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I want to take this opportunity to thank you, our readers, for making 2014 Homes & Living magazine’s most successful year yet. Now, going into our eighth year of publication your feedback continues to inspire us to create the best home magazine in Western Canada. Today, Homes & Living has the highest sales growth of any home magazine on newsstands. In fact, our Calgary Edition was awarded Best New Magazine at this year’s Western Magazine Awards.

What an amazing year 2014 has been and so how fitting that we bring you our #1 selling issue of all The Luxury Issue. This issue explores the finest possibilities - it’s full of everything luxury from yacht charters to home charters for celebrities, to some of the finest watches and most exotic automobiles. Now that all is said, let’s not forget that the finest luxury of all is the luxury of happiness, health and love. I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and that 2015 brings you all the luxuries you deserve.

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FEATURED CONTRIBUTORS LAURA GOLDSTEIN For over 15 years Laura Goldstein has written features for Canadian House & Home, Style At Home, Chatelaine, Weddingbells, National Post, Globe and Mail and more recently, Savour Gourmet and Western Living. She continues to combine her love for the arts, design, travel, retail, food (and eating), meeting fascinating people and snooping through fabulous homes, as a never-ending source for articles.

SEEMA DHAWAN Seema Dhawan is a Calgary-based writer and an assistant news editor at The Huffington Post Alberta. A passion for travel has taken her around the world and her love for writing has brought it to paper.

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MIRANDA POST Miranda Post is a freelance travel and lifestyle writer based in Vancouver. Her love of the environment, design and local food has led to community gardens in Soweto, South Africa, modernist hotels in Southern California, and 100-mile foodie hotspots in the Comox Valley.

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MEMORIAM

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ICONIC ARCHITECTURE: ALVAR AALTO

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ARCHITECT PROFILE: JEREMY STURGESS

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FEATURE HOME: ROCKWOOD

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FAR OUT HOMES: VILLA 1

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EPICURE: COASTAL BRILLIANCE

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LOOKING FORWARD

Homes Away from Hollywood

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Westcoast Dreaming

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BRILLIANT BUILDINGS AND THE GENIUS BEHIND THEM

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ALVAR AALTO

Opposite. Alvar Aalto’s studio in Helsinki (1955).

Photograph by Rauno Träskelin.

It’s hard to write about Alvar Aalto, one of the 20th century’s greatest architects and Finland’s most renowned designer, without considering the effect he had on Canadian architecture.

His Nordic modernism, warmed by a humanistic and environmentally sensitive approach, bears a resonance with mid-century Canadian aesthetics.

As critic Robert Moffat wrote, “Aalto’s warm, tactile, and often idiosyncratic work, created for an environment similarly cold and dark for much of the year, offered postwar Canadian architects a more humanistic alternative to the sometimes austere International Style.”

Perhaps the most famous example of this would be The Bridle Path, Toronto architect Jerome Markson’s sculptural, expressionistic residence built for businessman and philanthropist, Wilfred Posluns in 1967.

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NORDIC INFLUENCE

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Below. Finlandia Hall, Helsinki (1971).

Photograph by Rune Snellman.

One can even find certain affinities, especially in Aalto’s residential work, with the early west coast modernist houses of Arthur Erickson. He also shared Erickson’s penchant for painting, parties, hobnobbing with the beautiful people, and dancing. And the two architects both experienced frustration with the provincial confines of their home country, although the bulk of their work was produced in their native lands — especially in Aalto’s case.

But Aalto, whose life and work were steeped in the rising Finnish nationalism of his era, enjoyed a prestige in his home country afforded to very few architects, and certainly very few Canadian ones. Legend has it, Finnair would hold planes for him, a privilege he relished and reportedly often deliberately toyed with by waiting until the very last minute to arrive.

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His career rose as Finnish pride peaked and he had the honour of designing not only some of his country’s most prominent buildings, like Finlandia Hall, but also his own museum and restaurant. Parts of Helsinki feel somewhat like an Aalto theme park, (there is even an “Aalto app”) and his hometown of Jyväskylä has the most Aalto buildings of any city in the world.

While his early, predominantly residential work embodied a certain Nordic classicism born of a nationalist romanticism, he soon became a proponent of the International Style, albeit one that was never cold, impersonal or indifferent to site. While critics still argue about whether he was a regionalist or an internationalist, it’s indisputable that he left a far reaching mark on 20th century architecture — not just in Europe and North America but also as far away as Iran (a plan for the Shiraz Art Museum) and Iraq (the 1958 Telegraph Office in Baghdad).

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His multi-disciplinary work as a furniture and glassware designer, writer, painter, sculptor and inventor (he invented a new form of laminated bentplywood furniture in 1932) not only predated the late 20th century starchitect trend toward designing everything from museums to wristwatches, it also embodied the concept of design as gesamtkunstwerk — or a total work of art.

His important early works include the Viipuri Municipal Library (1927-1935), with its extraordinary curved ceiling and open-ness to the environment, as well as the Paimio Sanatorium, which he filled with warm yellows and hoped would offer a “healing” design. He found international fame with his design for the Finnish Pavilion at the 1939 New York world’s fair— one that Frank Lloyd Wright called “a work of genius,” while his Villa Mairea (1939) married modernism, Finnish tradition (the sauna was exquisite) as well as some Japanese elements. His later work was more monumentalist in style and included a new town plan for Helsinki.

But as critic Harry Charlington noted, “Aalto represents an important link between architectural excellence and the everyday.” Consider his ubiquitous ‘High Stool’ and ‘Stool E60,’ used today by Apple for their genius bars, and still manufactured by Artek, the company Aalto founded in 1935.

Aalto took great care and attention with every detail of design, and was obsessed with light and its qualities in his buildings, especially the Nordic light of his homeland. No wonder Aalto continues to provide an illuminating resonance. h

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Below. Finlandia Hall, Helsinki (1971).

Photograph © Alvar Aalto Museum / Rune Snellman.

AALTO’S WARM, TACTILE, AND OFTEN IDIOSYNCRATIC WORK, CREATED FOR AN ENVIRONMENT SIMILARLY COLD AND DARK FOR MUCH OF THE YEAR, OFFERED POSTWAR CANADIAN ARCHITECTS A MORE HUMANISTIC ALTERNATIVE TO THE SOMETIMES AUSTERE INTERNATIONAL STYLE.

