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CONTENTS HOMES

H&L VANCOUVER ISLAND APRIL/MAY 2014

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HOMES 18 DESIGNER PROFILE: KYLA BIDGOOD The Human Aspect

By Robin Schoffrel

28 FAR OUT HOMES: FENNELL FLOATING RESIDENCE

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Fitting the Rhythm of the River

By Goody Niosi

38 FEATURE HOME: WEST COAST MODERN Rustic Urbana

By Jessica Krippendorf

50 HOT KITCHENS Realizing our Dream Spaces

By Ben Vorst

62 SMART KITCHENS Modern Solutions for Cutting-Edge Cooking

By Ben Vorst

66 STYLISH SANCTUARIES Creating the Perfect Bathroom

By Ben Vorst

80 ICONIC ARCHITECTURE: MIES VAN DER ROHE Less is More

By Claudia Kwan

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IN TER I OR S

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CONTENTS LIVING

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46 LIVING 22 CELEBRITY PROFILE: MARTHA VARCOE STURDY Full Circle

By Laura Goldstein

46 THE GREATEST WEDDING GIFT Couples say ‘I do’ to a new home

By Nora O’Malley

76 COMMUNITY CHARACTER: KEEPING CLEAN Then and Now

By John Adams

94 WEB EXCLUSIVES

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96 LOOKING FORWARD

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EDITOR’S MESSAGE

“Spring is here,” or so sang Ella Fitzgerald once upon a time, although most Canadians have probably spent the last couple of months thinking more along the lines of another phrase from that song, “once there was this thing called spring.”

After what has been a seemingly endless cold winter across the country, I know that for many—me included—springtime couldn’t come fast enough.

While it’s nice to curl up under cozy throws, drink mugs of salted caramel cocoa and eat comforting food through the colder months, by the time March rolls around (okay, probably sooner) I’m pretty much ready to toss off the layers, sit in the sunshine and eat huge bowls of fresh veggies.

Out of curiosity I asked some of the Homes & Living team what it is that they enjoy about spring. What topped the list? The way everything smells. Spring smells clean, fresh and full of the perfume of blooming flowers, grass and new life released from the grip of old man winter. The energy around and within us is also different. People are happier, with a bounce in their step and a smile on their face.

At H&L we are washing off the last wisps of winter with our Kitchen & Bath issue, so when you’re sitting

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on your favourite sunny patio for the first time in months—dreaming of transforming your tired rooms into gorgeous functional spaces—you’ll be up on all the latest trends and design ideas.

In fact, this book is full of fabulous stories and images to spark your imagination so find a nice park bench, breathe in some of that fresh air, smile at the world around you and be inspired.

Sincerely,

Michelle van der Merwe, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Canadian Society of Magazine Editors member Editors’ Association of Canada, member and Director of Communications Magazine Association of BC, Board of Directors Member-at-Large

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CUSTOM CABINETRY DESIGNED A N D B U I L T T O T H E H I G H E S T S TA N D A R D S

FEATURED CONTRIBUTORS BEN VORST Ben Vorst is an arts, sports and lifestyle writer trapped in the body of a healthcare administrator. His passions include international politics, baking and the great outdoors. He has posed as a carpenter, bartender and humourist, but nobody has caught on—yet.

CATHERINE ROSCOE BARR Catherine Roscoe Barr is a freelance writer and wellness coach fascinated by fitness, food, travel and love.

Before settling in Vancouver she lived in Sydney, Toronto, Montana and practically everywhere in Alberta. She can be found jogging with her adorable dog, dining with her fabulous husband or voraciously reading anywhere comfy.

CLAUDIA KWAN Claudia Kwan is a Vancouver-based journalist who works in all mediums.

Over the past decade, she has reported for outlets such as the Vancouver Sun, Global Television, CBC Radio, and openfile.ca. While she still loves chasing down breaking news, a significant part of her heart is reserved for her love of stories involving real estate, food and wine.

