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EDITOR’S MESSAGE
For the last little while I’ve had a dilemma—what can I say about August and September? To me, they each have a different feel, a different energy, so I can’t pair them together as if they were the same. August is really the height of summer; outdoor activities, festivals and events are in full swing. People are at the beach or hiking, camping, travelling, biking, sailing and doing everything that one does when the days are hot and the sun stays in the sky late into the evening. September, on the other hand, means the end of all that for most people as we return to regular routines of school and work. Even if we are lucky enough to have a real Indian summer, eventually the light begins to change and our world is no longer encased in a soft haze but appears in sharp relief against the changing landscape. It’s harvest time; the air becomes crisp and smells like ripe apples, even if that is more of an olfactory illusion than reality. The ocean breeze through Vancouver’s Bard on the Beach tents is refreshing and welcome in August and the beaches are full on Osoyoos Lake. But as September rolls along, blankets are a must for an evening spent under the big top and the buzz from the lake moves to the vineyards as the harvest gets underway.
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In a way, Homes & Living’s Home Furnishings issue is the ideal bridge to transition between these two months—it is the perfect read for long hot summer days, full of ideas for all the comforts you will be looking for when summer draws to an end and you come in from the outdoors to relax on the perfect sofa we inspired you to find. Enjoy! Sincerely,
Michelle van der Merwe, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Canadian Society of Magazine Editors Editors’ Association of Canada, Director of Communications Magazine Association of BC, Board of Directors Member-at-Large
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CATHERINE ROSCOE BARR Catherine Roscoe Barr is a freelance writer and wellness coach fascinated by fitness, food, travel and love. Before settling in Vancouver she lived in Sydney, Toronto, Montana and practically everywhere in Alberta. She can be found jogging with her adorable dog, dining with her fabulous husband or voraciously reading anywhere comfy.
DANIELLE METCALFE-CHENAIL Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail is an award-winning writer and historian who regularly publishes articles, essays and poetry online and in print. She is the author of For the Love of Flying: The Story of Laurentian Air Services and Polar Winds: A Century of Flying the North (forthcoming in September, 2014). Danielle was writer-in-residence at Berton House in Dawson City, Yukon during a serious cold snap in 2010 and will be exploring Edmonton’s past as the city’s Historian Laureate for the next two years.
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WHAT’S HOT IN HOME FURNISHINGS Re-Imagining Comfort at the Crossroads of Design By Ben Vorst, Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail and Katy Togeretz
TITANS OF INDUSTRY Industrial Design Continues to Dominate Fresh Collections By Ben Vorst
THOMAS PHEASANT A Seamless Blend of Past and Future By Katy Togeretz
IZM Timeless Design for a New Generation By Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail
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24 FAR OUT HOMES: CHIMNEY HOUSE Barbecues and Bold Statements By Goody Niosi
34 ARCHITECT PROFILE: DAVID BATTERSBY AND HEATHER HOWAT Better Together By Claudia Kwan
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44 FEATURE HOME: MIDORI UCHI Green Urban Zen By Catherine Roscoe Barr
54 DESIGNER PROFILE: MITCHELL FREEDLAND Talent, Hard Work and Humour By Katy Togeretz
110 FEATURE HOME RENO: TWELVE FORTY-FIVE Boutique Hotel Chic By Catherine Roscoe Barr
116 ICONIC ARCHITECTURE: ARTHUR ERICKSON Rooted in our Landscape By Hadani Ditmars
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38 CELEBRITY PROFILE: CHRISTOPHER GAZE The Bard on the Beach By Laura Goldstein
90 COMMUNITY CHARACTER: KITSILANO A Vibrant Historic Neighbourhood By Bruce Macdonald
94 ESCAPE: OSOYOOS GETAWAY Wine, Water and a Warm Welcome By Michelle van der Merwe
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98 ART FIX: MUSEUM OF VANCOUVER Taking History Home By Courtney Rosborough
102 ART FIX: WEST VANCOUVER MUSEUM The Art of Looking By Courtney Rosborough
106 EXPRESSIONS: ZOË PAWLAK Collaborative Creativity By Miranda Post
122 EPICURE: PATIO PERFECTION Cool Ocean Breezes and Brightly Hued Umbrellas By Chef Reuben Major
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132 IN THE COMMUNITY: HARMONY ARTS FESTIVAL A Summer Staple
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144 LOOKING FORWARD
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WHEN WE LOOK FOR INSPIRATION WE OFTEN TURN TO NATURE: THE MAJESTY OF SNOW-CLAD MOUNTAINS OR THE SWEEP OF POWERFUL OCEANS. OR WE TURN TO ART: A DEGAS OR A VAN GOGH.
