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ROTA HOUSE A DREAM | VIKRAM VIJ A DRAGON’S CHARM | ANTOINE PREDOCK PORTABLE REGIONALIST

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FAR OUT HOMES: ROTA HOUSE

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ICONIC ARCHITECTURE: ANTOINE PREDOCK

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DESIGNER PROFILE: JODI FOSTER

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FEATURE HOME: WINDJAMMER

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IMPACTFUL INTERIORS

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SURVEYING THE LANDSCAPE

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METAMORPHOSIS

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H&L VANCOUVER ISLAND OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2014

The Unbearable Lightness of Housing

By Goody Niosi

Capturing the Spirit of our Land

By Hadani Ditmars

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Immersed in Inspiration

By Jessica Krippendorf

Small Scale Opulence

By Jessica Krippendorf

Creative Genius and Industry Innovation

By Katy Togeretz

Dynamic Texture Lends Depth to Interior Spaces

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The Fusion of Top Fashion Design and Contemporary Home Furnishings

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Creative Storytelling

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CHEF VIKRAM VIJ THE RAJA OF RESTAURANTEURS WORDS BY LAURA GOLDSTEIN PHOTOGRAPHS BY KK LAW

Dressed in a burgundy kurti tunic, tight black

slacks, sockless in leather slippers, bejewelled fingers moving constantly to emphasize a point; Vij’s blue eyes behind stylish black horn-rims are as beguiling and distinctive as his success story.

Perhaps the unusual colour is only a superstitious North Indian omen predicting a ‘strong and healthy soul’ but, “No one in my whole family has blue eyes —and they aren’t from the milkman,” he chuckles.

A born storyteller, showman and entrepreneur with an underlying compassion for the underdog, Vij, now 50, is the newest Dragon on CBC-TV’s 8th season of Dragon’s Den and just added another jewel to his crown of eponymous restaurants with the opening of his recent incarnation, My Shanti, in South Surrey.

“I was that fatty kid, the only son surrounded by women who wanted to be a chef against his father’s wishes, exactly like that wonderful film by Mira Nair, Monsoon Wedding!” exclaims Vij, nearly jumping out of his chair in excitement at the shared storylines.

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“Watching and helping my mother, grandmother, aunties cooking growing up in Delhi and Bombay, I couldn’t wait to leave at 17 to apprentice in hotel management and later as a chef in Austria. Just like in the film, my father was very angry—he wanted me to be an academic—because being a chef was no way to make a living, just a hobby in his mind.”

In 1992 Vij immigrated to Canada, first working in Alberta at The Banff Springs Hotel, then in Vancouver in the kitchen of Chef John Bishop at Bishop’s—“He was my mentor, I learned so much from him,” enthuses Vij—and at the Raincity Grill. Then he was introduced to Meeru Dhalwala, his future wife and business partner, in a set-up by their two mothers.

“My mother called Meeru who was a proud IndianAmerican living in Washington, DC and said ‘I have this loser son who wants to focus on his career,’ and then handed me the phone,” relates Vij. “So Meeru came to visit me and we hung out and I proposed in five days!”

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CHEF VIKRAM VIJ COULD CHARM THE BIRDS FROM THE AIR AND THE FISH FROM THE SEA.

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Below. Chef Vij having a bit of fun showing off his food tossing skills in the kitchen of his new restaurant, My Shanti.

“My dream was always to do modern but homestyle Indian food with decent wines, something that Vancouver at that time had never experienced before.

No Indian buffets for me. By 1994 I was 30 and had saved $10,000 to get a place of my own. When my parents immigrated to Canada, my baba—who had since warmed up to the idea that he had a chef for a son—surprised me with another $23,000 and signed the lease on a place I found on West Broadway called Café Arabia. It was a disaster inside but all I could afford. I couldn’t even buy a new sign. But every time a customer would come in looking for falafel I’d say ‘you must try my Indian samosas instead—they are fantastic!’ Slowly, slowly I changed the menu to my idea of home-style Indian cuisine until people started lining up outside!”

“Every day my mother would prepare the lamb curry at their home in Richmond [then] get on the bus with a huge pot between her legs. What a fantastic aroma filled the air. She was my best publicity,” laughs Vij. One of Vij’s original customers at Café Arabia, was Marc Bricault of Bricault Design, Vancouver. Having travelled to India himself and fallen under her exotic spell, it was not surprising that Bricault would become the designer of choice for Vikram’s evolving restaurant empire. Like a biblical tale, Café Arabia soon begat the iconic upscale Vij’s restaurant that

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opened in Vancouver’s South Granville area 20 years ago; its more casual sister and mecca of frozen gourmet curries, Rangoli, next door; and their Vancouver residence. Meeru’s restaurant, Shanik—named after one of their daughters—opened in 2012 in Seattle, Washington and was designed by architect Joe Herrin.

Bricault’s shimmering My Shanti marquee, composed of thousands of silver paillettes that took four months to install on individual hooks, is part Vegas part Bollywood—certainly it is a reflection of Vij’s exuberant personality.

Inside, vibrant turquoise, purple and burgundy embroidered sari skirts cleverly encircle pendant lighting and sway seductively in the air.

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As we eagerly await lunch, Vij describes the intricate 30-foot by 10-foot pen-and-ink Madhubani folk art tapestry, Tree of Life; created on one single piece of cotton canvas and commissioned from artist Kamlesh, it is the centrepiece of My Shanti’s main dining room.

Of the image of passengers gossiping on a train surrounded by foliage, fish and animals of all kinds he says, “Like me, it depicts my travels to all the little homes and villages throughout India seeking magnificent home-style food.”

“It is my shanti—my peace—from all of India’s chaos; sweet words spoken, meals shared over stories.

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Above. Colourful sari material sways and moves with the air, giving the impression of dancers overhead.

Top right. Old jugs are given new life as ceiling lamps.

Bottom right. Indian matchbox cover images create a vibrant light installation in the bar area.

