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FEATURED CONTRIBUTORS LAURA GOLDSTEIN
For over 15 years Laura Goldstein has written features for Canadian House & Home, Style At Home, Chatelaine, Weddingbells, National Post, Globe and Mail and more recently, Savour Gourmet and Western Living. She continues to combine her love for the arts, design, travel, retail, food (and eating), meeting fascinating people and snooping through fabulous homes, as a never-ending source for articles.
SEEMA DHAWAN Seema Dhawan is a Calgary-based writer and an assistant news editor at The Huffington Post Alberta. A passion for travel has taken her around the world and her love for writing has brought it to paper. She has written about her escapes and the people she meets along the way for various publications including WestJet’s up! Magazine and the Calgary Herald.
MIRANDA POST Miranda Post is a freelance travel and lifestyle writer based in Vancouver. Her love of the environment, design and local food has led to community gardens in Soweto, South Africa, modernist hotels in Southern California, and 100-mile foodie hotspots in the Comox Valley. Miranda’s work has appeared in the Vancouver Sun, The Tyee, Dazed & Confused and Inside Vancouver.
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MEMORIAM
The King of Couture Leaves a Dashing Legacy By Hadani Ditmars
A Glittering New Era for Tiffany & Co. By Laura Goldstein
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CONTENTS HOMES
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DESIGNER PROFILE: STEPHANIE BROWN
Westcoast Dreaming By Miranda Post
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FAR OUT HOMES: VILLA 1
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ICONIC ARCHITECTURE: ALVAR AALTO
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FEATURE HOME: PETIT PALACE
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FEATURE HOME RENO: TIP OF THE HAT
Wide Open Spaces By Goody Niosi
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Nordic Light By Hadani Ditmars
An Elegant Success By Gail Johnson
Creating a Dream Home By Goody Niosi
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ART FIX: MUSEUM OF VANCOUVER
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COMMUNITY CHARACTER: THE WEST END
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EPICURE: COASTAL BRILLIANCE
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FAST & LUXURIOUS: YOUR CHARIOT AWAITS
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LOOKING FORWARD
Homes Away from Hollywood By Laura Goldstein
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Versace Home Opening and Dutch Design By Hadani Ditmars
Historical Sartorialism By Courtney Rosborough
Vancouver’s Most Pretigious Neighbourhood By Bruce Macdonald
The Best from the West By Chef Nicholas Nutting
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DESIGNER PROFILE
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For interior designer Stephanie Brown, living and working in Vancouver is a lifelong dream turned reality. The Vauxhall, Alta. native and graduate of Mount Royal University’s interior design program grew up travelling to Vancouver and Whistler to visit an aunt and fell in love with the coast. After working as a successful residential designer in Calgary for almost 10 years, Brown decided to trade in her metaphorical cowboy boots for gumboots and relocate to Vancouver in 2011. “The energy here is great,” says Brown. “I love the laid back, west coast vibe; I feel like I’m most at home in Vancouver when I’m at the waterfront. This is something I don’t take for granted as a prairie girl.” And as is the case with her love of Vancouver, Brown’s passion for interior design started when she was young. As a pre-teen, Brown used to memorize friend’s floor plans and rearrange them. When her parents built their home when Brown was 10, she shared her fledgling design opinions.
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Below. Earthy tones and geometric details add playful sophistication to this Calgary home. Photograph by Colin Way. Opposite. Photograph by Christopher Pike.
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“Their bedroom had lots of closets but they also had a lot of furniture,” she recalls. “I asked, ‘Where are you going to put all your furniture?’” After Brown’s master bedroom revelation, her parents rearranged the room and also sought her advice in selecting tiles and flooring for the house. Now as a professional, Brown combines her adoration for design with keen attention to clients’ needs and wants. “Clients drive every project,” she explains. “In the end, a home should speak to the people who live there. What’s their dream?” When Brown helps people emphasize their vision and lifestyle in their home layout and decor, she adheres to the principles of design. She is a big believer in strong vistas, equilibrium, and a central focal point. “I care a lot about symmetry and balance,” says Brown. “I ask, ‘Are things proportionate? Is there an anchor in the room?’”
Left. Clean lines and neutral tones, puntuated by accents of pattern, bright color, and organic forms, give this Vancouver townhouse a fresh and sophisticated feel. Below. A living wall installation is a simple, yet breathtaking focal point. Photography by Phil Crozier.
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In 2014, Brown started working on the largest residential project of her career: a 30,000 sq.-ft. east coast, Hamptons-style home in Richmond that she says reminds her “of Robert Stern and Cape Cod.” The Richmond project will encompass both elegant and traditional themes throughout. Brown’s Gastown-based boutique has been given a lot of flexibility to create the concept and vision for the home. This kind of freedom is the opportunity of her career, she says: “To have ‘carte blanche’ from start to finish — it’s rare to have that.” h
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Above, opposite. In this Calgary home, Stephanie struck a perfect balance between luxury and modernity with quality finishes and a sensibility for harmonizing details. Photography by Colin Way.
Below. The livingroom amps up interplay between natural and manmade elements. Photograph by Phil Crozier.
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FAR OUT HOMES
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That was exactly what Powerhouse Company did with its first commission, Villa 1, which the firm received shortly after being founded by European architects Nanne de Ru and Charles Bessard in 2005. Set in a clearing in a large Dutch pine forest, Villa 1 is oriented toward both the views and the sun. “We really liked the site; it’s very tranquil and secluded,” de Ru said, adding that there were a lot of zoning limitations that affected the design. “It was a very intensive dialogue with the landscape, the client, and the municipality.” The building height on the site was limited to 10 feet, and the footprint to 2,691 sq.-ft. But the client wanted a house twice that size, so the solution was to go underground.
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Location: Netherlands Architects: Nanne de Ru, Charles Bessard, Alexander Sverdlov Project Size: 2,691 sq. ft.
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WORDS BY GOODY NIOSI PHOTOGRAPHS BY BAS PRINCEN
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Left. The low profile of the structure and its composition — slices of glass, stone and wood — allow it to mirror its surroundings while standing boldly apart from it.
“This started a very nice discussion of living in the landscape,” said de Ru. “And it led to the typical Y shape plan of the house.” All the living spaces are on the ground floor and are spread out according to their optimal orientation to the sun; all the bedrooms and service rooms are in the basement. The client had a strong predilection for living in an open and spaciously generous house, and as a result, there are no doors on the ground floor. Instead, the rooms are defined by their walls as well as unique, often massive pieces of furniture — each with a distinct design and materials. For this, De Ru used wood to the north, slate to the east, and concrete to the south. In the north wing, an American nut-wood furniture piece figuratively “swallows” a staircase, cupboards, guest bed, and small bathroom. The curves of its outer shape create the entrance, a small and a large study, and an acoustically sound piano room. The kitchen to the east is entirely made of Norwegian slate and incorporates all kitchen appliances as well as storage, a powder room, and a bar. It is as solid as a rock, yet gentle in its use — a sort of primordial sophistication. To the south, two concrete walls incorporate a fireplace, storage, and video projector. This element opens up to create a patio bordered by a living room, garden room, and atelier. Taken altogether, the ground floor is one large, flowing space. Perhaps one of the more striking aspects of the home is the intense contrast between the ground floor and lower floor. Above ground, the glass lets nature in and creates a certain lightness; all the mass is contained in the large furniture elements. Below ground, the spaces are carved directly out of the mass: one wing contains the master bedroom suite, another is the garage and storage, while the third contains the guest rooms and a patio providing much-needed light.
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ABOVE GROUND, THE GLASS LETS NATURE IN AND CREATES A CERTAIN LIGHTNESS. BELOW GROUND, THE SPACES ARE CARVED DIRECTLY OUT OF THE MASS.
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Above. The north wing viewed from the outside, offering a glimpse of the study and piano room. Below. The garage entrance.
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Left. A view to the study, revealing one side of the dividing walnut furniture element. Below. A view to the kitchen (the far edge is visible on the left).
The glass walls are another clear defining feature of Villa 1. The panes are suspended between window frames hidden in the ceiling and floor, with only silicone joints to hold the glass. One of de Ru’s favourite features is part of the façade: an enormous sliding wall. Although made of marble, the wall is easy to maneuver because it is mounted on honeycomb aluminum plates; it wraps around a cross-shaped column clad with a black rubber skin. Figuring out how to refine and balance all of the materials and details was one of the biggest building challenges for de Ru. “In that sense, we wanted to create a very diverse house in terms of spatial experience while also keeping it very simple,” he said. “We overcame this by simply trying a lot and by honing the spaces and the detailing to the point that we were satisfied.”
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Above. The only opening in the glass façade is a huge marble sliding wall, opening onto the terrace. Below. The massive American walnut piece, as viewed from insde the home.