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HOMES AWAY FROM HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITY ON-LOCATION HOME RENTALS

When Calgary-based film production co-ordinator Kim Goddard-Rains was asked to scout 25 luxury properties from which Leonardo DiCaprio, who was shooting the film The Revenant in Calgary, would select accommodation, she worked day and night from a long list of requirements.

“It’s an incredible amount of legwork to find appropriate homes that have at least seven bedrooms and bathrooms, a pool, gourmet kitchen, in-home theatre, gym, and, above all, great security,” says Goddard-Rains.

“Keep in mind that A-listers bring their own security people, a chef, trainer, and often friends and family, so if they are shooting for several months, they prefer the comforts of a home rather than living in a hotel.”

In fact, some celebrities are so attached to their own furniture that they actually bring it with them.

Such was the case with director Tim Burton and his partner, actress Helena Bonham Carter, when Burton was shooting his film Big Eyes (starring Amy Adams and Christoph Waltz) in Vancouver last year.

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Opposite, top. John Cusack requested a downtown location with expansive 1,600 sq.-ft terrace and hot tub with fantastic views overlooking Vancouver. Below. Jeff Bridges’ penthouse. The open kitchen is equipped with a Sub Zero fridge, Wolf 6-burner gas range, wine fridge, and Miele dishwasher. Photographs by Mark Teasdale.

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REQUESTS FOR BUBBLEGUM PINK WALLS, DOGGIE SHOWER STATIONS, A HELIPAD AND ROOF-TOP HOT TUBS ARE ALL PART OF THE LUXE LIFE FOR CELEBRITY RENTALS

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“They rented a beautiful 7,000 sq.-ft. home right on the water in North Shore’s Deep Cove,” says amicable rental manager Chad Kalyn of North Vancouverbased Unique Accommodations. The real estate company ingeniously parlayed their expertise into a niche, catering to the demand for luxury rental homes and condos for the film business.

Burton shipped in works of art, some furniture, and drapes during his stay. And while it may sound unusual when a film’s production company is paying up to $50,000 each month to rent them a furnished luxury home, when celebrities are staying for multiple months with their kids and a nanny, Kalyn says they will often pay extra to be surrounded by the comforts of their own houses.

“In fact, shipping in their own bed, pillows, and linens is very common,” assures Kalyn.

The Deep Cove open concept home boasts dark hardwood floors throughout, as well as a large gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a marble island, and a separate pantry with wet bar.

Bonham Carter used the comfortable den as an office.

French doors off the master suite open to a terrace overlooking the ocean. An expansive exterior stone terrace for entertaining leads to the pool and stunning views of the fjord and Indian Arm.

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And after 10 years in the business, Kalyn hardly seems surprised at some of the more unusual requests made by celebrities.

“Ashley Judd actually called us directly asking for a house that would accommodate her five cats and two dogs, and that was really a challenge,” admits the diplomatic Kalyn. “Not only that, but she wanted doggie shower stations — [it’s] a trend in Los Angeles that is taken for granted in private residences there but not yet here in Canada. We ended up having to use a doggie daycare service, because while homeowners are very obliging to accommodate celebrities and a pet, seven was really pushing it.”

According to Kalyn, when Kelly Osbourne asked to have the walls of her rental home in Vancouver painted bubble-gum pink, the owners refused. As did the owners of a beautiful home in West Vancouver when Channing Tatum and wife Jenna Dewan Tatum (she was in town shooting the television show Witches of East End this past summer) requested a fence and more trees planted around the 13,000 sq.-ft. property for more security.

Designed and built by Linda Burger & Associates in the style of a European chateau, the Tatums stayed in the palatial seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom home with central staircase, gourmet kitchen, wine cellar, home theatre, gym, library, music room, spacious terrace, and pool. Rental price tag: $50,000 per month.

“I’m delighted to hear that actor Kevin Costner stayed in the Rhodochrosite suite — and his masculinity was not threatened by the luxurious pink and grey silk fabrics,” chuckles interior designer James McIntyre.

He created the resplendent interiors for the Azuridge estate hotel, which is set atop the rolling foothills of Priddis, Alta., about 30 minutes from Calgary. It was formerly a private home and was turned into a hotel in 2011. Constructed on 13 acres of scenic property, the isolated retreat with custom-designed suites is a popular hideaway for many celebrities. Steven Spielberg stays in the subdued Amethyst suite when his daughter takes part in the show jumping at nearby Spruce Meadows.

Above. John Cusack requested a downtown location with expansive 1,600 sq.-ft terrace and hot tub with fantastic views overlooking Vancouver. Photograph by Mark Teasdale. Below. Actor Kevin Costner stayed in the Rhodochrosite Suite at Azuridge, designed with plush pink and grey silk fabrics and contemporary furniture. Photograph by Thomas Higgins.

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“Because it was formerly a private estate, all the rooms, and especially ensuites, are huge, with built-in or clawfoot tubs looking out to spectacular views. We wanted to keep that feeling of rich residential warmth and luxury throughout,” says McIntyre.

“Every suite is named after a gemstone with the juxtaposition of sensuous textured fabrics and photographs of minerals. They, in turn, play-off the masculine woodbeamed ceilings and window frames and wonderful views, so each guest feels totally immersed in nature.”

Some celebrities choose to stay in condos downtown to be near the action of the city, says Chad Kalyn. John Cusack wanted a pied-à-terre with a fantastic terrace, and Jeff Bridges requested an open-concept, ultra modern penthouse condo with almost 320 degrees of panoramic views. Rental price tag: $20,000 per month.

Then there’s Matthew McConaughey. The Oscarwinning actor, who shot Interstellar in Calgary last year, decided to forgo all luxury accommodation and instead just camped out with his wife and kids in two regular trailers supplied by the production company. h

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HONOURING LOCAL MASTER BUILDERS

JEREMY STURGESS GLACIER SKYWALK TAKES ARCHITECT TO NEW HEIGHTS

After more than three decades as an architect, Jeremy Sturgess feels like his career is beginning again.

The leader of Sturgess Architecture is “over the moon” for one of his latest projects: the Glacier Skywalk in Jasper National Park.

“The work is getting more and more exciting; I’m in it for the long haul,” says Sturgess, whose many honours include a Governor General’s award for architecture.

