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1 ⁄ ⁄ LAURA GOLDSTEIN has written features for Canadian House & Home, Style At Home, Chatelaine, 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, fascinating people and snooping through fabulous homes, as a never-ending source for articles. 2 ⁄ ⁄ NORA O'MALLEY is a bit of a globetrotter who when pressed would tell you that home is Calgary, Alberta. A freelance writer, Nora produces online content for Quiksilver and Roxy Australia and has contributed to The Surfer’s Path, Gripped The Climbing Magazine, WHERE, Canadian Rockies and MEC’s 40th Anniversary print catalogue. She has completed her first manuscript about learning to surf and seeing the world. 3 ⁄ ⁄ TONY WHITNEY has covered automobiles and the automobile industry for more than 25-years, handling assignments for TV, radio, consumer magazines, websites, business magazines, auto publications and newspapers. He hosted the network TV show Driver’s Seat for more than two decades and regularly handles Canada-wide talk shows for CBC radio. 4 ⁄ ⁄ CLAIRE NEWELL is the official travel consultant for Global BC and best-selling author of Travel Best Bets. She has written articles for Success, Professional Woman, Today’s Parent, Reader’s Digest and now she is Homes & Living magazine’s exclusive Escape writer. Claire's latest role is as co-host of the new travel series Operation: Vacation. 5 ⁄ ⁄ DANIELLE METCALFE-CHENAIL is a writer and historian based in Edmonton. She is the author of For the Love of Flying (2009) and Polar Winds: A Century of Flying Canada’s North, to be released by Frontenac House later this year. Visit daniellemc.com 6 ⁄ ⁄ RON DEVITT is a Calgary born and bred journalist and filmmaker. He has written for several publications in both Alberta and B.C., and reported on everything from Winter Olympics to the Irish Peace Accord. Devitt and has made several short films and documentaries while continuing to write feature and short film screenplays. He has travelled in Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia and Mexico, and has even flown with Canada's Snowbirds. 7 ⁄ ⁄ MARKELLA MILDENBERGER is the owner of a custom wallpaper and textile company and a freelance writer in design. In her spare time she is submersed in her art, writing and anything design related. She can often be found in English Bay catching the sunset or wandering the streets of Vancouver finding inspiration. 8 ⁄ ⁄ SEEMA DHAWAN is an editor and writer based in Calgary. A passion for travel has taken her around the world and her love for writing has brought it to paper. She has written about her escapes for various publications including USA TODAY, The Huffington Post and WestJet Magazine.

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ARCHITECT PROFILE : ERNST VON MEIJENFELDT BY NORA O'MALLEY

DESIGNER PROFILE : ELENA NEYRA BY SEEMA DHAWAN

CELEBRITY PROFILE : OLIVIA CHENG BY LAURA GOLDSTEIN

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FAR OUT HOMES GLOBAL + DESIGN + INNOVATION

BUILT ON A BANANA PLANTATION THE ‘GEORGE MICHAEL’ RESIDENCE

PROJECT ⁄ ⁄ GEORGE MICHAEL RESIDENCE LOCATION ⁄ ⁄ SEA CAVES - PAPHOS CYPRUS PROJECT STATUS ⁄ ⁄ COMPLETE 2013 ARCHITECTS ⁄ ⁄ VARDASTUDIO ARCHITECTS PHOTOGRAPHER ⁄ ⁄ CREATIVE PHOTO ROOM

create the George Michael Residence, (no affiliation with the namesake pop superstar) Cyprian architect Andreas Vardas formed an awesome synergy with his client from the start. Requesting only an open plan, ample office space, and two ensuite bedrooms, the client essentially gave Vardas the green light to design a house on a big plot full of banana trees. And lucky for the architect, his first rendering was spot on. »

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BELOW LEFT The pool is situated like a lake lapping against the breadth of the house. BELOW RIGHT The bedroom suites are outfitted with walk-in closets and fully-glassed bathrooms.

⁄⁄ + ⁄⁄ “After we showed him the first model, we decided that that was it. No changes – nothing,” said Vardas, the founder of Vardastudio, located in the coastal city of Paphos. Within a couple of weeks the construction began, and over the next 11 months, Vardas, his client, and the contractors gathered at the site every Saturday morning at ten. “It was like a ritual. Even if we didn’t have to do anything, we had to go there. It became a necessity,” Vardas said. »

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FLOOR PLAN INDEX ⁄ ⁄ GROUND FLOOR 1. OFFICE 2. SWIMMING POOL 3. TERRACE 4. LIVING ROOM 5. DINING ROOM 6. KITCHEN 7. PANTRY 8. ENTRY 9. GARAGE UPPER FLOOR 10. UNCOVERED BALCONY 11. BEDROOM ONE 12. ENSUITE 13. BEDROOM TWO 14. ENSUITE

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Their infectious enthusiasm for the project propelled them to build an open structure gleaming with natural materials and discernable nods to the surrounding banana plantation; multiple sliding doors and windows allow the trees to spill into the main living space, while the pool is situated like a lake lapping luxuriously against the breadth of the house. To give the water its lake-like aesthetic, Vardas and his team tiled the pool with field grey slate; setting a precedent for new projects, as his clients tend to prefer the dramatic affect over your typical L.A. pool. A pair of durable Iroko wood boxes hinged to the fair-faced concrete foundation also set the George Michael Residence apart from the mainstream.

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RIGHT The open plan kitchen and dining area are minimal at the request of the client. It's the materials that stand out, the glass, wood and concrete.

“I’m obsessed with these things,” Vardas chuckles. “You can do whatever you want inside this environment.” He outfitted the upper floor bedroom suites with walk-in closets and fully glassed bathrooms peering out towards either the Mediterranean Sea, the Troodos Mountains and environ plantation. Materials like glass, white paint, and smooth Bangkirai wood for the deck were mindfully drafted in to offset the protective character of the concrete wall, floors, and ceilings. On the ground floor, a glass corridor running along the back end of the pool to a library offers a place to work and a quiet retreat from the main living space. The builtin birch wood bookshelf was patterned in such a way to reflect the overarching jigsaw theme of the architects’ design. The client, an accountant by trade, was so impressed by the final project that he made Vardas and his studio official guests – they have a key to the house and are welcome to use the pool whenever they want. h

