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At a recent design industry event that showcased a stunning display of architectural antiques, a spirited debate amongst artists raised a reflective rhetorical question: where is the ‘art’ in modern architecture? As Homes & Living proudly presents our annual Architecture issue, lets go to the root of the word architecture: in Latin, the word ‘architectura’, came after the Greek word ‘arkhitekton’ – derived from ‘chief ’ and ‘builder’, or ‘carpenter’. Certainly architecture – the literal anatomy of our built environment - has evolved and been nuanced by the celebrated builders, architects and designers featured in Homes & Living’s latest Architecture issue. It has been my pleasure talking with, and learning about so many amazing architects who have truly mastered their craft. Whether your architectural tastes tend to hearken back to an era from the past, or you are most moved by a modern, minimalist aesthetic, we have built and crafted this issue of Homes & Living to appeal to all who appreciate great architecture. As ever, we hope you enjoy the read, and I am always happy to receive your emails! Sincerely,
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ust a 20-minute drive from Vienna, this white sculptural edifice has become a landmark in a countryside dotted with picture-postcard farm cottages and Bavarian style B&Bs. It’s been called the ‘Spaceship House’ or ‘Futuristic Villa Freundorf ’, but for the team of architects at Project A01, it’s simply common stance. “Most of our houses are special single units in their area,” said project architect Andreas Schmitzer. And a quick flick through their online portfolio only confirms his Rolodex of geometrically sharp, all-white buildings. This particular job took Project A01 about six to eight months to design and to convince Vienna planning officials to approve their contemporary building – that’s a relatively short turnaround time, considering Vienna’s painfully complicated construction laws. »
LOCATION JUDENAU, AUSTRIA PROJECT STATUS COMPLETE 2013 ARCHITECTS PROJECT A01 GARDEN DESIGN KRAMER & KRAMER SIZE 2,464 SQUARE FEET
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ABOVE Infinity pool wraps around the side, while floor to ceiling glass walls offer unobstructed views of elegant and expansive garden design.
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LEFT Freestanding soaker tub on wood floor panelling is the centrepiece in this airy, luxurious ensuite. BELOW Teal green oriental style carpet adds a splash of colour to the neutral palette. RIGHT In the main living area a wall of glass opens onto the pool and garden.
“My vision was to generate a unity of indoor and outdoor. The transition from inside to outside should be fluent.”
“In the city, the whole process can easily take two years. But that’s not the case for the countryside, which made it a lot easier for us to submit something according to our clients’ wishes and our architectural ideas,” said Schmitzer. The client, Bernhard Kramer, who owns Kramer & Kramer Gartenarchitektur, was integral in drafting the layout of the landscape. And while he gave Schmitzer the freedom to draw his residence, both professionals collaborated on an ambitious blueprint where modern architecture effortlessly integrates with garden design. “My vision was to generate a unity of indoor and outdoor. The transition from inside to outside should be fluent,” said Kramer.
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In the main living space, a wall of glass opens up to the pool and garden, while polished sandstone floors flow directly from the inside of the house onto the front terrace and deck area. The two outstretched elements visible on the front façade of Residenz Freundorf are features that originated from the landscape design. Though they lend ultramodern style to the building, they were proposed to level off any big jumps in height caused by the hillside plot and to divide the garden into unique areas. “And now, after some time of living at this place and using all of the inside and outdoor spaces, I’m very satisfied with the result and the implementation of my intentions,” said Kramer of his contemporary home. His cohort, Mr. Schmitzer, was equally pleased to work with a client so passionate about the actual architecture of the house. h
LEFT Modern architecture effortlessly integrates with the garden design.
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Cascadia Architects, a commitment to the environment meets a collaborative design approach and a passion for creating beautiful living spaces. Company principals Peter Johannknecht and Greg Damant joined forces in September 2012 and since then, they have completed projects like the Clive apartment building in Oak Bay, a commercial façade renovation in downtown Victoria and the Bernhardt passive house in Saanich. Even before joining forces, both men were involved in many projects in Victoria and farther afield. Damant said that Cascadia Architects is known for a consistent level of invention. “Our projects are similar but never the same. Each one very much reflects the individual client and location. I like to think that we’re very collaborative and easy to work with. People come to us because we have a reputation for being able to achieve good architectural results without being prima donnas,” he said. Johannknecht added that they also have their own strong values that include a commitment to sustainability and a willingness to be innovative. Both men look to other regions and cultures for inspiration and to explore what is possible, given the parameters of the project. »
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“It’s a conversation about their life and dreams and all of that.”
Cascadia works on both commercial and residential projects. If it’s a quality project and there is a meeting of the minds, the firm is eager to take it on. In residential projects, Damant said that success depends very much on the relationship. “People are building something that is very close to their hearts. Perhaps it’s something that they’ve dreamed of for some time. Because of that kind of importance, it really starts with the relationship and so we usually start by talking to people and getting a sense of whether we are the right architect for them.” Personalities have to mesh, Johannknecht added. When he and his partner ask questions during those early meetings, they go far beyond what kind of house they want. They may ask about the client’s hobbies and interests. Who are they? What are their past experiences? “It’s a conversation about their life and dreams and all of that,” he said. And if that sounds like they are therapists, well, frankly they do have to venture into those kinds of areas, because what the partners are building is more than a house – it’s a home where the owners will feel safe – a place that is their unique retreat from the world. The partners originally met socially, as volunteers on a school seismic upgrade project. Both were working for other firms and found themselves at a time in their lives where they were re-evaluating their professional futures.
