfect candidate right in front of him.

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ROBIN ROAD

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www.studio-mcgee.com | @studiomcgee

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This house is a 70s ranch style that

Originally, you opened the front door

updates in the past. The layout of the

Steve’s (Tieks Built Homes) help, we

had been through some pretty rough kitchen, dining, and living room was

losing the open feeling. Most people

create better “zones” throughout. Our

things up (which is often true), but

client wanted white, bright and a blend

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divided it into multiple spaces without

not as functional as it could be, so we shifted the entire kitchen over to

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of

traditional

and

modern.

think that designers only want to open

some separation can actually make things feel richer!

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I’m completely smitten with that entire f ireplace wall (particularly the poured concrete hearth and log storage)

The ceilings in the home are a few inches shy of 8 feet, but you would never know thanks to

the

white

walls

and light

wood

floors!

The plantation shutters were removed during demo

and our client loved all the natural light so much that she decided to leave them off. I love how

happy the open windows make everything feel.

During the planning phase, we knew the fireplace

needed to stay in the same spot, but when our client wanted to fit a piano in the space we were nervous!

Funny how the things that make you nervous

often turn out to be the best features in a room. I’m

completely smitten with that entire fireplace wall (particularly the poured concrete hearth and log

storage). Our client had the vintage farmhouse table and I loved it so much that it had to stay. The mix of

modern and traditional chairs is the perfect pairing.

We also had a custom piano bench made to dress

things up and add texture to the neutral dining room.

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Funny how the things that make you nervous often turn out to be the best features in a room.

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The details really take the design to the next level, like the stainless band on the hood.

The details really take the design to the next level, like the

stainless band on the hood. As you can see, we had to fit a lot

of functionality into this space. The custom inset cabinets were a big splurge, but I think the seamlessness of cabinetry really

makes the space. And that beautiful brass hardware (of course).

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TROPEZ BLACK AND WHITE STRIPE SOFA BY CB2 $1,999 SON OF A BENCH BY BLU DOT $1,599

AXIS PLANTER

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IDLE GREEN OUTDOOR CHAISE LOUNGE

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M A I D A VA L E apartment

contributed design by

Play Associates

www.play-associates.com Photography by Richard Gooding | Styled by Nick Lee from Niche PR.

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This Maida Vale apartment has undergone an enormous transformation to become an airy, light-filled space.

From the beginning of the project, our

clients wanted a home that was bright, modern and engaging. We took to this brief by designing an open plan living

and dining area flooded with light, with

clever storage, to create a layered space that is not only beautiful, but works. Our material considerations were to create a

classic style that would never date, and chose a striking, but restrained palette.

Our clients, a young and energetic

Australian couple with a newborn baby, felt their home should reflect their lifestyle and taste, and they are thrilled with the results.

The kitchen went from dim and

cramped, to a total realignment with a generous island bench wrapped in

honed Carrara marble, breakfast bar

with linen upholstery, and gorgeous, minimal cabinetry.

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A three-metre tall sliding steel framed door is

streamline and modernize the pervasively dark and

the kitchen to be totally closed off from the rest of

black ceiling lamps, and airy-light timber beneath.

not only a distinctive design feature, but enables the apartment while allowing natural light from the

kitchen to illuminate the long hallway during the day.

texture to the space through its stained timber doors. A

A laundry and storage space is equally considered,

and is hidden behind full height bi-folding doors in the hallway, further complementing the clean lines of

the kitchen. These full height bi-folding doors help to

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neglected hallway, now boasting modern, and contrasting

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Beautifully proportioned bedroom wardrobe allows

for maximum storage, while also bringing warmth and

previously dark bathroom has been given new life with full height shutters and Carrara marble, and a bespoke vanity cabinet gives the room a remarkable edge.

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The open plan living and dining space benefit from the

high ceilings, and to make the most of this, the palette remained refined. A large gas fire brings a hearth to the room, and carefully chosen furniture was imported

from Jardan Melbourne to compliment the space.

The difficulty with this design was that there was

no precedent for this type of work in the Mansion

block. Our clients and our central concept to open up the space had not been approved before and there was some resistance to the idea initially. We worked

around this disinclination through careful planning, patience, and adherence to regulation.

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Funny how the things that make you nervous often turn out to be the best features in a room.

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The space is now unrecognizable; it

has gone from a neglected apartment to a home. With natural textures, a

sophisticated palette and clever and

considered joinery, the home we created in conjunction with our clients

is not only beautiful, it works for this young family and all their needs.

The

pendants

throughout

are

Artemide ‘aggregato saliscendi’ and

the furniture is from Jardan in the

living room and dining room, with Carl

Hansen stools & chairs in the kitchen,

Hay round table, and Skandium mirror.

David Vivian, a British craftsman, made the bathroom vanity from our design.