ARCHITECT PROFILE

CONCEPT + CUSTOMIZATION + CONSTRUCT

ERNST VON MEIJENFELDT FROM AMSTERDAM TO EDMONTON

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erhaps a telltale sign you are commissioning a great architect presents itself where he chooses to set up shop. For Ernst von Meijenfeldt, you’ll find him working under the vaulted roof of a repurposed historic building – the former St. Stephens Church. “People have prayed here for nearly 100 years, so there’s a lot of good energy. It’s a very inspiring space,” Ernst says of his head office located in Edmonton’s Little Italy. This convivial Dutch architect earned his stripes designing a repertoire of überefficient homes in Europe, but in 2003, he ventured across the Atlantic to settle down in Alberta. “It’s a long story… Let’s just say I followed my heart,” he says. The body of his work is largely influenced by Bauhaus style and the masters of modern architecture like SwissFrench Le Corbusier and German-American Mies van de Rohe. His ‘Caouette Residence’ for example, set on a generous lot on the North Saskatchewan River Valley, points towards a decidedly cubic and modernistic direction. »

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“It’s almost the most Dutch residence I’ve designed here because it’s so cubic,” says Ernst. “But size-wise, it would never happen in the Netherlands unless you have multi-multi-multi millions of dollars,” he adds, pointing out the dramatic difference between the price of a square foot for property in Europe compared to Alberta. Ernst, who won Holland’s Young Architect of the Year Award soon after graduating from the University of Delft in the late eighties, prides himself on being able to continually design houses that capitalize on space and natural light. His ‘Shah Residence’ or the Urban Tree House as it was nicknamed, was constructed on a densely forested lot along the Mill Creek Ravine and presented a unique challenge for the architect to design a home that would overcome the darkness brought on by all the surrounding trees. “The shape of the roof is so that is draws in the southern light deeply into the house. It’s a very light house because of that,” he describes. And while Ernst is hesitant to call the beautiful Tree House a favourite: “I give a lot of heart to all my work, so I really can’t say…It’s like asking, do you have a favourite child?” He does note, however, that the process of working with his clients is just as important as the final product itself. “Most of our clients become our friends, which speaks a little about our approach,” Ernst says. His firm, E3 Architecture Inc., a partnership between himself and American-Canadian Eugene Silva, is able to tackle a wide range of commercial and residential jobs thanks to the exceptionally complementary working-relationship between its founding partners. While Ernst is at the front-end doing the design, Eugene is on the inside managing all the technical details and production issues. The pair officially joined forces in 2010 after collaborating on ‘The Enjoy Centre’, a magnanimous 220,000 square foot multi-use lifestyle facility and epicurean market located in St. Albert. ABOVE Shah Residence at Mill Creek Ravine has tree views from every room.

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I GIVE A LOT OF HEART TO ALL OF MY WORK, SO I REALLY CAN’T SAY...IT’S LIKE ASKING, DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE CHILD?

ABOVE Caouette Residence, Quesnell Heights.

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Nowadays, 53-year-old Ernst finds a steady flow of work, from large commercial projects to small interiors, streaming through his studio. The versatility of scale keeps his mind fresh, and Edmonton’s growing awareness for modern design means new clients often call in requesting their dream home be drawn by a reputable European hand. h

ABOVE The rear of the Caouette residence at Quesnell Heights boasts two decks, a garden plot and expansive views.

DESIGNER PROFILE

CHAT + STYLE + GURU

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DESIGN ELENA NEYRA’S ROAD TO A

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lena Neyra has always had two big passions in life: art and psychology. She was raised surrounded by art in Lima, Peru, where she also went to interior design school. The city she lived in was filled with museums and galleries that inspired her, and at home she was surrounded by her mother’s oil paintings. “I have always seen art at home,” says Neyra. When her school took trips to museums, often her classmates were bored, but Neyra was captivated. Interior design gave her a space where she could bring art and psychology together. “In order for you to understand people’s personality... you have to understand psychology,” she says. “Once you understand their personality – you understand how they work.” Today she guides clients at Cricklewood Interiors on how to bring a concept together, from creating a floor plan and colour scheme to picking out design elements.

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I TRY TO READ WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY WANT, SAYS NEYRA, THAT’S WHAT THEY’RE GOING TO REFLECT IN THEIR DECOR

ABOVE Mixing styles and textures is key when designing a space for clients. Pictured here, a perfect blend of function and decor.

“I try to read who they are and what they want,” says Neyra. “That’s what they’re going to reflect in their décor.” She offers the example of someone walking into the store and looking to buy a sectional. Asking the right questions, they may realize that’s not what they’re looking for at all. “For me first is function, then is décor,” says Neyra. The 12,000-square-foot showroom at Cricklewood Interiors houses furniture built in Canada and the U.S., with unique designs for commercial or residential use including office spaces, dining rooms, art and decor. Neyra’s keen eye for detail and the ability to ask the right questions has enabled her to work on some pretty creative transformations.

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ABOVE Neyra advises to select pieces that fit each individual space, personality is key to creating a look that is both fashionable and functional.

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When in Peru, she assisted a project that worked on restoring an 18th-century residence that was being converted into an office space. Demonstrating her artistic range in Calgary, she worked with a client who bought a gym in a downtown building that was transformed into a three-bedroom condominium. “You guide them to do what is best for the function there, then they say, “Oh thank you, I don’t need a sectional,” she says with a laugh. Neyra finds inspiration in travel, architecture and nature. From the design elements of a cave to castles in Europe, it’s all art to her. “Since I was a kid I was impressed with architecture,” says Neyra. “Art for me is an expression. From paintings to sculpture to glass, even a piece of jewelry… even an area rug that for me is a piece of art.” Neyra advises those looking to revamp their space to consider whether the changes they need are architectural or cosmetic. “It all depends on how old is your space and what kind of look are you trying to accomplish.” More importantly, she says, personalize the style to suit the personality, and don’t do it as a showroom unless the goal is to sell the property. “When it’s your home, personalize it as who you really are and who lives in that space,” says Neyra. “Show who you really are in your decor.” h

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MARCO POLO ACTRESS Olivia Cheng AT HER ‘ home AWAY FROM HOME’

earing only a diaphanous silk robe, her provocative

Cheng, 35, wielding only a fork to eat a salad at interior design

foreplay is conveyed through a mesmerizing

award-winning Homer St. Café and Bar, one of her favourite

metaphorical dance; a spider spinning her web.

downtown Vancouver eateries, is articulate and spontaneous,

Her prey–three leering soldiers, sent by her corrupt brother

skills garnered, no doubt from conducting interviews herself

Chancellor Jia Sidao to attack her, are hypnotized by her

as a correspondent for Entertainment Tonight Canada.

sexual innuendo. And that’s when Mei Lin, prized Imperial

Now that the proverbial shoe is on the other foot, she

concubine, drops her robe and strikes. Throwing a large dagger

expounds on the grueling training at Pinewood Malaysia

disguised as a hairpin into the throat of one, she cartwheels

Studios, where the 13th-century Chinese court of Kublai Kahn

into martial-arts mode, a whirling Dervish, spearing the

was re-created with lavish and authentic detail.

second soldier, then, brandishing his sword, beheads the third.