“Our visions turned out to be closely aligned,” Damant said, and that led to more in-depth conversations. “Working together just made complete sense,” Johannknecht said. “We agreed on how we would like to practice architecture and how we would like to work within the community. And we wanted to shape our own future.” Johannknecht was trained in Germany, first completing his Masters in interior architecture, then working for two years in Vancouver before returning to Germany to study architecture. He said he was drawn to his chosen profession because he was fascinated with turning an idea into reality. “I like the team approach. So many people bring their knowledge and ideas together – and at the end, you have a built structure that stands there for a long time – and it has an impact on people for a long time. Our cities are completely built environments and have such a tremendous impact on how people feel,” Johannknecht said. Damant agreed. “Day in and day out, our lives are shaped by the things we are living in. Architecture encompasses art, science, and even politics, business and economic factors. You can work your whole life as an architect and never come close to knowing everything there is to know. You work on these projects for months and years and every one is unique.” He said that Victoria is currently re-inventing itself and finding a new vibrancy. “We’d really like to be a significant part of that. It feels like a real moment for us and for the city.” Johannknecht reflected back on the first discussion the men had when they met, “Everything we talked about at that time, has come to life and the opportunities provided to us have been remarkable. We see a very bright future for the firm.” h
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A multi-dimensional Minkoff created an interactive, touch screen technology shopping experience in her stand alone stores.
accessories, apparel designer and social media maven rebecca minkoff connects design with smart dressing
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nce upon a time in San Diego, California, there was a very creative little girl who wanted a pretty new dress. Her smart and savvy Mother said no to the purchase, but taught her daughter to sew instead. When they moved to Florida, Mom even paid for advanced sewing and design classes when her daughter got older and impressively more talented. (There’s a Prince Charming CEO in this story, but he comes in much later masquerading as her older brother.) “I don’t believe in luck, just hard work,” admits Co-Founder and Creative Director, Rebecca Minkoff, 34, who recently launched her 2015 Spring/ Summer handbag, shoes and jewelry collections at Holt Renfrew in Vancouver with a public in-store meet, greet and monograming event. Dressed in her trademark edgy black Wes Moto motorcycle jacket, offset by a white lacey tunic and speckled black canvas slip-ons, Minkoff explains, “Oh those are just my comfortable, running around airport shoes and not my own brand. I’ll put on my own shoes later for the signing.” She is as down-to-earth and approachable with a playful side, as her eponymous label’s accessories and clothing. Minkoff moved to New York at age 18 to pursue a fashion career and launched a five-piece apparel line in 2001. But it wasn’t until her friend, actress Jenna Elfman appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno wearing Minkoff’s sexy off-the-shoulder riff on the ‘ I Love New York’ T-shirt that her career started to take off. “I spent the next six months sewing T-shirts on my living room floor,” says Minkoff. By 2005 she was struggling to launch her fashion line and after blowing $10,000 in savings on a photo shoot, Minkoff realized she needed help to stay afloat. “I called my father who said ‘call your brother!’ ” Minkoff remembers. »
CELEBRITY PROFILE SCOOP + STYLE + SPEAK Uri Minkoff didn’t come riding in on a white stallion. Far better, the young entrepreneur, 39, who founded Fortis Software LLC, put his savings and considerable tech savvy into the formation of Rebecca Minkoff LLC, New York. They re-adjusted their focus on accessories and launched a handbag collection with a brilliant social media strategy that continues to this day. Zeroing in on the 18-35 Sex In The City demographic through word-of-mouth on Daily Candy and later, Facebook, Rebecca’s ‘Morning After Bag’ designed after the iconic leather satchel, became the musthave affordable luxury at $300. It sold like crazy. Other handbag styles like ‘The Lover’s Clutch’ and ‘The Affair’ soon followed, incorporating studs, tassels and fringes and of course, extra interior pockets for a girl’s wireless devices. Then Minkoff’s products started showing up in retail stores like Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue and on the arms of celebrities like Reese Witherspoon, Halle Berry and Keira Knightly. By 2009, Minkoff was able to come back to her first love – apparel design – with her ready-to-wear-collection and the lifestyle brand is now carried in over 900 stores world-wide. Their first stand-alone store opened in Tokyo, Japan in 2012, followed by their flagship stores in Soho, New York and San Francisco. A Los Angeles store opens this summer with Chicago later in 2015. Continuing to expand globally, a store in Hong Kong opened in April and several shops within stores in South Korea. Ben Minkoff, named after their late grandfather, is the men’s leather goods spin-off and is handled by Uri.
RIGHT Shoes Roxanne-Blush. Photography courtesy of Rebecca Minkoff LLC New York
ABOVE Rebecca Minkoff & Uri Minkoff: Courtesy Rebecca Minkoff LLC New York. Brother, Uri Minkoff, 39, put his savings and considerable tech savvy into the formation of the company in 2005. Ten years later, Forbes has estimated the global company’s worth at $100 million.
ABOVE Minkoff combines edgy with feminine in all her Collections. Her lifestyle brand is now carried in over 900 stores world-wide plus stand-alone stores in the U.S. and Japan. Photography courtesy of Rebecca Minkoff LLC New York.
“We wanted our shoppers to be immersed in a totally interactive experience in our stand-alone stores,” says Minkoff. “So Uri came up with the ground-breaking innovation for our stores in New York and San Francisco, developed in partnership with eBay Inc., of using touchscreens. Our customer is able to shop looks from our ‘connected wall’ from where her desired colour and size will be sent to a fitting room that’s equipped with RFID technology and custom lighting options. Our sales associates all use iPads and she can even pay using e-commerce from the fitting room. More than anything though, I wanted the experience to be easy – like being able to ask an associate for another size by simply touching the screen on our dressing room’s ‘magic mirror,’ ” Minkoff says.
“Twitter just launched Periscope, a free, live video streaming app and we’re already on it,” says Minkoff proudly. She debuted a line of tech-enabled jewelry in 2014 including cocktail rings that vibrate in four patterns; bracelets that have the ability to send small-range notifications and even a lightning cable that doubles as a bracelet. With all their emphasis on technology, Minkoff is adamant that connecting with her customers face to face and getting their feedback is still of vital importance. “We truly listen to their suggestions – whether it’s lengthening a bag’s strap or colours for future collections,” she says. It seems to make all the difference, as Rebecca Minkoff LLC New York has become the number one independent accessories designer in the U.S., with Forbes estimating the company’s worth in 2014 at $100 million. And that’s no fairytale. h
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ABOVE “We wanted our shoppers to be immersed in a totally interactive experience in our stand-alone stores,” says Minkoff. Developed in partnership with eBay Inc., their touchscreen enables customers to shop from a ‘connected wall ‘ and ‘magic mirror’ in dressing rooms that connect to sales associates’ iPads. Photography courtesy of Rebecca Minkoff LLC New York.