Despite its futuristic lines, when seen from outside, Villa 1 fits comfortably into its setting; the wings seem to embrace the surroundings. The Y shape provides panoramic views, while two large covered decks on the east and south sides create passive shading for the interior while leaving the terrace in the sun. As a result of its shape and architectural dichotomy, Villa 1 provides a wide array of extreme spatial qualities, going from narrow, dark, and vaulted corridors to wide open, transparent garden rooms. The result is a landscape of different spatial perceptions that both the client and architect are most pleased with. “I’m always delighted to be there,” De Ru said. “It always surprises me again. It is a very special and personal project for me, [and] it is hard to describe my feelings on it — but perhaps pure joy and pride come the closest.” h
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CELEBRITY PROFILE
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HOMES AWAY FROM HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITY ON-LOCATION HOME RENTALS
When Calgary-based film production co-ordinator Kim Goddard-Rains was asked to scout 25 luxury properties from which Leonardo DiCaprio, who was shooting the film The Revenant in Calgary, would select accommodation, she worked day and night from a long list of requirements. “It’s an incredible amount of legwork to find appropriate homes that have at least seven bedrooms and bathrooms, a pool, gourmet kitchen, in-home theatre, gym, and, above all, great security,” says Goddard-Rains. “Keep in mind that A-listers bring their own security people, a chef, trainer, and often friends and family, so if they are shooting for several months, they prefer the comforts of a home rather than living in a hotel.” In fact, some celebrities are so attached to their own furniture that they actually bring it with them. Such was the case with director Tim Burton and his partner, actress Helena Bonham Carter, when Burton was shooting his film Big Eyes (starring Amy Adams and Christoph Waltz) in Vancouver last year.
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Opposite, top. John Cusack requested a downtown location with expansive 1,600 sq.-ft terrace and hot tub with fantastic views overlooking Vancouver. Below. Jeff Bridges’ penthouse. The open kitchen is equipped with a Sub Zero fridge, Wolf 6-burner gas range, wine fridge, and Miele dishwasher. Photographs by Mark Teasdale.
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“They rented a beautiful 7,000 sq.-ft. home right on the water in North Shore’s Deep Cove,” says amicable rental manager Chad Kalyn of North Vancouverbased Unique Accommodations. The real estate company ingeniously parlayed their expertise into a niche, catering to the demand for luxury rental homes and condos for the film business. Burton shipped in works of art, some furniture, and drapes during his stay. And while it may sound unusual when a film’s production company is paying up to $50,000 each month to rent them a furnished luxury home, when celebrities are staying for multiple months with their kids and a nanny, Kalyn says they will often pay extra to be surrounded by the comforts of their own houses. “In fact, shipping in their own bed, pillows, and linens is very common,” assures Kalyn. The Deep Cove open concept home boasts dark hardwood floors throughout, as well as a large gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a marble island, and a separate pantry with wet bar. Bonham Carter used the comfortable den as an office. French doors off the master suite open to a terrace overlooking the ocean. An expansive exterior stone terrace for entertaining leads to the pool and stunning views of the fjord and Indian Arm.
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Top. Once a private home, Azuridge is set atop the rolling foothills of Priddis, Alberta. Converted into an estate hotel, it’s the perfect hideaway for celebrities craving privacy and elegant appointments in a spectacular natural setting. Bottom. All suites at Azuridge are designed by interior designer James McIntyre, and boast extra-large ensuites with claw-foot or built in bathtubs and luxurious amenities. Photograph by Thomas Higgins.
Left. Jeff Bridges’ penthouse. The open kitchen is equipped with a Sub Zero fridge, Wolf 6-burner gas range, wine fridge, and Miele dishwasher. Photograph by Mark Teasdale. Right, top. John Cusack requested a downtown location with expansive 1,600 sq.-ft terrace and hot tub with fantastic views overlooking Vancouver. Photograph by Mark Teasdale. Right, below. Actor Kevin Costner stayed in the Rhodochrosite Suite at Azuridge, designed with plush pink and grey silk fabrics and contemporary furniture. Photograph by Thomas Higgins.
And after 10 years in the business, Kalyn hardly seems surprised at some of the more unusual requests made by celebrities. “Ashley Judd actually called us directly asking for a house that would accommodate her five cats and two dogs, and that was really a challenge,” admits the diplomatic Kalyn. “Not only that, but she wanted doggie shower stations — [it’s] a trend in Los Angeles that is taken for granted in private residences there but not yet here in Canada. We ended up having to use a doggie daycare service, because while homeowners are very obliging to accommodate celebrities and a pet, seven was really pushing it.” According to Kalyn, when Kelly Osbourne asked to have the walls of her rental home in Vancouver painted bubble-gum pink, the owners refused. As did the owners of a beautiful home in West Vancouver when Channing Tatum and wife Jenna Dewan Tatum (she was in town shooting the television show Witches of East End this past summer) requested a fence and more trees planted around the 13,000 sq.-ft. property for more security.
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acres of scenic property, the isolated retreat with custom-designed suites is a popular hideaway for many celebrities. Steven Spielberg stays in the subdued Amethyst suite when his daughter takes part in the show jumping at nearby Spruce Meadows. “Because it was formerly a private estate, all the rooms, and especially ensuites, are huge, with built-in or claw-foot tubs looking out to spectacular views. We wanted to keep that feeling of rich residential warmth and luxury throughout,” says McIntyre. “Every suite is named after a gemstone with the juxtaposition of sensuous textured fabrics and photographs of minerals. They, in turn, play-off the masculine wood-beamed ceilings and window frames and wonderful views, so each guest feels totally immersed in nature.”
Designed and built by Linda Burger & Associates in the style of a European chateau, the Tatums stayed in the palatial seven-bedroom, eightbathroom home with central staircase, gourmet kitchen, wine cellar, home theatre, gym, library, music room, spacious terrace, and pool. Rental price tag: $50,000 per month. “I’m delighted to hear that actor Kevin Costner stayed in the Rhodochrosite suite — and his masculinity was not threatened by the luxurious pink and grey silk fabrics,” chuckles interior designer James McIntyre. He created the resplendent interiors for the Azuridge estate hotel, which is set atop the rolling foothills of Priddis, Alta., about 30 minutes from Calgary. It was formerly a private home and was turned into a hotel in 2011. Constructed on 13
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Above. The large master bedroom of Tim Burton’s Deep Cove home, with a gas fireplace and French doors that open to a terrace overlooking the ocean. Photograph by Mark Teasdale.
Some celebrities choose to stay in condos downtown to be near the action of the city, says Chad Kalyn. John Cusack wanted a pied-à-terre with a fantastic terrace, and Jeff Bridges requested an open-concept, ultra modern penthouse condo with almost 320 degrees of panoramic views. Rental price tag: $20,000 per month. Then there’s Matthew McConaughey. The Oscarwinning actor, who shot Interstellar in Calgary last year, decided to forgo all luxury accommodation and instead just camped out with his wife and kids in two regular trailers supplied by the production company. h
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Opposite. Alvar Aalto’s studio in Helsinki (1955). Photograph by Rauno Träskelin.
It’s hard to write about Alvar Aalto, one of the 20th century’s greatest architects and Finland’s most renowned designer, without considering the effect he had on Canadian architecture. His Nordic modernism, warmed by a humanistic and environmentally sensitive approach, bears a resonance with mid-century Canadian aesthetics. As critic Robert Moffat wrote, “Aalto’s warm, tactile, and often idiosyncratic work, created for an environment similarly cold and dark for much of the year, offered postwar Canadian architects a more humanistic alternative to the sometimes austere International Style.” Perhaps the most famous example of this would be The Bridle Path, Toronto architect Jerome Markson’s sculptural, expressionistic residence built for businessman and philanthropist, Wilfred Posluns in 1967.
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“THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE ARCHITECT IS TO CREATE A PARADISE. EVERY HOUSE SHOULD BE A FRUIT OF OUR ENDEAVOUR TO BUILD AN EARTHLY PARADISE FOR PEOPLE.” -ALVAR AALTO Below. Finlandia Hall, Helsinki (1971). Photograph © Alvar Aalto Museum / Rune Snellman. Opposite. Alvar Aalto. Photograph by Eva and Pertti Ingervo.