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PERSONAL SIDE Q&A CHEF VIKRAM VIJ

HOW DID YOU BECOME A DRAGON AND WHAT EXPERTISE DO YOU BRING TO THE DRAGON’S DEN? One of the producers saw me on Top Chef Canada though two years went by before I actually sat in the chair. It’s perfect for me because I’ve always been an entrepreneur … don’t forget that I’ve also created a 2,800-square-foot frozen food company, Vij At Home. What makes me different from previous Dragons is that I really listen, not ridicule. The pitches that resonate with me are the passionate ones that truly believe in their product. When I first started I was begging the bank for help and that really was so humiliating. I put myself in the contestants’ shoes. But I’m not a pushover. You better have all your business ducks in a row if you want my investment!

YOU AND MEERU HAVE WRITTEN TWO COOKBOOKS TOGETHER, WORK AT FOUR RESTAURANTS, A FOOD TRUCK AND RAISE TWO TEENAGE DAUGHTERS—HOW DO YOU DO IT? ‘Relax honey and just enjoy right now’ (the name of our last cookbook) has been our phrase of survival.

Yes, we have lots of stress and we are both very strong-minded people. We’re always bantering over food. Meeru keeps it simple while I fuss more with millions of pots and pans and dishes and wine, but our meals are always loud and sociable. I also don’t sleep much!

Yes, it’s a very social thing with people talking to each other in line. Even Harrison Ford, Martha Stewart, Chef Giada De Laurentiis and, long ago, Prime Minister Trudeau with his son Justin had to wait—but we let them sit at the bar!

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FAR OUT HOMES

ASPIRATIONAL GLOBAL DWELLINGS

WORDS BY GOODY NIOSI PHOTOGRAPHS BY MIGUEL DE GUZMÁN

ROTA HOUSE

THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF HOUSING

The property that was to become the Rota House was an old one in the centre of Madrid: narrow and dark.

The client saw it filled with light; but beyond that she wanted a swimming pool, a spa, massive spaces and an escape to a Zen-like state—all in only 1,754-squarefeet on two floors plus an attic. Theatrical? Of course; one couldn’t really expect anything less.

Certainly there were problems to overcome, not least of which was locating an indoor pool on the ground floor and making sure that the spaces above were habitable. But the biggest challenge?

“To do everything she asked with an important lack of money,” Ocaña said.

First, Ocaña assessed the potential of the space.

The existing house was located in a dark, narrow street facing north with a tight 2×2-metre south-

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Location: Madrid Architect: Manuel Ocaña Project Size: 1,754 sq. ft.

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WHEN ARCHITECT MANUEL OCAÑA’S 65-YEAR-OLD CLIENT, WIDELY KNOWN AS A “DAME OF THE THEATRE” APPROACHED HIM IN 2006, SHE DIDN’T ASK FOR A MERE DREAM HOUSE—SHE DEMANDED A DREAM.

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THE ATRIUM ALLOWS NATURAL LIGHT TO FLOOD THROUGHOUT THE HOME.

First, Ocaña assessed the potential of the space.

The existing house was located in a dark, narrow street facing north with a tight 2×2-metre southfacing corridor at the end. This atrium-like area was arguably the small home’s best feature. Running to the height of the attic, this is where sunlight poured in and where the views stretched out over Madrid’s historic centre.

Ocaña knew immediately that it was from this corridor that he could flood the house with light.

It would also offer a wonderful surprise to anyone entering the home; coming in from the dark entrance, meandering through the home and eventually arriving at the luminous lookout.

Taking down the walls was crucial, allowing the positioning of slabs that cascade toward the south to flood the three levels with natural light, thus transforming the courtyard into a vertical interior space filled with the pool, which itself reflects back the light in rhythmic ripples.

And here was the next challenge—keeping 20 cubic metres of water at 37°C demanded a thorough climate conditioning study. Ocaña stressed that the homeowner also has to monitor the climate. He likened the experience to living on a boat.

The house incorporates four machines to control and condition the temperature and humidity of the spaces. Cross ventilation is the simplest method for keeping the surrounding air at the correct humidity.

The lower level is waterproof, with floors, walls and ceilings painted with white chloride rubber and the sheet staircase treated with marine varnish.

Above the pool is the light-filled living area with sun flooding down through the atrium into the kitchen and living room where a pale hardwood floor adds a more organic note to the architecture. Looking down through the atrium is the tantalizing view of the pool. At the uppermost level, the attic has been transformed into a serene and very private sleeping area and retreat.

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Detailed architectural drawings show cross-sections of Rota House, along with climate flow and floor plans for each level of the home.

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No description of the Rota House can be deemed even half-complete without extensive reference to the stairs that rise like a geometric sculpture from the ground floor.

“The stairs were a key issue,” Ocaña said. “There are three, and they are all different and none are vertically continuous.” The point, he said, was to create a sort of evolution—and a choice of paths—in how a visitor would arrive from the entryway to the living quarters above; from the darkness into the light.

Like a true post-modern sculpture the stairs are made out of welded steel plates and covered in boat varnish. They float jaggedly above the pool and, later, curl up in a spiral to the attic.

Ocaña noted that his client was deeply immersed in every phase of the design and construction. Eight years later, she is still delighted with the result—the realization of her dream.

Ocaña is also pleased. “My favourite part related to the design is the stairway,” he said. “And then the lower level which permits unusual comfort conditions in a domestic environment, like submerging yourself in the warm water of the pool inside while it rains or snows outside.”

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The stairs rise up through the home like a geometric sculpture.

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ANTOINE PREDOCK CAPTURING THE SPIRIT OF THE LAND

system,” he says, “The lessons I’ve learned here can be implemented anywhere.”

The self-described “portable regionalist” who won the prix de Rome in 1985 finally garnered notice in the New York architect world in 1989, with his Nelson Fine Arts Center in Arizona—his first national design contest winner. New York Times critic Paul Goldberger noted, “He is a theatrical architect who has the discipline to control his theater.”