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designer profile

S A C H A M CC R A E

California-based Living Gardens Landscape Design, Inc. is a boutique garden design firm known for

creating outdoor rooms. Head designer, Sacha

McCrae strives to create elegant and functional

spaces that allow families to relax, play and entertain in an extension of their home that blends effortlessly with the interior. From container gardens and intimate

courtyards to large estates, they provide attention to detail and strive to create the beautiful space you long for. Through the use of a combination of water-wise

trees, shrubs and succulents, and natural sustainable materials, they create gardens that feel as though they have been around for many generations.

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CONTEMPORARY BEACH

designed by

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The homeowners of this 1950’s beach bungalow in San Clemente, California, wanted to spend more time outside and give the house a more contemporary feel, while keeping the garden as low maintenance and environmentally sustainable as possible.

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Prior to the renovation, the property

was overgrown with cacti and weeds, the children were unable to play in the front yard and the maintenance was overwhelming. My goal was to provide

a place where they could spend time

together as a family and entertain friends, but also have some privacy from passing traffic.

The back yard design includes a

vegetable bed (used for vegetables

and cut flowers) and a pre-existing shade structure with brick fireplace

and barbecue. We also added a brick patio along the back of the house for

lounging and a ping-pong table. We recycled the existing brick that was already on site.

The plants were selected to suit the

coastal southern California climate. We

chose a subtle color palette of whites, greens, pinks and purples.

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i m a i M ern If you don’t want to b e in the rush of South B each, The Viceroy Hotel is your ticket! A stone's throw from all the action, at The Viceroy you’ll actually b e able to get a good night’s sleep without all the revelers outside your window.

Located on the famed Br ickell Avenue, The Viceroy “deftly juxtaposes elite residential necessities with scene-making dining, roofraising loung ing and the intuitive service and unexpected delights recognized as Viceroy signatures.”

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Designed by Kelly Wearstler, known for her distinctive interiors from Anguilla to Beverly Hills, this Miami property is as eclectic yet

discerning as her others. From the unexpected poolside touches, to

the spa with its adjacent library and ‘party room’, nothing has been left to the imagination.

Have a rental car? A trip to Miami wouldn’t be complete without

a tool around the oak-lined avenues of Coral Gables or perhaps a dip in The Venetian pool. Created in 1923 by George Merrick from

a coral rock quarry, the property also features two large historic

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lookout towers, with a view of the beautifully designed city below. Nearby, you

could take a relaxing stroll through the exquisite museum and gardens of Viscaya.

Both require entrance fees.

Parking in South Beach can be a bear so when you’re ready to step into

the fray, grab a taxi and head over the bridge to one of these top restaurants.

Just a few of the hottest spots for food with a lively bar scene, include, Dolce , The Bazaar by Jose Andres or La Cote, which adds the bonus of being right on

South Beach for great people-watching. Finish your evening by cruising down Lincoln Road before you head on back to your reprieve at The Viceroy.

All Photographs Šnancylazarus Quote courtesy of Kelly Wearstler website.

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TOM DIXON PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEER LINDGREEN

Life often gives you few opportunities to really seize and make your mark. It's up to you whether you want to take that risk or not. It is often this decision that separates visionaries and creators from the rest of us. Tom Dixon is, in our opinion, one of those visionaries. With his passion and perseverance, he created a design empire that we at Embark simply admire. Our opportunity to interview him was something we gladly embraced, and we are delighted to share his perspectives on design and what he has in store!

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WHAT LEAD YOU IN THE DIRECTION OF BECOMING A DESIGNER? WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST INCLINATION

THAT YOU WERE GOING TO BE A DESIGNER (THAT MANY WOULD ADMIRE)?

I was a late developer. I have no training in design.

I started making objects when I was a musician and

had many free hours during the day, as my work was mainly at night. After trying Art College for six months, I broke a leg in a motorcycle accident, and

gave up education in favour of a career as a bass

guitarist in a disco band. After another fortuitous

motorcycle accident, where I was unable to join the band on tour, I discovered welding, and driven by

my enthusiasm for making functional forms in metal, I began a series of radical experiments in shape and

material. There was no real turning point, but I was very active in designing and making new things – I always had many ideas and was lucky.

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WHAT IS IT LIKE SEEING HOME DESIGN THROUGH YOUR EYES?

Some days I work as a designer, but the bits that really interest me are the invention, engineering and marketing rather than the actual process of

designing. I think that effective designers tend to be interested in the whole chain. Robin Day, Verner Panton and all those people really felt that they were going to change everything through design. It’s a

very humbling way to look at it. I think designers now

are more concerned about the shape of the object and their own personal evolution within it. And I

think a good designer is somebody who manages

to put together all the elements – an understanding of materials and a belief in improving functionality –

then puts the shape on last as a result of all those experiments. I’m a designer very occasionally. I tend

to be on the periphery, occasionally popping out a product which is designed mainly through an interest in materials and technologies.