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One can even find certain affinities, especially in Aalto’s residential work, with the early west coast modernist houses of Arthur Erickson. He also shared Erickson’s penchant for painting, parties, hobnobbing with the beautiful people, and dancing. And the two architects both experienced frustration with the provincial confines of their home country, although the bulk of their work was produced in their native lands — especially in Aalto’s case. But Aalto, whose life and work were steeped in the rising Finnish nationalism of his era, enjoyed a prestige in his home country afforded to very few architects, and certainly very few Canadian ones. Legend has it, Finnair would hold planes for him, a privilege he relished and reportedly often deliberately toyed with by waiting until the very last minute to arrive. His career rose as Finnish pride peaked and he had the honour of designing not only some of his country’s most prominent buildings, like Finlandia Hall, but also his own museum and restaurant. Parts of Helsinki feel somewhat like an Aalto theme park, (there is even an “Aalto app”) and his hometown of Jyväskylä has the most Aalto buildings of any city in the world.
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While his early, predominantly residential work embodied a certain Nordic classicism born of a nationalist romanticism, he soon became a proponent of the International Style, albeit one that was never cold, impersonal or indifferent to site. While critics still argue about whether he was a regionalist or an internationalist, it’s indisputable that he left a far reaching mark on 20th century architecture — not just in Europe and North America but also as far away as Iran (a plan for the Shiraz Art Museum) and Iraq (the 1958 Telegraph Office in Baghdad). His multi-disciplinary work as a furniture and glassware designer, writer, painter, sculptor and inventor (he invented a new form of laminated bentplywood furniture in 1932) not only predated the late 20th century starchitect trend toward designing everything from museums to wristwatches, it also embodied the concept of design as gesamtkunstwerk — or a total work of art. His important early works include the Viipuri Municipal Library (1927-1935), with its extraordinary curved ceiling and open-ness to the environment, as well as the Paimio Sanatorium, which he filled with warm yellows and hoped would offer a “healing” design. He found international fame with his design for the Finnish Pavilion at the 1939 New York world’s fair— one that Frank Lloyd Wright called “a work of genius,” while his Villa Mairea (1939) married modernism, Finnish tradition (the sauna was exquisite) as well as some Japanese elements. His later work was more monumentalist in style and included a new town plan for Helsinki.
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Opposite, top. Finlandia Hall, Helsinki (1971). Photograph by Rune Snellman. Bottom. Alvar Aalto Museum, Jyväskylä (1973). Photograph by Alvar Aalto Museum.
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Top. Paimio chair (1931). Photograph by Martti Kapanen. Bottom. Savoy vase/Aalto vase (1936). Photograph by Maija Holma.
But as critic Harry Charlington noted, “Aalto represents an important link between architectural excellence and the everyday.” Consider his ubiquitous ‘High Stool’ and ‘Stool E60,’ used today by Apple for their genius bars, and still manufactured by Artek, the company Aalto founded in 1935. Aalto took great care and attention with every detail of design, and was obsessed with light and its qualities in his buildings, especially the Nordic light of his homeland. No wonder Aalto continues to provide an illuminating resonance. h
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The contractor that the couple hired — who came complete with referrals from realtors — never obtained building permits, proved to have shoddy construction practices, and tore the house down without the couple’s consent or even knowledge. “It was a complete nightmare,” Obadia says. “The lot sat empty for six months. There were lots of tears.” After much financial and emotional turmoil, Obadia contacted Blackfish Homes. The company started from scratch to build the couple’s current home, a 3,200 sq.-ft. modern abode that Obadia has since fallen in love with. “I had a big party recently, and we were sitting down for dinner and the lights were dimmed and it was such a good feeling just thinking, ‘This is a really great place,’” Obadia says. “It gives me a lot of peace.”
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WHEN OBADIA AND WES MASON PURCHASED A HOME IN WEST VANCOUVER A FEW YEARS AGO, THEY PLANNED ON MAKING SOME CHANGES. WHAT THEY ENDED UP WITH WAS A RENOVATION GONE HORRIBLY WRONG.
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“I WANTED LOUIS XV MEETS MODERN. THAT WAS MY GOAL.” — VALERIE OBADIA
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Designed by Ron van der Eerden of Pacific Image Home Designs, the three-level, four-bedroom home was inspired by the kind of upscale lofts you’d find in SoHo. The open-concept main floor, which is punctuated by a sleek, glass-encased staircase, is flooded with natural light, while a 14-ft. ceiling in the living room expands the space. “I wasn’t looking for a traditional home,” Obadia says. “I wanted a metropolitan, loft-style home, something you’d see in Montreal or New York. I wanted a totally modern home with clean lines, a really urban-feeling space.” With a dark grey acrylic stucco and cedar exterior, the house has a warmth to it. Oak floors that Obadia had stained for a white-washed, slightly worn-in look run along the entire main level, while rich millwork by Scorda Custom Cabinets can be found throughout. The space also has a significant French flair. When Obadia’s parents moved to B.C. from Nice, France, they brought with them a container full of furniture — some of which now decorates Obadia’s home. “I wanted Louis XV meets modern,” she says with a smile. “That was my goal.”
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The master bathroom in particular is a striking example of her penchant for France: it was modelled after one in the Trianon Palace Versailles, a Waldorf Astoria hotel. With a rounded free-standing soaker tub, heated tile floor, marble countertops, high-gloss white cabinets, and white subway tiles on the walls and black ones as backsplash, it’s all French luxury. And while the house has contemporary-chic aesthetic, efficiency formed the cornerstone of its construction and design. It’s Built Green Platinum, which is the highest rating that the certification program offers. A sophisticated envelope management system helps make the home energy-efficient and cost-effective; that tight envelope helps lower the expense of keeping the house warm in winter and cool in summer. There is also a high-velocity forced air system, which yields superior indoor air quality.
The living room, dining room and kitchen flow into each other, lending an ease to these natural settings for company and entertaining.
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A focus on elegant simplicity continues into the bathrooms, where a clean colour palette and delicate textures allow natural light to work its magic within the space.
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“We’re trying to introduce home performance and efficiency to clients,” says David Adair, director of Blackfish Homes. “At end of the day, we make legacy homes, homes that are going to last 80 to 100 years. To do that, the homes have to be efficient so that people like Valerie and Wes can look back at their home 15 to 20 years later and still say, ‘We’re very happy with the performance of the house. It’s not costing an arm and leg to run it, heat it, or cool it.’” The home is functional inside and out. The couple’s high school-aged daughters share a large, bright bathroom, while they also enjoy a spacious rec room on the lower floor — complete with a fully equipped kitchen and ample cabinets to store their craft and school supplies. Obadia, meanwhile, has an office off the kitchen that she can close off with a sleek barn door for privacy, and the expansive deck at the rear of the house has large overhangs for al fresco dining.
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Looking back, Obadia says she learned an important lesson from everything she went through with her home: checking references of potential workers isn’t enough. Next time, she says she’d visit projects that are underway and speak to homeowners to about the quality, craftsmanship, and professionalism of the company. Working with Blackfish helped her regain her trust in the industry. Obadia also discovered a passion for interior design. She selected all of the finishings, furniture, and décor in the home, and is even contemplating doing some design consulting when she’s not working as a hair stylist. “I’m so happy to be at home with my family,” she says. “Working on this home gave me the sense that I want to do it again.” h
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OSCAR DE LA RENTA THE KING OF COUTURE LEAVES A DASHING LEGACY
While Jacqueline Kennedy was Oscar de la Renta’s first high profile client, like many women of my generation, the image that sprang to mind upon learning of the late fashion doyen’s demise was straight out of Sex and the City: Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw, dining at MacDonald’s with Baryshnikov (playing love interest Aleksander Petrovsky) in a fabulous pink frock. The occasion, a date to see La Traviata, almost proves too much for Carrie, who swoons from the romantic drama of wearing de la Renta at the Met with the Russian artist (not to mention a chamber orchestra in the courtyard playing a tune from Kismet) — until he saves her with some all-American junk food. Indeed, de la Renta frocks are not for the fashion faint of heart— they require stamina and an undeniable élan. They are crucibles for determining fabulousness, a device for rooting out style lightweights; one’s character has to be up to their exacting standards. They demand nothing less than total commitment. Luckily, Carrie rose elegantly to the challenge, as did actress Parker, who wowed at the 2014 Met Gala in a stunning black and white ball gown autographed in scarlet by de la Renta at the edge of its train.
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Above. Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie, with Baryshnikov. Opposite. De la Renta with actress Penelope Cruz at the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011. Photograph by Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images.
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“I’M A VERY RESTLESS PERSON. I’M ALWAYS DOING SOMETHING. THE CREATIVE PROCESS NEVER STOPS.”
— OSCAR DE LA RENTA
And while de la Renta was known for dressing socialites, first ladies and red carpet celebrities, his strong fashion medicine must be used with caution. Actress Jennifer Lawrence recently managed to make a white lace frock appear rather Courtney-Love-circa-1994. And despite rave reviews of Amal Clooney’s wedding dress, it somehow made her look like a sweet, skinny teenager (full confession — when I first met Amal in the 90’s she was one, so I may be biased) trying on her grandmother’s gown. De la Renta’s own tongue could be as sharp as his sense of style. He often began conversations with “what’s the gossip, darling?” and famously chided Michelle Obama for wearing a cardigan to Buckingham Palace and touching the Queen’s shoulder.
