Calgary New Home + Condo Guide – February 3, 2023

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GREENER LIVING

Kermit might not have it easy being green, but homeowners these days certainly can live greener lives. With more energy-saving appliances available, we can do our part in saving on electricity bills and saving the planet. Calgary’s homebuilders are making it even easier by building the next generation of green homes.

Cedarglen Homes is certainly doing its part. The popular homebuilder has already taken the next step by introducing their Net Zero program. Net Zero homes are defined as homes that produce as much energy as they consume, and Cedarglen brings what used to be an arduous process into a more affordable and efficient program that will surely entice the homebuyer. See our cover feature for more.

We continue with the green theme of this issue with an in-depth look at what the Built Green Canada has done for the industry, and what it has accomplished in the last two decades to bring a much more sustainable way in homebuilding. Jayman BUILT is one of its most ardent supporters and has introduced even more mays to make the home even better at energy-saving, see our full-length feature inside.

PEPPER RODRIGUEZ

We also bring to focus the evolving landscape in Victoria Park. It used to be the very centre of town and will soon be again as the centrepiece $500 million extension of the BMO Centre continues. See more what this inner-city community offers. And speaking of the inner-city, we also spotlight the best infill communities, including the massive redevelopment in Currie. Even as our very own real estate expert, Cody Battershill, breaks down what makes an inner-city community attractive to new home buyers.

We’d also like to remind everyone that the Calgary Home + Garden Show is happening February 23-26 at the BMO Centre. We hope to see you there.

1. EVANSTON PARK

By: StreetSide Developments streetsidecalgary.com

2. SAGE MEADOWS

By: Genesis Land Development Corp. Builders: Arrive by Partners Development Group, Genesis Builders Group, Sage Walk Condos and Townhomes by Logel Homes genesisland.com

3. FIVE LAKES

By: Decker Management Ltd

Builder: Crystal Creek Homes, Duri Homes, Lupi Luxury Homes fivelakes.rocklakeestates.ca

4. SYMONS GATE

By: Brookfield Residential Builders: Brookfield Residential, Morrison Homes brookfieldresidential.com

5. CARRINGTON

By: Genstar

Builders: Avi Urban, Excel Homes, Jayman MasterBuilt, Homes by Avi, Arcuri Homes genstar.com/calgary/carrington

6. CARRINGTON SOUTH

By: Apex Developments & H3 Developments

Builders: Excel Homes, Trico Homes, Truman Homes carringtonsouth.com

7. LIVINGSTON

By: Brookfield Residential Builders: Homes by Avi, Brookfield Residential, Morrison Homes, JaymanBuilt, Cedarglen Homes Maverick by Avi Urban, Daytona Homes brookfieldresidential.com

8. AMBLETON

By: Qualico Communities. Builders: Shane Homes, Sterling Homes, Trico Homes, Broadview Homes, Jayman BUILT, Truman Homes liveinambleton.com

9. TUSCAN RISE Builders: Rockford tuscanrise.ca

10. KINCORA

Builders: Emerald Sky by Carlisle Group, Diseno by Landmark Homes

11. UNIVERSITY DISTRICT

By: University of Calgary Properties Group

Builders: Avi Urban, Brookfield Residential, Truman, Brenda Strafford Foundation, Gracorp Capital myuniversitydistrict.ca

12. VERONA WEST TOWNHOMES

Builders: Trico Homes veronawesttownhomes.com

13. CARRINGTON

By: Mattamy Homes mattamyhomes.com/calgary/communities/calgarycarrington

14. SAGE HILL CREST

By: Genesis Land Development Corp. Builders: Calbridge Homes and Genesis Builders Group genesisland.com

15. ROCKLAND PARK

By: Brookfield Residential Builders: Brookfield Residential, Cedarglen Homes, Morrison Homes, Avalon Master Builder Experiencerockland.com

16. ARBOUR LAKE WEST

By: Hopewell Residential Builders: Hopewell Residential and Trico Homes arbourlakewest.com

17. SAGE WALK

By: Logel Homes logelhomes.com

18. GLACIER RIDGE

By: Anthem Properties Builders: Cedarglen Homes, Jayman BUILT, Morrison Homes, Shane Homes, Trico Homes glacierridgecalgary.ca

CEDARGLEN HOMES

INTRODUCES NET ZERO PROGRAM TOWARDS A GREENER FUTURE

The goal at Cedarglen Homes has always been to build the most functional, efficient, and stylishly affordable homes, and the awardwining homebuilder takes a big step towards the creation of its perfect home with the introduction of its new Net Zero program.

Cedarglen Homes is now among the select few home builders in Alberta who have been officially designated as a qualified Net Zero Builder through the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA).

“For those who are interested in exploring the Net Zero building route, we have developed a comprehensive program that allows homebuyers to choose their level of investment in making their new home Net Zero certified,” Cedarglen Homes President Howard Tse says.

Cedarglen’s Net Zero program is just the latest in its 40-year history of innovative home designs. It has built a reputation for creating some of the most iconic, familycentric homes that span the range from starter, to move-up, to estate homes.

Some of their more recent innovations include the M Series bungalows that allow for singlelevel, single-family homes on smaller lots; there’s also the thirdstorey loft that effectively adds a fourth developable level to the traditional two-storey home.

Now comes the next evolution –making homes that produce as much energy as they consume: the Net Zero Home.

Tse says that Cedarglen Homes is taking this next step in anticipation of

the coming government mandates in sustainable homebuilding practices.

“Cedarglen Homes has always been passionate about sustainable building practices, and in the next decade there will be new guidelines in place that will make this mandatory,” he points out. “In 2016, the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change committed to a net-zero ready building code by 2030. In anticipation of this upcoming change, we have recently been recognized by the CHBA as a Qualified Net Zero Builder.”

A fully certified Net Zero home can be defined as a house that generates as much renewable energy as it consumes on an annual basis. A Net Zero-ready home in comparison, is essentially a Net Zero home without the renewable energy resources (i.e.

solar panels) installed – therefore it has been designed to consume as little energy as possible.

“At Cedarglen Homes, our Net Zero Inspired program allows homebuyers to choose their level of investment in making their new home Net Zero certified by choosing from one of five distinct packages. Each of these packages will improve your homes overall performance, which can have significant benefits to homebuyers with regards to comfort, health, and financial stability,” he adds.

Every home in its Net Zero program will vary slightly in the amount of energy savings, depending on several factors including the orientation of the lot, the size of the house, the number of solar panels installed, and the extent that homebuyers choose to make their home more sustainable.

“A fully certified Net Zero home is up to 80 per cent more energy

efficient than typical new homes and ultimately achieves an EnerguideTM rating of ‘zero’. This rating means that the home generated as much energy as it consumed annually,” Tse says.

