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“Furniture is such an intricate part of the family home, it’s not just a backdrop – it’s the spine, and my passion is in the pieces,” said Charles, the ninth Earl Spencer and brother of the late Princess Diana, when he recently visited Jordans’ Vancouver showroom to promote his furniture line – Althorp, a Living History. I thought Earl Spencer’s ‘spine’ metaphor was profound and on point. The sofas, chairs, tables and beds we carefully select to furnish our homes are pieces that literally support us and hold us up like backbones. There is always so much to see and learn in this industry, and it is after perusing, admiring and shooting some visually stunning furniture showrooms that Homes & Living proudly presents our annual Home Furnishings issue. We know you’ll find plentiful design inspiration on Homes & Living’s pages, and whether you prefer classic or modern, our featured pieces will endure, and are the perfect fit for your home. As ever, I thank you for all of your emails. I always enjoy reading and responding, as you, our readers, help inspire great ideas for H&L! Sincerely,

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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.

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.

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DANIELLE METCALFECHENAIL is the author of For the Love of Flying and Polar Winds: A Century of Flying the North, and is currently at work on an anthology project called Unsettled (Brindle & Glass, 2016) and a WWII-era novel, Chasing Skies. She was writer-in-residence at Berton House in Dawson City, YT and is currently serving as Edmonton’s Historian Laureate.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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EDITOR'S MESSAGE the home furnishings issue AMANDA STUTT

SEEING THE LIGHT: OMER ARBEL architect and designer combines alchemy and science to produce interdisciplinary magic LAURA GOLDSTEIN

FAR OUT HOMES mölle by the sea NORA O’MALLEY

FEATURE SECTION WHAT’S HOT IN HOME FURNISHINGS a harvest of upmarket design ideas

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DESIGNER PROFILE: OLIVER APT. furniture maker carries on family tradition, focuses on design GOODY NIOSI

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FEATURE HOME: MODERN MARRIAGE modern inspiration meets traditional architecture in an edmonton development JANICE STRONG

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M Ö LLE BY TH E S E A an expression of contrast and tenderness words nora o’malley + photos åke e:son lindman

his charming and contemporary holiday home dwells in the little fishing village of Mölle in southwest Sweden. Dreamed up by Stockholm-based architects Johan Oscarson and Jonas Elding, the Y-shaped structure defies convention and celebrates Mölle’s architectural progressivism during the 20th Century. In the late 1800s, the seaside spot became known as “Sinful Mölle”, as it was Northern Europe’s first locale for men and women to bathe together in the same place – albeit still fully clothed. The influx of foreigners and the open-mindedness of the era left a trail of eccentric, un-Swedish buildings in its wake. “It feels very exotic when you enter it. The nature is dramatic and the houses are extravagant,” said Jonas Elding of the town, which borders the Kullaberg Nature Reserve and harbours on the Kattegat Strait. The creation of Mölle by the Sea was no breezy endeavour. Swedish authorities rebuffed architectural renderings for 19 months, until finally granting Elding Oscarson a building permit. “They wanted it to look like a building from the early 19th Century,” Elding said. “But we wanted to challenge that. We wanted to make something contemporary, something festive, and a little bit extreme, which we think is the tradition in this place.” The most striking feature about their design is the contrast between the glass and the wooden façade. But the tender separation of the site also leaves a lingering impression. “This site had great qualities that were on all sides of the house. That’s why the shape is dividing the site so that the biggest part still faces the sea, but it also creates other spaces, which have different qualities,” said Elding. »

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PROJECT MÖLLE BY THE SEA LOCATION MÖLLE, SWEDEN SQUARE FEET 3,229 STATUS COMPLETED 2013 ARCHITECTS ELDING OSCARSON

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THE MOST STRIKING FEATURE ABOUT THEIR DESIGN IS THE CONTRAST BETWEEN THE GLASS AND THE WOODEN FAÇADE. BUT THE TENDER SEPARATION OF THE SITE ALSO LEAVES A LINGERING IMPRESSION.

TOP The building’s shape challenges the convention to turn all sides towards the same seaside view. Its variation of shape tenderly exposes the many different qualities of the site. BOTTOM The ground floor is wrapped in low iron glass, with sliding doors and undivided panes of up to almost 7 metres wide.

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ABOVE The first floor rests on a slender steel structure and is made of Douglas fir timber imported from Denmark.

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Lush greenery blankets the plot while old stone and brick walls encircle its perimeters. The front area features a life-sized fairy garden and the historic ice cellar semi-submerged into a hill was ingeniously converted into a sauna. “In the private courtyard in the back of the house, we also get an ocean view because of the transparency of the house,” notes Elding, who is a self-proclaimed glass maniac. The established European architects Elding and Oscarson were most pleasantly surprised by how the borderlines of big windows on the first floor neatly disappear into the Douglas fir façade. “That’s something that’s difficult to show in pictures. You need to be physically there to sense, actually,” said Elding. h

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A WOO D R E VO LUTIO N architect michael green is turning conventional design on its head words gail johnson

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ancouver architect Michael Green has worked on everything from private residences to airports to university buildings. He’s also calling for an overhaul of the very fundamentals of building. Forget making skyscrapers out of concrete and steel. Green’s proposal is this: use wood instead. The idea turns conventional design on its head. The founder of Michael Green Architecture (MGA) says big, systemic change is needed to tackle climate change and housing demand around the world. Wood is a safe, carbon-neutral, renewable and sustainable alternative to more common structural materials. When harvested sustainably, wood used in place of other materials decreases greenhouse-gas emissions. It’s economical, strong, and, perhaps surprisingly, fire-resistant, thanks to the novel design of mass timber, solid panels of wood engineered for strength through laminations of different layers. “New wood technology can reshape the future of building,” Green says. “A century ago, steel buildings were becoming the way we defined every skyline on earth. People get excited about the first new way to build a skyscraper in 150 years.” »

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“The real issue is we should build more with renewable resources like wood,” he adds. “We should build that at all scales, from private houses to schools to urban buildings at lower heights and urban buildings at really high heights. We’re leveraging going tall to develop the engineering solutions that will allow us to use wood products in almost every building that we build in the world.” Green, whose 2013 TED talk on wood skyscrapers has garnered more than one million views, says the idea is gaining momentum around the globe. “Almost every architectural school I know of talks about it and almost every engineering school is talking about it everywhere in the world,” he says. “There are proposals coming out every month now for new, tall wood buildings somewhere in the world…we’re shattering concepts of what people think is possible.” Consider the nine-storey Stadthaus building in London as an example of wood’s potential. With a team of 25 designers, MGA is proposing a 35-storey wood tower in Paris, which would be the world’s tallest. Green was the principal architect for the new Ronald McDonald House in British Columbia, an all-wood structure covered with brick. And he designed the Wood Innovation Design Centre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, North America’s tallest contemporary timber building, earning him an Innovation in Architecture award for 2015 from Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Green’s other nods include a 2014 Governor General Award, IIDA Project of the Year, and several AIBC and Lieutenant Governor awards. Born in the small town of Baker Lake in the Canadian Arctic, Green spent most of his childhood in Ottawa. He completed his undergraduate degree at Cornell University then worked with César Pelli, who’s known for designing some of the world’s tallest buildings. Green moved to Vancouver with his wife 17 years ago and began designing airports, including those in Montevideo, Moscow and Ottawa.