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Below. The cobalt glass serving bowl and tortoise bottle decanter from Oscar de la Renta Home. Photographs courtesy Oscar de la Renta.
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He was one of the only male designers who wore a suit to the office every day, and claimed to have never worn sneakers in his life. But lest one mistake de la Renta’s gravitas for fustiness, he was always a daring innovator in his own way. After apprenticing in Spain with Balenciaga in the ‘50s and working as an assistant to Antonio del Castillo at Lanvin in Paris, he decamped to New York in 1963 and demanded a then-outrageous sum of $700 a week at Elizabeth Arden, where he produced his first couture line. He decorated the walls of his flat with red felt and slept fitfully as the downstairs neighbor of Tennessee Williams, who kept company with some rather rough types from 42nd street. Last year, he hired the disgraced John Galliano to assist him with his fall collection. If one looks to the Dominican designer’s formative years in mid-century Madrid, a flash of flamenco dandy is revealed. When not attending fittings of Franco-era debutante’s gowns, he would frequent late night sevillanas bars and took to wearing señorito style suits with carnations in the buttonhole. Having also come of age in a different era of Madrid — the late 80’s movida moment of Pedro Almodovar films — I have an appreciation for the city’s charms. It is not unlike an Iberian New York, complete with exhaust fumes, innate street theatre, and even an iconic flatiron building; not to mention a nightlife that rivals that of the city that never sleeps. Unsurprisingly, it’s actress Penelope Cruz who best embodies the de la Renta style. Consider her black and white brocade number from the 2007 Oscars or the gorgeous sweeping tiered black gown at the 2011 Met gala. While de la Renta may have belonged to New York society — drawing not only the design world but also the rich and powerful to his “salons” — his heart remained latino. His bold use of colour, essential femininity and impeccable attention to craft all contributed to his mastery. A line of homewares he began in 2002, translated his high fashion aesthetic into the realm of the domestic, while maintaining the glamour of the de la Renta line. Via one his tortoise decanters or cobalt glass serving bowls, the likes of us can now imagine ourselves frolicking on the grounds of his Dominican estate, Casa del Campo, that used to appear so often in the pages of W in the ‘70s. With the sad passing of one of couture’s kings, one can only wonder, now that Oscar is gone, who will keep up the standards?
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FRANCESCA AMFITHEATROF A GLITTERING NEW ERA FOR TIFFANY & CO.
IN THE OPENING SCENE OF THE 1961 CLASSIC, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S , AN INSECURE HOLLY GOLIGHTLY (AUDREY HEPBURN, PRETENDING TO BE A WEALTHY MANHATTAN SOCIALITE IN ORDER TO NAB A RICH HUSBAND), LOOKS LONGINGLY INTO THE DISPLAY WINDOWS OF TIFFANY & CO., NEW YORK, RESOLUTE THAT ONE DAY, SHE’LL HAVE THE INDEPENDENT MEANS TO SHOP THERE.
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Fifty-three years later, it’s a new era. Francesca Amfitheatrof, Tiffany & Co.’s first female design director in the company’s entire 177 years (who also happens to bear an uncanny resemblance to the late Hepburn) is on a whirlwind global tour to launch her first collection, Tiffany T. And although the rising star’s curriculum vitae may read like a film script, her vision of the modern, confident, independent woman — for whom the collection is aimed ¬— could not be more down to earth. “It’s for the cool woman about town who’s well informed and has a handle on what’s happening, what’s now,” says Amfitheatrof. “She’s clever and smart and is very certain of herself and her sensuality.” With an Italian publicist and an American journalist for parents, Amfitheatrof spent her childhood in Tokyo, Rome, and Moscow and attended boarding school in England. She earned her master’s degree in silversmithing at the Royal College of Art in London in 1993, then apprenticed with a master craftsman in Padua, Italy. She was plucked straight out of college to create a collection for the Italian brand Alessi and has since designed jewellery for Fendi, Chanel, and Marni, as well as housewares for Wedgewood Stoke.
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The Tiffany T pieces were designed in a variety of price points, with and without gemstones, to be worn every day and mix and match with other jewelry. Shown clockwise, from right: TIffany T bracelets; Cut-out Cuff and Large Chain Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold; Diamond line bracelet in 18k rose gold. Photography provided by Tiffany & Co.
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“Because I grew up all over the world I was really affected by the beauty and art that surrounded me all the time and was able to immerse myself in music, art, film and theater along the way,” reminisces Amfitheatrof. “I particularly love Asian art and ceramics. There’s a real sensitivity to form and a very pared down and clean aesthetic.” Amfitheatrof was living in London with her husband and two children (it’s where she co-founded RS&A Ltd., an agency representing the work of contemporary artists) — that is, until Tiffany & Co. wooed her to New York. For the past year, she has hit the ground running. She learned the iconic company’s extensive product lines and then researched and interpreted their legendary collections to create the annual Blue Book, considered the bible of Tiffany’s exquisitely and uniquely designed pieces.
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Left. Amfitheatrof began like a structural engineer – exploring the T motif through sketches and creating minimalist, sculptural interpretations for necklaces, wide cuffs, bracelets, earrings, watches and most recently rings. Image provided by Tiffany & Co. Below. Cut-out Ring in Sterling Silver with Black Ceramic and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold. Photograph Martin Crook.
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“ WHILE THE T PAYS HOMAGE TO THE TIFFANY NAME, IT ALSO HAS A VERTICALITY AND ANGULARITY THAT I ASSOCIATE WITH THE ENERGY AND INTENSITY OF NEW YORK “ — FRANCESCA AMFITHEATROF
“Obviously we have Elsa Peretti and Paloma Picasso; we have endless women who have really left a mark on this brand, and that’s been a huge influence on me,” she admits. “But I wanted to do a collection that could stand for itself: to be visibly Tiffany, be recognizable, but also to be the perfect chain you throw on every day, the perfect bangle that you can throw on with your other jewellery.” Amfitheatrof says she aims to create “the kind of jewellery that just lives with you. The more you wear it, the more you love it.” She began like a structural engineer — exploring the “T” motif through sketches and creating minimalist,
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sculptural interpretations for necklaces, wide cuffs, bracelets, earrings, and rings. She concentrated on yellow, rose, and white gold — several pieces inlaid with diamonds — as well as sterling silver to create the stunning collection. And indeed, her colleagues are already praising her work. “The T Collection is incredibly fresh and streamlined,” says Rob Ferguson, Tiffany & Co.’s Group Director Canada West. “Even our in-store displays for Tiffany T have undergone a transformation with an art gallery-like aesthetic Francesca prefers, using raised plinths to showcase the collection. Like her vision, it’s really starting to gain its own momentum.” h
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JAN KATH DEFINED DESIGN
IF YOU CLOSE YOUR EYES AND REACH OUT YOUR HAND, YOU CAN FEEL THE WARP, WEFT, AND TEXTURE OF THE FIBRES. BLENDING SEAMLESSLY, YET SOMETIMES INCONGRUOUSLY, THESE ELEMENTS COME TOGETHER TO CREATE SOMETHING THAT IS SO MUCH MORE THAN A RUG. IT IS A WORK OF ART—A MARRIAGE OF TRADITION AND INNOVATION.
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Jan Kath was born into the rug business. As he says, “you either fall into it … or you don’t.” As a child it was a regular occurrence for him to come down to the Sunday morning breakfast table and see guests from Iran, India, Nepal, and Tibet. The knowledge was passed down through family — an atmosphere that was absorbed more than learned. Despite this history, Kath was determined to set a different path than his parents and grandparents. After mandatory civil service (as a Germany native), Kath “packed [his] rucksack and went to India.” He explored Nepal, Tibet, and Thailand, and ended up in Kathmandu with no money left and no desire to leave. He fell into business with a carpet supplier and spent the next few years there, learning the production process, buying and selling, and discovering the ways of the market. After Kath migrated to Mongolia, he received an offer to buy the factory of his previous boss. Within three days he made the decision — with some assistance from family — and ended up fully entrenched in the business.
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Above. The Spacrafted Collection, inspired by photographs taken by the Hubble space telescope, adapts the colourful, swirling images into woven masterpieces. Image courtesy Jan Kath Design.
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Top. Erased Heritage Serapi Queensbury in yellow and neon orange silk. Bottom. Ferrara Cloud Special Rocked.