GOODY NIOSI Goody Niosi is a former film director, scriptwriter and editor. She has been writing for newspapers and magazines since 1990 and also has six published books to her credit including The Romance Continues, the biography of well-known artists Nixie Barton and Grant Leier. She lives in the countryside on Vancouver Island where she is working on her next book.

JESSICA KRIPPENDORF Jessica Krippendorf is a freelance writer and editor based on Vancouver Island. She studied creative writing and publishing at Vancouver Island University, but has been writing professionally since she was old enough to run a typewriter. She writes about construction, architecture, design and sustainable, playful living for publications across North America.

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FAR OUT HOMES

ASPIRATIONAL GLOBAL DWELLINGS

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THE FENNELL FLOATING RESIDENCE FITTING THE RHYTHM OF THE RIVER

For Portland, Oregon architect Robert Oshatz, every building site has its own poetry and every unique home he builds must not only fulfill a client’s dreams and wishes but also the poetry of the land.

In the case of the Fennell Floating Residence, the challenge was even more exceptional—this home had to fit the rhythm of the river.

Initially the client wanted a quick build but, Oshatz explains, “I design everything from the inside and work my way out so the structure functions just the way a person wants to live in it. Light comes in where they want sunlight coming in and stays out where they don’t want it; they have the views where they want to have the views. They are not adapting themselves in any way—it’s all being adapted to their way of life. Then the exterior of the structure is just a reflection of that internal space. You can’t really change the exterior without changing and affecting the interior space. They all work together.”

That kind of care and thought takes time, not only in the planning and design but also in the building. And the site itself has to become part of the architecture.

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“You’re building a structure that is at peace with its environment and people are at peace within the structure,” says Oshatz.

His buildings seem to rise organically out of their surroundings, with curved contours prevalent when building on the west side of the Cascades and more defined edges evident on the arid east side.

True to its location, the Fennell Floating Residence echoes the surface of the river—with stronger waves overshadowing the smaller ones and one large wave on the river side of the structure—so it’s like sitting inside a wake.

The use of glulam beams, where wood pieces are end-jointed and arranged in horizontal layers or laminations, allows for graceful exterior curves that echo the contours of the river. And the expansive glass façade is broken up by two dramatic Douglas fir beams that frame the sunset. The master bedroom sits over a study, looking out over the great room and the river beyond.

Just off the master bedroom a deep tub faces the view while a glass shower directly behind the tub ensures that a morning shower is an experience of pure beauty.

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IN THE WORLD OF ARCHITECTURE, THE FENNELL FLOATING RESIDENCE IS MAKING WAVES.

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KITCHENS SECTION WORDS BY BEN VORST

HOT KITCHENS WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF BEING A FOODIE IN THE GOLDEN AGE OF KITCHEN DESIGN? IN-HOME ESPRESSO MACHINES? WIRELESS DIGITAL CONTROLS FOR APPLIANCES? CLIMATE-CONTROLLED WINE CELLAR CABINETS? THE LIST GOES ON.

LARGE GARDEN WINDOWS TIE THE REALMS OF FOOD AND FEASTING TOGETHER AT EVERY MEAL.

MOVE INTO THE LIGHT Above all, the interior designer in each of us embraces the most indulgent of modern advantages—the ability to have our cake and eat it, too. Modern technology and imaginative design trends are fine on their own, but their true value is in how they allow us to realize our dream spaces.

Inside these pages you’ll find tangible evidence of a new era dawning in kitchen design, along with a few tips to guide you on your journey: six of the best “dream come true” kitchens in real homes. Want a fun, funky, functional space that both gathers the family and moves people around? You can have that. How about a sumptuous decked out kitchen that would fit right into a seaside villa and oozes elegant style … but still has integrated appliances and a durable prep area?

It’s yours!

The message from the design world is that you don’t need to compromise in the kitchen, whether that means a seamless transitional space that clicks into the overall vision or a pièce de résistance that will be a joy to work in and wake up to.