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WHAT

WOULD

BE

SOMETHING

DESIGNERS

SHOULD ALWAYS BE CONSIDERATE OF IN THEIR CAREERS?

One of the hardest things in such an image-rich world is to stop yourself from becoming overwhelmed by

outside influences. It is very important to establish

your own point of view and develop your own distinctive design personality and aesthetic.

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Everything inspires me. Bridges and planes and museums and travel and sculpture and space exploration and music and metalwork.

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IF THERE IS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, ANY ONE PLACE YOU COULD CONSIDER YOUR “FOUNTAIN OF INSPIRATION,” WHERE WOULD THAT PLACE BE AND WHY? Everything inspires me. Bridges and planes and

museums and travel and sculpture and space exploration and music and metalwork. I have always been inspired by the no-nonsense approach of

industrial artifacts and military engineering, science and mathematics, alongside materials and processes for manufacture. I try and understand where the thing will be made, and I try and challenge the brief

and make sure I am not repeating something that already exists. I very rarely think of the final shape of

an object , or the surface before I start … I am always thinking of the material possibilities , the potential of

the factory , and the structure of the object … which means that I am a Vertebrate designer , rather than an invertebrate.

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WHAT IS A CURRENT PROJECT YOU’RE WORKING

ON RIGHT NOW THAT YOU’RE EXCITED ABOUT?

OR RECENTLY COMPLETED PROJECT? WHAT WAS FULFILLING ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE?

THE RESTAURANT, our project for Milan Design. It was a series of four extraordinary sculptural kitchens in collaboration with Caesarstone. Each kitchen cooks on course and services its corresponding

dining hall arrayed in a cruciform building. The four

kitchens were inspired by the elements; earth, water, fire and air.

Check out the virtual tour here: http://tomdixon.absoluteimaging.co.uk/1204161

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BIO: Infamously self-taught, Tom Dixon

(OBE) is an internationally renowned British of

Designer,

eponymous

Creative

brand

Tom

Director Dixon

(est. 2002). His works are included in

permanent collections of the world’s most prestigious museums, including

the V&A and the MoMA. Tom Dixon has built his universe through intensely diverse

experiences,

from

music,

contemporary lighting, furniture and accessories to high profile projects

including the Restaurant at The Royal Academy in London, Jamie Oliver’s restaurant,

Barbecoa

as

well

as

Shoreditch House. Most recently Tom’s Design

Research

Studio

completed

their first ever hotel project, redesigning

the iconic Thames-side Mondrian Sea Containers in London.

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designer profile

K AT E D A V I D S O N

Accredited Designer Kate Davidson is the Principal of Kate Davidson Design inc.

The firm is a

multi-disciplinary interior design firm. complete services

design,

for

renovating

residential

&

and

Provides

decorating

commercial

clients

throughout the GTA. The firm focuses on creating stylish livable spaces as unique as their clients www.katedavidsondesign.com @KateDavidson_

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The Highview Project

contributed by

Kate Davidson

photography by Stephanie Buchman

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On a wooded lot in Burlington, Ontario this warm and inviting open

concept space was inspired by West Coast Design, and the beauty found in nature and organic elements. A busy family of four, who enjoys

casual entertaining hired Kate Davidson Design to prepare the plans, custom millwork and finishes for the extensive home renovation.

In the daytime, the space shines with abundant natural light filtering

through the oversized black painted windows. Window treatments

were omitted to showcase the statement windows and not distract from

the view. In the evening the layers of lighting that we introduced offer warmth and highlights the architectural elements of the space. With

square recessed, trim less pot lights, modern hanging fixtures and

accent lighting in the valance and millwork, the layers of light casts a glow throughout the space.

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When we began the renovation process

working on the new layout of the home, the addition of a sunken living space was added at the back of the home while the dining room, kitchen and mudroom were

re-arranged to create a better flow for this open concept main floor.

What makes this space stand out

is the use of rich and luxurious finishes.

We used the exotic hardwood - Sapele for the flooring and horizontal grained book matched custom cabinetry in the

kitchen, dining room and family room.

The Sapele’s matte Rubio finish highlights

the wood’s warmth and depth. The use of honed granite on the island, a statuario marble slab on the feature wall above the stove and clean white quartz on the

counter overlooking the family room all combined add depth to a rich palate.

A major design feature in this main

floor open concept area is the valance and

lighbox that surrounds all three spaces.

This ceiling detail unifies the three areas

together while functioning as a light source

with recessed pot lights and adding visual height and dimension to the ceiling.

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The dining room is right off the kitchen, although

key feature for the space.

acts as a server and bar.

of walnut which contributes to the warm and

we separated it visually with a cabinet, which This cabinet with a

two-tone effect is clean and functional and a

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A custom live edge

dining table was made for the dining space organic style.