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BELOW Wood Innovation Design Centre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, by Michael Green Architecture. Photograph by Ema Peter.

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He eventually founded Michael Green Architects and has gone on to design offices, academic buildings, townhouse complexes, restaurants, private homes and other buildings. The architect behind the Pirurvik Centre, a cultural and gathering space in Iqaluit, he is currently working on the Oregon State University’s forestry school and is revamping a 100-year-old heritage home in Vancouver, among other projects. The diversity is intentional. “It’s all over the map, and I love it,” Green says. “I’ve always believed that diversity makes you a stronger designer. If you’ve worked on very, very small things or very, very large things you’re not intimidated by scale. You may take ideas you developed for a small project, say a home, and apply to something else you’re doing like an airport. The cross-pollination of ideas makes you stronger.” “I’ve always been a huge traveller and adventurer, and the idea of working in lots of different places around the world and the idea of working in developing countries is important to me,” adds Green, who has designed buildings in Tajikistan and Tunisia, among other places. A member of 1% for the Planet, MGA also runs DBR – Design Build Research, a registered non-profit school that provides hands-on design experience for architecture and interior design students, recent grads and retirees. In partnership with the United States, DBR is calling for proposals for affordable housing made of wood in Africa. While he’s clearly passionate about new possibilities in architecture and engineering, at the heart of Green’s work is something with a little more soul. “Architecture and design have become very much about celebrating the curious, the crazy, the big ideas that are all about shapes and colours…but not necessarily about meaning.” Green says. “I think the greatness of design is that it brings meaning and quality to people’s lives.” “What is successful architecture? It’s too much defined by the aesthetic and not the meaning,” he adds. “Through making buildings very meaningful they become beautiful. By meaningful I mean really relevant to their user, their community, and to the environment. I’d rather start with that idea than the end product of what it should look like. We start with why we’re doing it. That’s our philosophy.” h

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MAR RIAG E MADE IN H E AVEN modern inspiration meets traditional architecture in an edmonton development words janice strong + photos merle prosofsky photography

hat happens when a client with a focus on modern design wants to build a home in a development with traditional architectural controls? A fusion of styles that pays homage to prairie rooflines while exuding a sleek, polished aesthetic. The project presented a unique challenge for builder Steve Ruggiero, President of Kimberley Development Group and Jennifer Ruggiero of Glow Interior Design. “We had to come up with an exterior and an architectural theme that could find a way to exhibit modern elements and be able to carry that through with a modern interior, while at the same time being true to the community architecture,” notes Steve. “We [worked] very closely with the developer’s architectural control firm and our clients through a number of revisions to get the design elements to suit the community as well as our client’s desire for a contemporary exterior.” Outside, the dominant feature is a soaring stone column that extends from the main floor through to the second floor and even beyond the roofline. It’s a contemporary element that fits with the more traditional exterior of the home. That contemporary

look carries through to other elements such as the garage, which sports a flat roof and overhead doors made of solid black glass. Inside, an additional wall of stone starts in the basement and extends three storeys upward, adding a warm tone to the interior – a pretty stunning architectural detail. The colour of the stonework is also an interesting counterpoint to the pops of vibrant colours throughout the 6,382-square-foot, three-story home. “To take advantage of the trees in the natural reserve next to the home, we wanted to create a space that was really light, airy and simple, with pops of colour,” says Jennifer. Given carte blanche by the owner, she says her favourite part of the design process was selecting wallpaper and furniture to create some drama, particularly in the dining room. The homeowners enjoy entertaining and created a wing of the house especially for this with a stunning dining room/living room that boasts a raised dining area with built-in bar and wine cabinet, an ultra-cozy sitting area with a massive sofa and 20-foot ceilings throughout for a vibrant atmosphere. The owner wanted to get a bit “edgy” in this area of the house. »

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A SIMPLE, TIMELESS, CLASSIC PALETTE IS EMPLOYED THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE WITH NEUTRALS ON ALL CHAIRS AND SOFAS AND SPLASHES OF COLOUR ON ACCENT PIECES THAT CAN BE CHANGED AS TASTES MAY CHANGE

TOP This elegant crystal chandelier is the perfect counterpoint to the dramatic wallpaper. BOTTOM The built in wine cabinet in the dining area optimizes use of space.

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“In the dining room we’ve added some drama with the wallpaper. Little squares of turquoise add a pop that we carried through to the living room subtly,” notes Jennifer. There is also a spectacular light fixture that Jennifer says provided the starting point for the dining room decor that includes leather flooring and chairs made with a suspended stainless steel frame. Throughout the house, Jennifer employed a simple, timeless, classic palette with neutrals on all chairs and sofas and splashes of colour on accent pieces that can be changed as the homeowners’ tastes change. The result is a Zen-influenced space. There are, however, colourful surprises splashed around the home: hot pink walls on the walk-in closet in the master bedroom; and a vibrant turquoise in the walls of the powder room near the kitchen. The playful colour is continued through the home’s sophisticated automation system. The fully integrated system allows the owners to create multi-hued lighting themes that extend to all the fireplaces and even the range hood in the kitchen. The kitchen is built for a family with young children, and serves as action central, sitting off the playroom and family area. The modern feel continues in the hi-gloss cabinet finishes and LED lighting.

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TOP RIGHT Orb-like hanging glass fixtures illuminate the dark tones and stunning texture of the wallpaper. BOTTOM RIGHT The ultimate ensuite in which to relax; soft lighting and a welcoming soaker tub set on a bed of spa-like pebbles.

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The home’s other rooms reflect each family member’s personal interests. For him, that means the ultimate man-cave in the basement that showcases his passions for music and video games. Fully sound-insulated and windowless, the room’s focal point is the display of video game components that dates back to the 80s that can be swapped in and out to switch from Nintendo, to Atari, to Sega, to others. There’s also a built-in bar and display of musical instruments. Oh, and an exercise room that includes a bathroom with a steam/shower room with a seven-foot by four-foot quartz bed for after-workout relaxing. Upstairs, she has a yoga studio built off the master bedroom ensuite. The bathroom itself is spa-inspired with soothing lines and finishes on the fixtures and a soaker tub that sits in a bed of pebbles. And the children are not forgotten. Both have full ensuites and walk-in closets while the girl’s bedroom features a built-in hardwood dance floor, and the Captain America-themed boy’s room boasts a secret play room, accessed via a ladder in the closet. A perfect marriage of modern and traditional. h

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OLIVER APT: A COMMUNITY OF FINE WOODWORKING furniture maker carries on family tradition, focuses on design words miranda post

he Oliver Apt workshop is abuzz with the sounds of saws sawing and hammers banging as the scents of sawdust and strong coffee waft through the air. Founder Landon Schedler’s bright blue eyes crinkle shyly as he lists his clients. His modest yet highly efficient woodworking studio has played a large part in the look and feel of the Art Gallery of Alberta and the Cambridge Lofts Penthouse, as well as Cavern, Bar Bricco, Woodwork, Meat and The Bower. Even though his client list is a collection of the city’s top-rated restaurants and luxury residences, this third-generation carpenter is more of a ‘there’s no I in team’ kind of guy. He’s proud of his six-person shop and their ability to build projects from blueprint to celebratory beers. “We have the tools and the hands to actually get the pieces done. We have the capability to design a nice project and see it through. And, we have a community of people we draw upon – like welders. But we are, in fact, a manufacturing team, from start to finish,” explains Schedler.