G ET T I N G P E R SO N A L W ITH REBECCA MI NKOFF: IT CAN BE DIFFICULT WORKING IN A FAMILY BUSINESS. WHAT’S THE SECRET TO GETTING ALONG?
YOU ARE A VERY STRONG PROPONENT OF BUSINESS MENTORING WOMEN IN TECH & CHARITABLE CAUSES – WHY?
Oh we fight all the time! But we always try to work things out. We’re a very close family. I’ve only had to call my father once to settle a dispute. We divide things up so that Uri looks after all the business and technology and that frees me up to design - but we still talk about everything. The only thing that drives me crazy is that my Mom insists on paying for her bags! I say Mom, please don’t do that – you’re part of the Company. But she insists.
Giving back has always been important to our company since the very beginning. I’m the mother of Luca Shai, age three and baby Bowie Lou, so teaming up with Jessica Seinfeld’s Foundation, ‘Baby Buggy’ to design a nursing tank was a natural for me. Partnering with Nordstrom for ‘ Piece & Company’ connects female artisans from Third World Countries with major brands and the stores sell a capsule collection (for which Rebecca Minkoff created her Mini Mac cross body bag in leather and a back strap with a loomed textile,) and also supporting ‘Every Mother Counts’ founded by model Christy Turlington Burns.
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hen Terry Johal, owner and president of Terry Johal Developments Ltd. in Victoria decided to name his latest creation, “The Gallery,” he was considering the way the Oak Bay home’s interior showcases an impressive modern art collection as well as the owner’s wonderful mid-century Danish furniture. He thought of the sculptural staircase and the beauty of the finishing. In fact, the home could just as easily have been dubbed, “Masterpiece,” because in itself, it is also an exceptional piece of art. It’s a modern home that somehow manages to fit perfectly into its traditional neighbourhood. It is eclectic, bright and airy, exhibiting a classic yet innovative sense of style. Originally, the owners thought they might undertake the project themselves, but quickly realized they would need professional help for such a massive undertaking. And so they turned to Terry Johal. »
FAR LEFT The light white oak fireplace serves as the perfect matte for one of the homeowners modern art "masterpieces".
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BELOW The Danish style modern furniture and warm wood tones create a cozy, contemporary family space.
“We hit it off right from the start,” Johal recalled. “There was a lot of chemistry there. We were on the same wavelength with our ideas, and our philosophies for construction aligned perfectly. That comfort we had with each other from the start was there for the whole project. They entrusted me with so many decisions. And they were just a really wonderful couple to work with.” The owners had a solid concept for the interior design. Specifically, they wanted a house to complement their art and furniture.
“They took the lead in that and it worked really well,” Johal said. At just under 4,000 square feet, the house is not small, yet despite its size and spacious great room, it is a warm, welcoming home, enhanced everywhere by wood – mainly teak hand-oiled on site for the deepest, richest glow. The sheathing on the fireplace in the great room is a lighter white oak, a choice that works harmoniously with the bright room. The entrance to the home is dramatic at the very least. An eight-foot tall solid fir door pivots open to reveal the floating staircase, as arresting a feature in this home as the Winged Victory is in the Louvre. It soars up the central column of the house on a steel stringer with a glass railing and live-edge fir treads. This is the “wow” factor that introduces what is yet to come.
“Everything seems like a piece of art. There’s a lot of real retro-style here; it’s what the owners gravitate towards.”
“This is the theme of this house,” Johal said. “Everything seems like a piece of art. There’s a lot of real retro-style here; it’s what the owners gravitate towards.” Even the lighting fixtures are unique, deliberately chosen for their sculptural effects. A description of the home would have to include the beauty of the great room with its tall windows, natural lighting, white walls, warm wood accents and ravishing cook’s kitchen. The master suite deserves mention for its serenity and bright and luxurious ensuite. Of special interest is the detached garage that occupies a good portion of the back yard. The home that was originally on the lot had been damaged by fire, but the garage had escaped unscathed. When Johal’s crew tore down the house, they left the garage and transformed it. After shoring it up, they painted it a bright red, a startling contrast to the fine grain cedar siding and stucco house. Johal added a galvanized metal roof and a glass and aluminum garage door. Unlikely as it may seem, it not only works perfectly with the house, but also with the Zen inspired garden designed by Victoria landscaper Pat Hicks. »
ABOVE The floating staircase is the focal point of the entryway. BELOW In the kitchen sleek cabinets and floating shelves optimize storage space. The cabinets were crafted with a Burmese Teak wood, with a hand rubbed oil finish.
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“For me, this home is a masterpiece for this gallery. I'm really proud of it and I'm really fortunate that we built it.” After 10 months of planning and creating, the home was ready for the owners to move in. “They’re just ecstatic about it – and they’re so grateful,” Johal said. “And we’re so grateful. Throughout the whole build, they treated our crew members like family. And that shows in the end product. Everyone took the extra steps to make sure that they got the perfect home.” Johal noted that this home will be entered in the upcoming Canadian Home Builders Association CARE awards. Last year was a record year for the company when it took home nine CARE awards to add to a collection that Johal admits he has lost track of. But still, he said the recognition is always appreciated – and The Gallery deserves recognition. “Once you‘re inside, you’re just blown away by their modern art collection and it’s displayed beautifully on the crisp white walls: they pop all the millwork we did; they pop all the wonderful furniture pieces; mostly they really enhance the beautiful artwork.” In the long list of spectacular custom homes Johal has built, this one, he says, is one of his favourites, not only because it is an exceptional structure but also because the relationship with the homeowners was an utter delight. For Johal, building a home is a personal experience and one he is passionate about. When he undertakes a project, he is there every step of the way. He takes pride in his work, he said, and great pride in his talented crew. “For me, this home is a masterpiece for this gallery. I’m really proud of it and I’m really fortunate that we built it.” h
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B JAR K E I N G EL S vancouver house: skyline sentinel words roberta staley
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he city’s most eagerly anticipated and unique residential development — Vancouver House — finally broke ground this past March at the foot of the Granville Street Bridge. The triangular parcel of land — created by the trisecting Granville bridge overpass —posed a challenge that morphed into a muse for local developer Westbank Projects Corp. and the project’s acclaimed architect, Bjarke Ingels of Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). The shape informs the building’s eclectic structure, which is emphasized by a 30-metre setback from the bridge, giving the building a mere 560-square-metre footprint. However, this restriction is lifted as the 156-metrehigh building rises above Vancouver to claim the space over the bridge, expanding to 1,300 square metres and creating the optical illusion of twisting in midair. “It is like a tower turned upside down that grows out of a tight spot and then expands to occupy the maximum area in the surrounding skyline,” Ingels explained in a taped presentation. »
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ABOVE Vancouver house creates an optical illusion of twisting in mid-air.