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A few steps down off

the

kitchen

and

dining room is the large sunken

family

room

that boasts a stunning

Rumford fireplace clad in machine-etched

marble

with a wave pattern. The hearth was

and

fireplace

constructed

from

a custom coloured cast concrete. The television

is concealed behind a

large sliding panel which slides up towards the ceiling when the TV is in use. This design provides

a sleek and modern look.

A large sectional was

made which offers plenty of

comfortable seating

which was paired with a

sculptural modern chair and coffee table.

The contrast of light

and dark in this open

concept space provides a cohesive look which is

calm and comfortable.

The warmth of the wood floors

and

combined

cabinetry

with

the

white of the walls and

stone and dark of the windows and fireplace

makes for an interesting combination of materials who all express the same organic aesthetic.

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PITSOU KEDEM AND NURIT BEN YOSEF

As architects we design spaces for people – spaces that promote a sense of place, calling their visitors to

linger. We created Object to complete this experience.

Our objects express the delicate balance between the

human scale and architecture, presenting their users with an holistic experience. We seek to design unique

objects that are user friendly and accessible. Objects that

transcend trends and remain true to our everyday lives We seek to enrich our daily rituals with everyday objects

that offer an original and surprising experience The design of our objects is a playful dance between masses

and plains, a constant motion between volume and void.

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BETWEEN TWO COURTYARDS contributed by

Pitsou Kedem & Nurit Ben Yosef Photography by Amit Geron

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The house’s central space rises to a height of six meters and is 17 metres

long. There are no pillars in the space and the entire front is transparent with

glass windows that slide apart with the aid of an electric motor. Thus, the entire interior of the home opens into the courtyard and the border between inside and outside is canceled.

It seems as if the swimming pool extends into the structure and, when looking

into the house from the courtyard, the house in reflected in the pool which strengthens our impression of the building’s mass.

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The central space of the kitchen, the dining room and the living room is open in two

directions – to the west and to the east. This provides a feeling that the space is constantly enveloped by natural light and the greenery of the trees in the courtyard.

The structure’s central space, set in the

centre of the plot, is accessed via a long

bridge that crosses the sunken courtyard

and leads to the front door. From the bridge, we can see the children’s living rooms which open into the basement.

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A frontal courtyard excavated to a depth of three metres

and the second courtyard at the level of the building’s ground floor. This topographical interface creates a

unique cross section to the building’s mass with each part of the building, even the section constructed

as a basement, being open to its own courtyard.

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The master bedroom is set on the

second floor and opens onto the double

space and the courtyard allowing for a view of the entire plot.

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FLORAL HYGENIST GREEN HYDRANGEA NAPKIN RING

BY CRATE & BARREL $5.95

LANSING DINING TABLE

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BY ANTHROPOLOGIE $1,298

CUP LILY ROUND PLATE

BY JAYSON HOME $50 BOUQUET TOSS

BY URBAN BARN $29

SERENDIPITY PRINT

BY CRATE & BARREL $849

FOLK FLORAL NAPKIN SET

BY LIEF $38 ELYSE CHAIR

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PARISA ROSE TEALIGHT HOLDER NATURAL

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PERENNIAL WALLPAPER: PINK ON OFF-WHITE

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company profile

NOVELL DESIGN BUILD

Novell Design Build began as Novell Construction

in 2005. The company was founded by Laurel James

and Angelito Camaclang. Laurel graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Manitoba

with a Bachelor’s of Interior Design. She has since worked on both residential and commercial design

projects. Angelito, whose father was also a contractor, brings to Novell more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry.

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the modestly brilliant

KITSILANO RESIDENCE

contributed by

Novell Design Build

www.novelldesignbuild.com

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For the major renovation of this 1928 home, we

discover the value that Novell Design Build brought

to an older home in need of a facelift. Using creativity, integrated disciplines and innovative solutions they

introduced modern and functional living ideas to spaces that were never designed with its present homeowner in mind.

The project had clear intention and purpose from

the beginning; to rejuvenate and optimize modern living in a home that had been the victim of multiple awkward renovations over different decades. It was in

need of thoughtful design and planning to restore the

home with respect to its original architectural character, yet allow new accommodations for a growing modern family.

The plan here was to re-plan the entire house, lift

the roof, while undisturbing the existing foundations

and without compromise to the original craftsman front faรงade aesthetic. The interior open floor plan has been opened up to allow for ease and flow of

functions from living, dining, kitchen and outdoor

deck space; priority areas for the homeowner who

loves to entertain. Vaulted ceilings and designer lighting pieces celebrate the interior volumes of the house and create a special feeling of distinction as the built-ins respond to the space.