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WORDS BY GOODY NIOSI PHOTOGRAPHS BY REINALDO COSER AND GABRIEL ARANTES
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THE CHIMNEY HOUSE BARBECUES AND BOLD STATEMENTS
Location: São Paulo, Brazil Architect: Marcio Kogan and Oswaldo Pessano of Studio MK27 Project Size: 4,300 sq. ft.
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In São Paulo, Brazil, architects Marcio Kogan and Oswaldo Pessano of Studio MK27 were inspired by something rather more utilitarian—a barbecue. Speaking about the 4,300-square-foot residence tucked away from the noise of the city, Pessano said, “The owner is originally from the south of Brazil and he loves his barbecue. The main idea came from that and we thought of repeating the chimney three times as a playful/funny idea.” Chimneys are also in keeping with a ubiquitous theme in the sprawling city. In the Chimney House the barbecue is located, not on the lower patio as one might expect, but on the second floor wooden deck off the master bedroom where, Pessano explained, the owner likes to spend his time.
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THE FRANTIC RUSH OF CITY STREETS ARE LEFT BEHIND THANKS TO A CONCRETE WALL THAT CLOSES THE HOUSE OFF FROM THE NOISE.
But chimneys aren’t the only things that grasp the attention. The main floor of the house, completed in 2009, is itself a bold statement. A concrete wall closes off the house from the noise and frantic rush of city streets and once inside, the house and gardens become one singular landscape. The living room forms a large open space with no supporting pillars. Pessano said this was perhaps the building’s largest structural challenge—but one worth taking on. Sliding glass walls on both sides open to decks and gardens and by keeping the front and back gardens at the same elevation as the living area, Kogan created one giant space—fully integrating the interior with the outdoors. A large overhang means that even on rainy days the owners can live practically without walls. Brazilian master designer Sergio Rodrigues created the matching pair of armchairs in the living room and the dining area is defined by a classic Oval dining table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. With such a commitment to space one would expect the ceiling to rise up 16 feet or more. Instead, the ceilings were lowered to eight feet to create a cozy room with seating gathered at one end and the dining area at the other. A long slab containing the kitchen, a family room and service facilities runs perpendicular to the living room, while above that are the three bedrooms.
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“THE OWNER LOVES HIS BARBECUE. THE MAIN IDEA [FOR THE HOME] CAME FROM THAT.” — Oswaldo Pessano
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Above. Studio MK27 team. Photograph provided by Studio MK27.
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was not restrictive. To keep costs low the architect eschewed marble and ebony in favour of raw concrete, unfinished gesso and cumaru—a cheap local wood also known as Brazilian teak. All three inexpensive, low-maintenance materials bring a rich tactility to the home’s surface. They also mean big savings on upkeep in a city with heavy pollution, blistering sun and fierce tropical downpours. Ultimately, the genius of the home lies not in low cost but rather in the way the space appeals to the emotions. Before becoming an architect Kogan was a filmmaker and he learned to create highly emotional effects in ways audiences don’t even notice. It’s an approach he’s smuggled into his architectural designs.