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Schedler became a carpenter in a roundabout way. Initially, he didn’t want to work in his family’s profession, but the universe had other plans for him: one of Schedler’s first jobs after moving out of his parents’ home was in construction. Fast forward, Schedler enrolled at NAIT, apprenticed under his father, as his father had apprenticed under Schedler’s grandfather and now the 29 year-old is a red-seal journeyman carpenter and captains one of YEG’s most in-demand woodworking teams. The wall in Oliver Apt’s boardroom boasts floor to ceiling blueprints for current and future furniture and interior woodworking orders. “Workshops were our way to open up our shop to other people, to share our space as well as our knowledge of woodworking,” says Schedler. “You don’t have to have any previous experience, you don’t have to use some of the bigger tools. Some people come in here a little bit intimidated but we’ll make sure you go home with all your fingers and a nice board.” Schedler credits influences like Ray and Charles Eames for their functional yet beautifully simple aesthetic. »

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“Their designs actually got me excited about wanting to make furniture and design stuff. It’s classic, it’s simple, when you see it you know it. Early on, when I was getting into carpentry, I thought I could try to build that,” he explains. But of course, Schedler’s biggest mentor is his father. Prior to launching Oliver Apt, Schedler and his father started up Pelican Decks. Working out of Beaumont, Schedler started making furniture on the side and soon the orders started piling in. What began as a side project to outfit his own apartment in the – you guessed it – Oliver neighbourhood, has now become a full time job and design-focused company. h

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1 Tom Dixon Wingback chair | gabrielross.com 2 Manhattan Chaise lounge chair | cottswood.com 3 Timeout armchair by Conform | homedelight.ca 4 Sesann chair by Tacchini Italia | tacchini.it 5 Florian armchair in Jean Paul Gaultier | roche-bobois.com 6 Charles Chair Composition 14 by designer Marcel Wander | moooi.com 7 Twist dining chair | moeshome.ca 8 Thayer Coggin lounge chair and ottoman | mcelherans.com 9 Freistil 171 by Rolf Benz | homecouture.ca 10 Turtle armchair by Conform | homedelight.ca 11 Scandinavian Design MD 755B 1 seater | inspirationfurniture.ca 12 Byblos chair by Lexington | paramountfurniture.ca

This eclectic mix of chairs continues to reflect Mid-century Modern style. The wingback chair could be an opulent addition to your dining room, while the ever inviting and cushy leather armchair would anchor the design of your living room. Go for Parisian stripes or a tri-coloured composition to fill your home with contemporary flair. Or your perfect piece could be a polished wood frame with zebra striped upholstery; a chair thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wild with modern panache. Âť

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1 Xterna linear suspension light from LBL Lighting | illuminationsbc.com 2 Statistocrat suspended white by Atelier Van Lieshout | moooi.com 3 Slab W20 Wall Sconce by Lukas Peet | andlight.ca 4 The Sloane table lamp | urbanbarn.com 5 Raimond Tensegrity 89 and 61 by Raimond Puts | moooi.com 6 Kolina table lamp | inspirationfurniture.ca

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SEEING THE LIGHT architect and designer omer arbel combines alchemy and science to produce interdisciplinary magic words laura goldstein

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rom different perspectives, one sees amorphous cumulus clouds or a colony of opaque jellyfish, each seemingly alive with their own bright light. At night, they resemble benign icebergs – no fear of colliding – because they are trapped in fabric and suspended from the ceiling on braided coaxial cable. This is Bocci’s ‘73’. An innocuous name for architect-designer Omer Arbel’s newest organic lighting collection, unveiled this year at Maison & Object Paris interior design show. Part science experiment, part sculpture, Arbel invented the technique whereby glass is blown into a vessel of Kevlar fabric (used by NASA and in Formula 1 racing suits,) because it can withstand heat up to 1700 degrees Celsius. When it cools, forced air pressure allows the texture of the fabric to permanently mold into any abstract glass shape – and no two are ever the same. When the elevator opens onto the 5th floor offices of the Bocci-owned building in Vancouver, one understands immediately that playful ingenuity is at work. A roofless interior courtyard with a green oasis is surrounded by wisteria on deliberate urban decay of peeling paint and cement. It’s contrasted by modern wall-to-wall glass through which open-concept workstations and colourful glass globes are visible. A separate glass-blowing studio behind the building will soon move to a much larger location. “It’s been a crazy, amazing year for me,” admits Israeli-born Arbel, 38, architect and Bocci’s co-founder and creative director, who grew up in Jerusalem then moved to Vancouver with his parents at age 13. He was a competitive fencer and could easily have stayed in the sports arena but “loved Lego and building models as a kid and knew even then that I wanted to be an architect,” he says. After graduating from the University of Waterloo School of Architecture he established Omer Arbel Office (OAO) in 2005. Bocci (after the Italian game of strategy,) is his multidisciplinary arm specializing in industrial design, furniture, the 2010 Olympic medals, lighting and most recently, set design. But it’s the synergy he derives from both disciplines working together that drives Arbel. »

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TOP For the 2015 re-opening of the refurbished Canada House in London, England, Arbel designed his most difficult project to date, ‘57’. ABOVE LEFT Arbel’s newest organic lighting collection, ‘73’, was unveiled this year at Maison & Object Paris Interior Design Show. ABOVE RIGHT In 2014, Bocci cleverly conceived a 100-metre copper and glass installation, ‘38’, that lit up the Rock Bank Tunnel at the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show in London, England. RIGHT Portrait of Omer Arbel, who in March, received the 2015 Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s (RAIC) Allied Arts Medal.