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This project was completely designed from start

For those cold and rainy afternoons there

style in mind. A real showstopper feature of this home

boasting a custom cast fireplace, an executive

to finish with this homeowner’s needs and eclectic is the main floor powder room which is articulated

with a dramatic display of calacutta marble hex tiles, offset with an antique retrofitted vanity, restored lighting fixtures and unlaquered brass fittings.

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is a den into which you can withdraw and relax, built-in desk, designer lighting and millwork that

stretches to 12 feet. In a future scenario, this space

could easily be converted into an additional

bedroom as the needs of this family adapt over time.

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The homeowner’s love of cooking, dining and

smartphone-controlled integrated audio system.

in this classic styled kitchen. From marble countertops

shading options for all light conditions and control

entertaining has definitely influenced the selections to full-height storage, creating drama at the same time as allowing extra storage for less frequently used

seasonal items. A major renovation is the perfect time to consider adding smart home technology

and energy-saving features. This home features a

Motorized shades both inside and out offer sunover heat gain. A high efficiency furnace, fireplace and

on demand high-efficiency hot water were installed to maximize energy-efficiency. Skylights, a folding wall in the kitchen and considered arrangement of

windows provide natural lighting and view corridors to outdoors for optimal wellness.

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This project also afforded the transformation of the ground

level suite into a legally and fully separated living area. Technically a two-family dwelling, it is currently a rented space, but with many

possibilities for the future. Moving the front stairs and the suites private side entrance restored the original architectural order and

hierarchy with respect to its existing streetscape and surroundings.

Dense hedging was retained and the back yard was landscaped to

enhance the miniature existing greenway of the local neighborhood.

The complete result is a new home with an old world feel, an eclectic mix of classic styles and thoughtful detailing bringing character and lift back to this early century home.

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BY ALLIED MAKER $3,000

ELIAS TABLE LAMP

BY Z GALLARIE $249

BRIGHT IDEAS WOVEN SOLO PENDANT BY CANVAS HOME $460.00

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ATOMIC LAMP PAIR IN PINK

BY PHAT DOG VINTAGE $395

HALYARD CHANDELIER

BY JAYSON HOME $795

ULTRA TABLE LAMP BY JONATHAN ADLER $695

MISTER TABLE LAMP

BY CB2 $189

CATALONIA LARGE CHANDELIER

BY SHINE BY S.H.O $4,825

HALSTON PENDANT

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rs e rg u b e s e e h C p ou S n o i n French O n g r e d i e n t s i

CARAMELIZED ONIONS

chopped fresh thyme

• 1 tbsp butter

• ½ tsp lemon zest

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ¼ tsp kosher salt

• 2 large yellow onions, halved

BURGERS

and thinly sliced

• 1½ lb lean ground beef

• ½ tsp sugar ½ tsp kosher salt

• 2 tbsp onion soup mix

• ¼ tsp dried thyme

• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

CREAMY LEMON

• ½ tsp kosher salt

THYME SPREAD

• 6 slices Gruyère cheese

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• 6 hamburger buns or rolls

• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• Large handful of baby arugula

• 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1½ tsp

leaves

CARAMELIZED ONIONS, heat

into 6 patties and sprinkle burgers

the butter and olive oil in a large

with kosher salt. Heat a grill pan

skillet over medium heat. Add the

or griddle over medium heat and

onion slices and cook 3 minutes,

cook burgers 4 minutes per side

stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to

for medium-rare. Top each burger

low and add sugar, salt and thyme.

with 1 slice of cheese and cook 1

Continue cooking 15–20 minutes,

minute longer until cheese melts.

cooking directions

until onions are golden and tender.

ASSEMBLE, toast the buns on the LEMON THYME SPREAD, in a

grill pan or under a broiler until

small bowl, whisk mayonnaise,

golden. Spread lemon thyme

lemon juice, Dijon mustard, thyme,

sauce on top and bottom buns.

lemon zest and salt. Cover and

Place arugula leaves on the bottom

refrigerate until ready to assemble.

of each bun. Place cooked burger over arugula, a generous serving

BURGERS, in a medium bowl,

of caramelized onions and the top

combine ground beef, onion soup

bun. Serve immediately. Try with

mix and pepper. Form beef mixture

Balsamic Roasted Car

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discovering home MAKES 6 burgers PREP 20 minutes COOK 35 minutes