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The master bedroom extends outward to a woodendecked solarium where a ground fire can be used to barbecue or to simply illuminate the house on a dark night. On the rooftop, the chimneys are of varied shapes, inspired by those on the rows of houses in the city. Pessano noted this wasn’t the first time the firm had worked with the client. “This is actually the second project. The first one was his photographic studio and he liked it so much that he trusted his own home design to us.” Known for their work for São Paulo’s elite, the firm was pleased to work with a more modest budget, but one that fit the scope of the project and
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Inside the house Kogan added small gaps, indentations and other daubs of negative space almost everywhere two planes or different materials meet. Concrete walls seem to hover ethereally, as if a slight push could yield even vaster spaces beyond. And, in a way, they do. While a ten-foot wall encloses the home and gardens, the owners never feel cut off from their world. If you follow the natural flow of the house you wind your way through the garden and living room, then upstairs past the bedrooms and onto a rooftop deck. From here, the city you thought you’d left far behind is once again arrayed before you as though you were looking through a filmmaker’s wide-angle lens. h
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ARCHITECT PROFILE
Top. Fairmile Residence. Surfaces on external soffits, infill panels and frameless windows reflect the lush vegetation and sunlight from the pool. Renderings by Tomas Machnikowski.
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With degrees in landscape architecture and interior design respectively, Battersby and Howat ended up studying architecture at Dalhousie University; their personal and professional collaboration has now spanned more than two decades. They established their architectural practice in Vancouver in 1996 but their marriage ended shortly afterward when Battersby came out. It put a pause on their professional relationship too, with Howat moving to Toronto for a year. Ultimately, they realized they were better together; bringing different strengths to their professional partnership and remaining close friends. “We live beside each other in a duplex in East Vancouver that we designed together,” says Battersby. “We probably see each other more often than married couples do.” A hallmark of their practice, they feel, is an intensely collaborative approach. They have purposefully kept their office small and work on all of their projects together. Many of their staff members have been with them for more than ten years.
Above. David Battersby and Heather Howat. Photograph by Josh Dunford from Burnkit.
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IT DOESN’T SEEM LIKE MUCH OF AN EXAGGERATION TO SAY DAVID BATTERSBY AND HEATHER HOWAT MAY HAVE THE ULTIMATE PARTNERSHIP.
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BEING GENERALISTS ALLOWS BATTERSBYHOWAT TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN ALL LEVELS OF DESIGN.
Left: The Tolmie Residence uses landscaping and grading to define access and maintain informal connections to its surroundings. Photographs by Ivan Hunter Photography.
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Although the practice does have a full time landscape architect, BattersbyHowat functions intentionally on having people being generalists, enabling them to have an interest in all levels of design. “We’re a one-stop shop—we’re all about integration, being cohesive and holistic,” Battersby explains. That approach can be seen in their 2007 Tolmie Residence in Vancouver, where the landscape and grade of the site have been carefully considered in a way to incorporate spectacular waterfront and mountain views. The design seamlessly melds the landscape and building together; concrete walls frame the landscape with outdoor courtyards and then create the foundation for an upper storey sheathed in wood. The carport roof is an elevated garden, linked by an external pathway to the house. The concrete is carried through the interior of the home as a massive central wall; it is illuminated by natural light. In recent years, sustainability and passive house design have become a big focus. “As architects we serve as a filter for what a client wants, the city requires and what makes sense,” Howat points out. “We want to help guide choices.” One of their latest projects, the Fairmile Residence, exploits the site’s southern exposure, creating opportunities to incorporate natural light, solar gain, cross-ventilation and reduction of water runoff. Battersby and Howat have other projects in the works, including a small-scale development company and creation of a specific paving product. Clearly, their partnership continues to grow and evolve. h
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CHRISTOPHER GAZE THE BARD ON THE BEACH WORDS BY LAURA GOLDSTEIN PHOTOGRAPHS BY EMA PETER CREATIVE DIRECTION BY KARLA PECKETT
Dapper in a cream jacket, mauve shirt and burgundy patterned silk scarf, Christopher Gaze is a raconteur extraordinaire, an eponymous Puck—in fact, one of his favourite roles. But his dry wit and mischievous eyes belie the compelling vision he had 25 years ago that Vancouver could not only sustain a Shakespearean festival but have it become one of the most enriching in Canada. Sitting in the sunny antique-filled Kitsilano home he shares with his wife Jennifer, we reminisce about a surprising coincidence that found us both at Shaw Festival, Niagara-on-the-Lake at the same time in 1976. Inspired by his mentor—legendary Shakespearean actor Douglas Campbell—to come to Canada in 1975, Gaze, a young thespian arriving from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre in England, would perform at Shaw for three seasons. There he tread the boards opposite several of Canada’s most illustrious leading ladies of the time, Roberta Maxwell and the late Kate Reid in Mrs. Warren’s Profession.