Building a Net Zero home does come with additional cost, which Tse estimates can range between $60,000 to $80,000 for full certification, he does think it is a worthwhile investment.

“While building a fully certified Net Zero home requires a larger investment, it can result in a multitude of savings over time with regards to energy bills.”

Cedarglen’s Net Zero program, however, does allow buyers to adjust in accordance with their budget.

“Depending on ones’ budget they can still make valuable changes without opting to build a fully certified Net Zero home. For example, the first package (Net Zero Inspired) focuses on core

performance features that may not be easily seen at first glance but that would allow homebuyers to avoid costly renovations in the future (i.e. additional insulation, solar panel ready wiring etc.). Building from there, each package adds a few more features to improve the homes performance with the final package allowing the home to achieve a full Net Zero certification.”

A showhome that will display all the Net Zero benefits is in the works, but interested parties can already learn about them at any of their existing showhomes in the city. Be sure to follow Cedarglen Homes on social media to be among the first to hear when this new showhome will be open to the public.

To understand what features are included in each package, visit www.cedarglenhomes.com/ net-zero-builder

#InsideCalgary

by PEPPER RODRIGUEZ Calgary

WHAT’S HAPPENING The community of Currie launches Light the Night, An Illuminated Night Walk, a month-long light-based art installation for Calgarians to discover and explore in this dynamic southwest inner-city neighborhood. Light the Night runs from January 12 to February 12 ,2023 in the heart of the community, centralized in the Woodlands Area, a newly opened naturalized space in Currie’s largest green space, Alexandria Park. Seven distinct installations will illuminate winding pathways with more than 30 individual light pieces including lanterns, projections, and suspended artworks.

Cardel Homes opens new phase in Shawnee Park

Cardel Homes is excited to announce the opening of the latest phase in the singular southwest community of Shawnee Park that will offer some of the biggest lots in the city.

“Lots in the new phase will range from 40- to 44-feet wide, and 100to 150-feet long,” says Cardel Homes new home consultant, Nic Hutchison. “They can fit two-storey front-drive

garage homes with up to three car garages. In my opinion, these lots offer a combination of size, location, and amenity benefits that are unmatched in the city.” Bungalows will also be available here.

The new Phase 9 will have south facing lots backing onto greenspace, and near the future West Park – a 9.7 acre site that will be the centrepiece

of the community. “It will have water features, a pickleball court, a skating area and more,” Hutchison says. “It should be open by the end of the year.”

A new showhome is also expected to open in the new phase this year, which also marks Cardel Homes’ 50th anniversary. Find out more at cardelhomes.com.

LIGHT THE NIGHT IN CURRIE

DID YOU KNOW?

The City of Calgary opened two new ice trails this year, including a 1.6-kilometre skating trail with rental ice bikes in Bowness Park. Helmets are strongly encouraged.

CHBA National Awards finalists announced

Calgary homebuilders and land developers nabbed 53 nominations in Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) 2023 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence, Canada’s premiere competition for new homes, home renovations, community development, and residential marketing.

There are a total of 78 finalist places for Alberta companies, with

Jayman BUILT nabbing 11 for their developments in both Calgary and Edmonton, while Brookfield Residential and Homes by Avi have seven each (also in both Calgary and Edmonton).

“We are always appreciative and grateful for recognition through industry awards,” says Dave Hooge, Chief Operating Officer, Jayman BUILT.

“There is a sense of pride that develops when your team is successful. We are proud of our Jayman BUILT team and we hope our homeowners feel that same sense of pride,” he tells Inside Calgary.

Forty-eight awards for excellence in housing will be presented on February 16th in Banff, Alberta during CHBA’s Home Building Week in Canada.

Trico Homes opens 6th STARS Lottery Home

Trico Homes introduces the 2023 STARS Lottery grand prize home, the $1.179 million The Westwood in the northwest community of Ambleton.

This marks the sixth straight year Trico Homes has built the grand prize home in support of STARS, and the critical lifesaving work they do for Albertans.

“Our team couldn’t be more proud to design and build the Calgary Lottery Home for the sixth straight year,” says Michael Brown, President & CEO, Trico Residential. “At Trico, we bring our very best to every community we live and work in, and we’re honoured to

have this opportunity to help support STARS Air Ambulance and the critical lifesaving work they do for Albertans each and every day.”

The Westwood’s list of features is truly dreamy. The 3,021-square-foot, five-bedroom home showcases a soaring, 18-foot-high kitchen ceiling, a vaulted ceiling in the great room, and a main floor owner’s suite featuring a luxurious ensuite and walk-through closet with access to the laundry and mudrooms.

With every STARS lottery ticket, participants also get a chance to win 2,100 prizes valued at over

$4.8 million, and also help STARS to operate their vital service. Go to starslottery.ca for tickets and more info.

Jayman BUILT Dave Hooge

1. BELMONT

By: Anthem Properties

Builders: Anthem Properties, Cedarglen Homes, Homes by Avi, Jayman BUILT, Morrison Homes, Shane Homes, Trico Homes Streetside Developments belmontcalgary.com

2. CURRIE

By: Canada Lands

Builders: Axess by Slokker Homes, Statesman, Crystal Creek Homes, and Empire Custom Homes

3. VILLAS OF SILVERADO By: StreetSide Developments streetsidecalgary.com

4. VERMILION HILL

By: Qualico Communities.

Builders: Broadview Homes, Genesis Builders, Homes by Avi, NuVista Homes, Sterling Homes and Shane Homes liveinvermilionhill.com

5. HARMONY

By: Bordeaux Developments and Qualico Developments

Builders: Augusta, Baywest, Broadview, Calbridge Homes, Daytona Homes, Harmony Townhomes by Streetside, NuVista Homes, Sterling Homes liveinharmony.ca

6. ALPINE PARK

By: Dream.