Opposite page, clockwise from top left. Spacecrafted 3; Angles 3; Artwork 1; Mamluk Columbus Tagged in multicolour neon silk. All images courtesy Jan Kath Design.
His foray into design came about more as a necessity. “I started to design because I didn’t have money to pay a designer,” Kath recalls. Although it took a few years to define the concept, Kath quickly “decided to do something special.” He stopped mass production and went custom 15 years ago, developing each collection with its own handwriting and character. To this day, Kath maintains a wide variety of styles, refusing to be nailed down and ensuring success in many different markets. This also enables the Germany-based company to run its own showrooms—including one in Vancouver, a partnership with rug industry expert Jenni Finlay, to form Finlay and Kath Inc.—and be open to collaborations with designers and architects. In Europe they work with many high-end fashion and furniture brands, each one with its own direction and program. When asked about his favourite collection, Kath admits that he is often working in development and is “in love with stuff which is actually not existing yet.” One collection that is very special to him is Erased Heritage, with its preservation of traditional design and historic ways of doing things. These carpets are produced in areas where the craft might otherwise die.
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These masterpieces are created in Nepal, often in small villages where weavers don’t read or write. Loom masters may hold the map — a detailed chart of the pattern — and chant directions to other weavers in the room. Weavers will then chant the instructions back to ensure accuracy, creating a masterful song. These techniques and methods are more timeconsuming and costly, but retain the soul and heart of the craft. Never one to cut corners, Kath believes that sometimes “those old trails are so much better than the new trails.” Not that the designer is against innovation; his surprising creations overlay traditional patterns with modern designs. With deep roots in this business, he demonstrates that history and quality paired with clever invention and a strong sense of design make for a winning combination. As Kath so aptly states, “My drawer is full of ideas.” h
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Above. Jan’s fondness for the Erased Heritage collection speaks to his passion for the history and preservation of rug making as a craft. Photograph by Dimo Feldmann.
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The dining room and salon aboard the Invictus, a 66-meter yacht boasting accomodations for 12 guests, including a threatre, an additional luxury cocktail boat, water sports equipment, and more. Lush interior design by Diane Johnson of Johnson, Wen, Mulder & Associates.
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“The trade winds are directly from Africa, so temperatures are heavenly,” says Sawyer. Some of the other destinations include Turkey, Greece, Indonesia, Antarctica, and the Mediterranean, to name a few. Serviced by friendly and hospitable crews, the yachts — of which there are many to choose from — can cater to your every want and need. The Belle Aimee, for example, has a library, a spa pool, a yoga area, plus an outdoor movie projector
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TIMELESS A LUXURY WATCH NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE
WE MAY BE LIVING IN A DIGITAL AGE IN WHICH ELECTRONICS VIRTUALLY RULE OUR LIVES, BUT WHATEVER THE CHALLENGES, THE FINE MECHANICAL TIMEPIECE LIVES ON AND INDEED, CONTINUES TO GROW IN POPULARITY.
There’s still something very special about the precision and artisanship involved in creating a luxury wristwatch, and people with a taste for the finer things in life are prepared to spend heavily on the right product. While premium watches are generally considered to start somewhere in the $3,000 price range, it’s also possible to spend $100,000 for a beautiful timepiece. Every year, Switzerland hosts Baselworld, the world’s biggest exposition for the watch and jewelry industries. The huge event regularly attracts 150,000 visitors from all over the planet. Naturally, major watchmakers use this remarkable event to showcase new products.
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Watch manufacturers often look back over the years to re-create the elegance of the past, not least Omega, which used Baselworld to launch its De Ville Trésor — upgraded version of a classic wristwatch. Its design is elegant and understated and although it looks retro, the movement involves highly sophisticated technology. Actor George Clooney (an Omega brand ambassador) wore a white gold Trésor at his wedding in September. Like so many watches nowadays, the Trésor can be worn by either sex, in line with the trend for women to wear larger watches. There is also Omega’s beautiful De Ville Prestige Butterfly watch, which was inspired by nature’s beauty as well as Asian popular culture (the latter of which associates butterflies with longevity and love). Delicate as it may look with its butterfly dial, this Omega houses a rugged movement, with precision engineered to the highest standards. The watch was launched with a lavish party in Seoul, South Korea, where Omega brand ambassador Nicole Kidman was on hand to show it off. Another standout brand is Blancpain; it may not be the first watchmaker to come to mind when fine timepieces are discussed, but it is rooted in history and experience. Jehan-Jaques Blancpain started making watches in 1735 and today the company has a solid reputation among collectors and buyers. Recently announced by the company is the Ocean Commitment Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback, a limited edition diver’s watch. Buy one of these, part of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms collection, and you’ll be helping the Blancpain Ocean Commitment — an organization that supports the study and exploration of the world’s oceans. A donation to this worthy environmental effort will be made for each watch’s sale.
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Left. The Longines Heritage Diver. Below. From Longines’ Elegant Collection. Photographs provided by Longines.
Longines recently launched its Heritage Diver chronograph, a durable watch for demanding outdoor use that takes more than a glance back to the 1970s for inspiration. The cushion-shaped case in stainless steel is very historical, but don’t expect an outdated effort inside. The self-winding chronograph movement is bang up to date, and the dial features Super-LumiNova to illuminate the hands and markers in the dark. Like so many watches in the marine class, it comes with a rubber strap for water resistance. Rugged diving watches are not to everyone’s taste, and for those buyers, the Logines Elegant Collection awaits. Another Baselworld introduction, this prestigious self-winding selection features watches with a classic “no gimmicks” design philosophy and almost minimalistic dials. Available in case diameters to suit every wrist, Elegant models feature a wide variety of individualistic dial and bracelet styles — all emphasizing simplicity over complexity. The applied hour markers evoke the dress watches of decades ago, and that is exactly what is piquing the market’s interest right now.
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Opposite. George Clooney, wearing an Omega timepiece at his wedding in September, 2014. Left. The Omega De Ville Tresor. Photographs provided by Omega. Below. Montblanc’s Twin Star Moonphase. Photograph provided by Montblanc.
Then there is Montblanc, which is widely seen as a top maker of fine writing instruments and luxury leather goods — but the brand is also a supplier of beautiful watches. Among the company’s more exotic offerings is the Twin Star Moonphase, a beautifully crafted watch with silver-white guilloché dial and very elegant typography. One of the most hallowed names in the world of watchmaking is Vacheron Constantin, which has been crafting fine timepieces since the mid-18th Century. Even this vastly experienced company describes its astonishing Malte Tourbillon Openworked watch as a horological masterpiece. It has a movement of remarkable complexity and artisanship, which can be seen in its entirety when looking at the case. Openworked watches are admired not only for their beauty but also for the highly skilled craftwork that goes into creating them; they must be as functional as they are stunning. And that fine balance is what makes luxury watches so timeless. Elegance, after all, is always in fashion. h
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1. 1. Gabriella Saracino (left), Milan based Licensing Director, flew in for the opening of Versace Home in Vancouver, pictured with Hadani Ditmars 2. Eva Low, interior designer with Henriquez Partners Architects, with a friend 3. Gabriella Saracino (right), pictured with Mandie Liang (left) of Major Global Interiors
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Demonstrating the Dutch knack for cutting-edge pragmatism, the opening of Vancouver’s new Dutch Urban Design Centre (DUDOC for short, a play on words referencing famed modernist architect Willem Marinus Dudok) sponsored by Vancouver and Rotterdam based green developers Walas Concepts, featured a man peeling potatoes on a small stage. The idea, using new green technology in innovative ways (in this case the Netherlands based Connex patent that converts vegetable peelings into electrical sockets), also lent itself to presentations on carbon eating algae and even a new kind of non-methane emitting cow. Consul General of the Netherlands Gert Heijkoop made a convincing case for the national design cause. With a presentation on the late great Dudok, as well as Dutch-Canadian design connections, he pointed to the new central station in Rotterdam made of Canadian red cedar, and former Vancouver planners like Brent Toderian advising the city of Rotterdam on its emerging new skyline. But it was the sight of young Walter Overkamp, the consulate’s research officer on environmental sustainability, channeling a Rembrandt angel as he stood in front of a canopy constructed from recycled materials, that made the best argument for the triumph of Dutch design. Well…Walter and the invention of salted black licorice, that is.
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1. Dragons adorned many of the emperor’s possessions, from everyday utensils to artwork and costumes, and even the palace itself. It has been claimed that 12,654 dragons were incorporated into the architecture of the Forbidden City 2. Timothy Brook explaining the exhibition section Texting, which depicts emperor at his most constant task: putting pen to paper by signing political documents, composing poems and penning calligraphy 3. Gregor Robinson introduces the opening at the Gallery.