“Believe me, no amount of jogging along the seawall could

“That’s what I love about playing Mei Lin,” laughs down-

prepare me for the intensity of our training!” she jokes. “We

to-earth Vancouver actress, Olivia Cheng, one of the stars of

were all individually trained for two months by amazing

Netflix’s $90 million dollar epic TV series, Marco Polo. The

stunt teams because all of us had to learn different fighting

series, written by John Fusco and produced by The Weinstein

styles. On one hand it was like going to a really cool summer

Company, was recently renewed for a second season.

camp in an outdoor dojo because they had to acclimatize us to

“She’s such a great character. She’s so fierce, so smart and

the incredible heat. Everything from strength conditioning,

tenacious and has so much inner strength. Her love for her

wushu marshal arts, high-wire work, sword training, practiced

daughter drives everything. That’s what drew me to the role in

with wood sticks, tai chi, and then stunt choreography. And

the first place,” Cheng confides.

I’m really proud to say that I did all my own stunts! It was just crazy.” »

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CELEBRITY PROFILE

SCOOP + STYLE + SPEAK

HER PARENTS ENCOURAGED HER TO PURSUE COMMERCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA BUT SHE WASN’T HAPPY THERE AND SWITCHED TO NAIT’S RADIO AND TELEVISION ARTS.

ABOVE Olivia Cheng at the Homer St. Café and Bar, one of her favourite Vancouver eateries.

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Born in Edmonton to Cantonese-speaking immigrants,

Marco Polo is set in 13th-century China in the court

Cheng’s natural spunk, curiosity and determination

of the Song Dynasty’s Kublai Kahn. Cheng’s character

found a perfect outlet in acting classes and gymnastics,

Mei Lin is forced into spying as a double agent by her

and later in commercials. Her parents encouraged her

conniving brother, who holds Mei Lin’s young daughter

to pursue commerce at the University of Alberta but

hostage. A much deadlier precursor of the 19th

she wasn’t happy there and switched to NAIT’s Radio

century’s Mata Hari, Cheng’s character was actually

and Television Arts.

based on a real but unheralded concubine who helped

After graduating, she went on to a successful media

her ruthless brother rise to power.

career as a videographer then reporter at Global TV

“I did a lot of research–I read about the history

Lethbridge. “I was even considering becoming a war

and the conflict between the dynasties and watched

correspondent,” she admits. That’s when serendipity

documentaries, read about the sex trade and I learned

turned the tide and she was asked to open-audition for

so much about my own culture,” Cheng said. “I certainly

an AMC mini-series, starring and executive produced

knew about the concubine in Chinese history- both

by veteran actor Robert Duvall. Five young Chinese

celebrated like rock stars and reviled at the time. But

actresses were cast. Out of 100 auditioning, Duvall cast

to read about thousands of Chinese women who were

her in Broken Trail and it went on to win four Primetime

shuffled into this systemized institution of prostitution

Emmy Awards. That really ignited the acting bug for

and were traded like chattel, used like bargaining chips

Cheng and she moved to Vancouver, playing roles in

in wars, was an eye-opener.” h

USA’s Psych, Fox’s Fringe, CTV’s Flashpoint, The CW’s Arrow and Supernatural and CBC’s Arctic Air.

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AS A CHILD, YOU WANTED TO BE A MARVEL COMICS SUPER HERO. DOES THE CHARACTER OF MEI LIN SEEMS TO GET PRETTY CLOSE TO THAT WISH? Oh that’s so funny! Yes I loved the strength and magical powers of all those super heroes who were mostly guys. As Mei Lin, I got to fly around using high wires for some of my martial arts scenes so that was pretty close. Actually, for one really big scene when I confront the Imperial Family, I swung my sword and shattered a camera by mistake. It will end up in the ‘blooper’ reel! THERE WAS A LOT OF CONTROVERSY OVER THE AMOUNT OF NUDITY IN THE SERIES. HOW DID YOU OVERCOME THAT, ESPECIALLY IN YOUR PIVITOL FIGHT SCENE? Before I said yes to the role, I had a conversation with creator John Fusco that I didn’t want to be exploited the way Mei Lin was as a character. Artistically and from reading about the period extensively, I understood that the nudity was to show the dehumanizing situations Mei Lin had to overcome. I was nervous at first but after a while the nudity became a sort of costume in itself. WHAT DOES NETFLIX’S MARCO POLO EPIC MEAN TO YOU? The show really pushes boundaries because Hollywood has opened up the genre for English-speaking Asian actors to really dig their teeth into roles that are authentic and complex.

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liver Brown breaks out in a smile every time he gets a chance to talk about one of his latest Calgary home builds. And Brown, project manager at Rusch Projects couldn’t be more pleased with the way this particular modern-day bungalow turned out. In March 2013, demolition of a stately home in one of Calgary’s most affluent communities began. Less than 15 months later, Rusch Projects and their team of builders, tradesmen, architects and designers put the finishing touches on their modern bungalow. Brown said the homeowners wanted a clean and modern design aesthetic. “It’s an open plan and they intend on staying there the rest of their lives,” said Brown. Brown believes the most unique features of the home are being greeted by 14-foot-ceilings, and the view through to the well-treed backyard through floor-to-ceiling windows at the back of the home. »

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“When you open that front door you don’t feel like you’re living in the city,” said Brown, adding the large windows welcome in the Prairie sunshine. “The front of the house has a breakfast nook so it gets a lot of the morning sunshine.” The Calgary community had more traditional two-storey homes on either side of the street so that did pose a challenge to the homebuilder when planning the sprawling bungalow. “In order to get it to work with the rest of the homes it was a bit of a challenge,” said Brown. “Some of the older homes are fairly large and have had some renovations to keep them up to standards.” The modern bungalow boasts a 3,300-square-foot upstairs living area and 2,450 square feet in the basement and sits on a lot 75 feet wide and 180 feet deep.

ABOVE Polished entryway feature modern objects d’art. LEFT Floor to ceiling windows light up the living room.

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A SENSE OF LUXURY IN A LONG AND LINEAR CARVED FORM, CAREFULLY CRAFTED ON MULTIPLE LEVELS INTO THE LANDSCAPE.

The open plan main floor includes the living area and a master bedroom wing. The living area features a spacious foyer, living room, dining area, breakfast nook and kitchen. The bedroom wing is home to the master bedroom, a guest room, two bathrooms, a powder room, his and her closets in the master bedroom wing, den and laundry room. The master bath features an elegant tile mosaic of a sculpture of Napoleon’s head. The main floor also boasts marble tile throughout the main living area, kitchen and hallways. Slightly darker tile can be found in the basement. The master bedroom wing features seven-inch, oil-rubbed hardwood floors. Angre panelling was used on the interior walls and the fir window casings were stained to match the window trim. The main floor floors, basement floors and stairs are heated with hydronics.