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In February, Arbel and his team debuted an incredibly challenging permanent lighting installation called “57” over the central staircase for the opening of the refurbished Canada House in London, England: three storeys of hundreds of tangled tentacles each attached to their own bubbled glass solar system. “That was probably the most complex piece I’ve ever designed”, says Arbel. “I went through 50 to 60 different versions for their committee to approve, then eight people on our team to make it. What really made it difficult was the bureaucratic red tape to hang it because it’s a heritage building, so we weren’t allowed to drill into anything. I had a crew of six on the scaffolding, with me directing below, over five days. Everything had to be perfect because Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth walked under it. I rehearsed what I should say – you can’t make conversation unless she addresses you first so I just said ‘your Majesty’ when she made eye contact and she nodded her head,” smiles Arbel. He received the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s (RAIC) Allied Arts Medal 2015 in March for his spectacular 2013 installation at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, ‘28.280’. It filled and transformed a 30-metre vertical space in a cascade of 280 colourful hand-blown ‘28’-series pendants. A little less daunting was Bocci’s outdoor public art installation “16” in March, composed of steel trees illuminated inside with abstract buds or leaves in front of the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver. Always challenging himself, especially to interconnect with other disciplines, Arbel made his first foray into set design this past May for Ballet BC’s RITE an existential interpretation of the 1913 world premiere of The Rite of Spring with music composed by Igor Stravinsky. “This was a wonderful opportunity to create a reality that disappears after a while, like a dream,” Arbel explains. He took his inspiration from the original 1913 painting by set designer Nicholas Roerich that featured a large central tree that Arbel refers to as “a ghost tree.” Like an alchemist experimenting in his laboratory, Arbel is a visionary who is as much obsessed with the process as much as the final outcome – perhaps the former even more so. “I crave the instances where there are no constraints – I believe the best ideas are sometimes arrived at that way – even accidentally,” he confides. Arbel refers to the stark salt crystal trees that he “grew” (he won’t divulge the secret,) in a vat for a year to produce the sparkly branches and leaves for RITE. “We originally experimented with ocean water but that didn’t work out, he admits. The exploration process and collaboration was so fulfilling that Arbel hopes to create more for the stage in the future. Exhibiting at international trade shows, launching Bocci’s ‘73’ in Miami, Arbel is also on the judging panel for L A M P’s 2015 Lighting Design Competition in Vancouver in September. He is also in the midst of renovating a 2,200-square-foot space in Berlin to establish Bocci’s European headquarters. Formerly a courthouse, the six-storey historic building will house offices, showroom, exhibition space and glass-blowing facilities. One has to wonder what his dreams will inspire next. h

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FURNITURE MASTER MICHAEL HOST: WOODLAND COLLABORATIONS where nature meets design words markella mildenberger

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f donning gumboots for a trek through forests rife with the thick scent of soil and bark to gather materials for your coffee table isn’t quite your thing, you’re in luck; this is Michael Host’s of MTH Woodworks specialty. Host not only forages his materials from British Columbia’s abundant wooded areas, but also designs what he calls west coast modern ‘furniture’. His designs have been garnering much publicity in the industry, with awards and media attention spotlighting his unique collaborations with nature. Host established MTH Woodworks in 2010 and has had a lifelong love affair with wood, starting with building yachts, to then working in various woodworking positions over the last decade, eventually settling into his creative métier with his new furniture line. As an avid outdoorsman, Host spends a large amount of his time in nature, where he finds endless sources of inspiration. “It [woodworking] is not just a product for me, it’s a whole lifestyle. I’m absolutely in love with wood,” Host remarks on how his business and designs have evolved over the span of his career. Evident throughout his shop, from the pieces of wood on worktables and projects arranged throughout, is Host’s undeniable love of the outdoors in his simple and elegant designs. Make no mistake, though his materials are composed of soy based resins and wood, the process of designing and creating each piece is as layered as the rings within the logs. The art, of course, is the patience and love that is engrained into each piece. »

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FAR LEFT Bloom Wall Art by MTH Woodworks. The bloom wall art line offers a new and exciting way to bring the outside inside. ABOVE Bloom Table by MTH Woodworks. Another shape for a bloom side table. This round top was the perfect fit for this approximately 60-year-old salvaged Western Red Cedar tree base. Available in mutiple sizes to fit your home.

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THOUGH HOST LEAVES A SMALL FOOTPRINT ON THE ENVIRONMENT, HE LEAVES A DISTINCT MARK ON THE DESIGN INDUSTRY.

Host has some big ambitions for the coming year, and for the future of MTH Woodworks, with discussions of expanding his designs into the hospitality industry, where he can design and create massive scale pieces to suit. Having overcome the challenges that new businesses and great ideas inevitability give rise to, Host feels the combination of his sound product and design have given way to the opportunity to present to commercial possibilities. “Wood is a living breathing thing, so if I cast it like this, it’s set, basically in stone and it can decide to breathe and change and crack, but I’ve been able to overcome these with some trade secrets,” he says. Keeping up with Host won’t be difficult, as he has plans to attend IDSwest (Interior Design Show West) this fall, where he mentions he will unveil new designs and even a video series. To add to his incredible array of designs, his work is something you can feel good about, as each log is a bi-product of the logging industry, and his materials are easy on the environment. Though Host leaves a small footprint on the environment, he leaves a distinct mark on the design industry. h

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CONSORT DESIGN high impact design words markella mildenberger + photos christopher patey

os Angeles-based interior designers Mat Saunders and Brandon Quattrone of Consort are not unfamiliar servicing high profile clients. Having just established their design firm in 2014, the pair has already worked with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars to transform their homes into brilliantly livable spaces. With a strong background in everything design- and style-related, including his work with Apartment Therapy and My Domaine, Saunders’ experience pairs well with Quattrone’s background in architecture. There is a unique balance with both personalities and skill sets that hasn’t gone unnoticed in the industry, as demonstrated by their growing portfolio of clientele. “We are successful through other successful people; it is about patronage,” Quattrone remarks as to how the firm has experienced a resounding response to its work. Their industry experience has evolved into what the firm is now well known for, and they make no concessions when it comes to giving credit to where it’s deserved, as Quattrone mentions his most influential mentor Shop Architects, who he credits for his ability to think outside the box. »

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“It (working for Shop Architects) was a hugely influential atmosphere, the work they did. The concept that anything is possible – really next level work.” Saunders agrees and mentions that his influence came from Maxwell Ryan, Founder and CEO of Apartment Therapy who taught him everything, including really how to love design, seek it out and how to use the internet as a design tool. “Mat and I are partners in business and partners in life,” Quattrone adds. “We really balance each other, know our strong suits come in harmony together.” Saunders and Quattrone completed a beautiful project in Telluride, Colorado for the owner of Soul Cycle, and say the experience itself was inspiring. “The location was remote, natural and rugged, yet really needed an element of elegance,” says Quattrone. The space itself required many creative resources, including logistics in bringing in materials, and creating an atmosphere and function to accommodate the owner’s entertaining style, while still maintaining comfort. Evidence of this kind of design and styling savvy are prominent throughout their portfolio, including one of Jessica Alba’s properties that they designed to emulate her travels while still keeping with the theme of being a livable space. Their high impact selection of materials and colour palettes go beyond the standard variations of whites and off whites, and it’s the beautiful combination of unsuspecting selections that really add the wow factor to their designs. While neither Quattrone nor Saunders have had the opportunity to showcase their work in the Canadian market yet, they add that they would love the opportunity to bring their design story and work into the Vancouver area, and add that their inspiration comes from travelling. “Anytime you can see a new place is a huge part of the design process. It’s that experience that adds to our inspiration.” Quattrone concludes. h AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015

ABOVE Actress and writer Guerrin Gardner Johnson and television writer Brett Johnson’s (Mad Men, Ray Donovan) nursery designed by Consort. The inspiration? Dusty blue hues with pops of colour and animal-inspired details mixed with cozy, classic nursery elements,” Sanders says.