Builders: Cardel Homes, Calbridge Homes, Genesis Builder Group, Homes by Dream. alpinepark.ca

7. WEST83 TOWNHOMES

By: TricoHomes West83townhomes.com

8. WEST DISTRICT By: Truman Homes trumanhomes.com

9. VIVACE By: Streetside Developments livevivace.ca

10. YORKVILLE

By: Mattamy Homes mattamyhomes.com/calgary/communities/ calgary-yorkville

11. CRESTMONT VIEW

By: Qualico Communities

Builders: Homes by Us, Augusta Fine Homes crestmontview.ca

12. GOODWIN

By: Anthem Properties goodwinbyanthem.com

13. PINE CREEK

By: Anthem Properties

Builders: Morrison Homes, Shane Homes, Sterling Homes, Trico Homes Experiencepinecreek.com

14. SIROCCO AT PINE CREEK

By: Anthem Properties

Builders: Morrison Homes, NuVista Homes, Shane Homes, Sterling Homes, Trico Homes Experiencesirocco.com

15. FISH CREEK EXCHANGE & PARK SOUTH

By: Graywood Developments fishcreekexchange.ca

16. SHAWNEE PARK

By: Cardel Homes Builders: Cardel Homes cardelhomes.ca

17 BELWOOD PARK

By: StreetSide Developments bellwoodpark.com

18 SANDERSON RIDGE

By: Teltec Developments sandersonridge.ca

19 HUDSON IN CREEKSTONE

By: Highfield Land Management. Builders: Broadview Homes, Stepper Homes, StreetSide Developments. liveinhudson.ca

20 THE VILLAGE TRINITY HILLS

By: Metropia liveintrinityhills.ca

21 MORENA WEST

By: Rockford Developments liveatmorenawest.com

22 CREEKSTONE

By: Apex Developments and Quadra Developments

Builder: Brookfield Residential, Excel Homes, Truman creekstonecalgary.com

23 SILVERTON STREET TOWNS

By: Logel Homes logelhomes.com

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CODY BATTERSHILL

INNER-CITY LIVING?

Village, Inglewood, Eau Claire and the Beltline are some of these areas where you’ll find some of the best entertainment venues Calgary offers, such as the Saddledome, Stampede Grounds and RiverWalk.

Why should you move to Calgary’s inner-city? Whether you’re interested in a new infill or perhaps an older bungalow, an inner-city lifestyle has several benefits that are hard to look past for many buyers, especially those who work downtown or frequent the city centre.

Here are some benefits of inner city living that you should consider when thinking about where you want to live in Calgary.

1. DOWNTOWN ACCESSIBILITY

If you frequent the downtown business core or another area close by, it’s a good idea to live in a central community. You’ll have much more time to focus on family or work vs. sitting in traffic as you travel to and from home much further out from the city centre.

2. AMENITIES, EVERYWHERE

It goes without saying that an innercity lifestyle provides you with quick and easy access to all the amenities and services you could hope for. In some instances, these amenities –restaurants, shops, gyms, parks, etc. – are just down the street, allowing for you to also live a walkable lifestyle to the fullest.

3. CLOSE TO ENTERTAINMENT

Like most cities, Calgary’s major entertainment venues are found in a central location, whether that be in downtown itself or another community close by. Downtown, East

4. WALKABLE LIFESTYLE

Many inner-city buyers look for homes that will allow them to partake in a more active and healthy walkable lifestyle where retail is just down the street or the dog park is a few minutes away. Calgary’s Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) such as Kensington, Marda Loop, 4th Street SW, Crescent Heights and Inglewood provide inner city buyers with easy access to these amenities and the opportunity to live a fully-fledged walkable lifestyle outside of the hustle and bustle of downtown.

5. BEST PARKS

Calgary’s urban parks are some of the best in the city. Whether it be Prince’s Island Park, St. Patrick’s Island, Lindsay Park, Stanley Park, River Park or another top-notch green space in the inner city, these areas provide you with ample opportunities to enjoy leisure and recreation year-round.

6. DIVERSE REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO

Condos, townhomes, infills, fixeruppers – you name it, the inner city has it. While some people look to new infill developments as their preferred home in the inner city, others find multi-family properties much more viable for their budget. This diverse real estate portfolio helps promote eclectic and vibrant streetscapes wherever you go by offering living opportunities for people from many walks of life.

DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE

On the hunt for an inner-city home in Calgary? If so, it’s important that you discuss your real estate goals with an experienced REALTOR® that you trust. This agent should have your best interests at heart and help you navigate the inner-city home market as smoothly as possible.

Wishing you all the best in your next residential real estate transaction!

Cody Battershill is the founder of Calgaryism and a top producing Realtor® at RE/MAX House of Real Estate. Born and raised in Calgary, Cody has a passion for helping his clients accomplish their real estate goals and loves to show off the best that Calgary has to offer! He can be reached at 403.370.4008, on Twitter @ Calgaryism and Calgaryism.ca

Altadore

LOVING THE YYC INNER-CITY LIFESTYLE

The best way to describe Calgary’s inner-city lifestyle is cool. Living in a new home in a well-established community with plentiful of amenities around is the goal for many homebuyers – and that means all of them and not just families.

There is a lot to love about living in Calgary’s inner-city. The commute to work downtown is much shorter compared to the new suburbs, there are plenty of established amenities already ready to be enjoyed, and of course there is the prestige of living in a made-for-you home.

Building new infill homes in the inner-city has become more popular, as more young families rediscover the charms of living in an already established neighbourhood. But that demographic is expanding these days as more opportunities open up for comfortable, affordable living in these communities close to the downtown.

Recent City of Calgary community profiles reveal that there are more Calgarians under the age of 14 living in inner-city communities. Calgary’s total is at about 19 percent of that age group, but in Altadore it is at 20 percent, in West Hillhurst it is at 17 percent, and in Hillhurst it is at 15 percent. That means more young families are moving to these neighbourhoods, and more are coming in.

Realtor Cody Battershill, a top-ranking realtor at Remax, says homebuyers look to infill homes in the inner-city for their proximity to business districts, the downtown and the urban lifestyle it offers, as well as all the other abundant, nearby amenities.

“They also typically have incommunity schools serving elementary students, great for

growing families,” he tells Calgary New Home + Condo Guide.

INFILL LIFESTYLE

Battershill says new custom-built, attached, or detached infill homes are the most common housing option in the inner-city communities.

“In recent years, there has been a major focus on semi-attached and attached properties, triplexes and fourplexes etc. to make the most use of land parcels. Gold Homes Ltd. is just one of many exceptional custom inner-city builders,” he says.

It’s not just single-family homes that are rising in popularity in the inner-city, as multi-families from townhomes and apartment condos are readily available as well.

Sarina Homes, and RNDSQR have established themselves as some of the most active inner-city multi-family developers. Battistella

Developments has made a name by only developing their singular apartment condo developments exclusively in inner-city communities. Trico Homes, one of Calgary’s most prominent homebuilders, usually have their line of homes in the suburbs has found success in their Brooklyn Townhomes in Altadore.

“Marda Loop/South Calgary has always been a very desirable place to live because of its centralized location. This is a community that will only continue to appreciate over time, thanks to the (City’s) investment into revitalizing the area, as well as the development of amenities for every need,” says Trico Homes Director of Marketing, Glenda Schwartz.