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LEFT Spacious ultra modern kitchen features a marbletopped island as the centre piece. ABOVE Floor to ceiling windows let in light at the back of the house. The team worked to convey a “rightness” with the landscape.

Not only does the home rely on large floor to ceiling windows in the living area, but also has close to 200 pot lights strategically placed throughout the celling. The exterior of the wood-burning indoor and outdoor fireplaces are made of a light-weight concrete that had to be craned in to place during the framing stage of the house. Some pieces were 20 feet long and six feet wide. Brown and his team at Rusch worked closely with Shugarman Architects and Design to bring the homeowners’ vision to reality. Lead designer Michael Shugarman, said architecturally, the team strove to convey permanence, luxury and a ”rightness” with the landscape. “On the public street face, I wanted the design to be strong, elegant in its simplicity, and to portray a sense of luxury in its simplicity,” said Shugarman. “And to convey a sense of luxury in a long and linear carved form, carefully crafted on multiple levels into the landscape.” The clients themselves also directly inspired the architecture and the interiors. “I always try to capture what I come to understand are the qualities of the clients themselves, and in this case the clients are complex in that they hold important both a lightness of being and sense of joy, and yet have a serious respect for quality, invention, and an appreciation for the natural world,” said Shugarman. Shugarman said the fact that they had a large lot to work with meant there were very few “restrictions.”

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ABOVE Tile mosaic in master bath featuring image of the head of Napoleon.

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RED PALETTE ⁄ ⁄ WILD WALLPAPER A WALLPAPER DESIGNER CAN HELP BRING YOUR ROOM DECOR TO LIFE, SO LET YOUR IMAGAINATION GO WILD. IT'S A GREAT JUMPING OFF POINT TO CREATING THE KIND OF DRAMATIC LOOK IN YOUR HOME THAT BEST SUITS YOUR TASTE, AND GUARANTEED TO BE SOMETHING ONE-OF-A-KIND.

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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE ENSUITE TRENDS & IDEAS TO GIVE YOUR

powder room A POP

hen I’m doing a space for clients, the powder rooms and en-suites are where they end up spending the money,” says Sandee Mann of CANTU Bathrooms & Hardware. Especially the powder rooms, he notes, because that is where the guests will go. Pedestal stone sinks, no storage and decorative splashes of colour are de rigeur for the showcase spa. And what is trending these days, whether it’s a powder room or full bathroom? Wall mounted taps and toilets were first on Mann’s list. They are aesthetically pleasing, and create more visual space in a small room, he says. Plus, wall mounted toilets add up to nine inches to the floor space, while wall mounted faucets are cleaner and allow more space on the counter. Speaking of faucets, chrome is the Number 1 finish among Mann’s clients. He is also seeing brushed nickel, which offers a more traditional look, an increase in polished nickel with its gold tones, matte black for a more masculine look and unlacquered brass in a throwback to the 1980s. Gold has been ‘in’ for a couple of years, he says, and he has seen a “little bit” of white. »

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RIGHT The narrow natural stone tiles of this feature wall are contrasted by a large 600x300 floor tile. The roll top bath, from William Holland has a tin interior. These are the most comfortable brass or copper baths and only weigh about 45 kg, the average cast iron equivalent weighs around 160 kg. The chair, from Graham & Greene, is upholstered in a dramatic suzani fabric, creating a bright pop of colour for visual interest.

A sweet ENSUITE When it comes to tubs, sometimes it is essential to have a tub in the space, but not neccesarrily to use the tub in the space. “When I ask my clients, probably 90 per cent never really use the tub,” he notes. Coloured tubs, like the blue or lime green ones seen in Fifty Shades of Grey are very on-point at the moment. CANTU has a red one in the showroom, says Mann, which would be a nice accent, or jewelry piece. And what if you do want to take a bath? Air jetted tubs as opposed to whirlpool (think Jacuzzi) tubs are a great way to go. Because there is a vacuum underneath, they are a more sanitary tub, and great for occasional bathers. As for the tub itself, minerals mixed with resin are the material of choice. They are used in tubs that offer sleek lines and have the added advantage of keeping the water at temperature, and help create a spa atmosphere at home.

As for showers, a rain-head with a hand-shower is just about the only way to go. And those that want to up the stakes usually add a third element like a steam shower, body jets or a waterfall spout that create a massage function. And finally, what colours are most popular? Mann’s clientele are opting for the West coast, very clean and muted, choosing to let the “jewelry” pieces, like a sink, faucet or tub take centre stage. “We’re not getting really dark because I think we’re already kind of gloomy [on the West Coast] with the rainy period,” he says. “We brighten up the bathroom and make it more spa-like.” h

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The designer wanted to create a strong statement in this bathroom whilst bringing a timeless opulence to the vast space. The key feature is the marble, hand-picked cuts of stunning Calacatta marble and crafted by British artisans, who book-matched the marble to perfection.

alone soaker tub creates the ultimate ergonomic effect while bathing, and makes for a beautiful colour contrast against the muted tones of the marble, making this the focal point in this bathroom.

the glassed-in water closet,

while not exactly providing privacy, adds a distinctive element of class while complementing the modern Calacatta marble tile.

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ottoman is surely fit for royalty. Ottomans add an extra layer of opulence while serving both as a seat and providing extra space to stash lovely-scented bath oils and rich, luxurious body creams.

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free-standing zinc soaker tub is the focal point of this master ensuite, and combines classic comfort with modern faucet design. The soft, brushed metal reflects the trend towards lighter spa colours this season.

elegant farmhouse A freestanding zinc bath on slate tiling has been installed directly in front of the window overlooking the courtyard of the this master room ensuite. A log-burning stove has been installed within the original fireplace; and the white-panelled custom-built wardrobes on either side of the fireplace create enough storage space

a bright red velvet chair and

an end table serve up a blend of function and funky fashion. Accent furniture placed strategically in a room makes for an eclectic mix.

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COMPACT kitchen

COMPACT KITCHEN: BIG LUXURY IN A SMALL PACKAGE SIZE ISN’T EVERYTHING WHEN IT COMES TO

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good things come in small packages and ‘small’ is definitely one of the trends in kitchens this year. Whether you have a condo or a full-size home, people are moving toward compact appliances, says Mark Eglinton, President of Euro-line Appliances West. “Space and living arrangements are at an all-time premium,” he says. “It’s never been more expensive to live.” Speaking of condo owners, he notes that installing fullsize appliances can cost “tens of thousands of dollars of living space.” The solution? Appliances in the 60-centimetre range, stacked in what he calls a “lifestyle, or luxury” tower. On the bottom a warming drawer, with a steam oven on top; above that comes a coffee maker, and the tower is topped with wine storage. Euro-line has also partnered with a couple of European suppliers to create its unique “Kompakt Kitchen”, a full and complete kitchen that fits in a six-foot wide by seven-foot tall space. The entire installment comes in a pre-assembled flat pack and runs around $11,000. »

LEFT A modern kitchen with an abstract feature wall brings fun to an otherwise simple colour palette. Clean lines and modern fixtures mixed with mid-century furniture add character and charm to this space.