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FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT: BRASS IS BACK mcelheran’s furniture’s sneak peek for fall

n the hunt for the latest trends in home furnishings, H&L caught up Jeff McElheran, owner and principal at McElherans, one of Edmonton’s most established and popular furniture retailers. With a sleek 20,000 square-foot Edmonton showroom, (originally established in 1994 at 1,500 square feet), McElheran sees how timeless classics endure, and keeps a finger on the pulse of emerging trends. McElheran said authentic, soft textured cow hide rugs are moving fast, both the classic black and white hues, and those with pops of enhanced colour. These pieces (see our Look What I Found! section) are typically sized six by five feet, and are available in range of natural colours in both long and short hair, and for those who prefer bolder tones, they also appear in dyed and metallic undertones. For bedrooms and dining rooms, McElheran sees natural-toned less-polished wood showcasing the individual variations and textures of pieces emerging as a theme, with warm, beige-grey tones prevailing. He said he is seeing less dark-toned furniture, with lighter tones coming in more and more from manufacturers. Sculptures that stand on their own and add a splash of character to any room are also trending this summer, with a strong forecast for fall. “It’s a theme where there’s a unique piece with a neat shape that can just be standing on a desk or a side board or really anywhere,” McElheran said. “We’re seeing a lot of brass coming back, not that polished, shiny brass, but the more muted tones, and a matte finish,” said McElheran. “That stainless silver is still strong, but we’re definitely seeing an upsurge in the brass tones for sure.” h

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oncrete Cat was a concept born from both curiosity and necessity. Principal Matt Heide, artist and concrete connoisseur, gracefully acquired his skill in concrete art from developing concrete countertops in the Edmonton market. No sooner had he established a thriving little countertop business in the prairie capital that his curiosity for coloured concrete objects flourished. Heide began experimenting with various applications and moulds until he finally achieved what is known today as Concrete Cat, an Edmonton design studio Heide shares with his wife and business partner Shawna Heide and multidisciplinary artist Nathan Armstrong. A fusion of raw industrial material coupled with rich bursts of colour creates Concrete Cat’s line of bowls, vases, art and large-scale architectural products. The growing Alberta company has established a solid reputation in the design industry and has works for sale in catalogues from British Columbia to California to New York – with momentum only growing. »

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“People have assumptions about what concrete can be, [and] the truth is unshaped concrete is pure chaos,” Heide said. “It’s creation and destruction all rolled into one neat little package. This chaos connects me to what it means to be human, our shared experience in flux. The work of Concrete Cat is characterized by juxtaposing a refined aesthetic and flamboyant use of colour with inherent industrial and rugged characteristics of concrete.” Using colour within their designs is something Heide describes as patterning; where the technique to achieve the desired colour results requires experimentation first, and then documenting the process to achieve a similar colour result for future pieces. Each piece may contain the same colour story, but how they become translated is another version. Viewing the impressive collections, what appears to be a random cascading of beautiful colour is in fact the patterning process Heide speaks to. As repetitive as patterning may sound, the process is largely based on Heide’s unique expertise and understanding of the industrial medium, coupled with good old intuition. He mentions that this experimentation is not just about his expert knowledge of the material, but also about “doing what you feel is right at the moment.” Coupling intuition with knowledge, Heide has created consistently beautiful designs with the character of customized works. Concrete Cat is home to a few beautifully crafted lines, including Objects. The Objects collection contains an elegant variety of meticulously crafted pieces including Octavia, a simple octagon bowl in either natural concrete tones or patterned with some of Heide’s colouring techniques. The line includes his array of Vesta Vases, with softly sculpted mouths and a still life quality that speak to their appeal. Concrete Cat’s multi-disciplinary approach to concrete art is omnipresent throughout their collections, from smaller objects to larger scale architectural pieces. h

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explained Carter. “I had so much fun doing it, playing with it, carving it. I was taking course at NAIT to be a TV producer, producing for TV is searching for money, applying for grants. All paperwork. Carving was the perfect reason to not go to class that night.” Since that fateful truancy, Carter has accumulated accolades in Alberta and afar. He has exhibited at the Art Gallery of Alberta, Alberta House at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, Royal Alberta Museum, Art Gallery of Calgary and numerous public art installations, including Beaver Hills Park, the Edmonton International Airport and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. He now owns a gallery in Canmore – the Carter Ryan Gallery – where he can’t keep his sculptures in stock and has a constant list of commissions. As he explained his career trajectory, from planning his first exhibit with only two sculptures completed at the now-defunct Sun and Moon Visionaries gallery to large scale municipal commissions, it’s clear how far the artist has come. The carving area inside his studio is a tent and feat of organization. It’s in this 10’ x 10’ space that he uses a 65-year-old Biro meat saw to cut large pieces of stone and then use hand held saws and tools to shape them into tricky coyotes, resting moose or cavorting rabbits. Though he’s an artist working in a popular medium, Carter intentionally kept to himself in his early sculpting years to cultivate his own look and style. His one local mentor – St. Albert-based carver Doug Scott who used to sell him and school him on stone – is named repeatedly as an influence in Carter’s work. »

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t’s not often that an artist interview involves Malcolm Gladwell’s theories, a garden hose, omnipresent dust and a 65-year-old meat saw. But then, Jason Carter isn’t your average sculptor. Carter’s south Edmonton studio is stacked high with sturdy shelves and sharp implements, and the space cradles hundreds, if not thousands of pounds of soap stone from around the globe – Brazil, India, Japan, British Columbia and Quebec. The motley collection of rocks spans the colour spectrum – from cold, minty blues, to the dark charcoal to the deep, sexy purples of Japanese wonder stone. But with a quick spray of his studio garden hose Carter revealed the true beauty of his anthology of stone. Hearing about each stone’s provenance and seeing each rock’s colour, texture and sparkle (if any), you can’t help but ogle their glistening gorgeousness. It’s like suddenly putting on sunglasses that make colours pop. Carter explained how he chooses pieces to carve his trademark rabbits, embracing humans or walking bear forms. Carter, a member of Little Red River Cree First Nation and a middle child in a family of eight children, has been carving and painting for the last decade. Working as a City TV cameraman in the early 2000s, Carter was always interested in the arts. In 2001, he was given a piece of soapstone for Christmas and lugged it around for years, using it as a doorstop. Then one day, he decided to skip a television production class he was taking in order to finally start carving his doorstop. “My first carving was supposed to be a raven but it was more along the lines of a rock with a beak on it,”

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“I am inspired by the classics like Michaelangelo’s David. [For] contemporary sculptures, aside from Doug Smart, I didn’t want to look at any other sculptures because I didn’t want to be influenced by anyone else,” said Carter. Carter infuses his mind with the works of great contemporary thinkers. Highly disciplined, Carter works for a minimum of four and a half hour stretches. After suiting up, he listens to audiobooks by the likes of Stephen Hawking and Malcolm Gladwell. “I’m just trying to get in my 10,000 hours,” Carter said, referring to Gladwells’ theory in his bestseller ‘Outliers’, that in order to master a craft you need to practice for a minimum of 10,000 hours. Judging by his progress, it appears he’s getting close. h