e uc a S on m e L y t es Z ith w s er Quinoa Burg ingredients

LEMON & CUMIN SAUCE

(Japanese breadcrumbs) •

• ½ cup mayonnaise • ½ cup

½ cup old-fashioned oats • 1

Greek yogurt • 1 tbsp fresh

small garlic clove, minced • 1

lemon juice • 1 tbsp minced

tbsp minced shallot • 1 tbsp

fresh basil • 1 tbsp minced fresh flat-

chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

leaf parsley • ¼ tsp ground cumin

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil •

• ¼ tsp kosher salt • ⅛ tsp

½ cup crumbled feta cheese •

cayenne pepper • ⅛ tsp freshly

1 egg, lightly whisked • 2 tbsp

ground black pepper

fresh lemon juice • 1 tsp lemon

QUINOA CHICKPEA BURGERS

zest • 1 tsp ground cumin • ½

• ½ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed

tsp kosher salt • ¼ tsp freshly

well • 1 cup vegetable broth

ground black pepper • ⅛ tsp

• 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed

cayenne pepper • 6 crusty rolls

and drained • ½ cup panko

• 1 large ripe avocado, thinly

PREHEAT OVEN to 400°F THE

Process until the mixture is well

SAUCE,, in a small bowl, combine

blended, 4–5 quick pulses. Transfer

mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice,

mixture to large bowl and toss with

basil, parsley, cumin, salt, cayenne

quinoa. Stir in feta, egg, lemon juice,

and pepper. Whisk until blended.

lemon zest, cumin, salt, pepper and

Refrigerate, covered, until ready to

cayenne. Mix everything together until

assemble.

well combined. Form into 6 patties

QUINOA, in a small saucepan,

and place on a parchment-lined

combine quinoa and vegetable

baking sheet. Lightly coat the tops of

broth. Bring to a boil over medium

each burger with cooking spray. Bake

heat. Lower heat to a gentle simmer,

8 minutes, flip and continue to bake

cover and let cook for 15 minutes.

8 minutes more. Remove from oven.

Remove from heat and let stand for

ASSEMBLE, spread lemon cumin

5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, place in a

sauce on both the top and bottom

large mixing bowl and let cool slightly.

buns. Top bottom bun with burger,

USING A FOOD PROCESSOR,

followed by avocado slices and a

combine chickpeas, panko, oats,

small handful of watercress. Finish with

garlic, shallot, parsley and basil.

top bun and serve immediately.

cooking directions

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M e e t Th e C h e f

CURTIS DUFFY written by Rebecca Grima photography by Michael Muser/ Grace

In February 2016, Chef Curtis Duffy was named one of

why I cook. I love making people happy,” says Duffy.

Magazine. He’s nominated for a 2016 James Beard

to celebrate diners and create an experience. It’s not

the 50 most powerful people in Chicago, by Chicago

Award in the category of Best Chef Great Lakes, and has

been recognized as Eater National Chef of the Year. But

ask him what his best accolade is up-to-date and he’ll say being crowned as the best ‘French toast cooker’ from

his six and nine-year-old daughters. The juxtaposition of the sentiments really captures Duffy’s character. He

is someone who leads with his heart but has a relentless

just about coming to Grace. [We want] the diner to walk away with great memories in 10 years of the restaurant

and the people they dined with. For me, my ultimate

goal was to build a great restaurant. I had no idea it was going to be this! All of this comes from hard work and going for it.”

drive to follow his own artistic vision, especially when it

acclaimed restaurants in Chicago: Charlie Trotter’s,

comes to his other “baby”, his restaurant, Grace.

At only three years old, Grace has achieved

international acclaim, capturing the prestigious three-

star Michelin rating in 2015 and 2016; its received a AAA rating in the 2016 Forbes 5-star travel guide and was named one of the best restaurants in the world by

Diner’s Club International. But for Duffy it’s not about the accolades, it’s about his love for cooking.

“I’m grateful for the recognition but it’s not the reason

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And that he has definitely done. Duffy honed and

refined his talents, working at some of the most highly Alinea and Avenues. Despite the connections, his

identity is not tied to these infamous establishments.

Duffy is his own person. He has taken his experience to

carve his personal journey, serving up his own culinary style. A style he describes as “thoughtful progressive, a personality cuisine.”

Duffy explains the philosophy. “Thoughtful is around

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the idea of researching food, putting a lot of time and

that is being shown in the documentary For Grace,

the ingredients comes from. Whereas, the progressive

intended to be a small 15-minute film to post on the

energy into the way it is cooked and made and where

side is utilizing modern techniques or using a flavour profile to push the cuisine that has a sense of familiarly to the diner but taking it into a realm to make it unique

or different that makes it exciting.” The personality side, is “because I enjoy food, I believe as a chef you cook

what you enjoy eating. I never put on the menu what I don’t eat.”

It’s this continual push to be innovative that drives the

team at Grace. “We are the biggest critics in anything we do. I am always pushing forward and applying the

lessons of what we can do better today than what we

currently airing globally on Netflix. What was originally Chicago Tribune and on the restaurant’s website, has transcended all expectations and is now seen in 26

countries and translated into 16 different languages.

Duffy’s anonymity has become undone but for him, it’s

all about Grace. “Every day there is a new restaurant

opening in Chicago. A restaurant is a day older than it was yesterday. The [food scene] is always about the

new. There would be nothing greater than to have this restaurant full ever single night at months at a time.”

did yesterday to make the restaurant better; the dining

experience better. I can’t settle. I don’t think we can sit

here and look at yesterday’s success and be okay with it, even though it is great.”