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NATURALLY BRIGHT MIRRORED CABINETS AFFORD PERFECT SYMMETRY AND BRING DEPTH TO A MINIMALIST DISPLAY.

KITCHEN STYLE: CONTEMPORARY SUMMARY: A SPANISH-DESIGNED GEM THAT FUSES LINEARITY WITH LIGHT AND JUXTAPOSES NATURAL ELEMENTS AND MODERN FINISHES TO CREATE A WIDE OPEN, SERENE BREATH OF FRESH AIR.

CLOSED STORAGE AREAS OFFSET THE EXPANSIVE OPENNESS OF THE GRAND DESIGN.

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AN ISLAND RANGE PUTS THE CHEF IN THE CENTRE, CREATING UNHINDERED MOVEMENT AND FREEDOM TO BE PART OF ALL THE SOCIAL ACTION.

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DISCRETE HIS-AND-HERS BASINS KEEP THE MORNING RUNNING SMOOTHLY; STYLISH DESIGN KEEPS BULKY COUNTERTOPS FROM CLUNKING UP THE OVERALL ROOM DESIGN.

BATHROOMS

SECTION WORDS BY BEN VORST

STYLISH SANCTUARIES CREATING THE PERFECT BATHROOM

WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN ROLLING OUT OF YOUR DREAMS AND INTO YOUR DREAMY ENSUITE? Creating a haven is what interior design is all about and this is exemplified in the bathroom: a sanctum inside a bigger sanctuary, there’s a reason they are also called restrooms. The site of our most intimate personal attention, the washroom is where we build ourselves up to face the day and where we later peel away the layers of armour we don in the outside world.

It’s safety incarnate.

As such a private and personalized area, the lavatory is a space to which we cannot dedicate enough planning and design, especially when building from scratch or executing a full remodel. It often uses the best materials and incorporates the most modern amenities, for both comfort and long-lasting functional integrity. Sinking time and effort into creating the perfect bathroom for yourself isn’t just an effort in self-indulgence—it’s architectural and psychological due diligence!

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NATURAL TILE—WITH MINIMAL FINISH—KEEPS TEXTURE AT THE FOREFRONT OF ITS EFFECT.

BROAD-PLANK STRIPPED FLOORING MIMICS A WALK IN THE SAND TO START THE DAY.

OCEAN VISTAS ARE AN INSPIRING AND DYNAMIC START TO THE DAY, AND THE COMMANDING FEATURE TO SET THE ROOM THEME BY.

BATHROOM STYLE: RUSTIC/CONTEMPORARY SUMMARY: A PAEAN TO SEASIDE LIVING, REPLETE WITH STAND-ALONE ELEMENTS THAT IMBUE THE SPACE WITH SIMPLICITY. SOARING CEILINGS REFLECT THE BEACH VIEW OUTSIDE AND WORK HAND-IN-GLOVE WITH THE TALL MIRRORS, CREATING A TRANSITIONAL AURA. THE INTEGRATED COLOUR SCHEME—WITH NATURAL SUBSTANCES—MAKES THIS A VERY ZEN SPACE.

A WOODEN RACK IS A MUST IN A ROOM WITH MINIMAL TEXTILES.

SOAKER TUBS ANCHOR THE SPACE; LINEAR DESIGN KEEPS THE THEME CONSISTENT, WITHOUT BEING AUSTERE.

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

IN THE NEWS

UPDATES AROUND THE COMMUNITY

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Architecture Foundation of BC | architecturefoundationbc.ca/best-buildings-contest We all have favourite buildings; structures whose architectural lines we love to admire; old houses with never forgotten memories within their four walls; and shops whose exteriors call us in to visit.