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THE SULTAN’S SUITE CIRAGAN PALACE KEMPINSKI, ISTANBUL As you enter this suite you’ll be welcomed by magnificent chandeliers, views of the Bosphorus Strait, beautiful period furniture and fine art, and enjoy the service of a private butler. This 5-star hotel was once the residence of the last Ottoman Sultan and was originally built in the 16th century from wood. It was then rebuilt in marble for Sultan Abdülaziz in 1857. The palace has boat and helicopter service, a stunning pool and a decadent breakfast buffet. It’s so luxurious that even Prince Charles has been known to stay there! kempinski.com/istanbul AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015

LEFT Inside the Sultan’s Suite at the Ciragan Palace Kempinski you’ll find the most extravagant décor. With 4,930 square feet in which to relax luxuriously, you might never want to leave your suite.

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These are just a taste of some of the most stunningly furnished suites around the world. I hope that you find them as captivating as I do. Happy travels!

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RITZ-CARLTON SUITE RITZ-CARLTON, MOSCOW

THE ROYAL SUITE BURJ AL ARAB, DUBAI

Enjoy amazing views of Red Square and the Kremlin in this 2,497-square-foot suite. Featuring beautiful Imperial-style furnishings, a spacious marble bathroom, a grand piano, an oversized king bed and heated floors, this spacious suite is a perfect choice in Moscow. ritzcarlton.com/moscow

As you enter this two-floor suite via its own private elevator, you will be greeted by a gold and marble staircase and huge pillars covered in 22-Karat gold.

ABOVE The 02 Lounge Cafe at the roof of The Ritz-Carlton hotel which features a great view over the Kremlin.

The Royal Suite is true to its name featuring its own private cinema, HermĂ¨s toiletries, a rotating four-poster bed, and a choice of a chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce or helicopter. Marble floors and mahogany furniture are the finishing touches in this opulent suite. jumeirah.com/burj-al-arab

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Offering custom wall covering & textile design, commercial, residential, hospitality TY WARNER PENTHOUSE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, NEW YORK This spectacular Penthouse was masterminded by hotel owner Ty Warner and designed by architects Peter Marino and I.M. Pei. It offers a 360-degree view of the Manhattan skyline and covers the entire top floor of this lavish 5-star hotel. The suite comes with its own personal butler, personal trainer and therapist, and the services of a private chauffeur. It features a breathtaking chandelier, extravagant fabrics woven with platinum and gold, and a relaxing indoor-outdoor Zen garden. fourseasons.com/newyork theredpalette.com |

THE PRINCE’S LODGE CONNAUGHT HOTEL LONDON, ENGLAND Named after Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, and inspired by Kabul’s Peacock Palace, the Prince’s Lodge architecture features both ornate carvings and a minimalistic style, it was designed to delicately blend eastern and western aesthetics. This elegant retreat also mixes the old and the new, displaying hand-crafted furniture, stained glass windows, stone scultpures, stunning paintings by Adam Williamson and a collection of maps and photographs dating back to the late 1800s. the-connaught.co.uk

RITZ-CARLTON SUITE RITZ-CARLTON, TOKYO Set on the top of one of the tallest skyscrapers in Tokyo, this 985-square-foot suite features a spacious marble bathroom, rain showers, oversized beds with Frette linen sheets, and offers phenomenal views of the Imperial Palace, Roppongi Hills and Mount Fuji. ritzcarlton.com/tokyo

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DECHENE PARK french heritage in our own backyard words

photos danielle metcalfe-chenail

dmonton does not usually spring to mind as a place with French heritage, but there are pockets – both past and present. Today you might find it in the Bonnie Doon neighbourhood or among newcomers from Congo, or, perhaps, if you happen to find yourself in Dechene Park in Edmonton’s West End. The park is named for Joseph Miville Dechêne, a French-Canadian homesteader turned politician. Dechêne was born in rural Québec in 1879 and moved with his family to Alberta in 1892 during the economic downturn that pushed many Québecois to leave. In the case of the Dechêne family and 13-year-old Joseph, they were among the first homesteaders in the Morinville district north of Edmonton. Dechêne went back to Québec to finish his education and worked in textile plants in Maine before he returned to Morinville in 1898. He worked as a handyman there, and also in Edmonton, where he moved five years later. Then in 1910, he opened a large tobacco and news store on Jasper Avenue. That same year he married Maria Gariepy, whose father happened to own the block of land at Jasper

and 100th Street, which people today may associate with the World Trade Centre Edmonton, or Ruth’s Chris Steak House. The Gariepy family had come from Montreal and did well in Edmonton’s real estate market. These connections helped when Dechêne, his wife, and their five children, moved to Therien in the St. Paul district to farm. They also helped when, in 1921, he entered politics and won a seat for the Liberals in the Beaver River district near Cold Lake as a member of the Alberta Legislature. Over the next decade he won and lost his seat several times, once losing by only 18 votes. During his time out of provincial office he was a councillor in the small town of Bonnyville, about a three-hour drive northeast of Edmonton. He also worked as an insurance agent for a few years before moving to federal politics in 1940 when he was elected a member of parliament for Athabasca. He held onto this seat until he retired in 1958 at the age of 79. Four years later he died, but his legacy lives on. His son Judge Andre Dechêne was also involved in politics, and now this little park and other spots like it, remind us of the deep roots of the French-Canadian community in the region. h

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EPICURE CREATE + INDULGE + SAVOUR

IT STARTS WITH THE FARM farm to table approach eschews ‘haute cuisine’ words janice strong + photos rge road

ur first farm dinner was in 2011, and everything was from the farm,” says chef Blair Lebsack with a chuckle. “We foraged for everything, raised everything, grew everything ourselves; made our own butter, milled our own wheat for flour.” Lebsack and partner Caitlin Fulton are the owner and general manager, respectively, of Rge Rd, a culinary experience where farm-fresh really does dictate the menu. But that comes later. This avid enthusiasm for knowing your food and its suppliers was instilled early on in Lebsack back on the family farm, where there were pigs, cows and a large vegetable garden. A stint working in Alberta’s parks, where his job involved checking on the health of local fisheries reaffirmed his interest in where food originates. But his passion was ignited when he started his culinary career, which took him into the Rockies and restaurants in Canmore, Bragg Creek and Banff. It was after he landed back in Edmonton at Madison’s Grill and Vintage Room in the Union Bank Inn, that he made the connection with Danny and Shannon Ruzicka of Nature’s Green Acres that would bring it all into focus. The Ruzicka’s welcomed Blair and Caitlin to their farm, instilling a respect for the local food chain. Lebsack and Fulton opened the 40-seat Rge Rd in 2013, with the philosophy that the farm dictates the menu. »