HISTORIC LEGACY

One of the most exciting developments in Calgary’s innercity is Currie. Although not exactly an infill community, it is at that nexus where urban meets suburban

– at the midpoint where urban sensibilities meet suburban ease.

Opportunities abound to find a comfortable, meaningful, and wellconnected lifestyle in Currie. This 200-acre community developed by Canada Lands Corporation (CLC) repurposes a historic military base in the heart of Calgary into a modern, environmentally friendly, amenityrich enclave designed to meet the needs of today’s homebuyers.

Located on the southern end of Crowchild Trail, Currie has become a haven for buyers that crave the freedom of living in a well-established area surrounded by amenities affording a balanced work-play lifestyle.

“We have an evolving masterplan that takes into consideration all the needs of our residents,” says Mary Thymaras, Director, Real Estate at CLC. And that demographic of residents is expanding as Currie begins to offer a more varied range of new home options.

WHAT ARE THE MOST POPULAR INFILL COMMUNITIES IN CALGARY?

BY CODY BATTERSHILL

• Altadore’s popularity stems from the fact that it has excellent access to all the amenities you could hope for. Whether it’s the Elbow River parks and pathways, the countless businesses of the Marda Loop District, or highway access to other city destinations as well as the mountains to the west, its location makes life as convenient as it gets. Also, it isn’t too far from the downtown area, making it a choice destination for many urban professionals and executives.

• Hillhurst and West Hillhurst are also extremely popular. With the Kensington District nearby, there is a familiar pattern when it comes to which are the best infill communities. Bridgeland, with its amenity streetscape of 1st Avenue NE and proximity to downtown, is another highly sought-after inner-city community.

• Mission, Capitol Hill, Stanley Park, and many other inner-city communities also have exceptional access to outdoor parks and greenspaces. Infill buyers often gravitate towards such areas because of the convenient access to outdoor leisure and recreation. Meanwhile, areas like Bowness or Parkdale may be preferred amongst workers at the Foothills Hospital.

Currie Marda Loop

Luxurious, single-family homes – both laned and front-attached garage models – are readily available from Crystal Creek Homes, Empire Custom Homes, and Dominium, while multi-family homes are from Rohit Group (apartment condos), and soon from Anthem (townhomes). Statesman offers senior assisted- and independent-living suites.

“Our single-family homes can all have secondary suites, whether a basement development or a nanny suite over the detached garage, so owners have the all the opportunity to realize all the potentials of their home,” she says.

Also in the horizon is an affordable housing development from Horizon Housing which will also have a rental component. Thymaras says she is particularly excited about Pattern Plus coming in to offer bungalow villas. “There is so much demand for single-level single-family homes and we are happy to have this available in Currie,” she says.

But what current residents already cherish about Currie is the connected, engaging, and tranquil public spaces already offered. There are numerous parks and trails that wind along the community, highlighted in January and February

by their Light Up the Night event that honours its past not just as a former military base but also its connection to Calgary’s indigenous history.

“Developing our parks – like the new Airport Park and our Bark Park off-leash area – has been quite beneficial to our residents (currently about 700 households) but to the greater community as well,” she adds.

The growing commercial and retail areas continue to grow as well, providing the community a dynamic energy. “Having five schools in the community itself makes this ideal for families who can work, learn, play and live all within the community.”

Currie’s Bark Park

Currie’s Bark Park

Currie Currie

Altadore

1. ARTESIA AT HERITAGE POINTE

By: Brookfield Residential

Builders: Augusta Fine Homes, Homes by Avi, Brookfield Residential liveinartesia.com

2 RANGEVIEW.

By: Genstar.

Builders: Excel Homes, Homes by Avi, Truman Homes. genstar.com

3. RANGEVIEW. By: Section23.

Builders: Baywest Homes, Homes by Avi, Jayman BUILT. Rangeviewyyc.com

4. COPPERSTONE By: Vesta Properties copperstoneliving.com

5. CRANSTON

By: Brookfield Residential CRANSTON RIDGE by Cardel Lifestyles ZEN CRANSTON by Avalon Master Builder brookfieldresidential.com

CRANSTON’S RIVERSTONE

Builders: Cedarglen Homes, Baywest Homes, Calbridge Homes, Brookfield Residential experienceriverstone.com

6. LEGACY

By: Westcreek Developments

Builders: Carlise Group, My Legacy Park, Aldebaran Homes, Trico Homes, Jayman, Shane, Stepper, Luxuria, Sterling, WestCreek Homes, Morrison Homes, Crystal Creek LEGACY GATE by Carlisle Group LEGACY PARK by Brad Remington Homes legacylife.ca

7. ZEN SEQUEL

By: Avalon Master Builder zenbyavalon.com

8. MAHOGANY

By: Hopewell Residential

Builders: Jayman BUILT, Hopewell Residential, Homes by Avi, Excel Homes SANDGATE by Hopewell MAHOGANY ESTATE

Builders: Calbridge Homes, Morrison Homes, Homes by Avi mahoganyliving.com

9. QUARRY PARK

By: Remington Development Corporation

THE GATES II by Remington Development Corporation GATESTONE TOWNHOME

COLLECTION by Remington Development Corporation CALAIS VILLAS by Remington Development Corporation

10. SETON

By: Brookfield Residential

Builders: Avalon Master Builder, Brookfield Residential, Cedarglen Homes, Jayman BUILT, Rohit Communities, Trico Homes thesetonexperience.com

11. HOTCHKISS

By: Hopewell Residential and Qualico Communities

Builders: Broadview Homes, Hopewell Residential, NuVista Homes and Sterling Homes hotchkissliving.com

12. WALDEN By: Genstar

Builders: Cardel Homes, Excel Homes, Homes by Avi, California Homes, Cedarglen Homes, WALDEN PLACE by Cardel Lifestyles AXIS by Rockford Development HOLLAND PARK by Excel Homes waldenliving.ca

13. WESTMAN VILLAGE

By: Jayman BUILT

Builders: Jayman BUILT westmanvillage.com

14. WOLF WILLOW

By: Westcreek Developments

Builders: Cove Properties, Stepper, Trico Homes, Shane Homes, JaymanBUILT, Morrison Homes, Maddison Avenue liveatwolfwillow.ca

15. SETON WEST

By: Logel Homes

Builders: Logel Homes logelhomes.com

AFFORDABLE SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES WITH PRIVATE INCOME SUITES –

COPPERSTONE

Modern homes today require a variety of layout options providing improved functionality to suit your specific lifestyle while staying within your budget. Vesta Properties has a full range of Single-Family home styles designed with added legal income suites making them even more affordable to fit your budget.