This unusual design has been likened to a curtain being pulled back on the city, asserting the building’s status as a gateway to downtown. The design of the 59-storey structure also optimizes ocean and mountain views as well as sunlight for the building’s 330 custom-made suites, which will range in size from 368-square-feet to more than 3,000-square-feet — all featuring floor to ceiling windows. The suites are appointed with the latest features and materials like travertine tile, marble and copper cladding lining for the balconies. Most striking is a natural anodized aluminum in silver and copper exterior, which will turn Vancouver House into a silvery skyline sentinel. »
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“Vancouver House will be a defining moment in Vancouver’s architectural history.”
Vancouver House, slated for completion by the end of 2018, upholds the concept of ‘Gesamtkunstwerk’, German for “total work of art.” The building’s unique exterior is echoed inside, with elegant sweeping delineations for the kitchen islands and a simple grey-and-white palette showcasing the clean lines of the bathrooms. Gesamtkunstwerk also extends into the more utilitarian parts of the building, with a curved staircase and gleaming marble walls in the foyer as well as floating mailboxes in the mailroom. According to Westbank founder Ian Gillespie, Gesamtkunstwerk embraces the smallest details, from the suite entry doors to the plumbing fixtures, appliances and artwork and furniture in the common areas.
Vancouver House will be amalgamated into a mixed-use urban village incorporating three triangular complexes with public plazas and pathways. The public spaces will add to the existing streets, giving the neighborhood a variety of open and covered outdoor spaces in various scales for community events. A dramatic feature under the bridge will be piece of art called Spinning Chandelier by Vancouver’s Rodney Graham, a faux glass recreation of an 18th century French chandelier. As well, Vancouver House is being built with leading sustainability features to achieve a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum rating. This includes linkage to Gilliespie’s privately held Creative Energy district heating system, which is designed to create low-carbon energy use, as well the addition of things like triple pane windows. “Vancouver House will be a defining moment in Vancouver’s architectural history,” said Gillespie in an email. h
PATRICK WEDER honeycomb light sculptures and exquisite handmade furniture words nora o'malley
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lthough Patrick Weder is based in Brooklyn, and pounds the never-ending sidewalks and corridors of New York City, the Swiss designer’s elegantly organic style tends to transcend all that big city smog. “On the East Coast, New York especially, everyone is very focused on their home and how they live. People want to create their own sanctuary in the city,” said Weder, who was part of ‘The Brooklyn Exchange’ panel that spoke at Vancouver’s Interior Design Show West in 2014. The technique for his signature honeycomb light fixtures first came about 20 years ago, after attending sculpture class at The Art Students League of New York. The parsimonious student found some chicken wire in China Town, meticulously shaped it and covered it with recycled paper mâché, and turned it into functional art that fetches anywhere from $1,500 for a small soccer ball sized piece, to $30,000 for a monumental six-foot wide one. “It’s like building a ship in a bottle because certain parts on the inside are really hard to reach,” he explained. »
“Weder also likens the process to a meditation of sorts; a practice he does in the stillness of the evening for hours and hours...and hours on end..�
“Other people, usually people that create themselves, see the effort it takes and the design behind the creation.”
Weder also likens the process to a meditation of sorts; a practice he does in the stillness of the evening for hours and hours…and hours on end. It took him almost 400-hours to complete one of his larger honeycomb sculptures. “People look at them in different ways. Some people focus more on the material themselves. But other people, usually people that create themselves, see the effort it takes and the design behind the creation,” said Weder. His clients are typically art collectors and gallery owners seeking high-end, one-of-a-kind designs. And even though Weder opted to take the humble road when naming his exclusive list of clients, he did allude that many musicians and actors buy his handmade furniture or commission him for installations. As a twenty-something fresh out of art school, the now 43-year-old designer used to work for a contractor, building custom kitchens and bedroom closets. The apprenticeship earned him a place alongside architects and interior designers, and this, in turn, helped Weder refine his business of crafting site-specific furniture and functional design elements. “I learnt a lot over the years from how different architects look at space. But in the end, we all work on the same; to make the clients happy in their home,” said Weder. »
LEFT Weder crafts one-of-a-kind, site specific furniture for an exclusive list of clients. The bedroom above is from Sarah Jessica Parker’s East Village, New York townhouse.
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ABOVE Weder’s signature handmade honeycomb light sculptures fetch up to $30,000.