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When Gregor Robinson stood at a podium next to the words Forbidden City this fall, it was not in reference to the NPA stronghold of Dunbar Heights, but rather to the exhibition of treasures from the court of China’s Emperors currently on view at the Vancouver Art Gallery until January 11th. If you didn’t catch them at the ROM, the exotic offerings from the Manchu, Ming and other dynasties, many on view for the first time outside of China, are a must-see before they return to their homeland. Also a must is post-gallery Empress Dowager Cixi inspired high tea, a few blocks away at the Shangri-La. The official opening of Forbidden City, sponsored by the Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation and CNOOC Ltd., also marked the launch of the VAG’s new Institute of Asian Art. Director Kathleen Bartels hopes it will find its foothold in the gallery’s new digs across from the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, currently in design stage by Swiss architects Herzog and de Meuron. h
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The Ouellette residence in West Vancouver makes a case for the latter. The owners originally approached West Vancouver firm Kallweit Graham Architecture with the idea of tearing their house down and starting from scratch (in fact, the house was so full of old, stale odours that the owners didn’t even want to go inside). But building a new house was not going to be easy. The odd-shaped lot had six boundaries, with setbacks applicable to all of them. Kallweit Graham drew up three separate plans, all of which were imperfect compromises. At that point, the Ouellettes were approached by the reality TV show Property Brothers, which said it could do a quick and inexpensive “miracle” renovation. When that didn’t work the couple went back to Kallweit Graham, which then designed a renovation that would fit – and fit brilliantly. That’s when the builder, Naikoon Contracting Ltd., entered the scene, and a gorgeous home began to materialize. While the house’s original square box shape still prevails in the new design, fresh windows and architectural fillips present a modern façade reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright.
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A RENOVATION CAN EITHER BE A SIMPLE THING, OR IT CAN BE RATHER DRAMATIC AND INVOLVE MONTHS — AND EVEN YEARS — OF WORK AND PLANNING.
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Left, above. The front elevation of the house, which was reimagined to maximize light and space, transformed into a
Joe Geluch, president of Naikoon Contracting, noted that they did end up taking the old house right down to its studs, even pouring in a new foundation and concrete slabs. “We basically considered it a new house,” he said. “It was kind of designed as we went — and it kept getting better and better, which was great — but it was definitely a challenge to try to balance schedule and budget, which is most people’s top concern.” The overriding theme of the beautiful house is “green.” Naikoon Contracting is a member of Built Green Canada, a third-party certification program that promotes environmentally-friendly building practices. The Ouellette residence is Built Green Platinum, the highest certification available. Geluch said the program produces a better quality house.
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Right, below. The kitchen area provide ample storage, and include a corridor to a pantry area and small corner study.
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Opposite. Soft, natural hues and textures combined with clean forms are used throughout.
“We believe in it and we’re ambassadors for it, simply because there are a lot of poorly built homes out there,” he said. “It’s building in a better way that reduces waste, is better for the environment, reduces energy consumption, lowers the homeowner’s energy bills, and gives them a healthier place to live; there are just nothing but positives about it and that’s why we do it.” The Ouellette home has added levels of insulation and a heat recovery ventilator that produces a constant supply of clean air. The heat exchange system reduces energy consumption and the excellent windows and roof insulation also keep the heat in. The house is not just a building, Geluch explained — it is a system with all parts working together to provide a healthy, clean, safe, and comfortable living environment.
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Above. The front elevation after completion (a shot of the area before construction is below). The evolution of the home throught its construction process
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And while most of the “green” features are invisible, there is a plethora of highly noticeable qualities that go into making the home a thing of great beauty. One standout is the living room’s beamed ceiling, which was made from double dressed kiln dried Douglas fir shafts and two-inch tongue and groove hemlock. Geluch said there was some discussion about staining the material various colours, but in the end the natural wood provided the most impact. The timbers extend to the deck, harmonizing the indoor and outdoor living spaces. The staircase is another eye-catching architectural feature. The railing is half-inch tempered glass with a stainless steel handrail that presents itself almost as a work of art. White oak floors give the home a clean, bright look; the polished concrete fireplace soars high in the living room, creating a striking focal point (not easy to do when huge windows naturally draw the eye to the ocean views). For Geluch, the way that the spaces intertwine and flow is also worthy of note.
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“The kitchen, living room, and outdoor deck area combined at the front southwest corner of the house is pretty spectacular,” he said. “It’s pretty easy to spend some time there.” The finished home is a complete transformation of the original. Ross Graham, a principal of Kallweit Graham, said that the mid-Century modern architecture is right in his firm’s wheelhouse, and that they are pleased with the outcome. “I think it turned out really well,” he said. “It took a little longer to get there. It wasn’t the easiest of processes and it wasn’t the easiest of properties, but it ended up really nice.” Geluch added that the owners, too, love the house. “It’s their dream home,” he said. “It took a while to finally get it completed. They’re just beside themselves. It was a collaborative effort. A good team came together to make this happen. It was a group effort among many companies and the owners. Everyone involved deserves a tip of the hat.” h
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The kitchenand living room open onto the expansive outdoor deck, which offers its own spectacular views and a well-designed area for cooking and dining.
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FROM RATIONING TO RAVISHING HISTORICAL SARTORIALISM
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IVAN SAYERS IS ONE OF CANADA’S LEADING FASHION HISTORIANS WHO COLLECTS STORIES BY WAY OF WEARS, NOT WORDS.
FROM RATIONING…
Sayers’ father worked at a Salvation Army and his mother was a costume designer. The convenience of accumulating and researching clothes was at Sayers’ fingertips. After many trips to the thrift shops, Sayers made friends with clerks who would hide items for him to come and purchase. A 50-year-long passion for clothing collection and only a bungalow to store it in has made for tight quarters in Sayers’ home, so much that he sleeps in his dining room. He one day hopes to abdicate his collection, reclaim his house, and retire. However, when asked when that would be, Sayers answers, “I am 67 now and I plan on dying at 104. I still have time.”
TO… “Everything has a story, you know, tells you something,” Sayers states. “Clothing adapts itself to the needs of the day. It is evidence of history, worn out and tragic.” Historical fashion collection is really an assemblage of stories. Clothes communicate the time we live in, our economic standing, and our way of life. Our wardrobe embodies our personality and our story, and alters itself to our everyday lives. Fashions illustrate roles of the people living at that time, reflecting attitudes, different cultures, and the ultimate expression of the human experience. Clothing is the icing on a cake, the bow on a present.
The handpicked pieces for the MOV’s exhibit have stories lived into them, and Sayers believes these stories are what make the pieces vital, bringing them life and providing a human element to a physical form. One of Sayers’ favourite garments in the exhibition is a worn-out Japanese concentration camp dress, as it shows distinctly the need to wear what you had. This particular piece also shows that Sayers’ collection is not exclusively Canadian, but rather woven with the reality of cultural influx in our nation’s history and the many people coming here from across the globe.
RAVISHING: Sayers and Jahnke collaborate to present women’s fashion in the war years of the 1940s and 50s. Sayers’ array of antique apparel and attempts to collect mainly Canadian history compliments fellow collector Jahnke’s specifics for vintage pieces from wartime Germany and Austria, therefore both sides of the fashion world are represented. The MOV exhibit From Rationing to Ravishing moves from masculine daywear of wartime 1940s, to a womanly new look in the late 40s, and finally a fun, youthful, feminine glamour in the 1950s. Each trouser, big skirt, evening gown, and cocktail dress was handpicked for its character, quality, and relevant story. During war years, clothes were practical, masculine, and economic. Canadian labels were popular, as women could not purchase European items. Work apparel was on the rise as women began to take on broader responsibilities in the workforce while their husbands went to war. Some exhibition highlights are wartime wedding dresses and Boeing Vancouver overalls. After the war was over, men were back at work and women were able to indulge in a feminine silhouette again, mirrored in evening gowns and cocktail dresses of the era. Showcased from Sayers’ collection is a 1951 Christian Dior white silk evening dress purchased from a woman in Victoria who originally found it at a garage sale.
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With one of Canada’s largest private collections of historic clothing inhabiting much of his residence, Sayers and fellow historian Claus Jahnke are eager to showcase over 80 handpicked garments in the From Rationing to Ravishing exhibit at the Museum of Vancouver (MOV). Their scrupulous sartorial assortment tells the tale of the ever-evolving role of women through the 1940s and 50s and illustrates how clothing adapts itself to the needs of the day.
