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MAIDA VALE APARTMENT CONTEMPORARY BEACH
MODERN MIAMI
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THE HIGHVIEW PROJECT
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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.
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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.
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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.
Q
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.
Q
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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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
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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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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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designer profile
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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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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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 BY CRATE & BARREL $1,199
PARISA ROSE TEALIGHT HOLDER NATURAL BY URBAN BARN $12
PERENNIAL WALLPAPER: PINK ON OFF-WHITE BY MAKELIKE $200 PER ROLL
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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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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 BY SHINE BY S.H.O $3,200
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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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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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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.
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