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Once, Shaw’s artistic director Paxton Whitehead decreed that ‘WE’ (translation: the publicity department) would not be extending media invitations to Canada’s most malevolent theatre critic, the Toronto Star’s late Gina Mallet (publicists snidely called her “hammerhead” like the shark), thus banning her from reviewing opening nights that season. “Wasn’t that deliciously scandalous?” laughs Gaze, 63. “As I remember it, she was still somehow able to buy a ticket and sneak in and then write one of her notorious reviews ripping us to shreds for no good reason!” In 1980 Gaze answered the call ‘go west, young man’ with stints at various regional theatres including Northern Light Theatre in Edmonton, Alberta where he met and married his first wife and had two sons. Moving on to Vancouver in 1983, “I hung out with the likes of Bruno Gerussi getting bits and pieces in CBC-TV dramas like The Beachcombers and others like Stargate, Smallville and commercials.”
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CHRISTOPHER GAZE COULD READ THE PHONEBOOK (AUDIO BOOK VERSION, SHOULD ONE EXIST) AND MAKE IT SOUND LIKE SHAKESPEAREAN THEATRE.
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Left. Bard on the Beach, now one of Canada’s largest not-for-profits, with audiences that soared to 89,000 last year. This year the popular Shakespearean festival celebrates its 25th anniversary, which conveniently coincides with the 450th anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth. Photograph provided by author.
“IT IS NOT IN THE STARS TO HOLD OUR DESTINY, BUT IN OURSELVES.” — Romeo and Juliet
Above. “Shakespeare is everywhere,” as Gaze most eloquently substantiates in his funny, poignant and much watched TEDx Talk about the Bard.
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“But my dream was to start a Shakespearean theatre company here in Vancouver,” admits Gaze. “Two other short-lived companies had already failed here but Douglas Campbell founded Stratford Festival in 1953 and it was that belief in himself that drove me on. I’ve always been a ‘make things happen’ kind of person. I could see a niche in Vancouver—no mosquitoes, beautiful scenery, tourists; and in 1990 I founded Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival.” Ontario’s Stratford Festival was birthed in an open tent and so the medieval white and red striped carnival tent in Vanier Park overlooking English Bay proved a compelling enticement. “I insisted on keeping the open backdrop,” says Gaze, who premiered with one production, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The season’s budget was a paltry $35,000. “We commandeered a vessel and had actors dressed up like Shakespeare and Queen Elizabeth sailing by to open the festivities,” Gaze excitedly relates as if it were yesterday. “ We hit the front page of the Vancouver Sun in colour and that gave the start-up Bard so much publicity that 6,000 theatre-goers saw the production in four weeks.”
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That lone carnival tent has expanded so greatly in the past quarter century that Bard on the Beach could be another kingdom in Game of Thrones. Now one of Canada’s largest not-for-profits with a budget of $4 million, a company of 30 actors plus technicians and guest directors and a season that runs June through September, Bard attendance soared to 89,000 in 2013. “Educating young people in our community about Shakespeare and really how relevant his writing still is today, was always part of my vision,” says Gaze. “We bring his texts to life in the classrooms, developed by our director of education Mary Hartman, who leads classroom teachers in workshops for a wide variety of grades as do teaching artists who make Shakespeare really fun for students.” How apropos that Bard on the Beach’s 25th anniversary coincides this year with the 450th anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth, heralded with a reimagining of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Alternating on The Douglas Campbell Studio Stage, The Tempest, Cymbeline and Equivocation—from the Belfry Theatre in Victoria—fill out the playbill. Performances by members of the VSO, Shakespeare-inspired opera performances, a lecture series and Gazing Back, in which Gaze will deliver a one-man-show on the trials, tribulations and “secrets” of the festival’s history, will toast the celebrations. Bard on the Beach has also joined forces with the Arts Club Theatre Company to create the West 1st Theatre Centre, a 44,000-square-foot space that will open in 2015. Home to a 250-seat theatre, it will ensure year-round rehearsal halls, education, production facilities and offices for both theatre companies. “Shakespeare in the middle of the city—what a game changer!” beams Gaze. h
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Above. Both dapper and mischevious, Gaze is a raconteur extraordinaire.