Even at a young age, Duffy had this innate inner

compass to propel himself forward, with a clear vision

of what he wanted to do. He started cooking at 14, decided to become a professional chef in his late high school years, becoming addicted to the love of being

in the kitchen. “There are noises in the kitchen that I cannot go without,” he says, even up to present day.

For Duffy, the kitchen was also a safe place. He grew

At the moment, Grace maybe the “mothership”, but

he lost both his parents to a murder-suicide when he

restaurants and is currently in the very initial stages

up in a troubled home, his past tainted in tragedy as

was only 19 years old. His story has been documented

as a kind of David vs. Goliath tale, but Duffy’s own selfperception doesn’t resonate with this thinking.

“I don’t think I ever had the mindset (of being an

underdog). I knew what I wanted to do and was going to do it regardless. What happened in my past catapulted

that and I put on the biggest blinders that put me on the straight and narrow.”

It is Duffy’s clarity of vision and resoluteness

Duffy is not standing still. His plan is to open other for his next project. “I know I want to do this. It’s just a matter of time of when I feel comfortable to proceed,” he says.

Above the success and the rising of his stature as

a chef, entrepreneur, restauranteur and leader in the industry, what has captured our attention is Duffy’s

inner strength and openness to share his struggles. His ability to remain true to himself has inspired millions of

people around the world. It’s his courage that has won our hearts. Perhaps that is his real, true grace.

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SMOKED CHICKEN DRUMETTES WITH ORANGE-HONEY GLAZE

recipe from Weber's Smoke™ by Jamie

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SMOKE INTENSITY: Strong SERVES: 6 to 8 PREP TIME: 15 minutes GRILLING TIME: 20 - 30 min.

INGREDIENTS

• 20 chicken drumettes, about 3 pounds total

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

GLAZE

• ½ cup orange marmalade

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• ¼ cup honey

• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic

• 1 teaspoon granulated onion

• ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

• 2 large handfuls hickory wood chips, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Season the drumettes evenly with the salt and pepper.

2. Prepare a two-zone fire for medium heat (350° to 450°F) 3. In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium

heat, combine the glaze ingredients and stir until the

marmalade melts, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.

4. Brush the cooking grate clean. Drain and add the wood chips to the charcoal and put

the lid on the grill. When the wood begins to

smoke, cook the drumettes over indirect medium

heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until

the juices run clear and the meat is no longer pink at the

bone, 20 to 30 minutes,

turning and basting with

TIPS BEFORE YOU START: Cooking the drumettes over indirect heat breaks down someof the chewy characteristics of the meat.

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VINTAGE WINE CARRIER

BY VAPUR $12

BEHIND BARS

BRASS MUSE BOTTLE OPENER

BY JONATHAN ADLER $98

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MANHATTAN ICE SCOOP

BY JAYSON HOME $40

ORANGE BITTERS

BY HELLA BITTERS $17

CARRY ON COCKTAIL KIT

BY W&P DESIGN $24

LAUREL STEMWARE - SET OF 4

BY Z GALLARIE $24

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BAR CABINET

BY DANISH FUEL $514

TIKI AQUA STACKING GLASS BY CB2 $7

WINE-STEM RACK

BY CRATE & BARREL $70

PINEAPPLE SHAKER

BY W&P DESIGN $34 FERNANDO BAR STOOL

BY JAYSON HOME $750

SPROUT BAR HEIGHT CAFE TABLE BY BLU DOT $899

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i ir u iq a D i iw K n e Froz 12 oz. Frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 6 oz.

Frozen limeade concentrate, thawed 750 ml light rum 2–3 cups kiwi purée lime wedges or kiwi slices, to garnish serves 20 combine all the ingredients, except the kiwi purée, with 1 litre/ quart water in a large container and freeze for 24 hours. When ready to serve, remove from the freezer and break up with a spoon.

Add kiwi purée to taste and stir. Serve in your choice of well-chilled glass, garnished as desired.

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Dark and Stormy 50 Ml dark rum 3 lime wedges 2 strawberries, sliced ginger beer, to top upmuddle the lime and the strawberries in a highball glass. Add ice and the remaining ingredients and stir gently. Serve immediately.