Well, the Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) wants to raise awareness and appreciation for these buildings—your favourite buildings. To celebrate 100 years of architecture this year, the AFBC is presenting the BC’s 100 Best Buildings contest. British Columbians from all over the province are encouraged to nominate buildings, new and old, iconic and unfamiliar and from all walks of life, to be shared and celebrated.

Nominations start in April and close in June. Then the public will choose their top 100 structures, recognizing their impact and influence. Winners will be given a plaque at a special event come September.

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Located on the ground floor of the iconic Hudson building, Victoria’s new 18,000-square-foot public market is now open and brimming with culinary collectives. It is full of an ever-changing line-up of farmers, fishers, florists, butchers, bakers and cheese makers. A vendor calendar can be found on their website.

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DESIGNER PROFILE: KYLA BIDGOOD Page 18-20 Photographs provided by Kyla Bidgood Interior Design, kylabidgood.com Page 18-19 Baby Laird’s nursery, photographs by Alan Newman, Newman Arts Photography, newmanarts.com; Dr. Bjornson’s dental practice waiting room, photograph by Jen Steele Photography, jensteele.com; Morley Street West House by Strong Properties, strongproperties.ca; Smitsdorff Residence, photograph by Sarah MacNeil, Flyleaf Design

CELEBRITY PROFILE: MARTHA VARCOE STURDY

Are you looking to add more nutrients into your lifestyle? Tired of taking vitamins day after day? Why not enhance your food with fresh herbs instead of dried herbs? Building an indoor herb garden is easier than ever and we have some tips.

FAR OUT HOMES

Are you debating on adding an outdoor kitchen? There are a lot of questions to consider like location, lighting and materials.

We have asked the experts on tricks and tips for the perfect outdoor kitchen that you and your family can enjoy for years to come.

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Page 22-27 Art by Martha Varcoe Sturdy, sturdyliving.com; Photographs by Ema Peter, emapeter.com; Image retouching provided by Christine Faminoff, christinafaminoff.com; Creative direction by Karla Peckett, hlmagazine.com; Page 26 Breaking painting, photograph by Katie Huisman, katiehuisman.com

Page 28-36 Architecture by Robert Harvey Oshatz, oshatz.com; General contracting by Even Construction, evenconstruction.com; Structural engineering by TKSE Inc; Photographs by Cameron Neilson, camneilson.com

FEATURE HOME – SC SMITH BUILDING COMPANY Pages 38-44 Home Designed and Built by SC Smith Building Company, scsmithbuilding.com; Photographs by Jason Van der Valk, vandervalk.ca All suppliers listed to the best of our knowledge, provided by SC Smith Building Company: Landscape Design by SC Smith Building Company, scsmithbuilding.com; Masonry by Smith Brothers Masonry; Millwork by SC Smith Building Company; Interior Design by Lindsay McKenzie and SC Smith Building Company, Paint by SC Smith Building Company, Lighting Fixtures

by Illuminations Lighting Solutions, illuminationsbc.com; Hardwood by Pacific Coast Flooring, pacificcoastfloors.ca; Tile by Decora Tile, decoratile.com; Kitchen and Bath Cabinets by Creative Woodwork, Countertops by SC Smith Building Company; Appliances by Sears, sears.ca; Plumbing by NB Plumbing, Heating by Precision Refrigeration, precisionrefrigeration.ca; Drywall by South Island Drywall

THE GREATEST WEDDING GIFT Pages 46-48 Styling, makeup and hair by ma-luxe, ma-luxe.com; Home provided by Mac Renovations, macreno.com; Photographs by Jen Steele Photography, jensteele.com All suppliers listed to the best of our knowledge, provided by ma-luxe and Amanda Forrest Interior Design Group: Wedding Items. Male model suit provided by Outlooks for Men, outlooksformen.com; Wedding dress provided by Shades of White, shadesofwhite.com; Wedding bouquet provided by Ramsey Flowers, ramseyflowers.ca; Wedding cake provided by Ooh La La Cupcakes, oohlalacupcakes.ca Front Entrance.