Recently, the entrepreneurial designer was brainstorming presentation ideas for NYCxDesign week, and was invited to showcase a lounge in June at Art Basel Europe, the world’s premier modern and contemporary art show. “I would love to come back home to Switzerland with my work,” he says, but adds that the timing might be a little tight to pull an exhibit like that off. Weder is now at a stage in his career where he feels driven to pass down his knowledge to the new generation. He works with interns for three months out of the year, showing them how he creates and exposing them to the roller coaster ride of his life as a solo designer. h
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he lights illuminating miniature models of Herzog & de Meuron’s global projects in the showroom where senior partner Christine Binswanger explains the design concepts to a throng of media are bright and hot. Afterwards, she prefers to interview in the cool and dark adjoining seating area. The acclaimed Swiss architectural firm Herzog & de Meuron was selected as the design architects for the New Vancouver Art Gallery, approved by the City of Vancouver to be constructed on the Cambie Street Grounds, bounded by Georgia, Dunsmuir and Beatty Streets. In collaboration with Perkins + Will as local executive architects, Herzog & de Meuron are poised to create what is sure to be an iconic Vancouver landmark. But for now, Binswanger says it’s too early to talk about concepts and technical details. “We’re really in a phase of figuring out the urban design – the overall composition of uses on the site and public spaces,” she explains. Binswanger also explains what drew the internationally renowned firm to Vancouver. “On one hand it was the location of the city and the beauty of it, it’s exotic in a sense for us, we like cities that are diverse,” she says. Binswanger was involved in Herzog & de Meuron’s Perez Art Museum project in Miami for several years, and says she loves the presence of different cultures in a city. »
ABOVE Christine Binswanger of Herzog & de Meuron presenting at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Photo by Pardeep Singh.
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ABOVE Model of Herzog & de Meuron’s global projects on display at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Vancouver’s artist community was also a pull factor, and Binswanger spent time immersed in the city’s cultural scene, and interacting with local artists. “Getting to interact and spend time with them is a privilege,” Binswanger says. “It’s important to see the community. You have to see - and be infused - you have to feel the place and the people.” While the design concept has yet to be determined, Binswanger explains the plan is to create an important new integrated public outdoor space that will fully leverage the potential of the site.
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She says that because the Vancouver Art Gallery is so important and special to the community, the current building’s popularity should be cultivated. “Then there is the history, and history requires something more than to do the expected, you have to offer something that is going to be a place for the community of Vancouver,” she says. “Larwill Park is outdoor space where members of the community assemble to express themselves, or do sports or for military parades, it’s a communal space.” Binswanger laments that there are so few old structures from different periods left in downtown Vancouver. “So what we do on that site has to deal with it in an intelligent way,” she says. “It can become an important civic place to connect neighbourhoods that are now disconnected – Chinatown, Gastown, Yaletown, to make something on that site, you have to use that potential.” Binswanger also explains she is not interesting in leaving an architectural footprint on the city landscape. “I’m not here to leave footprints,” she says. “You serve people, as an architect.” h The Vancouver Art Gallery is exhibiting ‘Material Future’: The architecture of Herzog & de Meuron until October 4.
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MAN U FAC TU RI N G TH E NATU R AL WO R LD station architecture by catherine widgery words markella mildenberger + photos alex fradkin, eve shayes lymon
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Conceptualizing and then manufacturing these massive works often involves research, Widgery says. “One of the best parts about my work is that I am always learning. When I’m picked as a finalist to design a work of art in a new place, I have to go there and learn as much as I can about the place, but also I have to sense its vibration, an intuition about it,” she recounts. “I meet people and hear what they think they want to have in the way of art and then I go back and try to figure out how to synthesize all of this into something that none of us could have imagined.” »
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Immersing herself in the physical environment is just one of the tools she uses to develop the concept for her work, and Widgery describes her process and tools as imagination and then working with colleagues to develop her concepts. “Almost all my work is born in my imagination first. It is just floating there in my head and then I work with my brilliant colleague Isadore Michas to get it into a visual form in the virtual world. But I spent 40 years working with physical materials so I really know materials and am always looking at new materials for new possibilities. I still do make physical models sometimes as the mind can go so far and the computer can go so far and then you need to experiment with where something can go next by holding it and moving it actually in physical space,” she says. “I spend almost as much time watching videos about new fabrication techniques and materials as I do looking at new designs because the two are very closely associated.” Leaves of Wind was created with the collaboration of Carl Daniel Architects to integrate aluminum shade screens into the station architecture. The shades were designed to provide cooling elements for transit users and also to function as a ‘canvas’ for the images Widgery uses in these works. The images were a compilation of local flora and plants native to El Paso throughout each season and integrated in the aluminum screens to wink in and out of view as riders approach and depart the stations. Her use of wind, light and nature, and her sensitivity to what her audience would appreciate, are all evident within this installation. “With each opening or discovery comes an impatience to take it further to push beyond. I’ve been approached by those who want me to do what I did in El Paso for the transit shelters for their city and my response is that I can take this to the next level; I’ve got ideas that go farther. I can’t do the same thing twice; it would just be too boring.” h
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ABSTRACT FLORAL PAINTER BOBBIE BURGERS planting the seeds of rebellion: going rogue, showing the strength and power of the flower words laura goldstein
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tumultuous gale of purples, indigo and magenta assuage all the senses and pulls you in like an overwhelming theatrical set design. The floor to ceiling textured oil impasto on canvas is anything but a placid ‘Secret Garden.’ Its key (in the guise of a paintbrush,) is the unfurling and growth of abstract floral painter Bobbie Burgers’ inner self: the next stage of her 20- year love affair with interpreting the language of flowers. “It’s been a slow evolution and an emotional struggle planting these ‘seeds of rebellion’, ” admits Burgers – also the title of her recent exhibition at Bau-Xi Gallery in Toronto and opening June 4th at San Francisco’s Caldwell Snyder Gallery. At 42 and the mother of four, she’s as refreshingly open as her modern glass home and studio in West Vancouver, designed by her brother, architect Cedric Burgers. »
ABOVE Burgers will paint from photographs, but more often, from real flowers that she always has in different forms of fresh and decomposition in her home-studio. She finds beauty in every stage of the life cycle.