There was controversy over the decision to build the horseshoe-shaped walkout, which sits over the Sunwapta Valley along the Icefields Parkway, but even critics admire its design. Both before and after the project opened in May, Sturgess and his team received international attention. In November 2011, for example, the Skywalk won a Future Projects award at the World Architecture Festival in Barcelona.

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Opposite. Portrait photograph of Stephen Barnecut. Above. Environments that are made for living in. Photographs by Arda Ozum.

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“We always want to do something that is sensitive to the context; we want to blend into the context,” he says, highlighting the project’s use of minimal materials: glass, steel, and wood.

Conversely, if a development has no identifiable context, Sturgess says he’ll “do something dynamic that will set the tone.” For that, just look to Calgary’s Water Centre — a boldly contemporary surprise in an otherwise unremarkable setting.

The Skywalk was unlike anything Sturgess had worked on before, but it illustrates the design approach he likes to take.

Opposite. Portrait photograph of Stephen Barnecut. Above. Environments that are made for living in. Photographs by Arda Ozum.

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Opposite. Portrait photograph of Stephen Barnecut. Above. Environments that are made for living in. Photographs by Arda Ozum.

Inspirations such as this come from his love of travel. He and his architect wife, Leslie, go out of their way to see new structures in Europe.

“We live and breathe architecture,” he says. “We’re always inspired by what’s going on around the world.”

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Not one to be compartmentalized into a design aesthetic, Sturgess goes for the extraordinary and unusual, often looking to technology to deal with what others might see as “unbuildable.”

A notable example is upcoming project The XII, a 17-storey, 12-unit apartment building that will overlook Calgary’s Elbow River. The initial obstacle was figuring out where to park cars, but Sturgess says modern technology will take care of that. When a resident pulls in, his car will be whisked away to a spot below grade by an automated parking system.

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IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS

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Every busy family home requires a delicate balance of beauty and comfort, and this Calgary space, designed

by Rockwood Custom Homes, is no exception. A perfect blend of functionality and creative spaces, this Rockwood home was built for a father and his three growing children, at various ages and stages of their lives.

The family was seeking a high-end custom home that was current and stylish, but could still withstand the test of time. Rockwood delivered in spades with one of their signature transitional homes that uniquely blends both traditional and modern elements. The result was a timeless residence with a sophisticated appeal.

“This is one of the most amazing homes that we have ever been involved in,” enthuses Allison Grafton, president of Rockwood Custom Homes.

Together with her partner Grainger Nimmo, Grafton co-founded Rockwood in 2009 focusing on high-end, luxury custom homes in the city of Calgary.

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EVERY BUSY FAMILY HOME REQUIRES A DELICATE BALANCE OF WORK AND PLAY, AND THIS CALGARY SPACE, DESIGNED BY ROCKWOOD CUSTOM HOMES, IS NO EXCEPTION.

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When designing this home, Grafton and her team—Dave Furze, Juliesa Stacheruk and Lindsey Zugelder—wanted to capture the historic and traditional elements found in century-old hand crafted homes, but with a modern twist. And they succeeded, starting with the home’s façade: a wrap-around veranda, historic red brick detailing, and an upper level balcony framed by an elegantly crafted wrought-iron railing that Nimmo sourced in South America.

To design the residence, the Rockwood design team incorporated all of the ideals that were important to its young, vibrant family: a sense of graciousness, elegance, and, of course, liveability.

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The homeowner wanted a beautiful, intelligently designed, comfortable family home. It had to be functional yet suitable for three growing children—all under the age of ten—who loved art, music and other creative endeavours; it had to give the family room to grow. The design team’s goal for the home was to capture the essence of the family and as such, reflect the various personalities that would reside within its walls.

In the open concept kitchen: a beautiful island, stunning dovegrey and dark walnut cabinetry, a striking stainless steel hood fan, and an exquisite coffered ceiling. Pewter grey beveled glass subway tiles, designed by Ann Sacks, create a stunning backdrop and set the tone for the room.

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“The tiles are historic yet current,” says Grafton.

“When we showed them to the owner, he loved them and they became our design inspiration for the rest of the room.”

The kitchen leads to a cozy and spacious family room with an elegant fireplace that features an oversized hearth fashioned from honed limestone. Meanwhile, tucked away on the main level, and boasting views of the adjacent park, is a fabulous music room where the family enjoys spending much time. “When everyone is in here playing their instruments, this room comes alive,” says Grafton.

“And that sofa is fantastic; it inspires connected conversation,” she says, gesturing to a custom Rockwood designed couch, crafted by local artisans.

Its unorthodox lines and unique textiles certainly draw attention; as does the main library’s 12-ft. long rolling art table. The room’s custom-built shelves are overflowing with books on a myriad of subjects and the family uses a Rockwood-crafted rolling ladder to access the tomes. “Everything here is practical, designed with a specific function in mind,” says Grafton, “The home was designed organically.... we would stand in a space to get our inspiration; a feel for how, and by whom, it would be used.”

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“I WAS A FINANCIAL ANALYST FOR YEARS,” SHE SAYS, CHUCKLING. “BUT DESIGN IS MY TRUE CALLING. I OVERSEE EVERY DETAIL AND I LOVE IT.”

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And that’s exactly how the staircase came to be.

Inspiration for the spindles were sparked by a Frank Lloyd Wright design that Grafton saw in one of the famed architect’s Chicago homes; meanwhile, a stunning stained glass window designed by a B.C. artisan sheaths the entire stairwell façade, lending a serene vibe to the space.

Throughout the home, dove-grey walls are paired with bold accents and plenty of layered detailing, all softened by lush textiles and rich textures. Scalloped eight-inch ceiling cornices, granite infused with a wood grain, and hand-stitched wallpaper are some of the small details that make this home unique. A lower-level wine cellar with herringbone cork flooring and shelving crafted from rainforest wood is a beautiful addition to the residence, adding a distinctly adult space to this family home.

And it is not just about the subtle design touches in this transitional masterpiece; the architectural features are also bold and beautiful. The barrel-vaulted corridor that leads to the master suite, for example, is lined with shelving and covered with precious family mementos. The entrance evokes feeling of both passage and grandeur. “It’s their memory hallway,” says Grafton, “it’s a special space for this family. We wanted to ensure the seamless utility of this important space and had the walls lined with cork in order to create a backdrop of both substance and functionality.”

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“You can’t design in a bubble; you have to design with intent,” she says. It’s a pragmatic approach, and one most likely gleaned in her previous career.