At Copperstone every singlefamily home is constructed with customizable basement including a standard unfinished basement, an option to fully finish the basement to upsize your living space or add a legalized income suite to generate monthly rental income. “The income suite allows families an option that

could assist in monthly mortgage payments by generating a flow of rental income” says Vesta Properties’ Alberta Sales Manager, AJ van der Linden.

“Not only is an income suite an excellent option to assist you in paying your monthly mortgage payments, the projected income from the suite may also allow you to qualify for a larger mortgage amount” says van der Linden.

Raquel Gomes bought a singlefamily laned home in Copperstone and turned her legal income suite into an Airbnb rental that brings her much-needed added income to help pay down her mortgage. “It’s a great way to supplement our income, for sure,” she says.

Van der Linden says income suites can bring in between $1,000 to $1,500 additional income per month.

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Kitchen - Income Suite

“Since our Copperstone single-family homes offer private side entrances for tenant access and sit on larger lot sizes, giving them added comfort and privacy.

Vesta believes in building the income suites with the same quality of workmanship and diligence as the rest of the home. “The income suites at Copperstone offer the same level of finishing as the main floors including 9-foot ceilings, modern cabinetry and professionally designed layouts to maximize your tenants’ living space, while protecting your resale value.” Says van der Linden

Copperstone offers one- or two-bedroom private income suites ranging from 850 sq. ft. to 1,107 sq. ft.

The double front attached garage Luxury Estate Single Family Homes are available with 3- or 4-bedrooms

+ Bonus Room + Office and 3 baths. They range from 2,508 to 2,934 sq. ft. and have 1,107 sq. ft. of unfinished basement with one- or two-bedroom income suite options.

In addition, the Modern Double Front Garage Homes offer 3 or 4 Beds + Office/Flex + Bonus Room and 2 or 3 Baths. They range in size from 2,015 to 2,344 sq. ft. with 850-950 sq. ft. unfinished basement with one- or two-bedroom income suite options.

Copperstone’s Master-Planned community, located in SE Calgary is situated in the well-established neighbourhood of Copperfield. There are two schools within walking distance from the community,

groceries and commercial areas within a five-minute drive, and the world-class South Health Campus hospital and YMCA recreational centre is also within easy reach.

“Public transportation is readily available, and the proposed Green Line LRT will give further accessibility to the entire community,” van der Linden says.

New Phases of Copperstone’s Single-Family Homes with legal income suites are set to arrive soon. Backing on to the regional pathway and community greenbelt, these homes are designed to elevate your lifestyle while maintaining affordability with convenient rental suite options.

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1. SADDLESTONE

By: Genesis Land Development Corp.

Builders: Genesis Builders Group saddlestonecalgary.com

2. CORNERSTONE

By: Anthem Properties Builders: Jayman BUILT, Luxuria Homes, Morrison Homes, Pacesetter Homes, Shane Homes Truman liveatcornerstone.ca

3. REDSTONE

By: Qualico Communities

Builders: Broadview Homes, Pacesetter Homes, Red Embers Point by StreetSide Developments, NuVista Homes calgary.qualicocommunities.com/redstone

4. CITYSCAPE

By: Mattamy Homes

Builders: Mattamy Homes mattamyhomes.com

5. SAVANNA IN SADDLE RIDGE

By: Genstar Development Co.

Builders: Cardel Homes, Homes by Avi, Excel Homes, Arcuri Homes, Rohit Communities, Prominent Homes genstar.com/calgary/savanna

6. LIVINGSTON

By: Brookfield Residential Builders: Homes by Avi, Brookfield Residential, Morrison Homes, JaymanBuilt, Cedarglen Homes, Daytona Homes MAVERICK

By: Avi Urban brookfieldresidential.com

7. SKYVIEW RANCH

By: Brookfield Residential

Builders: Arrive by Partners Developments

8. CORNERBROOK

By: Westcreek Developments

Builders: WestCreek Homes, Stepper, Maddison Avenue, Cardel Homes, Trico Homes, Pacesetter by Sterling Homes and Luxuria Homes livecornerbrook.ca

9. HOMESTEAD

By: Partners Development Group

Builders: Excel Homes, Genesis Builder Group, Trico Homes, Journey by partners townhomes liveinhomestead.ca

10. THE PARKS OF HARVEST HILLS

By: Cedarglen

Builder: Cedarglen Homes, Cedarglen Living theparksofharvesthills.com

11. CARRINGTON

By: Genstar

Builders: Homes by Avi, Rohit genstar.com

12. CARRINGTON SOUTH

By: Apex Developments and H3 Developments

Builders: Excel Homes, Trico Homes, Truman Homes

13. CARRINGTON

By: Mattamy Homes

Builders: Mattamy Homes mattamyhomes.com

1. CHESTERMERE CHELSEA

By: Anthem Properties

Builders: Trico Homes, Truman Homes, Pacesetter by Sterling Homes, Luxuria Homes chelseachestermere.com

DAWSON’S LANDING

By: Qualico Communities.

Builders: Broadview Homes, Morrison Homes, NuVista Homes, Sterling Homes, Trico Homes, Truman Homes www.liveindawsonslanding.ca

KINNIBURGH NORTH

By: Pollyco Developments

Builders: SunStar Homes, Paramount Homes, Luxuria Homes, NewLook Homes, Twenty First Century Homes, Everwood Homes, Landstone Homes, Red Square Homes www.kinniburgh-chestermere.com

KINNIBURGH SOUTH

By: Golden Triangle Development

Builders: Golden Triangle Home Builders, 3D Homes, Wave Homes, Green Cedar Homes www.kinniburghsouth.com

SOUTH SHORE

By: GDS on behalf of Edgewater Communities Inc.

Builders: Crystal Creek Homes, Prominent Homes, Madison Avenue Group, Green Cedar Homes, and Avalon Master Builder www.liveatsouthshore.com

WATERFORD

By: Douglas Developments

Builders: Artistique Homes, Devine Custom Homes, Douglas Homes, Green Cedar Homes www.lifeinwaterford.com

2. STRATHMORE THE RANCH

By: Anthem Properties

Builders: WestView Builders theranchunited.com

3. LANGDON BRIDGES OF LANGDON

By: Pollyco Developments

Builders: Paramount Homes, Green Cedar Homes, SunStar Homes, Kelly Kustom Homes, Landmark Group. www.bridgesoflangdon.com

PAINTED SKY

By: Qualico Communities

Builders: Broadview Homes, NuVista Homes, Sterling Homes www.paintedskyinlangdon.com

IT’S EASY

LIVING GREEN

by PEPPER RODRIGUEZ

Living a green lifestyle is easier than ever. Energy-saving appliances are readily available, dual-flush toilets and low-flow showers are more popular, and many new homes now come with smart thermostats. Houses themselves are becoming more sustainable, not only in their function, but in the way they are built, as a more ecologically conscious public looks to lessen their impact on the environment and lower energy consumption.