Predock (who won the AIA Gold Medal in 2006) and his prolific body of work appear driven by a pure passion for architecture—one honed by a discipline of exercise and meditation that keeps him focused and ready for action. As he pushes 80, the seemingly ageless architect still rides an impressive collection of motorcycles and describes architecture as “a physical ride.” He has actually skied and skateboarded on his buildings and encourages others to enjoy a visceral engagement with his work.

And what a ride it has been.

Opposite. Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

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Part architectural alchemist/magician, part anthropologist, Predock engages emphatically with the genus loci—respecting site down to every last detail. His buildings express solidity and transparency, an earthy and an esoteric quality; they are a feast for the senses—not just the visual but also the tactile.

Predock’s early studies in engineering, training as an artist, marriage to a dancer in the ‘70s and exposure to Merce Cunningham’s technique have all influenced his oeuvre. Equally entranced by ancient and modern forms, by the films of Wim Wenders and the literature of Borges, by high art and pop culture, he spins ephemera into architectural gold on the spindle of history.

Long dismissed as a “regionalist” by the New York-centric world of American architecture, the Missouri-born, Albuquerque-based Predock cut his teeth in the tough yet mystical terrain of New Mexico. Describing it as a “force that has entered my

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Now the RAIC-awarded architect has portaged his craft to Winnipeg, Manitoba with the new Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Its “tower of hope” feels like a modernist riff on the mosque of Samarra encased in an icy blue embrace that responds, not to the desert, but to the nearby prairie and the cold Assiniboine. The crystalline sculptural form emerging from a horizontal landscape could be a Canadian cousin to his American Heritage Center in Laramie, Wyoming.

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Jodi Foster understands what Kahlil Gibran meant when the Lebanese poet and writer said, “Work is love made visible … it is to build a house with affection, even as if your beloved were to dwell in that house.”

Her own aesthetic—quiet, calm, clean and simple—is centred on a respect for the architecture and form of a space. Illustrating a love of honest materials and natural textures, she is immersed in the satisfying quest to create timeless, comfortable, well-designed interiors.

“An interior space should engage its user: how one feels in and moves through the space, where the eye rests or how it is directed towards a particular vista, how natural light floods through to bathe the walls and floors in a dappled painting of light,” says the Victoria-based designer. “Ego is something that must be checked at the door, especially in residential design. One’s home is a deeply personal space.”

The depth and trust that comes with Foster’s work was inspired by family—loving parents who blessed her decision to fall away from the family tradition of healthcare careers to study Interior Design at Ryerson University, time in her father’s workshop learning to draft and understand design from an architectural perspective, and her husband and daughter who keep her centred and in the moment.

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QUIET, SIMPLE, CLEAN DESIGN BRINGS HONEST LOVE TO RESIDENTIAL SPACES.

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Top and bottom left. Interior and exterior spaces are blended seamlessly at this Gulf Island retreat. Photographs by Ema Peter. Bottom right. The Saltair residence takes into account views, light and function.

Photograph by Leanna Rathkelly.

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“They really instilled in me a sense of being devoted and proud of what you do and bring to the world,” says Foster.

She listens carefully beyond her clients’ needs and lifestyles to what truly defines them as individuals. “I start every project by trying to envision the process and end product through my client’s eyes,” she says.

“We are in each other’s lives for an extended amount of time—sometimes for years. It should be a good fit and the discourse should feel comfortable.”

As a sole proprietor and working mother she carefully selects residential and small commercial clients, but the collaborative process is one she knows well. She has worked in large, multi-layered firms in Vancouver, Toronto and St. John’s, and in New York in the headquarters of the world’s largest cosmetic companies.

Her current interest is combining her past experience in commercial healthcare and current business in residential design to create “lifetime” or “age-inplace” dwellings—communities and spaces that are relevant to today’s demographic. “I think it is of great benefit to understand how our living spaces will need to change and adapt to suit a rapidly changing residential market,” she says.

According to Foster, inspiration is all around.

“Incredible works of design, art and craft are everywhere and just being mindful of the process it takes to make these works happen—forgotten, rusty things and industrial buildings; the beauty of dance on stage or in our living room—there is a wealth of inspiration in an ever-expanding global art and design community.” h

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The home’s waterfront location and unusual property size opened up a world of design possibilities for custom home builder Terry Johal Developments, which was given carte blanche on the home’s design and construction.

Having previously built for these clients and their family, there was a real trust in place, says Terry Johal, the company’s principal.

“They almost wanted to be surprised,” he said.

“They do extensive travelling and are not retired so they are very busy. They just wanted to leave it to me and let me run with it.”

Johal selected a compact luxury yacht aesthetic with the interior and exterior design, based on both the home’s oceanfront location and narrow lot, and on a blended contemporary-rustic theme inspired by his travels in Europe.

“We thought of this as a luxury space where you have everything you need and it is opulent, but on a smaller scale,” he says.

The width of the home couldn’t exceed 30 feet—a real challenge, says Johal—but the designer angled the garage and narrowed the footprint, maximizing the interior space and creating aerodynamic profiles on the front and rear elevations.

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“The home is located at one of the outermost points in Victoria, so it had to be durable to withstand extreme wind, rain and salt air,” says Johal.

The exterior features a metal roof and galvanized aluminum cladding, as well as cedar shake and natural, locally-sourced stone. “Cedar shakes are aesthetically pleasing, but they are also highly durable,” says Johal. “It’s like having a roof on the side of your house.”

Inside, the spacious, airy aesthetic manifests with rich, warm materials and a neutral palette of white and grey. Accents of African sapele wood with a dramatic and flexible grain create colour, warmth and unity throughout the home, while stainless steel inlays add a hint of sophisticated sparkle.

Beautiful custom millwork in the great room wraps two of the walls and creates an inviting centrepiece around a gas fireplace. Large picture windows in the great room are sloped outward from bottom to top, mimicking the side angle of a ship and helping the structure’s aerodynamic function. The specialty windows also limit the sun’s glare from the ocean.