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TRUE BLUE CROCODILE BOWL

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AVIARIA COASTER SET

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ANIMAL INSTINCT

ZEBRAS PLACEMATS

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SAGA SIDE PLATE

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ELK HEAD CASTING

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RAJ REVERSIBLE BRIGHT BLUE QUILTS AND PILLOW SHAMS

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FLAMINGO FLOURISH COASTER

BY ROSA & CLARA DESIGNS $5

GOLDIE THE WALL HANGING RAM

BY CB2 $109

MENAGERIE LLAMA

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OWL GLOW LAMP

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TURTLE SHELL PLAQUE

BY Z GALLARIE $70

DUMBO TOSS

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METAL BIRD PLANTER

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JOSEPH LEE T H E

A R T I S T

P R O F I L E

Joseph Lee is a self-taught artist based out of Los Angeles. His portraits channel various observations ranging from pop culture references to the daily

people he encounters on the street. His “faces” capture an external likeness while evoking the complexities of

the human emotion beneath. At 27, Joseph continues

to explore his never-ending fascination of true and primal emotions behind societal “masks”. He has been sought out to do commissions for NIKE & Floyd

Mayweather’s TMT as well as private commissions throughout the world.

His work will be exhibited at The Hive Gallery in Los Angeles throughout the month of April.

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COLOR

KITCH E N

written and photographyed by

Linda Mazur

The kitchen has and probably always will be, the heart of any home but if you’re feeling that your kitchen is

lacking in personality, then rest assured it doesn’t take much to inject a bit life into your space. A little bit of

color in your kitchen can go a long way in transforming your basic white or neutral kitchen into an attractive living space with charm.

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Yes it’s true that neutral kitchens will always continue

to maintain their popularity, and for obvious reasons.

Your kitchen is an expensive and time consuming room to renovate, therefore staying relatively neutral

allows you to maximize the longevity of your space, as well as your investment. That said neutral does not need to equal boring. Consider the great range of kitchen accessories available to us, a fantastic way of

bringing color and character into this well-used room.

Over the last couple of years we have been seeing color emerge in both large and small appliances. If

you’re looking for a new range, perhaps you should

consider injecting some color with this great gas range from Bertazzoni, available in numerous different colors with stainless steel accents.

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As a designer, I also like to inject color in my kitchens with fabric and furniture.

Consider this beautiful

custom-made banquette from Silva Custom Furniture.

The rich blue is a wonderful addition to any space and

the banquette itself is a good compliment to many different design styles.

It’s all about color this spring!

Find your

inspiration and punch up your kitchen…don’t be afraid of having a bit of fun.

Many of the smaller appliances on

the market are also being manufactured in an array of fun and whimsical options

that can spark some life to your counter tops. Breville has introduced their Barista

Express beverage station in a gorgeous cranberry red, Kitchen-Aid has an array

of fun colors for their stand mixers, or

perhaps it’s the Dualit retro toaster in yellow that has caught your eye!

If you’re the more adventurous type, colored cabinetry may be your way of dramatizing your space.

This kitchen

with red high-gloss cabinets is a good

demonstration of injecting color into a contemporary neutral black and stainless kitchen; and the addition of the ceiling

fan from Royal Lighting really completes the modern industrial aesthetic.

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the ref ined

bathroom with Aquabrass

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APEX | THE ELEGANT TOUCH The beauty of the Apex lies not only

in its elegant structure but also in its functionality. Made in Italy, this contemporary bathroom collection showcases an aerodynamic form and crystal clear water flow, making it a delight for all the senses. Apex is a complete faucet collection, offering a broad selection of lavatory and bathtub applications. With a starting price of $395 in polished chrome (MRSP), the collection is also available in the 15 Aquabrass custom finishes.

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MINIME | THIS SMALL DESIGN HAS SOME BIG UPDATES THIS SEASON

Following the popularity of the MiniMe single-hole lavatory faucet , Aquabrass completes

the

collection

with

a

medium single–hole lavatory faucet, wallmount

lavatory

faucet

and

floormount tub filler with handshower.

All pieces showcase the same playful aesthetic of the original MiniMe, with

the blend of geometric shapes in the

thin rectangular spout and round

levers. The collection is available in the Aquabrass 15 custom finishes, with a starting price of $325 in polished chrome (MSRP).

THE ALPHA | REFINED MINIMALISM

The Alpha collection’s minimalist style is a stunning addition to the modern

bathroom. With an ethereal design and a sleek thin spout reminiscent of a solitary rain drop set to fall, this faucet

in motion is a sight to behold. Crystal clear water flow allows for limited

splashing and light sound fit for this

serene design. The collection contains

a selection of lavatory and bathtub applications, including a touchless single-hole lavatory faucet, equipped with an electronic mixer. Alpha is

available in the 15 Aquabrass custom finishes and a starting price of $375 in polished chrome (MSRP).

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THE BALI

Bali brings an elegant modernized

version of the classic footed tub to the

contemporary bathroom.

BATHING BEAUTIES Aquabrass introduces two new free-standing bathtubs to the Aquabagno collection, Bali and Ibiza.

Composed of stone resin, with a high-resistant

glossy finish, these two designs both bring a fresh

take on the traditional bathtub, offering something for the modernist and the romantic.

THE IBIZA

Ibiza’s smooth scuplted edges, in an open oval shape, present the

perfect blend of comfort and artistry.

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