Today, more new homes come with energy-saving features and solutions, including better insulation, triple-pane windows, and even their own solar panels that enable homebuyers to save on energy costs. And these features are welcome now more than ever, as rising energy and utility costs take a big bite out of the household budget.

Calgary’s homebuilders are taking initiatives to help consumers in the fight against rising energy bills and help save the environment as well. Many have taken up the Built Green program, and some are already taking the next level to building Net Zero homes.

INDUSTRY INITIATIVE

Jayman BUILT and Cedarglen Homes have recently launched initiatives that bring an even more dynamic sense of urgency in building sustainable homes for the future.

“Jayman BUILT is not only a member of Built Green, but the founding member in 2005 and the first builder

Built Green

Cedarglen Homes

to register a BUILT GREEN home. Our commitment to ‘green’ building practices goes back many years,” says Dave Hooge, COO at Jayman BUILT.

“Consumers today expect that their builder, or any other vendor for that matter, take the Built Green practices seriously and contribute to a greener world. So, for us, Built Green is just how we do things.”

Jayman BUILT has already programs like Core Performance and the Path to Net Zero and they are adding more to this, as they introduce new standard features for 2023 that can reduce a home’s carbon footprint and provide up to 50 per cent in electrical savings per year.

Cedarglen Homes is also making headway in in its commitment to a greener future as it is now among the select few home builders in Alberta who have been officially designated as a qualified Net Zero Builder through the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA).

Cedarglen Homes President Howard Tse says the move keeps Cedarglen in front of the coming federal mandates for sustainable homes.

“Cedarglen Homes has always been passionate about sustainable building practices, and in the next decade there will be new guidelines in place that will make this mandatory,” he points out. “In 2016, the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change committed to a net-zero ready building code by 2030. In anticipation of this upcoming change, we have recently been recognized by the CHBA as a Qualified Net Zero Builder.”

THE BUILT GREEN WAY

Built Green Canada is an industry-driven, national, non-profit organization committed to working with builders interested in responsible sustainability practices in the residential building sector. It uses a certification program that promotes healthy building measures, such as no or low volatile organic compounds, heat recovery ventilators for fresh air and high efficiency features. It also serves to underline the economic and health benefits of building “green.”

The organization offers programs for single-family, single-family renovations, high density (including multistorey, residential tower, and mixed-use), and high-

density renovation projects, and now, a pilot program for communities.

“Built Green’s programs… address energy performance, and then go one to address other integral aspects of sustainability. As building code with minimum energy requirements is now in place, other areas are being considered more – water conservation and waste management, for example,” Built Green Canada CEO Jennifer Christenson tells Calgary New Home + Condo Guide.

There are over 50 homebuilders across Alberta that are already taking part in the program, as demand grows for sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyles. Many of Calgary’s own builders are taking the initiative and build “greener” homes that adhere to the Built Green mode.

“Built Green Canada began in 2003,” Christenson says. “It has grown its representation to include Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario, and has now expanded into Manitoba. Builders have worked with us to complete over 45,860 BUILT GREEN® certified single family, multi-family, and high-density homes represented in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario (as of December 31, 2022).”

A GREENER FUTURE

In 2021, Built Green Canada launched its Net Zero Energy+ program for single family new homes, which it calls “a new level of achievement within the organization’s long-held, industry friendly green building program.” They’ve created a labelling program which provides the industry and consumers with clear and precise technical requirements for two levels of labelling: Net Zero and Net Zero Ready Homes.

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Built Green Cedarglen Homes

“As the homeowner of a house certified through Built Green Canada, you will enjoy a healthier, more durable home with a lower environmental impact,” she adds. “These homes are affordable with a reduction in monthly operating costs, automatic rebate eligibility, improved resale value, and more. And so, there are economic benefits, a healthier more comfortable home, a more efficient home, verification of green features integrated into the build.”

She adds that Built Green has long been committed to affordability – for the builder and the homeowner – and to providing support to builders working to progress the industry through its holistic certification programs. “As such, for those units required to be built as part of the inclusionary housing mandate, Built Green is offering financial support: a full financial waiver for the home certification fees on inclusionary units, and for those builders new to the program, a waiver on the BUILT GREEN® Program Fundamentals Training course fee. This applies to those units within a High-Density project that are inclusionary (as per the requirements of the municipality you’re building within).”

“We do recognize that the cost to jump to a fully net zero certified home can be cost-prohibitive for many home buyers,” Jayman’s Hooge says. “So, we do ensure we include as much added value in our homes while exceeding the building and energy codes, while still being priced competitively.

GREENER STANDARDS

Jayman BUILT recently announced that beginning this year, all new Jayman homes will come standard with 10 solar panels (as opposed to the previous six). This is an important addition to the already amazing suite of energy efficient inclusions home buyers get when purchasing a Jayman home.

These 10 solar panels will generate enough electricity to cut homeowner’s electricity bills by 50 per centnearly half-way to Net Zero energy generation! Jayman, already an established leader in the home building industry, is one of the only homebuilders in Alberta taking this important step to a greener future.

Cedarglen Homes’ Net Zero home program will bring a new generation of sustainable homes to the market.

“At Cedarglen Homes, our Net Zero Inspired program allows homebuyers to choose their level of investment in making their new home Net Zero certified by choosing from one of five distinct packages. Each of these packages will improve your homes overall performance, which can have significant benefits to homebuyers with regards to comfort, health, and financial stability,” he adds.

A fully certified Net Zero home can be defined as a house that generates as much renewable energy as it consumes on an annual basis. A Net Zero-ready home in comparison, is essentially a Net Zero home without the renewable energy resources (i.e. solar panels) installed – therefore it has been designed to consume as little energy as possible.

Every home in its Net Zero program will vary slightly in the amount of energy savings, depending on several factors including the orientation of the lot, the size of the house, the number of solar panels installed, and the extent that homebuyers choose to make their home more sustainable.

“A fully certified Net Zero home is up to 80 per cent more energy efficient than typical new homes and ultimately achieves an EnerguideTM rating of ‘zero’. This rating means that the home generated as much energy as it consumed annually,” Tse says.