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The kitchen glows with high gloss white cabinets and eye-catching wood accents along the lower cabinets and on the base of the island. Soft white quartz cascades over one end of the island and tops the perimeter counters, meeting a grey-veined quartz backsplash.

A weathered white oak floor sings of the beach, while carefully selected stainless steel inlays on the kickplates—and in the doors throughout the home—bring a contemporary edge.

As the centre of the home, the kitchen had to live and breathe its nautical theme—Johal went out on a limb with stark white appliances that defy the more common stainless steel, but stay with the crisp, contemporary, almost futuristic aesthetic.

“We kicked it old school with stark white and then colour matched the cabinetry and it worked out very well,” says Johal. “The fridge and dishwasher are hidden with cabinet doors so it is very clean and crisp and made rustic by the wood.”

A floating staircase between the upper and main floors was a work of art—and diligence—requiring extensive person-hours to make the white oak on the treads match that of the hardwood throughout the rest of the home.

“We had to strip the wood away, we painted it white then used a grinder, mixed colours and added stain,” he says. “It looks identical to the hardwood and turned out beautiful at the end of the day.”

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Extensive sapele panelling in the media room creates a deeper ambiance, perfect for enjoying the home theatre system. A temperature-controlled wine room located within the media room is a beautiful addition—custom millwork fashioned into an asymmetrical L-shaped wine shelf comes off of the wall and is backlit to create a hovering effect.

The back of the property hosts a series of stone terraces that cascade toward the ocean, creating hideaway seating amid the sound of the rolling waves. Huge boulders were used to create a natural seawall, accessible via a rock step pathway from the home to the beach. “[The homeowners] love it and are now having fun choosing their own furnishings,” says Johal of the remarkable 10-month build. “It was a wonderful project and I am proud to be part of it. It is a very special place.” h

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IMPACTFUL INTERIORS CREATIVE GENIUS AND INDUSTRY INNOVATION

Encompassing everything from furniture layouts to paint colours, interior design’s impact ripples far beyond its own isolated sea. The creative geniuses who populate this field with incredible work are as varied and multi-faceted as interior design itself.

Creative directors are illuminating lighting design and fashion’s elite are putting their mark on the furniture industry. We give you the inside story on the industry and its influencers. Learn how to intensify your home lighting situation and satisfy your dream of possessing designer fabric—even if it’s your sofa wearing it and not you. Explore texture and shape and delve into colour and pattern. By the end we’ll have you seeing the light—taking note of the forest and the trees. •

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SURVEYING THE LANDSCAPE DYNAMIC TEXTURE LENDS DEPTH TO INTERIOR SPACES

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Mapping out a comprehensive design for interior spaces is a process that entails maintaining vision.

While many of us are attuned to colour themes, there are a host of other design threads that are pulled together to attain interior perfection: most notably, texture and shape.

When the neurologist Oliver Sacks travelled to a remote island to study a statistically significant preponderance of achromatopsia (true and complete colour blindness), he was astounded at how the islanders could differentiate the various plants in a jungle landscape that appeared, to him, as a uniformly green wall. Blinded by colour, he was unable to see the various other attributes of the foliage—shape, texture, shadow and the like. He could not see the trees for the forest.

We indoor types are similarly afflicted. Too often we cannot see the subtle effects of texture because we are overwhelmed by colour—which is often monolithically uniform—and pattern.

Interior designers have a slight edge. Imagining an installation as a series of layers can bring out the various assets and drawbacks of design choices. As always, the uses of a space determine the suitability of any material.

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LIGHT AND TEXTURE

Layered variation in the neutral tones of the marble adds interest to this fireplace.

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Rooms suffused with natural light and sunshine benefit from highly textured materials as the subtle shadows lend a dynamic aspect to the space, one that shifts throughout the day and the seasons. Shifting illumination marries well with shifting hues and levels of transparency in fabrics. For solid surfaces, wood features and stone installations—tile, marble, granite, concrete—in sunlit spaces benefit from a muted finish, leaving the high-gloss aside and letting the natural patterns come through; for every layer of finish a surface loses a layer, however subtly, of texture.

Conversely, spaces that are predominantly lit by artificial means can be outfitted with smoother surfaces throughout the area. Fabrics that fall into this category can be highly patterned, as interior lighting is less prone to glare, and the depth from the pattern will carry formidable contrast. Archived

designs are making a big comeback in these settings, both for their classic feel and their magnetizing, showpiece effect.

Where interior lights top sunshine for finishes in the centre of the room, textured installations on walls have a more complex relationship with it.

Remember that the soft shadows cast in sunlight can be looming under evening lights; staggered/stacked tile, for instance, looks great in the daytime but lends a brooding aspect when the sun goes down. Consider the predominant use of a space (what time of day? what type of activity?) before deciding.

Washrooms, as always, benefit from natural and durable materials like tile, wood, linen and heavier cotton. The landscape of wet rooms is such that the functional pieces determine the shape and textural themes; this is an appropriate place to put colour to the fore and indulge your chromatic obsession!

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SHAPE

The clean geometric shapes in this space present a unified theme.

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It is important to design a room’s theme with shape in mind as shape themes have a profound (if subliminal) effect on the users of the room. Angular, globular, geometric, slender-curved … any theme should echo throughout a room and while the occasional contrast can enliven a space the overall theme should not be too busy. Invoke Dr. Sacks and ask yourself, “What would this room look like with zero colour?”

The old design adage that area rugs should match the width and shape of doors and windows still retains a nugget of truth. Consider the theme of shapes that dominate a space and stick with it. Even though a space may be structurally static, the other furnishings may be setting the atmosphere. If your furniture is funky, choose accoutrements that join in the fun, be it in shape or pattern.

COLOUR AND PATTERN

All right, it’s true we said that colour was overemphasized, but neither can we discount it altogether.