“I was an investment banker for over a decade,” she says. “It’s not until later in life that I turned my passion into my career, focusing on home design and construction. Together with Grainger and our talented team, we oversee every detail of every Rockwood home. If it’s important to our clients, it’s important to us.”

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And this home, like so many in Calgary, is a fighter.

During the project’s final stages of construction in June 2013, the flood hit and delayed home delivery by 10 weeks. But Grafton says that even though they spent 72 hours bailing out water that had reached the ceiling of the lower level, the outcome was positive.

“We redefined the space and flood proofed everything so that disaster wouldn’t strike again,” says Grafton. “In the end, the house turned out just as it should have… perfect in every detail for the family that calls it their home.” h

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That was exactly what Powerhouse Company did with its first commission, Villa 1, which the firm received shortly after being founded by European architects Nanne de Ru and Charles Bessard in 2005.

Set in a clearing in a large Dutch pine forest, Villa 1 is oriented toward both the views and the sun.

“We really liked the site; it’s very tranquil and secluded,” de Ru said, adding that there were a lot of zoning limitations that affected the design. “It was a very intensive dialogue with the landscape, the client, and the municipality.”

The building height on the site was limited to 10 feet, and the footprint to 2,691 sq.-ft. But the client wanted a house twice that size, so the solution was to go underground.

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Left. The low profile of the structure and its composition — slices of glass, stone and wood — allow it to mirror its surroundings while standing boldly apart from it.

“This started a very nice discussion of living in the landscape,” said de Ru. “And it led to the typical Y shape plan of the house.”

All the living spaces are on the ground floor and are spread out according to their optimal orientation to the sun; all the bedrooms and service rooms are in the basement. The client had a strong predilection for living in an open and spaciously generous house, and as a result, there are no doors on the ground floor.

Instead, the rooms are defined by their walls as well as unique, often massive pieces of furniture — each with a distinct design and materials.

For this, De Ru used wood to the north, slate to the east, and concrete to the south.

In the north wing, an American nut-wood furniture piece figuratively “swallows” a staircase, cupboards, guest bed, and small bathroom. The curves of its outer shape create the entrance, a small and a large study, and an acoustically sound piano room.

The kitchen to the east is entirely made of Norwegian slate and incorporates all kitchen appliances as well as storage, a powder room, and a bar. It is as solid as a rock, yet gentle in its use — a sort of primordial sophistication.

To the south, two concrete walls incorporate a fireplace, storage, and video projector. This element opens up to create a patio bordered by a living room, garden room, and atelier. Taken altogether, the ground floor is one large, flowing space.

Perhaps one of the more striking aspects of the home is the intense contrast between the ground floor and lower floor. Above ground, the glass lets nature in and creates a certain lightness; all the mass is contained in the large furniture elements. Below ground, the spaces are carved directly out of the mass: one wing contains the master bedroom suite, another is the garage and storage, while the third contains the guest rooms and a patio providing much-needed light.

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Left. The north wing viewed from the outside, offering a glimpse of the study and piano room.

Right. The garage entrance.

The glass walls are another clear defining feature of Villa 1. The panes are suspended between window frames hidden in the ceiling and floor, with only silicone joints to hold the glass. One of de Ru’s favourite features is part of the façade: an enormous sliding wall. Although made of marble, the wall is easy to maneuver because it is mounted on honeycomb aluminum plates; it wraps around a cross-shaped column clad with a black rubber skin.

Figuring out how to refine and balance all of the materials and details was one of the biggest building challenges for de Ru. “In that sense, we wanted to create a very diverse house in terms of spatial experience while also keeping it very simple,” he said. “We overcame this by simply trying a lot and by honing the spaces and the detailing to the point that we were satisfied.”

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Despite its futuristic lines, when seen from outside, Villa 1 fits comfortably into its setting; the wings seem to embrace the surroundings. The Y shape provides panoramic views, while two large covered decks on the east and south sides create passive shading for the interior while leaving the terrace in the sun.

As a result of its shape and architectural dichotomy, Villa 1 provides a wide array of extreme spatial qualities, going from narrow, dark, and vaulted corridors to wide open, transparent garden rooms. The result is a landscape of different spatial perceptions that both the client and architect are most pleased with.

“I’m always delighted to be there,” De Ru said.

“It always surprises me again. It is a very special and personal project for me, [and] it is hard to describe my feelings on it — but perhaps pure joy and pride come the closest.” h

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While Jacqueline Kennedy was Oscar de la Renta’s first high profile client, like many women of my generation, the image that sprang to mind upon learning of the late fashion doyen’s demise was straight out of Sex and the City: Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw, dining at MacDonald’s with Baryshnikov (playing love interest Aleksander Petrovsky) in a fabulous pink frock.

The occasion, a date to see La Traviata, almost proves too much for Carrie, who swoons from the romantic drama of wearing de la Renta at the Met with the Russian artist (not to mention a chamber orchestra in the courtyard playing a tune from Kismet) — until he saves her with some all-American junk food.

Indeed, de la Renta frocks are not for the fashion faint of heart— they require stamina and an undeniable élan. They are crucibles for determining fabulousness, a device for rooting out style lightweights; one’s character has to be up to their exacting standards.

They demand nothing less than total commitment.

Luckily, Carrie rose elegantly to the challenge, as did actress Parker, who wowed at the 2014 Met Gala in a stunning black and white ball gown autographed in scarlet by de la Renta at the edge of its train.

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Above. Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie, with Baryshnikov. Opposite. De la Renta with actress Penelope Cruz at the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011. Photograph by Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images.

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And while de la Renta was known for dressing socialites, first ladies and red carpet celebrities, his strong fashion medicine must be used with caution. Actress Jennifer Lawrence recently managed to make a white lace frock appear rather Courtney-Love-circa-1994. And despite rave reviews of Amal Clooney’s wedding dress, it somehow made her look like a sweet, skinny teenager (full confession — when I first met Amal in the 90’s she was one, so I may be biased) trying on her grandmother’s gown.

De la Renta’s own tongue could be as sharp as his sense of style. He often began conversations with “what’s the gossip, darling?” and famously chided Michelle Obama for wearing a cardigan to Buckingham Palace and touching the Queen’s shoulder.