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ABOVE A small space can still be big on style as shown here. “Kompact” appliances save space, and add modern style to this sleek but cozy kitchen.

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The kit comes with all hardware, accessories, appliances, stone and cabinets including a five-inch deep Franke sink and an 18-inch deep compact dishwasher that mounts under it. There is also a Liebherr mini fridge, speed oven with micro wave and dry heat functions; a two-burner induction cooktop; integrated hood; and a storage drawer that pulls out to function as a table. Not just for condos, these kits have been embraced by laneway home and in-home suite owners, and by the yachting community.

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ON A GRANDER SCALE, THERE IS A GROWING TREND FOR THE TWO-KITCHEN HOME... DOING THE MAJORITY OF THE COOKING IN THE SMALLER "SPICE" KITCHEN

COMPACT kitchen

On a grander scale, there is a growing trend for the twokitchen home. Owners are creating a “show” kitchen with all the latest full size appliances, where they entertain family and friends, but do the majority of the cooking in a “spice” kitchen, a smaller space somewhere else in the home where luxury compact appliances make an efficient workspace. Underfoot, Eglinton notes vinyl is making a huge comeback. The new generation boasts a dramatically increased quality, a more pleasing aesthetic (think hardwood lookalike) and a middle-of-the-pack price range. As for the plumbing fixtures, touch-free faucets are a more water efficient and hygienic option. Brass, black or gold fixtures are also in demand right now. For a visual pop, Eglinton says the backsplash is the place to make a big splash, either with tiles and dramatic colours, or elegant backlighting. h

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WHAT’S IN YOUR CABINET? MAKING kitchens + bathrooms WORK SMARTER

LEFT This island certainly stands alone with these stunning aluminum glass doors. This collection of decorative doors are available in different finishes and profiles.

abinets – they aren’t just for dishes and towels anymore. In kitchens, bathrooms and beyond, creating custom cabinets can clear counter space and spice up any room with a splash of colour and a dash of design. In the kitchen, virtually any pantry item can be stored in a stylish cabinet if shelf space has become an issue. In the bathroom, the seemingly endless array of beauty supplies for her or shaving/grooming supplies for him cluttering up space can be whisked into a wallmounted cabinet that can be easily installed. »

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What’s on the market? ‘Fresh and relaxed with a touch of glam’ is what’s trending this season at Kitchen Craft Cabinetry. Custom cabinets can be built right into kitchen islands to create more work space for food preparation, and aesthetically-pleasing aluminum glass doors displaying crock pots and ceramic cookware add a cozy feel to any kitchen. Decorative doors are also available in inserts for a bolder statement. Quality Cabinets Manufacturing Inc. features a range of wood veneers, available in a variety of wood species, maple, oak, and cherry to exotics like Paduk, Achi, and Opepe.

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5. 2. 1. METALLIC & MARBLE This familiar Waterworks washstand has been enhanced with the stunning and practical addition of a luxurious marble shelf. The tubular legs and bars are joined with spherical joints, reminiscent of early, iconic French plumbing design.

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A sleek blend of textures, colours and straight lines offers a calming, contemplative, space to sip your morning coffee and commune with the expansive views outside.

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A mixture of heights

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vending-machine-like vibe draw the eye to the wine storage unit, and interior lighting and wooden shelves invite sampling.

cozy eclectic Combine industrial with contemporary, throw in a bit of seemingly do-it-yourself and a couple of found treasures, mix well and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a magically personal space that boasts form, function and pure style.

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true personal style

encompasses all things that represent the designer; art, plants – even a ceramic dog doorstop – are what make this one-of-a-kind mélange work.

the restoration/hardware

combo is the very latest in trends these days, creating a quirky touch to contrast with the industrial symmetry of the refrigerator.

recycling takes another turn

with the re-purposed wood caddy, cleverly combining functionality (it’s on wheels) with rustic charm.

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pronounced vertical lines, a reflective finish and understated handles create a backdrop that accommodates a good deal of storage while the light emanating from the layered shelf softens the look.

Clean lines, warm tones and metallic accents come together to make a simple, yet sophisticated cooking, eating and entertaining room that is as inviting as it is elegant. Large floor to ceiling windows perfectly frame the surrounding natural canvas.

these inviting chairs eschew the

rigid dining table designs of the past; Diners are cradled with comfort, and the warm slate colour is the perfect complement to the cool white table.

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enclosed oven serves as the focal centre piece of this cabinet wall, which provides functional space, with a perfect view of outdoor foliage.

This sleek tri-colored kitchen

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he Coup + Meet Restaurant and Lounge has occupied the sunny side of Calgary’s 17th Avenue for 10 years, and despite its strict vegetarian menu, has flourished in the heart of Alberta beef country. The recently renovated restaurant is not only popular with the vegan and vegetarian sets, but also people with food intolerances, allergies, religion-based diet restrictions–and those with just plain great taste. Owner Dalia Kohen and her original business partner created their little vegetarian haven 10 years ago. Last spring, Kohen and new ownership partner Ian Armitage renovated the entire restaurant. “They (Kohen and her original partner) decided to do this concept because they were both passionate about vegetarian food,” said The Coup general manager Katie Gallupe.

RESTAURANT REVIEW “They (Kohen and her original partner) decided to do this concept because they were both passionate about vegetarian food,” said The Coup general manager Katie Gallupe. Gallupe said although the menu is strictly vegetarian, people with a variety of food needs come to test out its tasty and varied menu items. “We get a lot of guests who are vegan or vegetarian but there are lots of other people coming to check it out as well,” said Gallupe. “I think that people who come here and are used to Alberta beef are surprised at how fulfilling our meals can be without beef.” Armitage said although Albertans enjoy their beef, The Coup provides a surprisingly tasty and healthy option.