Colour will again be highly dependant on the light that brightens a space. The direction lately has been overall colour schemes that are based in light, neutral tones with a splash of vibrant colour added in one or two showpieces of furniture. Specifically, deeper yellows and electric purples have made a surge forward in the choice spectrum (who knew? purple!).

Bright colours are always welcome as fun additions but consider the overall effect—not only do colours reach their apex of vibrancy on the showroom floor, they can take away from the various other attributes of the piece and the space. That’s not to say that colour has no place, it just means choosing carefully with the entire desired effect in mind.

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Colour plays with shape to create stunning patterns in this rug.

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In terms of design and atmosphere, patterned fabrics are susceptible to the same issues discussed here: colour should be part of interplay, not a lone wolf. Be attuned to the shapes created in the pattern. Again, shape plays a big part in the overall feel of a space and the shapes in patterns are hidden by colour, unless you seek them out.

This is as true for solid materials as it is for textiles.

Wood and stone create their own patterns, which are hidden to us because of their iconic ubiquity. We’re able to discern the pattern cast by square tiles but are blind to the geometric implications of wood grain; all of these have a textural effect beyond their tangible, real-world associations.

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An increasingly popular alternative to wallpaper is fabric installations; wall textiles are themselves a curious case study. The predominant theme of favoured pieces is nature—something we all strive to bring into our indoor lives—and the selection of both thought-provoking and becalming images is growing. Dr. Sacks would be pleased that we’re finally seeing the trees. •

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METAMORPHOSIS THE FUSION OF TOP FASHION DESIGN AND CONTEMPORARY HOME FURNISHINGS

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Call it metamorphosis. The pupa becomes a butterfly.

Clay becomes slate. A man becomes a cockroach.

And, in the alchemy of economics, art, and corporate branding, high fashion morphs into high-end interior design.

Ascend within Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, at 830 metres, the world’s tallest building, then exit, say, at the 16th floor, and enter one of the furnished, ultra-lux condos there. If you’re among the cognoscenti, the $2 million, two-bedroom unit will whisper seductively: Giorgio Armani.

Everything within The Armani Residences— furniture, lamps, drapes, bathroom sets, rugs, all in his signature palette of luminous greys and taupe—was designed by the man best known for his impeccable $2,000 virgin wool suits. Enter NYC’s flagship Bloomingdale’s and the artistry of a woman long known for her ready-to-wear, Diane von Fürstenberg, has clearly shifted from the catwalk to the home: her distinctive prints are found on a wide assortment of DVF interior furnishings. Or drop into the upmarket Roche Bobois and the bad boy of couture fashion, Jean-Paul Gaultier, reveals his presence. The Mah Jong domino sofas there have acquired the blue-andwhite sailor stripes that Gaultier previously used on his parading Paris Fashion Week male models.

The reason for this blurring of boundaries between fashion and furnishings rests—as most things do—on money. Among the big names in haute couture—Versace, Hermès or Lauren, to name just a few—their survival can no longer be based on designing exclusively for the wealthy.

The fact is Gaultier has, in total, 80 private clients; Dior has 300. There just aren’t enough Oscar-night red-carpet events or Berlin opera openings to sustain the high-end market. So, while fashion designers get 15 minutes of fame to tell their stories on a Parisian catwalk, if they utilize their celebrity to create fashion-furnishing fusions they can create branded houseware that’s far longer lasting than couture and which may reach millions of style-conscious customers via their famous names.

Armani now designs entire branded hotels and has today over 30 Armani/Casa stores selling his signature home furnishings. And Hermès, under its La Maison line, has recently added furniture to its elegant textiles, wallpaper, cushions and dinnerware. (Hermès’ 11,000-diamondstudded Birken clutch puts the exclamation point in “Wow!” at $1.9 million. Bodyguard not included.)

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The person who led the way in this trend is American designer Diane von Fürstenberg who utilized her early ‘70s celebrity to spin her fashions into popular home furnishings for Sears. More recently, moving upmarket to Bloomingdale’s, she introduced luxury textiles, bedding, and place-settings aimed at affluent consumers. Fürstenberg says of these creative transitions, “What attracts fashion designers to home furnishings and interiors is a chance to expand your horizons, to take risks, to work in collaboration with others. That’s appealing to a creative person. I always say: ‘Design your life.’ So whether you’re designing for a home or for a woman, it’s all about self expression.

If you know who you are and are true to that, it’s easy to apply it to many different things.”

And Oscar de la Renta, known since the ‘60s for his haute couture evening gowns, adds this observation: “Before I began designing clothes, I wanted to be an architect. I’ve always been involved with the design details of my homes—from the architecture to decorations. So creating a home collection has been a natural progression. There are more similarities than differences with fashion and furnishings.”

To see what all this means in practical terms one could head to the newly-opened Versace Home in Miami and see how, under the guidance of Donatella Versace, the designer’s famously flamboyant fashions translate into home furnishings. “I don’t believe in minimalism,” says Versace. “Minimalism’s everywhere.” Instead, her showrooms are full of ornate furniture and fabrics, textiles and tableware—all covered with swirling Chinese dragons; Art Deco zigzags; colourful tapestries and enough gilt flourishes to give Liberace goosebumps. These are furnishings—unlike those of the understated Armani—meant to be noticed.

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Above. From the Diane von Fürstenberg collection. Photograph provided by Kravet.

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Within the massive Salone del Mobile home interior show held in Milan each April, there’s further evidence that fashion is making a big impact on interior design. In European terms, it’s as if fashionconscious France has moved to design-conscious Italy.

One could be amused by mensware designer Rick Owens’ gothic, alabaster bed ($337,400) or Gaultier’s Ben Hur-style two-wheeled, leather armchair/chariot ($6,430)—each typical of the outrageousness that pervades events and press reports from Paris Fashion Week and the Salone del Mobile.