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He was one of the only male designers who wore a suit to the office every day, and claimed to have never worn sneakers in his life. But lest one mistake de la Renta’s gravitas for fustiness, he was always a daring innovator in his own way. After apprenticing in Spain with Balenciaga in the ‘50s and working as an assistant to Antonio del Castillo at Lanvin in Paris, he decamped to New York in 1963 and demanded a then-outrageous sum of $700 a week at Elizabeth Arden, where he produced his first couture line.

He decorated the walls of his flat with red felt and slept fitfully as the downstairs neighbor of Tennessee Williams, who kept company with some rather rough types from 42nd street. Last year, he hired the disgraced John Galliano to assist him with his fall collection.

If one looks to the Dominican designer’s formative years in mid-century Madrid, a flash of flamenco dandy is revealed. When not attending fittings of Franco-era debutante’s gowns, he would frequent late night sevillanas bars and took to wearing señorito style suits with carnations in the buttonhole.

Having also come of age in a different era of Madrid — the late 80’s movida moment of Pedro Almodovar films — I have an appreciation for the city’s charms.

It is not unlike an Iberian New York, complete with exhaust fumes, innate street theatre, and even an iconic flatiron building; not to mention a nightlife that rivals that of the city that never sleeps.

Unsurprisingly, it’s actress Penelope Cruz who best embodies the de la Renta style. Consider her black and white brocade number from the 2007 Oscars or the gorgeous sweeping tiered black gown at the 2011 Met gala.

While de la Renta may have belonged to New York society — drawing not only the design world but also the rich and powerful to his “salons” — his heart remained latino. His bold use of colour, essential femininity and impeccable attention to craft all contributed to his mastery.

A line of homewares he began in 2002, translated his high fashion aesthetic into the realm of the domestic, while maintaining the glamour of the de la Renta line. Via one his tortoise decanters or cobalt glass serving bowls, the likes of us can now imagine ourselves frolicking on the grounds of his Dominican estate, Casa del Campo, that used to appear so often in the pages of W in the ‘70s.

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• LUXURY : JEWELRY DESIGN

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FRANCESCA AMFITHEATROF A GLITTERING NEW ERA FOR TIFFANY & CO.

IN THE OPENING SCENE OF THE 1961 CLASSIC, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S , AN INSECURE HOLLY GOLIGHTLY (AUDREY HEPBURN, PRETENDING TO BE A WEALTHY MANHATTAN SOCIALITE IN ORDER TO NAB A RICH HUSBAND), LOOKS LONGINGLY INTO THE DISPLAY WINDOWS OF TIFFANY & CO., NEW YORK, RESOLUTE THAT ONE DAY, SHE’LL HAVE THE INDEPENDENT MEANS TO SHOP THERE.

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Fifty-three years later, it’s a new era. Francesca Amfitheatrof, Tiffany & Co.’s first female design director in the company’s entire 177 years (who also happens to bear an uncanny resemblance to the late Hepburn) is on a whirlwind global tour to launch her first collection, Tiffany T. And although the rising star’s curriculum vitae may read like a film script, her vision of the modern, confident, independent woman — for whom the collection is aimed ¬— could not be more down to earth.

“It’s for the cool woman about town who’s well informed and has a handle on what’s happening, what’s now,” says Amfitheatrof. “She’s clever and smart and is very certain of herself and her sensuality.”

With an Italian publicist and an American journalist for parents, Amfitheatrof spent her childhood in Tokyo, Rome, and Moscow and attended boarding school in England. She earned her master’s degree in silversmithing at the Royal College of Art in London in 1993, then apprenticed with a master craftsman in Padua, Italy. She was plucked straight out of college to create a collection for the Italian brand Alessi and has since designed jewellery for Fendi, Chanel, and Marni, as well as housewares for Wedgewood Stoke.

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The Tiffany T pieces were designed in a variety of price points, with and without gemstones, to be worn every day and mix and match with other jewelry.

Shown clockwise, from right: TIffany T bracelets; Cut-out Cuff and Large Chain Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold; Diamond line bracelet in 18k rose gold.

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“Because I grew up all over the world I was really affected by the beauty and art that surrounded me all the time and was able to immerse myself in music, art, film and theater along the way,” reminisces Amfitheatrof. “I particularly love Asian art and ceramics. There’s a real sensitivity to form and a very pared down and clean aesthetic.”

Amfitheatrof was living in London with her husband and two children (it’s where she co-founded RS&A Ltd., an agency representing the work of contemporary artists) — that is, until Tiffany & Co. wooed her to New York.

For the past year, she has hit the ground running. She learned the iconic company’s extensive product lines and then researched and interpreted their legendary collections to create the annual Blue Book, considered the bible of Tiffany’s exquisitely and uniquely designed pieces.

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“ WHILE THE T PAYS HOMAGE TO THE TIFFANY NAME, IT ALSO HAS A VERTICALITY AND ANGULARITY THAT I ASSOCIATE WITH THE ENERGY AND INTENSITY OF NEW YORK “ — FRANCESCA AMFITHEATROF

“Obviously we have Elsa Peretti and Paloma Picasso; we have endless women who have really left a mark on this brand, and that’s been a huge influence on me,” she admits.

“But I wanted to do a collection that could stand for itself: to be visibly Tiffany, be recognizable, but also to be the perfect chain you throw on every day, the perfect bangle that you can throw on with your other jewellery.”

Amfitheatrof says she aims to create “the kind of jewellery that just lives with you. The more you wear it, the more you love it.”

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sculptural interpretations for necklaces, wide cuffs, bracelets, earrings, and rings. She concentrated on yellow, rose, and white gold — several pieces inlaid with diamonds — as well as sterling silver to create the stunning collection.

And indeed, her colleagues are already praising her work. “The T Collection is incredibly fresh and streamlined,” says Rob Ferguson, Tiffany & Co.’s Group Director Canada West.

“Even our in-store displays for Tiffany T have undergone a transformation with an art gallery-like aesthetic Francesca prefers, using raised plinths to showcase the collection. Like her vision, it’s really starting to gain its own momentum.” h

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Jan Kath was born into the rug business. As he says, “you either fall into it … or you don’t.” As a child it was a regular occurrence for him to come down to the Sunday morning breakfast table and see guests from Iran, India, Nepal, and Tibet. The knowledge was passed down through family — an atmosphere that was absorbed more than learned.

Despite this history, Kath was determined to set a different path than his parents and grandparents.