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The Vancouver-born daughter of Dutch architect Robert Burgers and interior designer Marieke Burgers went off to Paris to study for a year and came back to attend Emily Carr as a young woman. Though much affected by the Dutch and Belgian masters’ realist interpretation of flowers and light, Burgers found them confining and was naturally attracted to large canvases and the physical freedom they demand from the body necessary to work on them. “Traditionally, flowers were always perceived as feminine and tame, reflecting characteristics like the home and servitude- very civilized to my mind,” explains Burgers. “But now that women have power, I want to go rogue - show power and strength in my flowers. Just think of the resilience it takes for a tulip bulb to push out through the earth.” The analogy to human birth is not lost on Burgers. In fact, contrary to North America’s critical take on aging, Burgers finds beauty in every stage of the life cycle. Naked stamens, all that’s left of tulip heads barely clinging to stems in a vase in her studio are deliberately left beside another vessel of towering forsythia; the dried pastel petals that linger on the table are used as colour samples when her six –year- son paints with her. Like painter Georgia O’Keefe, Burgers tries not to be swayed by shifting art trends and stays true to her own vision of portraying flowers in the abstract. “I work with big brushes now, and quickly. If I want the spontaneity to show, I have to be fast. I can have three large canvases up at the same time. I’ll get a rough idea- then let a week, a month go by and then attack it. If they look laboured over, I throw them out. Five years ago what would have taken me 30 little brushstrokes to accomplish, I do in one flourish,” she confides.
RIGHT Of her new ’Seeds of Rebellion Exhibition’ she says, “I want to go rogue and show power and strength in my canvases.” Burgers deliberately lets paint drip from her flowers to add to the emotional impact of her abstracts.
ABOVE Sketches in her studio for Burgers’ bronze rose sculptures and paper fragments from her 3D installation of anemones that she debuted at last year’s ‘Lure of Magical Thinking’ Exhibition at the Bau-Xi Gallery, Vancouver.
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ABOVE Bobbie Burgers in her home studio, working on a painting for exhibition at Bau-Xi Gallery in Toronto with her favourite colour: yellow.
Her first solo show in 1999 at the Diane Ferris Gallery was sold-out. The next year, Burgers moved to Bau-Xi – the oldest contemporary art gallery in Vancouver with a sister gallery in Toronto, prolifically selling out four to five solo shows a year. That included last year’s ‘Lure of Magical Thinking’ at which she debuted her foray into mixed media and bronze sculpture. “I don’t fit into just one genre,” says Burgers, who is collaborating on a massive ceramic wall sculpture with her husband, furniture–maker Billy Wishloff. The cascade of ceramic indigo anemones growing, tumbling and in decay is a commission from the Quebec City-based apparel department store, Simons, opening this fall in Park Royal, West Vancouver. “They’re each very heavy,” says Burgers of the 50 multi -petaled flowers. “Billy has to mount each of them on steel posts to get a freer, rougher look- almost like mounted butterflies.” Usually dressed in a neutral palette and oftenbare feet, “ I feel like one of those child-actors who realizes they’ve grown-up and needs to evolve. My learning curve is way out there,” Burgers laughs with a wide sweep of her arm. ” h
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ESCAPES architecturally amazing hotels from around the world
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omes & Living’s annual architecture issue calls for a nod to some hotels and spas with stunning architecture from around the world. Accommodation is more amazing than ever, and hotel architects have been experimenting with elaborate shapes and unbelievable construction. Here are some hotels with gorgeous architecture that I hope will inspire you to travel. 
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This is just a taste of some of the architecturally amazing hotels found around the world. These hotels are as much a destination as the cities and countries where they are located.
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YAS VICEROY HOTEL, ABU DHABI The 499-room Yas Viceroy Hotel in Abu Dhabi is the first of its kind because it was built mounting a Formula 1 racetrack. The two towers of the hotel are connected by a 213-metre curvilinear cover of steel, and 5,800 diamond-shaped glass panels. This makes for a stunning night-time display as all this is illuminated by an LED system. The property’s unique rooftop pool is also covered by a wavy veil of steel and glass. viceroyhotelsandresorts.com MARINA BAY SANDS, SINGAPORE There are a total of 2,561 hotel rooms at the massive Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. There are three 55-storey towers that house hotel rooms, a casino, convention centre, museum and a waterfront promenade. Connecting the three towers of the Marina Bay Sands is a massive SkyPark, which has an observatory, gardens and a 150-metre infinity swimming pool. marinabaysands.com AXIS VIANA HOTEL, PORTUGAL The Axis Viana Hotel is small compared to others on this list with just 88 rooms; each incorporating materials like wood, stone and leather. Visually the structure resembles beams that have been stacked and staggered, but it changes shape depending on where you are standing. The hotel has a gorgeous outdoor pool and views of the Lima River and Mount St. Luzia. axishoteis.com BELLA SKY COMWELL, DENMARK There are 200 different room shapes in the 812-room Bella Sky Comwell. The property has two towers and each one inclines at a slightly different angle. Visually it almost looks like the towers are leaning towards each other. The exterior and windows are composed of sharp geometric angles and shapes so the Bella Sky Comwell definitely doesn’t look like a typical hotel. acbellaskycopenhagen.dk
TOP ESPA the spa at Yas Viceroy, a calming sanctuary for classic healing traditions. BELOW A Deluxe King room at provides a relaxing stay with modern design and a calming colour palette to enhance your resting time. LEFT Restaurant Atayeb, Arabic Mediterranean Cuisine at Yas Viceroy Hotel.
RADISSON BLU AQUA, CHICAGO The Radisson Blu Aqua in Chicago is an awe-inspiring 82 storeys with 334 rooms. The wavy concrete balconies were designed to resemble the swirls and ripples of Lake Michigan. This proved challenging, as it required that each floor plate be different shape, meaning a different concrete pour for each of the 82 storeys. The property features standard rooms, suites and private residences all with views of nearby Millennium Park, Lake Michigan and Chicago’s vibrant cityscape. radissonblu.com
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LUXURY PREVAILS AT INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW 5 concept vehicles provide glimpse of the future words tony whitney
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ALFA ROMEO 4C
After many years of absence from the Canadian market, Alfa Romeo is back, thanks to the huge merger between Chrysler and Fiat. First out of the gate for Alfa in Canada is the 4C, a wonderfully sculpted sports coupe very much following Italianate tradition. The 4C’s curvaceous lines are eye-catching, and as fans would have expected, the car features the famous Alfa Romeo grille, which has been around for many decades. This promises to be a very affordable Italian sportster and if it’s successful, there’s little doubt other models will follow. And don’t be fooled that the 4C has “only” a four-cylinder engine. It develops a solid 240-horsepower – more than enough to make this lightweight coupe an exciting drive.