However, what most people are interested in is acquiring distinctive home furnishings that are stylish, contemporary and yet, timeless. These are things to be lived with and enjoyed. And, by being linked to a trusted fashion designer’s name, this sofa or that duvet-cover or armoire or dinnerware set carries a certain je ne sais quoi of prestige. •

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MATTHEW M c CORMICK CREATIVE STORYTELLING

He’s the kind of person who would normally be incredibly intimidating—well dressed, successful and intelligent. But when McCormick sits down and starts talking about creativity and collaboration, his bright eyes give him away.

From a small garage to a 10,000-square-foot facility, McCormick worked every moment of every day to get his lighting company, Matthew McCormick Design, off the ground. His job involves a little of everything—one day he is an accountant, the next an engineer. Success means surrendering ego as each day brings something new to learn and humility tempers it all. McCormick knows, “there’s strength in that vulnerability because there’s growth.”

McCormick partners with only the best manufacturers and designers so every custom piece

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is produced with meticulous attention to detail and flawless quality. With a hand on every fixture, McCormick sees “intrinsic value in the way things are put together.” This level of dedication and his desire to retain humility and thankfulness is why he always has projects on the go—from collaborative designs to residential work—and amazing people to work with.

He is currently completing a series of projects for Earls Restaurants, with the first destined for Boston.

The fixture is an articulating and faceted mosaic of shapes which took months to engineer and is his biggest project to date. He outlines the figure with his hands as he describes it and you can almost see the piece suspended in the sky on the tree-lined street where he sits.

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McCormick sees intrinsic value in the way things are put together. Photograph by Luis Valdizon.

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Each day is an opportunity to do something new. Photograph by Jordan Dery.

An intricate fixture that is both thoughtful and informed. Photograph

by Andrew Lawrence.

When asked about his lighting influences, McCormick is quick to mention Ingo Maurer.

Maurer’s Mozzkito Desk Lamp may look like 50 dollars in parts welded together but when the room goes dark and it is turned on, its beauty is revealed—the fixture disappears and the light diffuses perfectly.

McCormick puts it so succinctly, “I get it. This guy is a genius.”

His greatest creative influences are those who live life to their own distinct soundtrack—you may love or hate what they’re doing but you’ll always respect it.

Although working primarily in custom lighting, McCormick has great advice for anyone looking to improve his or her lighting situation. First, assess your needs—feature lighting or illuminating a task-oriented space? Be purposeful; many people spend weeks deciding on throw pillows but neglect the importance of lighting. McCormick suggests considering what you use your space for and thinking about colour temperature and scale as, “the lighting subtly completes the story that the space is trying to tell.”

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With the lowering cost of LEDs and improved accessibility of 3D printing, technology is also leaving its imprint on lighting. McCormick sees lighting design shifting towards mixed metals and abstract, geometric shapes. Most importantly, design is becoming thoughtful and informed. “[It’s] not just a light for the sake of a light,” says McCormick.

It could be a simple shape or an intricate form—a garbage can or a woman’s earrings—McCormick is infinitely inspired. There’s always something new on the horizon and each job presents an opportunity to try something completely different.

His core business philosophy is simple—curiosity fueled by collaboration—and client involvement is ideal. Taking each aspect into consideration, McCormick thinks about shape and form and adds the dimension of light. His goal is to bring the wow factor—to make you pause for a second and tilt your head. “When people start noticing lighting, they notice it everywhere.”

Each piece he creates becomes a part of the space and a chapter in the design story. For McCormick, “At the end of the day, it’s all about the story.” •

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Below. Custom geometric feature lighting. Photograph by Jordan Dery.

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INTERVIEWS WITH EXCEPTIONAL ARTISTS

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Left. The White Dress, (collaboration with Tim Conlon) oil, mixed media on canvas, 62” x 78”, 2014.

The artists’ stoic female faces combined with raw mixed-media backgrounds fetch upwards of $50,000 and tend to trigger an inspirational and often quite emotional response.

“I don’t idealize. There’s no sugar coating of my subjects,” says the Edmonton-born ACAD alum who journeyed to New York in the early nineties—and never left.

To create such lingering lines, Okamura gravitates towards compelling characters with seemingly improbable stories. His latest solo exhibit, aptly titled Her Story, showcases a wide breadth of women who “debunk our usual preconceived notions.” A pregnant soldier and a girl with a huge Afro who’s into heavy metal are two masterful examples of how the artist conveys this modern juxtaposition.

On a subtle level, Okamura’s portraits can carry a distinct musicality. By transforming hip-hop beats into a repetition of spray-painted messages—or lyrics—he delivers a canvas doused with hip-hop flavour.

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Clockwise. The Fighter, oil, mixed media on canvas, 98” x 50”, 2014.

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With new galleries in Italy, Belgium and Miami and a show opening in Tokyo, Okamura has solidified himself as a prominent Canadian artist with international appeal. His reach also expands to celebrity collectors and his portraits have been featured in several major films, including: Prime starring Meryl Streep and Uma Thurman, Pieces of April, School of Rock, Jersey Girl and Ethan Hawke’s The Hottest State.

“Part of the excitement of pursuing a career in art is you never quite know what’s on the horizon. It’s this ever unfolding adventure,” says Okamura.

Still, we’re treated to a clue as he hinted at the desire to explore sculpture and the growing need to teach again. “I got so busy with my own career that I had to put it aside for a while,” says Okamura. “But I’m always looking for other ways to interact with young emerging artists.” h

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EXPLORING VANCOUVER’S URBAN ROOTS

THE CHARACTER OF STONE WALLS WORDS BY JOHN ADAMS

Left. Reconstructed sandstone gate at Craigdarroch Castle. Right. Harpooner Rock (known as Sashima) stands below the Chinese Cemetery.

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Pechet, of Pechet and Robb Art and Architecture, wanted to define what makes our city visually distinct.

His theory—based on personal observation—is brilliant, yet so simple.