“WE FORAGED FOR EVERYTHING, RAISED EVERYTHING, GREW EVERYTHING OURSELVES; MADE OUR OWN BUTTER, MILLED OUR OWN WHEAT FOR FLOUR”

They change daily, but recent selections included sautéed chicken hearts with pork liver mousse on a crostini and a quail’s egg done scotch egg-style; beef heart with sweet and sour vegetables (the sweet and sour was a sorrel and rhubarb puree) and beef liver and onions. The restaurant’s produce is similarly local. Rge Rd has a Community Supported Agriculture arrangement with Prairie Gardens who supply, among other things, eight different types of onions and 15 types of potatoes. When asparagus was in season, it was featured in a salad for four weeks running. Every summer the grilled green bean salad has been a favourite, with sautéed mushrooms, a poached egg and locally made sheep’s milk pecorino all served with lemon curd. “We have to make sure we know what’s happening on our farms and make sure that we are always connecting our food to our guests,” says Lebsack harking back to that first farm dinner. h

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“Our food is being raised for us. We have 50 pigs being raised for us this year and we have to work with that and we have 18 cows being raised for us,” notes Lebsack. That translates into an ever-changing menu, to the delight of most curious diners. There are only two menu staples: a beef dish featuring a grill cut of meat and a little pot of ragout served with mashed potatoes and vegetables; and a pork combination of loin, braised belly and confit of shoulder. In early summer it’s served with mushroom gnocchi and over-wintered onions; when the corn comes in it will come with succotash. The rest of the selections are conjured from the fertile imaginations of the kitchen staff, based on what’s available. One week it could be duck, when that is gone, they switch to pheasant or rabbit. And Lebsack believes in utilizing the whole animal. Adventurous diners can try “questionable bits”, which make regular appearances on the menu.

EPICURE CREATE + INDULGE + SAVOUR

DUCK CREPES WITH GRUYERE AND SOUR CHERRIES

METHOD [ 1 ] For the duck: Clean and score fat, season with salt and pepper.

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 1 cup 1 cup 2 1/4 cup 6

150-180-gram duck breasts duck confit gruyere cheese, grated large yellow onions sour cherries parsnips, cut into large pieces poultry stock

[2] Heat sautĂŠ pans to low, add duck breasts, skin side down (do not overcrowd pans). Gently turn up the heat and render the fat for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown. You may need to drain off fat a few times during the rendering process. Reserve the rendered fat. Turn up the heat slightly, flip the duck breasts in the pan and sear the bottom. Flip back over, skin side down, and roast in 375 F oven for about 5-8 minutes or until medium. Allow to sit for 7-9 minutes before slicing. [3] For the crepes: Make your favourite savoury crepe recipe. [4] To assemble: Toss parsnips in canola oil, salt and pepper and roast for 15 minutes until caramelized and just cooked through. Cut crepes into rectangles and layer alternating with onion, confit and cheese. Bake in 350 F oven to heat through. Remove from oven and put on plate, top with roasted parsnip, sliced duck and drizzle with poultry stock. Sprinkle warm sour cherries around the plate and season with sea salt.

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Striking ocean views are framed throughout this private 5700sqft home. Vaulted entry, grand staircase, duel heat pumps, hardwood flooring, high end appliances, granite countertops in the gourmet crisp white kitchen are all tasteful upgrades to this elegant home. 1 bedroom, family, living & recreational rooms all on the main. The upper level offers; 3 bedrooms, office, laundry & a spacious Master with private balcony & 5-pierce ensuite. The lower level provides a media/gym space. An outdoor oasis; self-cleaning salt water pool, outdoor shower & hot tub.

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L ATEST IN LUXU RY SUV S what’s new on the showroom floor words tony whitney

he demand for luxury SUVs around the world is so strong right now, even automakers once thought unlikely to go anywhere near the segment are prepping new products. While long-established makers of premium off-roaders like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Land Rover, Lincoln, Cadillac, Lexus and others are busy with new offerings, it’s the makers new to SUVs that are grabbing most of the attention right now. Who would have imagined a few years back that even Rolls Royce would take a run at the SUV market? Not to be outdone, Bentley is close to launching a production vehicle and Jaguar, which once said its business was strictly cars, is getting closer to the showroom stage with its C-X17. Lamborghini is going ahead with production of its Urus SUV, though people with long memories will remember that the Italian supercar builder was selling its rugged LM002 back in the 1980s. The sleek and sensual Urus is a very different vehicle to the old “Rambo Lambo” and with VW-Audi behind the project, it’s bound to be a serious contender. Even though there is significant buzz around these newcomers to the SUV business, there are some fascinating new products from automakers that have been established in this segment for years. Lexus is offering the NX, its entry into the growing compact luxury SUV/crossover class and Lincoln has a refreshed Navigator. Land Rover is giving the old and respected “Discovery” nameplate a new lease on life with its very newest product. Mercedes-Benz has an old campaigner on its books with the G-Class, which first rolled a civilian wheel back in 1979 after first debuting as a military vehicle. It is the most long-lived passenger vehicle in Mercedes’ history and eager customers just won’t let it fade away. h AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015

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LAMBORGHINI 2016 URUS

Lamborghini showed a concept some time back, but it was only recently production was given the go-ahead for this sports luxury SUV. The Urus is certainly a stylistic success, as one might expect from the Italian ‘exoticar’ maker that’s now part of the VW-Audi group. It will be based on an Audi/ Bentley/Porsche platform, so expect a version of Quattro all-wheel drive. Probable engine is a 5.2-litre V-10, though this isn’t finalized yet. One engine plan includes a powerful electric motor with plug-in feature, which would add some useful torque to what already seems a great deal of power. Much carbon fibre will be used around the bodyshell, so expect this to be an expensive rig, though fans of the marque will be happy. No pricing yet.

LEXUS 2015 NX

The new Lexus NX may be compact, but it’s still very much a Lexus, with a refinement drivers will find surprising given its dimensions. In the cockpit, the ambiance is very similar to that of more costly products from Toyota’s upscale division and as such, among the best in the industry. Buyers can choose from a turbocharged gasoline engine or a hybrid and both offer commendable economy. New interior features include a wireless charging tray for portable devices, so no more fishing around with cables and plugs. Also on the spec sheet is a touchsensitive remote interface that uses a pad to set a range of vehicle systems. Safety upgrades include a head-up display, blind spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert. Other technical wonders abound in this interesting new Lexus. Priced from $42,000-$55,000.

LINCOLN 2015 NAVIGATOR

Lincoln’s big Navigator first appeared in 1997 and it has been gaining popularity ever since. It’s based on a Ford truck platform, which means it’s just about as rugged as an SUV can get. Even so, the ride is super-smooth and the cabin design is both luxurious and practical. Naturally, every electronic convenience and safety aid is included in the basic spec. It is beautifully built and the fit and finish is now as good as anything in the industry. The Nav was refreshed for 2015 inside and out, so it’s close to a new model. With the refresh, the big old V-8 was dropped for a 3.5-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V-6 which develops 380-horsepower. For 2017, an all-new Navigator will arrive – the fourth generation of the model. Priced at $75,110.