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The exhibit also features designers such as Elsa Schiaparelli and Cristóbal Balenciaga, as well as Ceil Chapman (who was reportedly Marilyn Monroe’s favourite designer) — plus Lauren Bacall’s shoes. From Rationing to Ravishing asks us to look at clothing and analyze how it reflects attitudes of its era. Hand knits were common because DIYs were cheaper; trousers were more practical than skirts for work; prints made a plain dress decorative in a time when extravagance was unaffordable. Sayers asks us to start looking at what artifacts tell us about history and the human experience. Welcome to your fashion history lesson. h
Right. Hat, U.S.A., c. 1943, straw. Labels: Sanjé, New York-Paris Elite Hat Shop, Vancouver. Below. An array of show-stopping eveningwear, enough to make even the most contemporary of modern fashion devotees all starry-eyed.
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Top. Staebe-Seger was one of the most important Berlin fashion houses after World War II. The company created ready-to-wear fashions at the highest level. This outfit features collet-set rhinestone crystals and a deep collar of fox fur. It was originally in the wardrobe of Charlotte Mueller of Berlin, who wore it to the Berlin Press Ball in 1955. Bottom, right. Dior’s evening dresses were masterpieces of design and engineering. The bodice is draped on a heavily boned corselette of net, and the bodice and skirt are two separate pieces. The belt hides the junction between bodice and skirt and cinches the waistline tightly. Bottom, left. As the male workforce diminished, women took on many jobs in heavy industry. Serviceable, washable clothes, such as these overalls, were essential.
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In 1885, the B.C. government gave the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) 6,000 acres of land in Vancouver. From this, they created Shaughnessy Heights, named after CPR president Sir Thomas Shaughnessy. The vision was for an exclusive residential area that the CPR hoped would attract the city’s wealthy residents from the popular West End neighbourhood. While lot prices were similar to that of other areas in Vancouver, Shaughnessy Heights was ensured exclusivity with the CPR rule that houses built there cost at least $6,000. Despite living in Montreal, as president of the CPR, Shaughnessy took particular interest in the new subdivision that still bears his name. From 1907 to 1909, an army of 1,200 workers set about grading streets and installing water lines — a project that cost the CPR over $1 million. An oval park — called, fittingly, Shaughnessy Park — was created in the middle of a ring road called The Crescent, and other tree-lined drives following the hillside’s contour lines were made. The curving streets of Shaughnessy Heights contrast with the rigid grid system and rectangular blocks and lots of the rest of the city. Many of the streets were named after members of the CPR’s board of directors — Marpole, Angus, Homer, Nanton and Osler — while Marguerite Street was named after Shaughnessy’s daughter. First Shaughnessy, the original Shaughnessy Heights, is located between 16th Avenue to King Edward Avenue (25thAvenue), and between Oak Street and East Boulevard. Its popularity and impact was so great that the CPR expanded the development to include Second Shaughnessy, which extended the development to 33rd Avenue, and Third Shaughnessy, which grew the boundaries to 41st Avenue.
By 1914, Shaughnessy had 243 houses, which ranged in style from English Arts and Crafts and Tudor Revival to Craftsman and Colonial Revival. One notable mansion is Glen Brae (meaning “valley of the mountains”), built in 1910 for retired sawmill owner William Lamont Tait. Known for its striking double domes, the mansion has had quite a life: it was the Canadian headquarters of the Ku Klux Klan in 1925, and is now home to children’s hospice Canuck Place. Shaughnessy was a prestigious neighbourhood, with 80 per cent of the area’s homeowners listed in Vancouver’s social register in 1914. The balls, charity events, yacht parties, and afternoon teas were dominating the society pages of Vancouver’s newspapers by 1920. The Shaughnessy Heights Golf Club was created in 1911, becoming the place to be for social and business engagements, as well as, of course, golf (in present day it is called the Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club). The highlight of the social calendar was the annual New Year’s Eve costume ball at Hycroft mansion. Built in 1909 for industrialist A.D. McCrae, Hycroft was the most expensive mansion in the city and boasted riding stables, tennis courts, and a wine cellar. Hycroft was purchased by The University Women’s Club of Vancouver in 1962, and is still open to the public for the annual Christmas craft fair. The space is also used for musical events, dinners, wedding receptions, and other private bookings. Reviving memories of the golden years from the Edwardian period and the Roaring ‘20s, today Hycroft serves as a special type of Shaughnessy community centre, celebrating Vancouver’s heritage by bridging it to the present. h
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RECIPES BY CHEF NICHOLAS NUTTING AND HAILEY PASEMKO PHOTOGRAPHS BY CHRIS POUGET
THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF GREAT PLACES TO EAT IN CANADA, AND FAR-FLUNG GEMS ARE OFTEN OVERSHADOWED BY THEIR BIG CITY CONTEMPORARIES. BUT WHEN TRAVEL MAGAZINE ENROUTE RELEASED ITS LIST OF THE BEST NEW RESTAURANTS IN THE COUNTRY, THE TOP SPOT DIDN’T GO TO AN ESTABLISHMENT IN TORONTO OR VANCOUVER—IT WENT TO TOFINO’S WOLF IN THE FOG.
CHARRED HUMBOLDT SQUID WITH VIETNAMESE SLAW
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Preheat a sauté pan on high heat. Add grape seed oil and heat almost to smoke point. Sear squid on each side for 45 seconds, pull pan away from heat and squeeze lime juice over squid. Rest squid for 2 minutes and slice thinly. Place over salad and serve.
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CARROT GNOCCHI WITH HAZELNUTS AND GOUDA 4 1 tbsp 1 2-3 cups
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sautéed mixed wild mushrooms chives celery leaves toasted hazelnuts
For carotene, juice fresh carrots to make about 8½ cups, or two litres, of juice. Store-bought carrot juice may also be used. Put juice in a tall pot with a squeeze of lemon juice, and bring to a low simmer. The carotene with separate from the clear liquid. Strain through a coffee filter to capture it. Pre-roast carrots and onions. Bake potatoes in oven at 375º F for 90 minutes to two hours; until soft. Mash in a medium-sized bowl. Make a well in the centre of the processed potato and combine carotene and egg while the mixture is hot. Mix gently until evenly coloured throughout. Fold in flour and mix gently until a soft, but workable dough is formed. Form gnocchi by rolling dough into a ½-inch log and cutting into 1-inch cylinders. Blanch the gnocchi in salted water until they float, then leave them floating for another 30 seconds. Reserve on an oiled tray. To finish, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a sauté pan. Add gnocchi and cook until golden. Add sautéed wild mushrooms, pre-roasted carrots and onions. Tope with gouda cheese and gratinée under the broiler. Garnish with celery leaves and chives.
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BAR MANAGER HAILEY PASEMKO’S CEDAR SOUR 2 oz. 1 oz. ¾ oz. 1
cedar rye* lemon juice lemon thyme syrup** egg white
Dry shake without ice, and then shake again with ice. Double strain into a chilled rocks glass. Serve neat and garnish with cherries.
*CEDAR RYE 1.14 L bottle Wiser’s Deluxe Whisky 4 inch section of a cedar shim or shingle
**LEMON THYME SYRUP 1 cup 4 cups 4 cups
fresh lemon thyme (alternative: 1/4 cup thyme and rind of half a lemon) sugar water
Combine water and sugar in saucepan. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Ensure the sugar has completely dissolved. Place the lemon thyme in a container and pour the hot sugar syrup over it. Let cool before refrigerating and leave overnight to infuse. Strain out herbs the next day. Keep refrigerated. h
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YOUR CHARIOT AWAITS The demand for luxury automobiles continues to remain buoyant worldwide and the past year has brought us an unusually exciting selection of newly-minted upscale vehicles, many of which are innovative and stylish enough to be with us for many years to come. Naturally enough, the fabled Italian automakers have been busy in their design studios and engineering departments and the results are impressive - an allnew sportster from Lamborghini and a brave leap into a new market segment by Maserati. Not to be outdone, Mercedes-Benz is replacing its exotic gullwing-doored SLS with a sports coupe that’s no less appealing, even though it’s simpler and according to rumours, less costly.
The opulent and speedy Ghost sedan (we should really say “saloon”) from British legend RollsRoyce has been updated with a new variant and North America’s luxury market contestant Cadillac is bringing us its all-new ATS model. Perhaps the most intriguing newcomer of all is BMW’s stunning i8, which combines an innovative electric/gasoline powertrain with what many will regard as the best looking sports car from the Bavarian automaker in many years. We’re only able to highlight six models, but a visit to any luxury-focused dealer will quickly reveal a much bigger roster of tempting vehicles with even more scheduled to arrive over the next year or so. h
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2 MASERATI GHIBLI The new Ghibli, named after a Mediterranean wind, is a four-door midsize sedan that’s aimed at the upper echelons of the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Jaguar XF and MercedesBenz E-Class segment. It’s a class Maserati has never tackled before with any real intent and it will provide people who buy this type of car with something a little more exotic to tempt them away from the fine products of Germany and the UK. Maserati’s engine choice for the Ghibli is a 3.0-litre twin turbo V-6 that’s sourced from Ferrari. It’s a perfect match for this car (a V-8 would have been overkill) and develops 330-horsepower. The noise from the two big tailpipes is a constant reminder that you are driving a Maserati and more than likely, the pipework was tuned with exactly that in mind. Price tag: $75,800.