The Lekwummen First Nations imbued the local rocks with supernatural energy. In his book Songhees Pictorial, archaeologist Grant Keddie of the Royal British Columbia Museum gives an example—along the shore below the Chinese Cemetery at Harling Point a pillar of stone rises above the bedrock. Called Sashima, the name means “harpooner rock” which is a reference to Hayls the Transformer turning a sealharpooner into stone. Another place of strong energy is Palatsis, or “place of the cradle” beside the Inner Harbour. Songhees ancestors discovered that empty cradles would absorb the rock’s positive force and transfer the power to the babies who once occupied them.

Jenny Butchart appreciated the visual impact of local rock when she created a sunken garden in the abandoned limestone quarry at her husband’s cement plant in 1905. Now the nucleus of the world-famous Butchart Gardens, the quarry walls are one of Greater Victoria’s most photographed places. Rockeries throughout the region have been inspired by Mrs. Butchart’s dream.

Built in 1859 at the foot of Bastion Square, the foundation of the Hudson’s Bay Company warehouse was one of the city’s first stone walls.

Although a rumour suggests the stone came around Cape Horn from England as ballast, most of the material used in colonial-era construction was locally sourced. Other warehouses along Wharf Street also had local stone walls, creating an impression of an old-world seaport. The Hudson’s Bay Company warehouse was demolished in the 1940s but the stone wall was left standing and now adds picturesque character to Old Town.

In the late 1800s Victoria property owners began to emulate the stone walls that were a feature of the British landscape. One of the most prominent walls ran along Fort Street to mark the northern boundary of the Craigdarroch Castle estate. After the property was subdivided in 1910, the wall and a pair of entrance gates disappeared. A century later the gates were reconstructed based on archival photographs by master stonemasons from Mammoth Landscaping and Masonry. Sandstone from the Nanaimo area was used and the finished gates could fool even Joan Dunsmuir if her carriage passed through them today.

Although formal, precision-laid stonework was popular, there are many places in town where a more rustic look was wanted, including Rockland’s Lotbiniere Avenue. The serpentine street descends steeply along the western edge of Government House, flanked on one side by a high wall reminiscent of countless country roads in England. The opposite side of the narrow pedestrian thoroughfare includes a variety of stone wall types, many covered with roses and vines. Local photographers who might imagine they have been transported to Tolkien’s Hobbiton favour this charming scene.

Dry stone walls are gaining popularity in the Capital Region; a stunning example is “The Folly” at the Horticultural Centre of the Pacific. From afar it could be mistaken for an old country estate ruin, but it was built from scratch in its present location. Christopher Barclay, a member of the Dry Stone Wall Association, promotes the use of this technique—he believes that sourcing local stone to create these features is the original green method of construction because they use no mortar.

The First Nations discovered the magical qualities of local stone long ago and stonemasons past and present have used it to create features of beauty and interest that now adorn our private gardens and public spaces. h

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WATERFRONT home, fully renovated in 2007 by Abstract Dev and Nygaard Design. Open floor plan, ideal for entertaining with exceptional, south-facing waterfront. Chef inspired kitchen and expansive patio, complete with radiant heat. Upper level master retreat with spa-like ensuite & expansive oceanfront views + another bedroom, family room and office. Lower level features small workshop, bedroom, temperature controlled wine room, gym/family room, wet bar and theatre.

6 bed/5 bath character home, restored by award winning designer and builder Bruce Wilkin, is an authentic restoration that offers a beautiful living space seamless in its transition from the historic to the modern day. The Bowden House is a two-story Tudor Revival home located on the SW border of the Uplands - close to the Estevan Village. The home sits on a generous lot with beautifully landscaped gardens; the formal living room & dining rooms are spacious & elegant.

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Updated family home in a great neighborhood, just a short stroll to Oak Bay Village. 3 bed/ 2 1/2 bath features 2 storey entry, formal living/dining, updated flooring. Kitchen features brand new stainless appliances, cabinetry & granite countertops with adjoining family room and easy access to rear deck, overlooking private yard & Bowker Creek. Upstairs, you will find 3 beds, updated main bath.

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10-acre, Central Saanich property abounds with opportunity for both the horse enthusiast and extended famil. 4 bed main house with hot tub & 20x40 in ground pool, + updated 2 bed modular home, and expansive barn including hayloft. Ideal setting for an equestrian ranch and/or a larger family requiring two homes in one. Located in the desirable Hunt Valley in Central Saanich on the Saanich Peninsula is perfectly situated to take advantage of this coveted exceptional west facing view with the longest sunny days on the Peninsula.

Sophisticated beach house on Gonzales Bay. Thoughtfully designed and built in 2005, and is one of very few on the water facing due west. 8 minutes from downtown Victoria by car, but complete privacy & solitude on quiet no-through street. 3 beds/2 1/2 baths, open living, dining & kitchen areas finished with Brazilian cherry wood floors, in-floor radiant heat. Zen-like master bed is simple and beautiful. Lower level bedrooms open through double french doors to a sunny, stone patio, where steps lead down to a very rare private boat house & boat ramp.

6728 East Sooke Road | $1,449,000

3125 Uplands Road | $1,895,000

4.63 ac WATERFRONT property 50 mins from downtown Victoria. Custombuilt home with 2-storey ceilings in the light filled, spacious great room leading to sunny deck by 3 sets of french doors. Gourmet kitchen with island cooktop, built-in wall ovens overlooking generous family room. Master suite with large walk-in, gas fireplace, 7-piece ensuite, sitting area & easy access to rear deck.

Grand staircase, custom railing leads to 2nd level offering 3 beds/2 baths. Triple garage, modest cottage, greenhouse, 2 heat pumps, generator, dock with water license.

Located in the heart of The Uplands, this lovely character home rests behind a large hedge on a .8 acre lot. High ceilings throughout, hardwood floors with generous main rooms that lead out to southfacing garden through double french doors. Gracious principal rooms on the main level, with bedrooms on the 2nd level. www.SylviaTherrien.ca for photos, floorplans and further details.