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The dramatically styled Toyota Mirai FCV will represent many “firsts” when it reached dealerships in Canada. This Toyota will be the first hydrogen fuel cell model to be reach volume production, although rival automakers have been experimenting with FCVs placed with selected individuals in California. Toyota has been working with FCVs for more than 20 years, so a lot of thought and care has gone into developing this groundbreaking automobile. FCVs have all the benefits of gasoline – powered vehicles, but produce no emissions whatsoever. There is an exhaust pipe, but all it produces is clean water – and you can actually drink it, so clean is the fuel cell process. The Mirai, with its 483-km range, could signal great advances for Toyota. Who better to trust with radical technology than the people who made hybrid vehicles so successful?
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The newly arrived 2015 Chevrolet Corvette is the latest in a long line of respected sports cars that goes all the way back to 1953. The new one is the most striking yet, and easily a match for Italian supercars at three times its price. The ‘Vette has always been famed for scintillating performance at a reasonable price and the tradition continues today. Somehow, the designers at Chevrolet’s Corvette division always seem to get things right on the styling front and the new car is certainly their best effort yet. Eye-catching 2015 Corvettes look even more dramatic on the street and they’ll be turning heads for many years to come. With a Z06 version, you’ll reach 100 km/h in just a shade over three seconds, which is excitement indeed. And you’ll search in vain for a car with that kind of performance for an $85,000 price tag.
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Legendary Bavarian automaker BMW has had upscale two-door coupes and convertibles in its ranges for many years now and there have been some very significant models. Most enthusiasts agree that the current 6 Series cars are especially elegant and embody everything that could be imagined when it comes to true grand touring. The cars are roomy, have excellent luggage space and are very fast – especially when BMW’s “M” badge appears on the trunk lid. This is a sports car with every imaginable refinement and technical advancement – the perfect car for long road trips in great style. BMW can sell you several other two-door coupes and convertibles that are less costly, but none have quite the elegance and sophistication of the 6 Series models.
5 MERCEDES AMG GT The Vancouver show marked the first opportunity for west coasters to see new top-of-the-line sports model, the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT. Following two earlier and more expensive supercars, the AMG GT is an ultra high performance sportster with styling that is very contemporary, yet cleverly looks back to Mercedes sportsters of years gone by. It’s a superbly attractive coupe and its performance certainly matches its good looks. The gullwing doors of the last model have gone, replaced by more conventional units that will probably have more appeal for older buyers. Under the hood is a hand-built AMG 4.0-litre twin turbo V-8 that provides impressive levels of performance and response right up to 310 km/h. It has all the usual Mercedes interior luxury touches, A great car that should sell in larger numbers than earlier supercar efforts from Mercedes.
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Abkhazi Garden is hidden discreetly from the street and once past the gates, you’ll be amazed at what lies within. The .4-hectare garden was cleverly designed around rock features and native flora (such as Garry oaks and rhododendrons) to not only maintain a natural feel, but to take advantage of every square inch of the meager plot. Once owned by Prince and Princess Abkhazi (of Georgian nobility), it’s now in the hands of The Land Conservancy who ask for a small donation to visit. Rhododendrons are one of Western Canada’s native gems and nowhere in the city is there a bigger, more impressive collection – 200 different species – than at the University of Victoria’s Finnerty Gardens. This 2.6-hectare site is open to the public every day and charges no admission, making it a fantastic spot to relax, get Zen and enjoy the gorgeous scenery from one of the many benches. Beacon Hill Park, near downtown, features wonderfully maintained gardens throughout its 81 hectares, but for a quieter, more intimate experience, we recommend Playfair Park, which truly feels like a hidden garden in the Maplewood neighbourhood. Quite possibly the most unexpected place you’d expect to find a lavishly maintained garden in Victoria is at the historic Ellice House, which is an oasis of beauty overlooking the Gorge waterway in the industrial Rock Bay neighbourhood. That’s Victoria for you. In a city rife with blooms, you find the most amazing gardens in surprising places. h
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his will be the hill I die on, this is why I launched Chefs for Oceans, this is why I rode my bike across Canada last year, this is why I get out of bed in the morning,” declares Chef Ned Bell of Yew Seafood + Bar in Vancouver’s Four Seasons Hotel. He is speaking about his passion for sustainable seafood, a passion that led him to create Chef ’s for Oceans, a way to drive sustainable awareness to his peers, and to ride his bike across Canada from “coast to coast to coast” to raise public awareness about responsible seafood cultivation and harvesting. It was also this passion that brought him to Yew Seafood + Bar and to Four Seasons hotels. “They hired me to rebrand the restaurant…to a specific concept, and that was seafood. We hyper-focused on sustainable seafood and became the first luxury hotel in the country to become 100 per cent Oceanwise four years ago.” Since then, Chef Bell has expanded that focus to include the entire hotel, from banquets and catering to the staff cafeteria. He serves upwards of 350,000 guests a year and feels it’s his responsibility to educate them while serving great ingredients and products that have a story and message behind them. And people are getting the message. The business has grown 40 per cent since he took over, increasing annual sales from $6 million to $9 million. Born in the Okanagan to the area’s first hydroponic tomato farmer, Bell says he knew from the time he was 14 he wanted to be a chef, and that’s all he’s ever done. His cooking philosophy revolves around plant-based nutrient density and, of course, sustainable seafood; something he practices wherever he cooks, whether at home or spreading the word into the wider world. “If I make something tasty and you put it in your belly you’re probably going to like me and if you like me you’re probably going to listen to my message,” he chuckles. It’s the power of the chef. June is BC Shellfish Month and you can catch up with Ned Bell and learn more at the BC Shellfish and Seafood Festival June 12 to 21 in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. He’ll be onsite June 12, 13, 14 and June 19, 20, 21 for sustainable seafood panel discussions, cooking demos and workshops. h
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Situated just one block from Oak Bay Avenue, this custom 2006 Oak Bay home provides 3000 sq. ft. on two levels. The spacious kitchen with granite counters adjoins the family room/ dining room in a great room concept. It has 4 bedrooms on the upper floor… a rare find in Oak Bay! It is of cubist design with 9’ ceilings & large bright windows, plus hardwood floors throughout the main. There are 2 gas fireplaces, plus a separate TV room or den. The home is on a large level garden, brilliantly located with a high walking score. Schools, recreation & shopping are all close by.