And Armitage agrees that the restaurant does not just cater to vegetarian tastes and needs. “I think 10 years ago it would’ve been just a lot of vegetarian people who were coming here. But now we meet people’s needs with gluten-free or food allergies options,” said Armitage. Armitage said most of the meals are already gluten-free or can be made gluten-free at the customer’s request. With a range of organic options, and full menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the lunch menu alone offers 15 entrées, and a full brunch menu for Saturday and Sunday. Armitage said people rarely go home unsatisfied with the portions. In fact, he said, many people have to get their meals

“I think there is a need in Calgary for it,” said Armitage of vegetarian cuisine. “Even in Calgary right now there isn’t much choice.”

packed up to go. He said even the pastry dishes the restaurant prides itself on, are made with completely raw ingredients and are almost exclusively vegan and gluten free. With the renovations, the restaurant seats approximately 80 people and that includes seats at the bar and street-side patio. Armitage said having a north side location on Calgary’s famed (The Red Mile) 17th Avenue has its benefits. h

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waths of narrow jagged charcoal mountains bisect parched golden sand. A vibrant orange sunset melts into an indigo blue and mauve sky like a watercolour painting gone awry; grey vein-like tributaries branch endlessly into rust-dotted cattle herds. This is the landscape of Namibia, visible from a small plane as photographed by Canadian philanthropist and clothing designer Treana Peake. It’s also part of her newest collection, Scarves For Water. Digitally printing the textures captured in those photographs, Peake designed three exquisite modele scarves launched recently by Anthropologie and sold in their stores and online across North America. “The scarves are named after three villages in the Namib Desert for which we have already drilled to provide wells for clean, fresh, water," Explains Peake, the founder and creative director of the edgy, luxury women’s brand, Obakki. During a tour of her new Gastown, Vancouver studio/factory in the midst of shipping the 2015 Spring/Summer Collection, it’s evident where her raison d’être lies: unlike most brands that endorse a charity to be socially conscious, the philanthropic Obakki Foundation actually drives Peak’s fashion collections. »

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ABOVE & LEFT Foundation founder and designer, Treana Peake has travelled to South Sudan and Cameroon 40 times with her small team to oversee drilling or rehabilitating 700 wells and building 12 schools. The team trains and empowers the local people with jobs to provide fresh, clean water for their communities.

“Design is storytelling,” says Peake, “and I need to wrap myself around them by experiencing them first-hand.” For Peake as a child and later, for her own children, the old adage that ‘charity begins at home’ could not be more meaningful. Those “stories” began when Peake was growing up poor in the small town of Hanna, Alberta and an anonymous donor would leave envelopes containing cheques and food baskets at her family’s door. “To this day, I still don’t know who that was,” she admits. That act of kindness left an indelible mark on Peake, years before she gave any thought to a career in the fashion industry. By 18 she began working with Military Officer Ed Smith, collecting clothes, books and toys then travelling to Romanian orphanages still devastated years later by Nicolae Ceausescu’s regime. Peake is completely self-taught, and entered the fashion business by launching her first Collection in 2005 as a means to fund her humanitarian work. Married to her childhood

sweetheart, Nickelback guitarist, Ryan Peake and with two children, aged eight and 10, giving back is a family affair: they spent last Christmas at an orphanage in Cameroon. In 2009, with $500,000 in seed money from Nickelback to create the charitable Obakki Foundation, Peake chose to focus on South Sudan, the poorest country in the world with tribal wars constantly fought over water and access to wells. Travelling with a small passionate female team from Vancouver and always with a United Nations representative, it’s an incredibly risky adventure, as many villages are in conflict zones.

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SCARVES FOR WATER ⁄ ⁄ OBAKKI FOUNDATION TREANA PEAKE DESIGNED THREE STUNNING SCARVES FOR SPRING 2015 BASED UPON DIGITAL IMAGES SHE SHOT FROM A SMALL PLANE FLYING OVER NAMIBIA, AFRICA. HER SCARVES FOR WATER ARE CARRIED EXCLUSIVELY BY ANTHROPOLOGIE STORES ACROSS NORTH AMERICA. 100% OF NET PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO THE OBAKKI FOUNDATION TO BUILD WELLS IN SOUTH SUDAN AND CAMEROON.

⁄⁄ h ⁄⁄ “I try not to think about the danger and don’t tell my husband what I really see,” Peake confides down-playing the threat of being caught in any crossfire there. “We’ve drilled or rehabilitated 700 wells and built 12 schools in two countries and just as important, we train and empower the local people with jobs,” explains Peake. “I’ve been to Sudan and now Cameroon 30 or 40 times and I can’t tell you how gratifying it is to see that people have access to fresh, clean water that we take so much for granted in the West. “It’s the way I give fashion a purpose, ” she says with a smile. Every collection designed by Peake has pieces that are influenced by the colours and rugged textures of Sudan and Cameroon. “The Dinka people are really the last of the nomadic tribes and the largest in South Sudan,” says Peake.

“For the 2015 Spring/Summer Collection I was inspired by the naturally loose draped frayed sack cloth they wear; the way the women paint their arms in bright orange-red dyes; the striped sand dunes and even their textured mud dung huts.” Several of Peake’s photographs have also been digitally transferred onto T-shirts for Spring. Obakki’s celebrity clientele includes Kate Hudson, Gwyneth Paltrow and Olivia Cheng, but to the humble Peake, who feels uncomfortable partying in the glam Hollywood scene: “This isn’t a fad or trend for me – 100 per cent of net profits go directly to the registered charity. But if stars grab the public’s attention by wearing Obakki and that generates great word-of-mouth, just think of all those wells and schools the Obakki Foundation can build.” h

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BE AWARE OF MINIMUM-STAY REQUIREMENTS. For example, some renters require a typical four-to-seven-night minimum stay during peak dates. This is standard practice in popular beach and ski destinations.

BEWARE OF ANY LISTING THAT DOESN’T HAVE REVIEWS. Ask for references if reviews aren’t available and before leaving for your trip, get the name of a local contact or property manager to help you if any problems arise.

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GET RENTAL RULES IN WRITING. By asking for all rules in advance, including check-in/out times, and cancellations, you can help avoid any last-minute surprises.

PAY ONLINE BY CREDIT CARD OR VIA SECURE SERVICES LIKE PAYPAL. It’s the safest option to protect your travel investment. If an owner requires you to send cash or use a wire transfer service, consider it a red flag and move on to another rental.

VISIT A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT WEBSITES. Some good sites to use for vacation rentals are HomeAway.com, FlipKey.com, and VRBO.com (Vacation Rental By Owner). I suggest that you read reviews for a single property on at least two different sites to get a clearer picture of what to expect. For higher end properties I recommend LuxuryRetreats.com which has a dedicated concierge team who will help personalize your villa rental experience – from chefs, massage therapists or yoga instructors to private wine tours or a world-renowned celebrity chef for a special event. Guests are only limited by their imaginations! h

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s the frenzy of the winter auto show season winds down, it becomes a little easier to look back and contemplate which vehicles really stood out from the crowd. With Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago, Montreal and Toronto behind us, buyers can wait expectantly until their particular favourite shows up at the dealership. Of course, not all cars that glitter on the show displays actually end up making it to production, and others are still a year or two off. Even so, there’s lots to look forward to and with auto manufacturers reporting record sales just about everywhere, we can only assume that there’s even more excitement down the road. Competitive pressures dictate that prices for these new models are often hard to get as automakers wait until the last moment before announcing them.