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Replacing the superlative SLS AMG, this new Mercedes sits at the pinnacle of the German automaker’s impressive sports car range. The gullwing doors of the SLS are gone, replaced by conventional doors - part of the reason why the GT will reportedly be priced lower than the older car. As its name suggests, the car is powered by a mighty AMG hand-built engine - a twin turbo V-8 developing 503-horsepower. This time around, Mercedes’ supercar gets a proper trunk that will swallow two sets of golf clubs. Those who miss the fancy doors of the SLS will probably be happier once they’ve “gone back” to the front hinged units of the AMG GT. Overall, this is a supreme sports car from a company with a century of experience building them.
It was a supreme automobile when it was introduced, but for 2015, Rolls-Royce has added enhancements and upgrades to create an even better high-end luxury sedan. It’s the smallest model from Rolls, not compact by any stretch of the imagination, but a little trimmer than the big Phantom. The car may look majestic, but its 563-horsepower V-12 endows it with some serious performance and it’ll propel you to 100 km/h in considerable comfort in under five seconds - sports car territory. The Series II has expected Rolls opulence in the cabin but the new car adds lots of electronic upgrades, mainly around the nav system and its command screen. Other updates include subtle body design changes and powertrain advancements including a remarkable 8-speed transmission.The Ghost expertly combines advanced technology with superlative comfort and appointments.
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6 CADILLAC ATS GM’s flagship nameplate is very much a contender in today’s luxury sedan market and the new ATS can only solidify that status. Cadillac says it was “built to be the world’s best” and it’s certainly a fine piece of automotive engineering. It follows a similar styling theme to that of other recent Cadillacs and is certainly a very handsome automobile. Designers worldwide have been praising Cadillac’s styling ethic for many years now and the accolades have been well earned. Engine choices range from the economical to the potent with the range-leading V-6 delivering 321-horsepower. One engine can even be ordered with a 6-speed manual transmission, so Cadillac is making no secret of the car’s sports sedan potential. A premium interior treatment cements the cars luxury status and provides customers who prefer to “buy domestic” with something other than BMWs and Audis. Price tag: Mid-$50,000 range for the top variant.
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LUGARO’S NEW STORE FEATURES EXCEPTIONAL TIMEPIECES
#105-925 West Georgia St. | Vancouver, BC | (604) 684-6515 | www.globalwatchco.com Just in time for Christmas, a new luxury timepiece and diamond store is coming to town! Since 1986, Lugaro has been committed to designing award-winning jewellery pieces and Swiss timepieces. Lugaro’s meticulous attention to detail and commitment to excellence have earned various awards including: Best Jewellery Store – Best of North Shore, North Shore News Readers’ Choice, #1 Place to Buy Jewellery and Watches by Where Canada Magazine, 1st Place in the Canadian Jeweller Excellence in Design Competition, just to name a few. Thanks to loyal clientele, Lugaro was able to operate three well-established showrooms in West Vancouver, Burnaby, and Victoria. As part of the Lugaro Group of Companies, GWC, located near Louis Vuitton and Omega, specializes in haute horlogerie and fine diamond jewellery. The new store will be unveiled in December 2014 and will feature exceptional Glashütte Original and Longines timepieces, and the rarest of diamond jewellery.
2014 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Van Dusen Botanical Garden | 5251 Oak Street | Vancouver, BC 604.257.8663 | vandusengarden.org From December 10 through to January 4, experience a winter wonderland with over 1 million lights decorating VanDusen Garden. Take a stroll through themed areas and enjoy the Dancing Lights show on Livingstone Lake, gnome performance, shadow puppet show, photos with Santa, holiday treats and much more. Bring your friends and family to take in the magic from December 10 to 18 and December 24 to January 4 from 4:30pm to 9:00pm or enjoy late night nights from December 19 to 23 when we keep the lights on until 10pm. Purchase your tickets in advance to skip the line! Tickets are available for purchase online (service fees apply) or from the visitor’s centre during regular garden hours.
POSTSECRET: THE SHOW COMES TO CANADA
Firehall Arts Centre | 280 East Cordova St. | Vancouver, BC 604.689.5284 | jan-kath.com Firehall Arts Centre hosts the Canadian premiere of a visual, auditory and emotional journey through the beauty and complication of our deepest fears, ambitions, and confessions. With original music, recorded voices, projected images and video, PostSecret: The Show provides an immersive experience as three actors guide the audience through a crowd-sourced narrative of the stories behind some of the most sad, funny and controversial secrets ever submitted to the popular epynomous blog. With half a billion online visitors, half a million anonymous secrets received and 5 bestselling books, artist, curator and internet phenomenon Frank Warren has teamed up with Vancouver’s TJ Dawe, Kahlil Ashanti, Justin Sudds and composer Mario Vaira to bring life to his project. PostSecret: The Show is a breakthrough in audience sourced storytelling that reminds audiences that no matter what you may be facing, you are not alone. Wednesday, January 21 through Saturday, February 7, 2015.
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ArArAt Gracing Vancouver homes since 1930, Ararat Oriental Rugs nestled in the trendy and popular Granville area, just a 2 minute ride to downtown Vancouver.
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Couch Potato, the Sofa Co. When you come into our store, come on your own or bring the whole family, and test, touch and try things out. We have styles of sectionals, sofas, chairs and more to fit your room and your life style. Whether you are downsizing, just starting out, or moving to accommodate a growing family, we have the experience to help you get the style, size and fabric just right. Thank you to our many happy customers who have made us, “The Store that Friends Tell Friends about.” 1405 Pemberton Ave. | North Vancouver 604.988.8271 info@couchpotatosofas.com couchpotatosofas.com
Toorak Tile Established in 1998, Toorak Tile & Design has offered Vancouver a unique collection of Tiles, Natural Stones and Mosaics. They continue to provide tile design excellence and remain passionate about their tiles. 3496 Dunbar St. | Vancouver 604.739.5966 tooraktile.ca
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Autonomous Furniture Collective Autonomous Furniture Collective is a highly curated interiors destination featuring designers from British Columbia working in wood, metal, acrylic, and concrete. We deliver high quality, contemporary furniture pieces made to last a lifetime. Our pieces act as sculptural forms while maintaining their ability to be used in everyday life. 2101 Government Street | Victoria, BC 778.433.5252 autonomousfurniture.com
‘Tartan Fields’ by Blythe Scott
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FAR OUT HOMES: VILLA 1 Page 32-40 Architecture by Powerhouse Company, powerhouse-company.com; Photographs by Bas Princen CELEBRITY PROFILE: CELEBRITY RENTALS Page 42-48 Photographs by Mark Teasdale and Thomas Higgins ICONIC ARCHITECTURE: ALVAR AALTO Page 50-56 Photographs provided by the Alvar Aalto Foundation, alvaraalto.fi FEATURE HOME: PETIT PALACE Page 58-66 Home built by Blackfish Homes Ltd., blackfishhomes.ca; Home design by Pacific Image Home Design Ltd, pacificimagehomedesigns.com; Interior design by Owner/Interior Designer Valerie Obadia; Photographs by Ema Peter, emapeter.com; Image retouching by Christine Faminoff, christinafaminoff.com All suppliers are listed to the best of our knowledge, as provided by Blackfish Homes, Ltd.: Home is 3 level 3200 sqft Built Green速 Platinum Home with an Energuide Score of 85; windows and doors supplied by Innotech Windows and Doors, innotechwindows.com; front door supplied by North Shore Woodworkers, nswood.ca; door Hardware by CR Laurence and Emtek; Millwork by Scorda Custom Cabinets, scordacustomcabinets.com; countertops by SSC Countertops, ssccountertops.com; tile supplied by Ames, C&S, and Julian Tile Tile Install by Mark Polgrabia; custom steel stair stringer by Protech Welding, protechwelding.com; hardwood flooring by Caprice Enterprises Ltd.; fixtures supplied by BA Robinson and Bath Rooms Plus; interior and Exterior Paint by Westpro Painting, westpropainting.ca; electrical supplies by Gescan; electrical services by Maros Electric; security by Command Alarms; plumbing and Heating Services by New Era Plumbing and Heating, neweraplumbing.com; appliances supplied by Y.Franks, edmondsappliances.ca; performance testing and registration by Energy Design Group, energydesigngroup.ca; home warranty by Pacific Home Warranty, pacificwarranty.com
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