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MERCEDES-BENZ 2015 G-CLASS

The most costly of all Mercedes-Benz SUVs and also the most long-lived, the G-Class has a no-nonsense, utilitarian look that reflects its military beginnings. This is an exceptionally sophisticated vehicle from a technical standpoint and is unashamedly luxurious. Its ruggedness and durability are well proven and its four-wheel drive system second to none. Despite its practicality, the G-Class retains an opulence and desirability that will turn as many heads at the country club as it will in seriously demanding off-road surroundings. Top engine is a very potent hand-built G 63 AMG twin-turbo V-8 developing a heady 536-horsepower. Priced at $152,700.

JAGUAR 2016 C-X17

Jaguar’s entry into the world of SUVs is late, but the C-X17 crossover is bound to be a very worthwhile contender, given the company’s envied reputation for sportiness. Shown so far in concept form, it has that inherent “Jaguarness” that the company’s designers strive for. Styling is tidy and elegant and the grille is an instant Jaguar I/D feature. Bodywork is aluminum like other vehicles from the British automaker and it’s built on an all-wheel drive platform. The engine is a 3.0-litre supercharged V-6, but a range of 4-cylinder engines are being developed. C-X17 is the concept name, but the production vehicle will carry F-Pace badges. No prices have been announced.

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Land Rover had a Discovery in its range for many years until it was dropped in North America, but now the name is back on an interesting premium compact SUV that replaces the LR2. Like all Land Rover products, consider this a serious off-road vehicle, but it’s just fine on the freeway too. It uses a thrifty 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to a 9-speed (yes, nine!) automatic transmission. The cabin is finished to an impressively high level of quality and has seating for seven. There’s a lot of Range Rover in the exterior styling, but few will complain about that. Prices are very competitive, which will likely worry makers with more mundane nameplates as many have become very expensive in recent times. Priced from $41,490 - $49,990.

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1. HIDE RUGS

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Durable and classic, these assorted hide rugs add a rugged but comfortable touch to your living space. With no rug being the same, it adds a unique and personalized touch to your home.

This bronze toned, twisted metal sculpture makes a statement as the perfect show piece for both an indoor or outdoor living space. Available at the McElheran’s Showroom

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4. TITAN DECO CAST IRON BATH

A glass top and golden frame bring a modern geometric element to the classic occasional table.

With an industrial flair, this cast iron bath features a smooth classic design that would be the showpiece of any ensuite.

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7. STATISTOCRAT FLOOR LAMP

This geometric bowl designed by Vanessa Mitrani made with blown glass and chrome-plated bronze adds something structured to your dining room, or end table.

This floor lamp’s lean aluminum body is multi-functional, with its towering two metres and all-embracing light beams; the tallest shade projects light towards the ceiling while the wider shade acts as the perfect reading lamp. And what about the two other shades? The lowest is no shade…but a surprisingly useful side table.

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The striking CORRIDOR collection features louvered doors of solid wood and a black, micro-etched glass top. The bar is an elegant solution to store a complete bar in a compact space.

IN THE NEWS UPDATES FROM AROUND TOWN

AUDI OPENS NEW EDMONTON NORTH SHOWROOM 18855 Stony Plain Rd NW | Edmonton, AB 1.888.440.7108 | haworth.com

Audi’s new Edmonton North showroom is now open. The facility is a testament to luxury across 36,683 square feet of space. As Alberta’s newest and largest Audi terminal, Audi Edmonton North aims to transform the driving and ownership experience with state-of-the-art facilities including valet service, boutique, café, a customization centre and customer service that takes luxury to a new level of romance and indulgence.

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11428 142 St NW | Edmonton, AB 780.481.7671 | aquarianrenovations.com Aquarian, Edmonton’s own Artisans in Home Renovations, has received the Renovator of the Year award from the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) for the third time in four years. This prestigious award is handed out once a year to a company that demonstrates excellence in home renovation.

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8882 170 ST NW | Edmonton, AB | 780.444.5321 | wem.ca West Edmonton Mall, Edmonton’s premier luxury shopping destination, has added several new retailers since last year. New to one of Canada’s largest shopping centres are DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, LOFT, UGG Australia and Desigual. Just opened and soon to come are iStore, Swatch and Birks. High-end fashion lovers will also find Tiffany & Co., DKNY, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman and more on site.

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FEATURE HOME: MODERN MARRIAGE Pages 30-35 Photography by Merle Prosofsky Photography, prosofsky.com, all suppliers are listed to the best of our knowledge as provided by Kimberley Development Group: Home Builder, Kimberley CustomBuilt, buildwithkimberley.ca, Home Designer, Glow Interior Design, Furniture, Cottswood Interiors, cottswood.com, Lighting Fixtures, Park Lighting, parklighting.ca, Carpet, Hardwood & Tile, iconflooring.com, Kitchen & Bath cabinets, Huntwood Cabinets. DESIGNER PROFILE: OLIVER APT Pages 36-38 Photography by Ilia Bizi.

FAR OUT HOMES: MÖLLE BY THE SEA Pages 20-24 Architecture by Elding Oscarson, photography by Ake e:son Lindman, adamsky.se.

HOME FURNSHINGS SECTION Pages 40-54 What’s Hot in Home Furnishings: opening spread photo (pages 40-41) provided by Rolf Benz; vertical vignette photo (page 48), photography by Ema Peter and post-production by Tina Krueger Kulic, emapeter.com, on location at Livingspace showroom in Vancouver, livingspace. com, Creative Direction by Karla Peckett; Pages 56-57 Omer Arbel profile photography by Gwenael Lewis; Pages 64-66 Consort Design, photography by Christopher Patey, chrispatey.com; Pages 68-69 McElheran’s profile, photography provided by McElheran’s, mcelherans.com. EXPRESSIONS: CONCRETE CAT Pages 70-73 Photography provided by Concrete Cat. ARTIST PROFILE: JASON CARTER Pages 74-76 Photography by Bridget Ryan Photography. ESCAPES: FABULOUSLY FURNISHED HOTELS & SCENIC CHRISTENING Pages 78-81 Photography provided by Ciragen Palace Kempinski and Scenic Tours. EPICURE: RGE ROAD Pages 84-86 Photography by detourphotography.ca, Ellen Verdeijen, ellenvphotography.com and Kevin Kossowan, kevinkossowan.com.

ARCHITECT PROFILE: MICHAEL GREEN Pages 26-29 Photography by Ema Peter, emapeter.com and Ed White, edwhitephotographics.com.

LOOKING FORWARD Page 96 Photography by Ema Peter and post-production by Tina Krueger Kulic, emapeter.com, on location at Livingspace showroom in Vancouver, livingspace.com. Creative Direction by Karla Peckett. White chair, Flow Chair and bookshelf by MDF ITALIA; White table, Kale table by LIVING DIVANI.

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FAST & LUXURIOUS: LATEST IN LUXURY SUVS Pages 89-91 Photography provided by Mercedes Benz, Lamborghini, Lexus, Lincoln, Land Rover & Jaguar.

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