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Dear Readers,

As we begin the countdown to the rst day of Spring, I’m sure many of you share my excitement in welcoming the beginning of the gardening season and the accompanying longer days, warmer weather, and the plethora of colours that come with it.

In this issue, we will revisit one of the coast’s most celebrated architects. James Tuer was featured in the very rst issue of this magazine back in 2018. e front cover is a shot of one of his more Iconic building designs. e Buddhist Meditation Retreat on Bowen Island. Here’s a brief description from James’s website.

“ e retreat crosses cultural boundaries, where eastern philosophy meets west coast contemporary design. Working with principles of Feng Shui. A simple oorplan and gracefully curved roofs set this project apart and creates a very special dynamic of ow, space and view”

In this issue, we also explore trending kitchen designs, tips for preparing your garden,and an insight into the homes of the future. We also take a closer look at the importance of increased density on the coast, an update on a ordable housing, and much more.

So pull up your favourite chair, grab a cup of your preferred blend, and enjoy a leisurely spring a ernoon read.

Brad Ferguson, Publisher

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PUBLISHER & EDITOR

Brad Ferguson, publisher@homeonthecoast.ca

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Russ Qureshi

Angela Koops

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