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BELTLINE

1. SMITH by Grosvenor smith17.com

2. PARK POINT by Qualex Landmark qualex.ca/ParkPoint

BRIDGELAND

3. Bridgeland Crossings II by Gablecraft Homes liveat.bridgelandcrossings.com

4. Radius by Bucci Developments bucci.com/radius/

5. Alvaro by Cruz Custom Homes. Alvarroyyc.com.

6. Bridgeland Hill by Gablecraft Homes liveatbridgelandhill.gablecrafthomes.ca

EAST VILLAGE

DEVELOPER: CMLC

7. INK by Battistella Developments battistella.ca/ink/

8. EVOLUTION by Embassy Bosa evolutioncalgary.com

9. VERVE by Fram Building Group framhomes.com

10. N3 Condos by Knightsbridge & Metorpia N3condo.ca

EAU CLAIRE

11. LANDMARK AT WATERFRONT by Anthem Properties waterfrontcalgary.com

12. PARKSIDE AT WATERFRONT by Anthem Properties waterfrontcalgary.com

KENSINGTON

13. EZRA by Birchwood ezraonrileypark.com

14. SOLA by Ocgrow Group of Companies solacalgary.com

15. ASPEN & BOW by Anthem Properties aspenandbowbyanthem.com

16. THE THEODORE by Graywood Developments theodorecondos.com

MISSION

17. DUKE by Avi Urban aviurban.com

18. MATRIX IN MISSION by Mission

19 Ltd and Gravity Architecture. matrixliving.ca

19. NEST by Bowman. nestyyc.ca

VICTORIA PARK

20. GUARDIAN by Hon Towers theguardiancalgary.com

WEST END

21. AVENUE by Grosvenor & Cressey avenuewestend.com

SOUTH CALGARY/ MARDA LOOP

22. BROOKLYN TOWNHOMES by Trico Homes tricohomes.com

VICTORIA PARK : A 21 ST CENTURY COMMUNITY

by PEPPER RODRIGUEZ

It was the center of town, the place to be seen, the happening core of a young boomtown early in the 20th century, and after decades of being overlooked Victoria Park’s glorious yesteryear may soon be here again.

Today, more than a hundred years since its founding, Victoria Park is in transition. It will soon again be the centre of social, cultural and commercial life that it seemed always destined to be, as revitalization efforts are underway.

The City-owned Calgary Municipal Lands Corporation (CMLC) is overseeing more than$600 million of redevelopment projects that are currently underway and will bring prominence again to Victoria Park, that will hopefully mirror or even surpass the success of East Village. The latter was the first redevelopment project that CMLC spearheaded, and this previously disused, brown land is now a bustling, dynamic urban centre.

CMLC compelted the Rivers District master plan for east Victoria Park in

2018. It brings a 20-year vision for a Calgary’s Culture + Entertainment district that will turn it into a vibrant, high-density, mixed-use community that draws on its historic past as the centre of town.

Anchoring the revitalization efforts is the $500 million expansion of the BMO Centre on Stampede Park that will make it the biggest convention space in western Canada. But that is hardly the last.

There is also the redesign of the Stampede LRT Station that will beautify and increase access to this eastern edge of the downtown, as

well as the 17th Avenue SE extension that aims to reconnect Victoria Park to the already booming Beltline community. And there’s more.

The vision for east Victoria Park will result in four million square feet of mixed-use development and more than 8,000 new residents moving into the district, says Clare LePan, CMLC’s Vice President, Marketing & Communications.

“Our priority is to enhance the existing urban fabric – including new mixed use development sites, Calgary Stampede Park and the Elbow River – and reshape east

Village Ice Cream

Artist rendering of BMO Centre expansion. Photo courtesy CMLC.

Victoria Park as an active, walkable, and accessible community with enhanced connections to adjacent neighbourhoods.”

She tells Calgary New Home + Condo Guide that Victoria Park is in transition right now, with a ton of construction activity going on. “We’ll start seeing projects coming to completion by 2024, including the BMO Centre expansion.”

She says the biggest challenge in the redevelopment of Victoria Park is coordinating construction activity in an area that gets about three million visitors a year. “We didn’t have this challenge when we were redeveloping East Village.”

But all the temporary inconvenience is expected to pay off handsomely.

The BMO Centre expansion is going full steam ahead. Having proudly served as Calgary’s premier venue for consumer and trade shows, special events, meetings and conferences since 1982, the facility is now undergoing its most substantial renovation ever.

This expansion is a key component of CMLC’s Rivers District Master Plan. Valued at $500 million –

and supported through equal contributions from the Government of Canada, Government of Alberta and The City of Calgary – the BMO Centre’s expansion will increase its total floor space by over one million square feet, more than doubling its rentable area. When completed, it will be the largest such facility in western Canada and will give Calgary top-tier destination status in the competitive international meetings and conventions market.

The new BMO Centre will have a hotel component too. CMLC and the Calgary Stampede have announced a partnership with a hotel developer in December last year and design of the 220-room hotel is underway.

Then, there is the 17th Avenue SE extension. This will see the vital roadway extended eastward across Macleod Trail and the LRT tracks into Stampede Park. “For a long while, this part of town seemed isolated from the rest of the Beltline. This will see it connected to the whole,” LePan says.

It is CMLC’s first horizontal infrastructure project in east Victoria Park, this extension will forge a new pedestrian and vehicular link to enable the smoother flow of traffic

into and out of Stampede Park, and it will establish a new retail corridor that will catalyze further commercial development in the area.

Construction broke ground in July 2021 and will be closely coordinated with construction on the nearby BMO Centre expansion – both of which will wrap up in 2024, along with the Stampede LRT improvement.

Further down the road are projects that will improve Stampede Trail, and hopefully a home for the Calgary Flames, as well.

There are around 2800 residents in east Victoria Park already, according to a recent City census. And this is expected to increase in the years to come, as LePan says there more 30 acres of developable land in the Rivers District master plan.

“There will be plenty of opportunities to own a home here in the near future,” she says. Right now, resale apartment condos are available in the Guardian and Arriva towers. New, purpose-built rental units are also widely available.

There is already an established dining and entertainment scene in Vic Park, as it is lovingly called by residents. There is the Embarcadero Oyster Bar, a long-time favourite among locals. Then there is also Village Ice Cream along 10th Avenue SE for dessert. New is Harmony Restaurant on 17th Avenue SE, quickly gaining fame for its Middle Eastern fare.

Find out more about the east Victoria redevelopment at calgarymlc.ca.