Overlooking Oldfield Valley, and situated on 7 idyllic acres, this grand heritage designated 1908 Arts & Crafts manor features a Tudor panelled 2 story central hall with massive granite fireplace. The residence provides 6bd/8 baths, grand dining & living rooms, plus study & sunroom. The property has a 2 stall barn with living quarters, fenced riding ring, 2 garages (7 parking), an outdoor swimming pool & 2 spring fed ponds. The entry to the estate is gated with winding driveway. The striking red roof and mature classic gardens make a statement.
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Award winning design by Marko Simcic, the home blends with over 1400 feet of rugged coastline on 67 acres just outside of Victoria, British Columbia. Canyon River runs through the home and masterfully controls the temperature via hydrothermal radiant energy. This 6 bedroom home gracefully coexists with the surrounding natural West Coast landscape and offers; tennis courts, hot tub and pool. Enclosed boathouse within the home allows you to roll out of bed and into the ocean.
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A double lot, overlooking the 15th fairway & green on renowned Jack Nicklaus designed, Bear Mountain Golf Course. Vaulted entry, coffered ceilings and custom woodwork speak to the quality of the craftsmanship that has been achieved throughout. Master retreat is thoughtfully staged on the main floor. The lower level of the home boosts an impressive library, media room, family room & two additional bedrooms. Enjoy the serene ambiance of the private gazebo on the adjacent land.
1.1 acres of Vancouver Island Waterfront. This 3 level home, extensively renovated in 2008 exudes WorldClass sophistication. The kitchen offers gorgeous custom cabinetry, 10 foot island & Butler’s servery. From the generous master suite, step-out to the wrapping patio & enjoy the brilliant sunrise. The upper level’s balcony spans across 4 bedrooms allowing ample space for guests/ family. A 40-foot deep water dock, 3 car garage & separate workshop complete the overall excellence of this elite home.
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Exclusive South Facing Penthouse created from two units, this spacious suite is the epitome of elegance with over 2100 square feet of open and bright living space in the exclusive Bayview; offered with a fully detached 800 sq ft, 1 bedroom self-contained private caretaker/ nanny or guest suite. Superior quality throughout. Floor to ceiling windows frame the spectacular Victoria Harbour and Pacific Ocean views. Gourmet kitchen, adjacent dining space, generous master & outstanding building amenities.
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Faber Point on Sproat Lake in Port Alberni is a peninsula property giving all the advantages of a private island, but with normal road access. At 4.5 acres and an exceptional water frontage of 2100 feet this is a difficult to duplicate offering! Access to the property is easy, paved road up to the gate, and the lot has been serviced with hydro. The property is level and flat with a good west facing building site. The shoreline is a mixture of rock and gravel beaches and the water is crystal clear and ready for swimming!
Located in Tofino on Chesterman Beach! Every square foot of this home has been impeccably finished to the highest standard. Designed to take advantage of the extensive sand beach front and incredible West Coast sunsets and ocean surf, you will enjoy the Native North American touches. With over 9600 sq. ft. the feature list is endless; the kitchen with its high end fixtures, appliances and authentic pizza oven; the great room with soaring vaults and oversized windows; the interior cedar finishing; the bedrooms set out with comfort in mind and en-suites enjoying every luxury!
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Private oceanfront home in Maple Bay. Southern exposure, protected bay, the views are extravagant from this 1.65 acre property! This 3415 sq. ft. home has been designed to take advantage of the natural beauty of the coastline. The kitchen with custom wood cabinetry, granite countertops, top-end appliances and large windows will inspire the chef’s creations. There is an approved water license/ foreshore lease in place which allows for the building of a dock!
Set on over 12 acres with bonus 30 X 40 ft insulated shop with oversized garage doors! Main house is 2435 sq.ft. with 4 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths. Generously sized windows allow for lots of natural light. Kitchen features custom fir cabinetry, granite counter tops, and stainless appliances. Master bedroom with ensuite is on the main along with two other bedrooms. Upstairs is a loft area along with media room and additional bedroom and bathroom. The homes are situated to maximize privacy, and each is serviced by separate well and septic fields.
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ESCAPE: ARCHITECTURALLY AMAZING HOTELS Pages 68-71 Photography provided by Yas Viceroy Hotel, viceroyhotelsandresorts.com.
FEATURE HOME: THE GALLERY Pages 34-38 Photography by Vince Klassen, klassen. bc.ca. All suppliers are listed to the best of our knowledge, as provided by Terry Johal Developments Ltd. Home Builder/millwork: Terry Johal Developments, terryjohaldevelopments.com; Cabinetry/millwork by South Shore Cabinetry, southshorecabinetry.com; Landscaping by Pat Hicks Ltd., Lighting by McLaren Lighting, Gabriel Ross; Painting by Sheldon Dupont Painting; Framing by Martin Kuehn, Electrical by Baldy Mountain Electric; Plumbing by Richard Jennerich Plumbing & Heating; Plumbing Fixtures/Hardware by Victoria Specialty Hardware; Windows by Westeck Windows, westteckwindows.com
FAST & LUXURIOUS Pages 73-75 Photography supplied by Tony Whitney, Alfa Romeo, Toyota, Chevrolet, BMW, Mercedes and Lamborghini. COMMUNITY CHARACTER: GARDEN CITY Pages 78-81 Photography by Nancy Hann and Paul Hamilton via Flickr EPICURE: FOUR SEASONS’ CHEF NED BELL Pages 82-83 Photography by Shingo Kido, Four Seasons Hotel.
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