After mandatory civil service (as a Germany native), Kath “packed [his] rucksack and went to India.” He explored Nepal, Tibet, and Thailand, and ended up in Kathmandu with no money left and no desire to leave.

He fell into business with a carpet supplier and spent the next few years there, learning the production process, buying and selling, and discovering the ways of the market.

After Kath migrated to Mongolia, he received an offer to buy the factory of his previous boss.

Within three days he made the decision — with some assistance from family — and ended up fully entrenched in the business.

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Top. Erased Heritage Serapi Queensbury in yellow and neon orange silk. Bottom. Ferrara Cloud Special Rocked.

Opposite page, clockwise from top left. Spacecrafted 3; Angles 3; Artwork 1; Mamluk Columbus Tagged in multicolour neon silk. All images courtesy Jan Kath Design.

His foray into design came about more as a necessity. “I started to design because I didn’t have money to pay a designer,” Kath recalls.

Although it took a few years to define the concept, Kath quickly “decided to do something special.” He stopped mass production and went custom 15 years ago, developing each collection with its own handwriting and character.

To this day, Kath maintains a wide variety of styles, refusing to be nailed down and ensuring success in many different markets. This also enables the Germany-based company to run its own showrooms—including one in Vancouver, a partnership with rug industry expert Jenni Finlay, to form Finlay and Kath Inc.—and be open to collaborations with designers and architects. In Europe they work with many high-end fashion and furniture brands, each one with its own direction and program.

When asked about his favourite collection, Kath admits that he is often working in development and is “in love with stuff which is actually not existing yet.” One collection that is very special to him is Erased Heritage, with its preservation of traditional design and historic ways of doing things. These carpets are produced in areas where the craft might otherwise die.

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These masterpieces are created in Nepal, often in small villages where weavers don’t read or write.

Loom masters may hold the map — a detailed chart of the pattern — and chant directions to other weavers in the room. Weavers will then chant the instructions back to ensure accuracy, creating a masterful song.

These techniques and methods are more timeconsuming and costly, but retain the soul and heart of the craft.

Never one to cut corners, Kath believes that sometimes “those old trails are so much better than the new trails.” Not that the designer is against innovation; his surprising creations overlay traditional patterns with modern designs. With deep roots in this business, he demonstrates that history and quality paired with clever invention and a strong sense of design make for a winning combination. As Kath so aptly states, “My drawer is full of ideas.” h

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Above. Jan’s fondness for the Erased Heritage collection speaks to his passion for the history and preservation of rug making as a craft. Photograph by Dimo Feldmann.

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TIMELESS A LUXURY WATCH NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE

WE MAY BE LIVING IN A DIGITAL AGE IN WHICH ELECTRONICS VIRTUALLY RULE OUR LIVES, BUT WHATEVER THE CHALLENGES, THE FINE MECHANICAL TIMEPIECE LIVES ON AND INDEED, CONTINUES TO GROW IN POPULARITY.

There’s still something very special about the precision and artisanship involved in creating a luxury wristwatch, and people with a taste for the finer things in life are prepared to spend heavily on the right product. While premium watches are generally considered to start somewhere in the $3,000 price range, it’s also possible to spend $100,000 for a beautiful timepiece.

Every year, Switzerland hosts Baselworld, the world’s biggest exposition for the watch and jewelry industries. The huge event regularly attracts 150,000 visitors from all over the planet. Naturally, major watchmakers use this remarkable event to showcase new products.

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Watch manufacturers often look back over the years to re-create the elegance of the past, not least Omega, which used Baselworld to launch its De Ville Trésor — upgraded version of a classic wristwatch. Its design is elegant and understated and although it looks retro, the movement involves highly sophisticated technology. Actor George Clooney (an Omega brand ambassador) wore a white gold Trésor at his wedding in September. Like so many watches nowadays, the Trésor can be worn by either sex, in line with the trend for women to wear larger watches.

There is also Omega’s beautiful De Ville Prestige Butterfly watch, which was inspired by nature’s beauty as well as Asian popular culture (the latter of which associates butterflies with longevity and love).

Delicate as it may look with its butterfly dial, this Omega houses a rugged movement, with precision engineered to the highest standards. The watch was launched with a lavish party in Seoul, South Korea, where Omega brand ambassador Nicole Kidman was on hand to show it off.

Another standout brand is Blancpain; it may not be the first watchmaker to come to mind when fine timepieces are discussed, but it is rooted in history and experience. Jehan-Jaques Blancpain started making watches in 1735 and today the company has a solid reputation among collectors and buyers.

Recently announced by the company is the Ocean Commitment Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback, a limited edition diver’s watch. Buy one of these, part of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms collection, and you’ll be helping the Blancpain Ocean Commitment — an organization that supports the study and exploration of the world’s oceans. A donation to this worthy environmental effort will be made for each watch’s sale.

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Opposite. The Omega De Ville Butterfly. Photograph provided by Omega.

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Left. The Longines Heritage Diver.

Below. From Longines’ Elegant Collection.

Photographs provided by Longines.

Longines recently launched its Heritage Diver chronograph, a durable watch for demanding outdoor use that takes more than a glance back to the 1970s for inspiration. The cushion-shaped case in stainless steel is very historical, but don’t expect an outdated effort inside. The self-winding chronograph movement is bang up to date, and the dial features Super-LumiNova to illuminate the hands and markers in the dark. Like so many watches in the marine class, it comes with a rubber strap for water resistance.

Rugged diving watches are not to everyone’s taste, and for those buyers, the Logines Elegant Collection awaits. Another Baselworld introduction, this prestigious self-winding selection features watches with a classic “no gimmicks” design philosophy and almost minimalistic dials. Available in case diameters to suit every wrist, Elegant models feature a wide variety of individualistic dial and bracelet styles — all emphasizing simplicity over complexity. The applied hour markers evoke the dress watches of decades ago, and that is exactly what is piquing the market’s interest right now.

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Opposite. George Clooney, wearing an Omega timepiece at his wedding in September, 2014. Left. The Omega De Ville Tresor. Photographs provided by Omega.

Below. Montblanc’s Twin Star Moonphase.

Photograph provided by Montblanc.

Then there is Montblanc, which is widely seen as a top maker of fine writing instruments and luxury leather goods — but the brand is also a supplier of beautiful watches. Among the company’s more exotic offerings is the Twin Star Moonphase, a beautifully crafted watch with silver-white guilloché dial and very elegant typography.