Wreath, furniture, sheep and bust provided by Chintz & Co, chintz.com; Metal art piece hanging on the front of the house provided by Muse & Merchant, museandmerchant.com Master Bedroom. Bedding, pillows and blankets provided by The Bay Centre, thebaycentre.ca; Side tables, lamps and trunks provided by Muse & Merchant, museandmerchant.com Kitchen. Kate Spade dishes, napkins, napkin rings, glasses and champagne flutes provided by The Bay Centre, thebaycentre.ca; Flowers provided by Chintz & Co, chintz.com; Stock of staging items such as serving pieces provided by Amanda Forrest Design Group, amandaforrest.com

KITCHEN AND BATHROOM SECTION Page 50-60 HOT KITCHENS Section Cover: Page 50-51 The +MODO kitchen

by Poggenpohl, poggenpohl.com; Designed by renowned Spanish designer Jorge Pensi, pensistudio.com Page 52-53 Baltimora kitchen by Scavolini, vancouver.scavolinistore.net, scavolini.us Page 54 Transitional kitchen (also THIS ISSUE’S COVER), Built by SC Smith Building Company, scsmithbuilding.com, Kitchen Design by Douglas Cridland Design, dcid.net; Photograph by Jason Van der Valk, vandervalk.ca Page 56 IKEA kitchen, AKURUM/LIDINGÖ grey cabinets, ÅKERBY countertop, FOTO pendant lamp, black HENRIKSDAL bar stools, FÅGLEBODA handles, ikea.ca Page 58-59 Mood kitchen by Scavolini, vancouver.scavolinistore.net, scavolini.us Page 60 IKEA kitchen, AKURUM/ LIDINGÖ grey cabinets, DOMSJÖ apron-front sink, ÅKERBY countertop, ikea.ca Page 66-68 SMART KITCHENS: Page 66 Kitchen photo provided

by Bradlee Distributors Inc., bradlee.net Page 67 WeMo-enabled Crock-Pot Smart Slow Cooker from Belkin’s collaboration with Jarden Consumer Solutions, belkin.com, photograph provided by The iPR Group, theiprgroup.ca; Chef’s Cookbook Holder by Prepara, prepara.com; Faber Multi-Media Imago+ Hood Vent with LCD TV, Faber Kitchen Range Hoods, faberonline.com, Faber products are available through Pacific Specialty Brands, pacificspecialtybrands.com Page 68 Luxury Tower by Euro-Line Appliances, euro-line-appliances.com; SBS 246 unit, 48” side-by-side combination by Liebherr, liebherr.ca Page 70-76 STYLISH SANCTUARIES Section Cover: Page 70-71 Britania Gales bathroom from Porcelanosa Calgary, porcelanosa-associate.com/calgary Page 72 Hampton Brown bathroom from Porcelanosa Calgary, porcelanosa-associate.com/calgary; Milano Pagina waterfall shower by Fantini Rubinetti, available at Cantu Bathrooms and Hardware Ltd., cantubathrooms.com; BE Collection Soaking Tub with wood surround by WETSTYLE, wetstyle.ca, designed by Patrick Messier, messierdesigners.com Page 74-75 Riviera Pagina by Fantini Rubinetti, fantini.it, available at Cantu Bathrooms and Hardware Ltd., cantubathrooms.com; Ona Madagascar Beige from Porcelanosa Calgary, porcelanosa-associate.com/calgary; IKEA bathroom built for kids, GODMORGON/ EDEBOVIKEN Wash-stand, MOLGER birch Step stool, VARIERA waste bin, DALSKÄR stainless steel wash-basin mixer tap with strainer, ENUDDEN Mirror, ikea.ca Page 76 IKEA’s bathroom with personality, HEMNES/RÄTTVIKEN sink cabinet, GRANSKÄR bath faucet with strainer, GODMORGON mirror, RIBBA and VIRSERUM frames, ikea.ca

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