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As far as the “green” segment goes, things seem to have quieted down, though there are some interesting products on the way and some of them are, surprisingly, in the high-performance market. In fact, the idea of a high-performance GT car with an electric motor or three to boost torque levels is very appealing indeed. That’s exactly the route Acura has taken for its longawaited NSX replacement. Even the most well-heeled of drivers seems happy with enhanced fuel economy, even if gas is a little less expensive right now. One of the most intriguing trends is the flurry of super-luxury SUVs under development. Bentley, Jaguar, Maserati and even stately Rolls-Royce are said to have models on the way to finally challenge the well-earned supremacy of the Range Rover. It’ll be an interesting market battle to observe, even if you’re not in the hunt for a premium off-roader. h

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1 2016 ACURA NSX

The NSX that reigned from 1989 until 2005 was always much admired and for several years, rumours about a replacement have been circulating. Now at last, it’s on the way and even more spectacular than ever. As with the original car, bodywork is of aluminum but this time, more use has been made of lightweight composites. Power is supplied by a twin-turbo V-6 which employs three electric motors to create what Acura calls a “sport hybrid system.” The 550-horsepower engine delivers power to all four wheels via a nine-speed transmission. The car was designed and engineered by a global team in the U.S., where it will be built. The slinky mid-engined NSX should be available by year’s end, but no price has been announced.

Price tag: Pricing to be announced.

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FORD GT

Ford’s last GT was modeled closely on the legendary GT40 race cars that dominated Le Mans in the 1960s. This latest GT, though, is taking a confident run at the serious supercar market. Like rivals from Ferrari, McLaren and Lamborghini, the GT uses mostly carbon fibre for its bodywork and the styling is nothing short of sensational. The doors swing upwards like some of its competitors and the interior is both contemporary and practical with digital electronic instrumentation, not unlike that of a current jet fighter. The mid-engined GT uses a 600-horsepower 3.5-litre V-6 EcoBoost and the power is kept under control by huge carbon ceramic brakes. This is the most exciting Ford for many years and will be sure to attract lots of showroom visitors– something every dealer is happy to have. The GT will be built at a new plant in Markham, Ontario, so this most welcome supercar has a little Canadian DNA in its makeup. Price tag: Pricing to be announced.

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Top of the coupe/cabriolet line for BMW are the 6 Series models–sleek, elegant, high-performance automobiles that come in many versions. The recently shown 2016 range includes a two-door coupe and a two-door convertible, plus expected “M” super high performance variants. Also due to arrive is a four-door Grand Coupe, which should be a worthy contender for rivals like the Porsche Panamera and Mercedes CLS Class, not to mention Audi’s A7. Buyers can choose from three engines–a 315-horsepower inline six, a 445-horsepower V-8 and a 560-horsepower M V-8. All have BMW’s TwinPower turbo configurations. These new 6 Series BMWs are the latest in a long line of coupes that go back decades now. They have always been among the ultimate grand touring cars, capable of gobbling up considerable distances while maintaining the ultimate in comfort for occupants.

After decades of absence, famed Italian automaker Alfa Romeo is re-entering the Canadian market to the delight of many fans of the historic nameplate. Although many classic Alfas linger on in the hands of enthusiasts, we haven’t seen a new model here since the 1980s. That’s all changing now thanks to the big merger between Chrysler and Fiat to create what’s now called FCA, or Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The 4C is a highly attractive and desirable sports coupe or convertible powered by a four-cylinder 1750 cc turbocharged engine developing a solid 237-horsepower. With its lightweight bodywork, power levels should provide a spiriting driving experience and Alfa Romeo is famed for agile, predictable handling. The nose is replete with the almost legendary Alfa Romeo grille that’s been around for many decades. Welcome back Alfa!

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One of the most muscular sedans on the Canadian market, the 2015 Mercedes-AMG C 63 is described by its manufacturer as “a powerful high-performance athlete” and that about sums it up. Under the hood is a hand-assembled 4.0-litre biturbo V-8 developing a hefty 503-horsepower in optional S guise. The car tops 100 km/h in just four seconds and top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. Despite this impressive level of power, the C 63 is remarkably fuel-efficient with a combined rating of just 8.2-litres/100 km combined. Add to this track-developed handling and agility and you have a serious sports car in tastefully understated sedan bodywork. Sporty it may be, but the C 63 offers exceptionally high levels of comfort for day-long drives and Mercedes’ widely respected standard of quality is all part of the package.

You’ll have to go to Dubai to find one exactly like this, but the Rolls-Royce Maharaja Phantom Drophead Coupe is a fine example of what the respected British automaker can do for you if you decide to make a choice from the company’s Bespoke Collection. Cars in this range are built individually or in small numbers and are very special, even by Rolls-Royce standards. The Phantom is the company’s largest model and the Drophead the most exclusive. These cars combine silky V-12 power with unexcelled occupant comfort and though they are unarguably big, they handle surprisingly well, even on winding mountain roads. The level of quality in the materials used for this opulent motorcar is astonishing and the Phantom is understandably expensive, especially so in Bespoke guise.

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after training at some of his native city’s top spots – the Red Door Bistro, River Café, and Home Tasting Room among them. He went on to open his own restaurant, Market, which flourished. The affable culinary maven could have kept riding that wave of spectacular success. But he’s not one to rest on his laurels. So, in the spring of 2013 he packed his bags and headed west. “I felt I had accomplished everything I wanted to in Calgary,” Rogers says. “Top Chef Canada had come out and Market was booming, but I was kind of getting lost in all the publicity. It was necessary for me to take a step back to take a giant step forward and find myself. Sometimes you just have to do these things as frightening as they may be,” he adds. “Even if there’s no safety net, you just have to do it.” “I always wanted to live on the west coast. It’s called Lotusland for a reason. It’s so beautiful.” After taking on the role of Chef de Cuisine at Vancouver’s Fable Restaurant – headed by another Top Chef Canada competitor, the talented Trevor Bird – Rogers joined Blacktail Restaurant and Lounge in the summer of 2014. Situated in the heart of historic Gastown and featuring a warm, woodlandinspired design, Blacktail, which is open for lunch and dinner, puts the focus squarely on the best of B.C. As Executive Chef, Rogers has already made his mark; response has been overwhelmingly positive, with praise for his deft, innovative handling of local products, such as albacore tuna and Cache Creek natural beef. “Our approach is to take the best ingredients we can get our hands on and apply techniques to enhance them,” says Rogers, pointing to his unique use of sous vide to prepare freshly shucked oysters. “We’ll use modernist techniques to enhance what we have without adulterating the flavours in any way.” And yet some things are done the old-fashioned way; duck breast, for instance, is always cooked in a cast-iron pan from start to finish. While his kitchen skills are unmistakable, there’s something simpler at the heart of his cooking. “A friend of mine, who’s a home cook, summed it up best: cooking is caring,” Rogers says. “That’s exactly it. I use what I know how to do to make other people enjoy themselves. That’s pretty cool.” h