One of the most hallowed names in the world of watchmaking is Vacheron Constantin, which has been crafting fine timepieces since the mid-18th Century.

Even this vastly experienced company describes its astonishing Malte Tourbillon Openworked watch as a horological masterpiece. It has a movement of remarkable complexity and artisanship, which can be seen in its entirety when looking at the case.

Openworked watches are admired not only for their beauty but also for the highly skilled craftwork that goes into creating them; they must be as functional as they are stunning. And that fine balance is what makes luxury watches so timeless. Elegance, after all, is always in fashion. h

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CHAT WITH THE STYLE GURUS

INTERIOR DESIGN

BY STEPHANIE BROWN

WESTCOAST DREAMING

For interior designer Stephanie Brown, living and working in Vancouver is a lifelong dream turned reality.

The Vauxhall, Alta. native and graduate of Mount Royal University’s interior design program grew up travelling to Vancouver and Whistler to visit an aunt and fell in love with the coast. After working as a successful residential designer in Calgary for almost 10 years, Brown decided to trade in her metaphorical cowboy boots for gumboots and relocate to Vancouver in 2011.

“The energy here is great,” says Brown. “I love the laid back, west coast vibe; I feel like I’m most at home in Vancouver when I’m at the waterfront. This is something I don’t take for granted as a prairie girl.”

And as is the case with her love of Vancouver, Brown’s passion for interior design started when she was young. As a pre-teen, Brown used to memorize friend’s floor plans and rearrange them. When her parents built their home when Brown was 10, she shared her fledgling design opinions.

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Below. Earthy tones and geometric details add playful sophistication to this Calgary home. Photograph by Colin Way. Opposite. Photograph

by Christopher Pike.

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Left. Clean lines and neutral tones, puntuated by accents of pattern, bright color, and organic forms, give this Vancouver townhouse a fresh and sophisticated feel. Below. A living wall installation is a simple, yet breathtaking focal point. Photography by Phil Crozier.

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“Their bedroom had lots of closets but they also had a lot of furniture,” she recalls. “I asked, ‘Where are you going to put all your furniture?’” After Brown’s master bedroom revelation, her parents rearranged the room and also sought her advice in selecting tiles and flooring for the house.

Now as a professional, Brown combines her adoration for design with keen attention to clients’ needs and wants.

“Clients drive every project,” she explains. “In the end, a home should speak to the people who live there. What’s their dream?”

When Brown helps people emphasize their vision and lifestyle in their home layout and decor, she adheres to the principles of design. She is a big believer in strong vistas, equilibrium, and a central focal point.

“I care a lot about symmetry and balance,” says Brown. “I ask, ‘Are things proportionate? Is there an anchor in the room?’”

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Above. The livingroom amps up interplay between natural and manmade elements. Photograph

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Stephanie struck a perfect balance between luxury and modernity with quality finishes and a sensibility for harmonizing details. Photography

by Colin Way.

In 2014, Brown started working on the largest residential project of her career: a 30,000 sq.-ft. east coast, Hamptons-style home in Richmond that she says reminds her “of Robert Stern and Cape Cod.” The Richmond project will encompass both elegant and traditional themes throughout. Brown’s Gastown-based boutique has been given a lot of flexibility to create the concept and vision for the home. This kind of freedom is the opportunity of her career, she says: “To have ‘carte blanche’ from start to finish — it’s rare to have that.” h

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Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) is the national advocacy association for the interior design profession. IDC represents more than 4,000 members across nine provinces and their vision is to ensure that their members are competent, trained professionals with access to the latest business tools, education and networking opportunities.

To locate a registered interior designer near you, visit findinteriordesigner.org.

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COMMUNITY CHARACTER

EXPLORING CALGARY’S URBAN ROOTS

KENSINGTON CALGARY’S ECLECTIC URBAN DISTRICT

Above. The Louise Bridge.

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KENSINGTON IS IN THE MIDDLE OF A CONDO BOOM, WITH HUNDREDS OF NEW UNITS EITHER UNDER CONSTRUCTION OR BEING SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT FEW YEARS.

With its strong sense of community and eclectic flavour, many of the Calgarians who live, work, and play in Kensington fondly refer to it as a village.

Centred on the intersection of Kensington Road and 10th Street NW, it straddles the Hillhurst and Sunnyside neighbourhoods. And Kensington also straddles the past and present, with its attention to both conserving heritage buildings and exploring new housing options.

Kensington is a Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ) — a “self-help program by which businesses in an area can jointly raise and administer funds to improve and promote their businesses,” according to the City of Calgary’s website. In September, the Kensington BRZ won a Downtown Merit Award from the International Downtown Association for its work on replacing the district’s ageing public infrastructure.

Kensington is in the middle of a condo boom, with hundreds of new units either under construction or being scheduled for the next few years. Developers cite the area’s walkability as a big motivator for the wide demographic of people who want to move there; residents can access over 250 shops, restaurants, an services on foot. It is also a 20-minute walk (or an even shorter bike ride) over the Louise Bridge to downtown.

While Kensington is definitely experiencing infilling — and gentrification — at a rapid pace, in many ways this is an extension of its roots. At the turn of the 20th Century, Kensington sat at the heart of Hillhurst, which was once a sprawling farm and suburb. At the time it was run by farmer and politician Ezra Riley, after whose family Riley Park was named (fittingly, a new Hillhurst condo and townhouse division will be called Ezra on Riley Park as well). Riley subdivided the area in 1904 and chose British names — including Kensington — for the streets. But the city annexed Hillhurst in 1907 and soon after, Kensington Avenue became Centre Avenue, acting as the divider between the city’s northwest and southwest. It became Kensington Road in 1926, when the quadrant boundary moved south to the Bow River.

Today, Kensington is still known as a great shopping area — especially during the holiday season — where consumers can find unique items at established businesses such as the Peacock Boutique (Calgary’s original consignment store) and Brooklyn Clothing Co., as well as brand newer retail spaces including The Loop yarn store and Peasant cheese shop. Aside from simply offering up quality goods, these spots also have a community feel and social conscience; Peasant cheese shop, for example, aims to make great cheese affordable for the average budget, and Pages bookstore supports local authors.

The non-profit House Coffee Sanctuary serves fair trade and organic coffee, hosts performances by local musical acts, and runs an employee mentorship program for street kids.