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WLISA WILLIAMS 1936 haMPShIRe Rd – OaK BaY $1,298,000

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eLeGaNT & SPaCIOuS 4 bedroom, 3 bath Oak Bay Heritage home sited high atop Hampshire Hill & boasting excellent panoramic views over Oak Bay to the ocean & Mt. Baker! Lovingly restored & upgraded while retaining all the original charm & character with high ceilings, hardwood floors, gorgeous fireplaces & windows, oversized formal rooms, large enclosed porch, sunroom, rec room, new driveway and garage & more . . .

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SPeCTaCuLaR, PaNORaMIC OCeaN VIewS yours to enjoy from this luxurious, fully renovated 4 bedroom, 5 bath home! Perfect for entertaining with open & airy design, beautiful gourmet kitchen with adjacent eating area and family room, oversized living rm & dining area, sumptuous main flr. master suite boasting his & hers ensuite baths, spacious guest bedrms, huge rec room & games rm, tons of storage, expansive decks & sunny patio with firepit, and fully handicap accessible too!

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COMING SOON! Luxurious 5 bed/7 bth, 8000 sqft custom home on a beautiful, private S/W-facing .55ac lot adjoining Uplands Park: walk the trails to Cattle Pt. & Willows Beach! The spacious & dramatic design boasts a sumptuous main level master w/adjacent office & patio, 4 large bedrooms up — each with ensuite bath, incredible kitchen w/huge breakfast area, lovely living/dining/family rooms, media, exercise room, wine cellar, lots of storage & so much more!

ThIS STuNNING 4500 sq.ft. residence is truly a one-of-a-kind masterpiece! Nestled on a beautifully private & peaceful 10 acre oasis, the totally open design is a sensory experience to behold w/huge glass walls, Brazilian slate flrs, rich woodwork, in-floor heating, designer/European fixtures & finishing, private elevator and dedicated guest area. Views over Prospect Lake to the Mts. & toward downtown & the inner harbour are breathtaking; with an infinity pool that is simply sublime!

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ThIS exCLuSIVe, GaTed, world-class waterfront estate showcases unparalleled views & breathtaking scenery across manicured lawns to the water’s edge; with access to sandy beach and approx 1000’ of ocean frontage!

The 15,000 sq.ft. 6 bed/9 bth home has undergone multi-million dollar renovations & successfully combines sophisticated architecture with dedicated living, working & entertaining spaces; the expansive patios, seaside gazebo w/firepit, & separate office suite are sure to impress!

SPeCTaCuLaR waTeRfRONT estate on 5.8 pristine acres complete with private 50’ deep water dock! Gracious & elegant residence was been completely renovated to the highest standard & boasts every modern luxury w/expansive rooms for entertaining, oversized bedrooms all with deluxe ensuite baths, office/library, sunroom, games/media rms, wine cellar, elevator & lots of storage/parking. Charming, separate guest cottage, 2-stall barn with paddock & incredible, sun-drenched property truly exceptional!

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ThIS exquISITe 4.94 acre gated, waterfront estate is just 15 mins from downtown Victoria, yet a world away; your own personal country club!

Expansive & luxurious 8900 sq.ft. main residence has been completely upgraded with a welcoming design & custom finishing throughout, plus a separate 2 bedrm guest cottage, huge outdoor pool with covered sitting area/fireplace, pool cabana with kitchen & exercise room, tennis court, expansive patios & terraces, tons of parking & access to a sandy beach!

ThIS exCePTIONaL waterfront property is located on a private culde-sac in Victoria’s most exclusive neighbourhood! The 7800 sq.ft. home has been beautifully renovated & upgraded over the years with 4-5 bedrms, 6 bths, expansive living, dining, family & sitting rooms all on the main level, an expansive kitchen w/eating area, recreation/media room, office, crafts rm & more . . . plus seaside cabana, gated & manicured property & incredible low bank frontage with amazing views & sun all day!

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Waterfront Equestrian Estate in Shirley, BC

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Classic Rancher Views Over Victoria Golf Course

Situated on 8 acres of high bank waterfront, this idyllic oceanfront estate provides the ultimate “equestrian” west coast experience.

The Olympic Mountain and ocean views are simply breathtaking! The timbre frame home with vaulted ceilings and wood floors provides 3 bedrooms, den & library; plus a legal 1 bedroom suite. The barn/garage outbuilding is brilliantly constructed with steel I-beam, for heavy equipment hoisting. The barn includes a huge hay loft, full bath, tack room & 2 stalls with cushion flooring. A 100’ x 200’ fenced riding ring was created to the highest equestrian standard, large enough for any discipline. Included are a gravel “winter area”, & 3 pastures. 2 driveways ensure easy horse trailer access.

Situated on a beautiful by way in the heart of Queenswood; this totally private Spanish style Estate, known as “Villa de Shannon”, is centered on a 1.89 park like garden, with gated entry to a circular drive. The home sits high on the level garden, offering over 7,000 sq. ft. of luxurious living space. Strong architectural features include expansive rooms with exposed beam ceilings, arched doorways & tile and new hardwood floor throughout. The massive kitchen adjoins the family room, and opens on to the outdoor cooking station. Many points of access lead to the private back gardens. The generous master suite plus 4 other sleeping rooms are on the upper level. Enjoy deluxe billiards room, sep. nanny suite, 4 car garage, and wine cellars.

Situated on a beautifully landscaped 1/2 garden, this recently transformed residence enjoys a premier position on Victoria Golf Course, with magnificent views overlooking the greens, with glimpses of ocean views! Offering 6000+ sq. ft. on 2 levels, this captivating residence provides all principal living on the main. New Pella floor to ceiling view windows & Jarrah hardwood flrs. lend an elegant sophistication to the home. The spectacular cabinetry in kitchen & baths was created by Jason Good; using special walnut & rosewood. The spacious gourmet kitchen includes Sub Zero / Dacor appliances, marble back splash, quartz counters, & wine fridge. The lower level provides recreation with caretaker suite & elevator access. Truly a quality offering!

$1,895,000

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