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he building at 130 9 Ave SE in downtown Calgary may look like a regular 1960s-era block of cement and glass, but it houses one man’s vision and more than one region’s history. The Glenbow Museum is an art and history museum set up to help connect Calgarians and visitors alike with stories, people and artifacts from Southern Alberta and around the world. It all began with Erik Lafferty Harvie, a lawyer who became an oil baron with the Leduc and Redwater discoveries in the late 1940s. The 55-year-old father of three owned the mineral rights on the land where the gushers erupted, but his real passion was collecting – and giving back to his community. So with his newfound wealth he set about gathering objects of significance to the history and culture of Western Canada, as well as bringing things home from distant locales, with the idea of sharing them with others. In 1954, Harvie established the Glenbow Foundation and his eclectic collection became more formalized. Then he and his family donated the valuable objects in 1966 to the people of Alberta with the opening of the Glenbow Museum.

The museum and foundation were both reportedly named after Glenbow Ranch, which the Harvie family owned. The family camped at the idyllic spot on weekends when the kids were growing up, dubbed Glenbow after “glen” – the Scottish Gaelic word for a narrow valley – and the Bow River. The rural community of Glenbow northwest of Calgary has mostly disappeared, but the Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park remains near Cochrane and visitors can take part in a range of activities coordinated by the Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation. In the meantime, the museum has thrived in the past 50 years, and is working to reflect and engage with the increasing diversity of Canada’s population. It holds the largest collection of art in Western Canada, and hosts both permanent and travelling exhibitions ranging from photographic explorations of residential school experiences to “Oh, Canada: Contemporary Art from North North America”. Behind the scenes it is a worldclass repository of books and archives for researchers. Harvie’s legacy is impressive. In 1967 he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada, and though he passed away in 1975, he remains one of the most notable philanthropists in Alberta, having donated roughly half a billion dollars to arts, culture and heritage institutions around the country. h

LEFT Figure from the permanent Canadian Heritage Exhibit at the Glenbow Museum.

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Ultimate West Coast Lifestyle

The Great Escape Eagles Perch

This contemporary luxury residence was designed for the ultimate west coast lifestyle! In the heart of Sooke Village on south facing waterfront, it offers 5,000 sf. of accommodation on 3 levels with stairs to the beach. Steel & concrete construction, open floor plan with floor to ceiling windows & folding 12’ doors which access the expansive viewing deck. Floor plan provides flexibility with the combination of a 3 bedroom residence, bachelor suite & private guest quarters. Gourmet kitchen adjoins the great room which is ideal for entertaining. Beautifully landscaped gardens with water feature complete the picture. Kayaking, Fishing & Hiking. Enjoy!

This exceptional west coast retreat, Eagles Perch, is aptly named as it sits high on a beautiful wooded site with 180 degree views of the ocean & surrounding hills, offering a completely exclusive & gated escape into the West Coast Lifestyle. The architecture is world class combining West Coast elements with Asian Influences. Large stone pillars, exotic woods & massive beams all contribute to the breathtaking presentation. The open contemporary plan is welcoming, with the kitchen as a focal point. The lower level provides fitness & media. Equally attractive guest quarters exist above the garage. This home is designed for entertaining w/hot tub, water features & lush gardens. The 3.5 acre garden is exclusive LCP.

$1,195,000 MLS# 341635

$3,988,000 MLS# 340472

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EDITORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MESSAGE Page 6 Photography by Alex Waber, alexwaber.com hair and makeup by Carolyn Leanne Secord, on location at Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver. FAR OUT HOMES: THE GEORGE MICHAEL RESIDENCE Pages 18-24 Architecture by Andreas Vardas, varastudio.com Photography by supplied by Creative Photo Room. ARCHITECT PROFILE: ERNST VON MEIJENFELDT Pages 26-30 Photography provided by E3 Architecture, Merle Prosofsky, prosofsky.com and Marina Michaelides DESIGNER PROFILE: ELENA NEYRA Pages 32-35 Photography provided by Cricklewood Interiors CELEBRITY PROFILE: OLIVIA CHENG Pages 36-40 Photography by Tracey Ayton, traceyaytonphotography.com. FEATURE HOME: CONCRETE CASTLE Pages 42-48 Photography by Tula Edmunds, Artline Photography, artline-arch.com. All suppliers are listed to the best of our knowledge as provided by Rusch Projects Custom Homes: Cabinetry, Denca Cabinets, denca.ca, Hardwood, Metro Hardwood Flooring, metrohardwoodfloors.com. Bahram Countertops, Icon, iconstonetile.com, Fireplace, Diamond Fireplaces, diamondfireplace, Shower glass & mirrors, House of Mirrors, houseofmirrors.com, Plumbing fixtures, Royal Flush royalflushbathboutique. com, Tile, Stone Tile West, stone-tile.com, Tile, Napoleons head, Shaun ford design co, shaunfordandco.com, Fireplace cladding, Sculptural Design, sculpturaldesign.ca, Basement Carpet, CDL Carpet, carpetandflooring.com, Appliances, Trail appliances, trailappliances.com.

KITCHEN & BATH SECTION Pages 50-83 Photography provided by The Red Palette, theredpalette.com, Euroline, euro-line-appliances. com, Cantu Bathrooms, cantubathrooms.com, Bradlee Distributors, bradlee.net, Kitchen Craft, kitchencraft. com, Ann Sacks, annsacks.com and LightForm, lightform.ca, Oliver Burns, oliverburns.com, photographer, Simon Upton. Anne Webster Design, annewebsterdesigns.com, photographer Paul RyanGoff. paulryan-goff.com. Stephen Fletcher Architects, stephen-fletcher.co.uk. RESTAURANT REVIEW: THE COUP Pages 84-85 Photography by Ron Devitt. EXPRESSIONS: TREANA PEAKE Pages 86-91 Photography by Brian Ceci, brianceci.com and the Obakki Foundation, obakkifoundation.org. ESCAPE: A HOME AWAY FROM HOME Pages 92-94 Photography provided by Chalet Zermatt Peak, chaletzermattpeak.com and Spa House Cape Town, luxuryretreats.com. FAST & LUXURIOUS: YOUR CHARIOT AWAITS Pages 97-100 Photography supplied by Acura, BMW, Mercedes, Ford, Cadillac, Alpha Romeo and Rolls Royce. EPICURE: BLACKTAIL CHEF GEOFF ROGERS Pages 102-103 Photography by Jennifer Grant. COMMUNITY CHARACTER: GLENBOW MUSEUM Pages 106-107 Photography, Mosaic at Canadian Heritage exhibit by Martin Lopatka.

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