In warmer months, Calgarians gather in Kensington to lounge on patios and attend community events. Close to 100,000 people flock to the area to sample spicy fare and watch performances at the summer Sun and Salsa Festival. More recently, locals also experienced Calgary first: a fully recycled alley patio. It’s the brainchild of Cam Dobranski, the same man responsible for Winebar Kensington and Brasserie Kensington; for this project, he put a shipping container in an unused alley and converted it into a patio, calling it simply, Container Bar. It is this kind of ingenuity, entrepreneurial spirit, and community-mindedness that characterizes Kensington — and would have made Ezra Riley proud. h

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AUTO TRENDS AND TEST DRIVES

YOUR CHARIOT AWAITS The demand for luxury automobiles continues to remain buoyant worldwide and the past year has brought us an unusually exciting selection of newly-minted upscale vehicles, many of which are innovative and stylish enough to be with us for many years to come.

Naturally enough, the fabled Italian automakers have been busy in their design studios and engineering departments and the results are impressive - an allnew sportster from Lamborghini and a brave leap into a new market segment by Maserati. Not to be outdone, Mercedes-Benz is replacing its exotic gullwing-doored SLS with a sports coupe that’s no less appealing, even though it’s simpler and according to rumours, less costly.

The opulent and speedy Ghost sedan (we should really say “saloon”) from British legend RollsRoyce has been updated with a new variant and North America’s luxury market contestant Cadillac is bringing us its all-new ATS model.

Perhaps the most intriguing newcomer of all is BMW’s stunning i8, which combines an innovative electric/gasoline powertrain with what many will regard as the best looking sports car from the Bavarian automaker in many years.

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Clearly, Lamborghini hopes that the new car will be equally successful, or even more so.

The engine is a V-10, a continuation of the configuration used in the Gallardo, but much modified and updated. It has more power and torque, but fuel economy is improved.

Price tag: $260,990.

2 MASERATI GHIBLI The new Ghibli, named after a Mediterranean wind, is a four-door midsize sedan that’s aimed at the upper echelons of the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Jaguar XF and MercedesBenz E-Class segment. It’s a class Maserati has never tackled before with any real intent and it will provide people who buy this type of car with something a little more exotic to tempt them away from the fine products of Germany and the UK. Maserati’s engine choice for the Ghibli is a 3.0-litre twin turbo V-6 that’s sourced from Ferrari. It’s a perfect match for this car (a V-8 would have been overkill) and develops 330-horsepower.

The noise from the two big tailpipes is a constant reminder that you are driving a Maserati and more than likely, the pipework was tuned with exactly that in mind.

Price tag: $75,800.

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Replacing the superlative SLS AMG, this new Mercedes sits at the pinnacle of the German automaker’s impressive sports car range. The gullwing doors of the SLS are gone, replaced by conventional doors - part of the reason why the GT will reportedly be priced lower than the older car. As its name suggests, the car is powered by a mighty AMG hand-built engine - a twin turbo V-8 developing 503-horsepower. This time around, Mercedes’ supercar gets a proper trunk that will swallow two sets of golf clubs. Those who miss the fancy doors of the SLS will probably be happier once they’ve “gone back” to the front hinged units of the AMG GT. Overall, this is a supreme sports car from a company with a century of experience building them.

It was a supreme automobile when it was introduced, but for 2015, Rolls-Royce has added enhancements and upgrades to create an even better high-end luxury sedan. It’s the smallest model from Rolls, not compact by any stretch of the imagination, but a little trimmer than the big Phantom. The car may look majestic, but its 563-horsepower V-12 endows it with some serious performance and it’ll propel you to 100 km/h in considerable comfort in under five seconds - sports car territory. The Series II has expected Rolls opulence in the cabin but the new car adds lots of electronic upgrades, mainly around the nav system and its command screen. Other updates include subtle body design changes and powertrain advancements including a remarkable 8-speed transmission.The Ghost expertly combines advanced technology with superlative comfort and appointments.

Price tag: $113,300.

Price tag: $300,000+.

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6 CADILLAC ATS GM’s flagship nameplate is very much a contender in today’s luxury sedan market and the new ATS can only solidify that status. Cadillac says it was “built to be the world’s best” and it’s certainly a fine piece of automotive engineering. It follows a similar styling theme to that of other recent Cadillacs and is certainly a very handsome automobile. Designers worldwide have been praising Cadillac’s styling ethic for many years now and the accolades have been well earned. Engine choices range from the economical to the potent with the range-leading V-6 delivering 321-horsepower. One engine can even be ordered with a 6-speed manual transmission, so Cadillac is making no secret of the car’s sports sedan potential. A premium interior treatment cements the cars luxury status and provides customers who prefer to “buy domestic” with something other than BMWs and Audis.

Price tag: Mid-$50,000 range for the top variant.

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CHARRED HUMBOLDT SQUID WITH VIETNAMESE SLAW 12 oz.

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Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Using half the dressing, marinate squid for 1 hour prior to cooking.

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carrot cucumber daikon radish shallot thai basil fresh cilantro

salt and pepper to taste

Slice carrot, cucmber and daikon lengthwise. Combine all salad ingredients and dress with remaining dressing.

Preheat a sautĂŠ pan on high heat. Add grape seed oil and heat almost to smoke point. Sear squid on each side for 45 seconds, pull pan away from heat and squeeze lime juice over squid. Rest squid for 2 minutes and slice thinly. Place over salad and serve.

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gouda cheese roasted carrots roasted onions

sautéed mixed wild mushrooms chives celery leaves toasted hazelnuts

For carotene, juice fresh carrots to make about 8½ cups, or two litres, of juice. Store-bought carrot juice may also be used. Put juice in a tall pot with a squeeze of lemon juice, and bring to a low simmer. The carotene with separate from the clear liquid. Strain through a coffee filter to capture it.

Pre-roast carrots and onions.

Bake potatoes in oven at 375º F for 90 minutes to two hours; until soft. Mash in a medium-sized bowl. Make a well in the centre of the processed potato and combine carotene and egg while the mixture is hot. Mix gently until evenly coloured throughout. Fold in flour and mix gently until a soft, but workable dough is formed.

Form gnocchi by rolling dough into a ½-inch log and cutting into 1-inch cylinders. Blanch the gnocchi in salted water until they float, then leave them floating for another 30 seconds. Reserve on an oiled tray.

To finish, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a sauté pan.

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