Embarcadero

1. BAYSIDE ESTATES

By: Genesis Land Development Corp. Builders: McKee Homes, Genesis Builders Group genesisland.com

2. RAVENSWOOD

By: Qualico Communities Builders: NuVista Homes, McKee Homes, Pacesetter Homes ravenswoodairdrie.com

3. COOPER’S CROSSING

By: Westmark Holdings Builders: Harder Homes, McKee Homes, NuVista Homes; Emerald New Homes and Douglas Homes cooperscrossing.ca

4. HILLCREST

By: Apex Developments Builders: Excel Homes, Shane Homes hillcrestairdrie.com

5. SOUTHWINDS

By: Mattamy Homes Builders: Mattamy Homes mattamyhomes.com/calgary

6. CANALS LANDING

By: Genesis Land Development Corp. Builders: Mckee Homes, Crystal Creek Homes, Genesis Builders Group, WestView Builders CANALS by Slokker Homes genesisland.com

7. PIER 11

By: Genesis Land Development Corp. Builders: Genesis Builder Group pier11airdrie.com

8. MIDTOWN By: Wenzel Developments & Apex Developments Builders: Shane Homes, Excel Homes, Trico Homes midtowninairdrie.com

9. CREEKSIDE CREEKSIDE VILLAGE by Carlisle Group

10.

@ Reunion by Slokker Homes

11. VISTA CROSSING IN CROSSFIELD

By: Dream Development Builders: McKee Homes, Reidbuilt Homes, Homes by Dream vistacrossing.ca

12. CHINOOK GATE

By: Brookfield Residential Builders: Brookfield Residential, Excel Homes, McKee Homes chinookgate.com

13. SOUTHPOINT

By: Vesta Properties Builders: Vesta Properties vestasouthpoint.com

14. BAYVIEW

By: Genesis Land Development Corp. Builders: Calbridge Homes, Genesis Builders Group genesisland.com

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1. RANCHERS’ RISE

By: Bordeaux Developments

Builders: Baywest Homes, Sterling Homes, Wolverine Custom Homes okotoksranchersrise.com

2. DRAKE LANDING

By: Anthem Properties

Builders: Lifestyle Homes, Sterling Homes, Prominent Homes drakeunited.com

3. MOUNTAINVIEW

By: Apex Developments

Builders: Sterling Homes, Excel Homes mountainviewokotoks.com

5. D’ARCY

By: Anthem Properties

Builders: Morrison Homes, Partners Development Group, Pacesetter by Sterling Homes, Trico Homes darcyokotoks.com

6. WEDDERBURN

By: Anthem Properties

Builders: Prominent Homes, Sterling Homes wedderburnokotoks.com

7. HAMILTON HEIGHTS

By: Telsec & Trico Homes

Builder: Trico Homes www.hhestates.ca

1. MONTROSE By: Dream Development Builder: Lifestyle Homes, Red Door Homes escapethecity.ca

wanderlust lifestyle

by ALY VELJI

When I am designing living spaces, I always want to ensure they not only look great but also are comfortable, inviting, and really have a mix of furniture styles with a lot of pattern and texture. These are spaces where people spend a lot of quality time entertaining, hanging out and making memories. The goal is to make these spaces look effortless and curated over time.

When I was asked to design a collection for Urban Barn, I was so excited to infuse inspirations from my travels. I have always found that travelling inspires me in so many ways and really influences the way that I design not only my client’s spaces, but my own personal space as well, hence calling the collection Wanderlust. I also knew that I wanted to create pieces that worked together to create a cohesive look but also ones that worked on their own.

I have come to be known for my signature of mixing furniture styles in my interiors and this collection is a true reflection of that. A mix of mid-century, modern, traditional and everything in between is showcased in this collection. From the soft curves in the coffee table bases and chairs, bobbin style legs in the console and bench, the mix of wood tones and the hammered metal finishes there is a showcase of how different styles can work harmoniously.

Travel is life, travel is style. One of Calgary’s most prominent interior designers, Alykhan Velji, takes us on a trip on styling the living room – or any other living space of your home – with his new collaboration with Urban Barn, Wanderlust.

Alykhan Velji, designer pictured with his traditional inspired console table that is extra-long with ornate bobbin leg details.

Boucle arm chair with contemporary curves and splayed legs is gorgeous at every angle paired with black metal, undeniably handsome and striking urns.

Creating layers using texture and pattern is key to any living space. Featuring the round side tables in rich

Mango wood console table with it’s traditional inspiration. Add some softness to your space with the round ottoman with this natural oak base and textural upholstery.

Creating spaces that look like they have been curated overtime is something that is very important to me when it comes to design. I do this with a careful mix of pieces but also introducing patterns and textures so that each space looks layered. The Wanderlust collection is a true labour of love that took almost 2 years to come to life. I couldn’t be happier with the collection and am so excited to see how people incorporate these pieces into their own homes.

The Wanderlust Collection will be available online as of January 19th, 2023, and will officially launch in stores February 17th, 2023. More info at www.UrbanBarn.com

For the last 11 years Alykhan Velji’s boutique design firm, Alykhan Velji Design (AVD), has brought an energetic flavour to the Canadian design scene. Known as a master of mixing design styles, patterns and textures, he loves to add a hint of the unexpected to each of his projects—ensuring that each design is personalized, goes beyond the current trends, and stands the test of time. Go to alykhanveljidesigns.com for more.

The armchair features a graphic print, antique brass metal foot caps and is as comfortable as it is stylish. Add interest and dimension to your space with this sculptural stool featuring trending curves and an antique brass finish.

mango wood with a unique round detail a the base and sculptural design.

Aly’s living room featuring the Wanderlust collection.

1. FIRESIDE

By: La Vita Land Builders: Calbridge Homes, Janssen, NuVista Homes, Cardel Homes, and Genesis Builders Group firesidecochrane.com

2. HEARTLAND By: Apex Developments Builders: Excel Homes, Daytona Homes heartlandcochrane.com

3. THE WILLOWS OF RIVER HEIGHTS By: La Vita Land

Builders: Calbridge Homes, Nuvista Homes, Janssen Homes, and Kingsmith Homes thewillowscochrane.com

4. PRECEDENCE IN RIVERSONG

By: Tamani Communities Builders: Jayman BUILT, Trico Homes riversongcochrane.com

5. JUMPING POUND RIDGE By: Slokker Homes jumpingpound.com

6. SUNSET RIDGE

By: Melcor Developments

Builders: Excel Homes, Homes by Avi, JaymanBUILT, Landmark Homes liveinsunsetridge.ca

7. RIVERCREST

By: Slokker Homes , Qualico Communities Builders: Broadview Homes, Kingsmith Homes, Janssen Homes, Sterling Homes, and Trico Homes homeisrivercrest.ca

8. GREYSTONE

By: Burnswest Properties Builders: Avalon Master Builder, Douglas Homes, Green Cedar Homes, Prominent Homes, Vertos Townhomes by Ocgrow Group of Companies, and Rohit Communities greystonecochrane.com

9. HERITAGE HILLS By: Highfield Land Management Builders: Look Master Builder, Mountain Pacific Homes, and Trico Homes Liveinheritagehills.com.

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