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Kate Reid presented me with a signed and framed costume design by Hilary Corbett of Frank, the character I played in Mrs. Warren’s Profession in 1976 at Shaw Festival—it says ‘For my Golden Summer’. I also have a personally inscribed copy of Katherine Hepburn’s book The Making of the African Queen, but it’s not kept in the loo. I met her when I was performing in the US.
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“THE BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS THAT WENT INTO THE RECLAIMED TIMBER FEATURES IS UNDOUBTABLY MY FAVOURITE FEATURE OF MIDORI UCHI,” SAYS JOE GELUCH OF HIS 2,450-SQUARE-FOOT NORTH VANCOUVER HOME.
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Midori Uchi means “green home” in Japanese, which is appropriate as every piece of wood in the whole house—6,500 board feet—came from a warehouse demolition just two blocks away. The wood was used to build the open central staircase and the second level’s flooring, made from solid five-inch beams running the length of the floor. “It’s quite satisfying turning a pile of rubble set to be mulched up and thrown away into such amazing features,” says Geluch. From reclaimed to high-tech, the carbon positive home’s energy consumption and production is monitored by an energy tracking app via roofmounted solar panels that “even on a cloudy day can convert light into electricity,” says Geluch, who receives an annual cheque from BC Hydro for his home’s energy production. “To be able to produce a surplus of energy and see exactly how much you’re using and from where on your iPad really helps to keep energy conservation at top of mind,” says Geluch of Midori Uchi, currently the only home in Canada to achieve all certifications as LEED Platinum, Built Green Canada Platinum, R-2000 and an EnerGuide score of 91.
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Left. Reclaimed wood, concrete, steel and glass combine beautifully in this West Coast Modern Industrial home.
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His company, Naikoon Contracting Ltd., “has specialized in building the greenest, most unique homes on the market for many years,” says Geluch. His father originally launched the company in their hometown of Masset, BC, and named it “after a beautiful provincial park at the northeast tip of Haida Gwaii, just a stone’s throw away from where I was born and raised.” After launching his own branch of the business in North Vancouver in 2009, he’s utilized the best of current eco-friendly building techniques in his projects. “All of our philosophies and mandates have influenced this home from start to finish,” says Geluch, whose trademark West Coast Modern Industrial style combines concrete, steel, glass, local timber and reclaimed materials, like the salvaged lumber from the nearby demolition site. Another first is the rammed earth wall, the only one of its kind in a Metro Vancouver residential home, and a rather challenging feat due to the home’s narrow footprint—the original 60-foot lot was divided into two 30-foot lots, with two homes and two secondary suites, for increased urban density.
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Above. Every piece of wood in the home came from a nearby demolition site.
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“ALL OF OUR PHILOSOPHIES AND MANDATES HAVE INFLUENCED THIS HOME FROM START TO FINISH.” H— JOE GELUCH
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“These rammed earth walls were constructed using local materials,” says Geluch of the steel-reinforced walls made of highly-compressed dirt mixed with varying levels of iron oxide to achieve the layers of different colours. “They’re built to last for generations with minimal maintenance and are earthquake, flood, fire, rot, mould and pest resistant.” “With the thermal mass of engineered sandstone, rammed earth walls minimize temperature fluctuations to reduce energy use to active heating and cooling systems,” he says. They also look beautiful and ground the home to its earth-centred roots. Creating an airtight system is key for reducing energy consumption and Geluch uses the blower door pressurization test to measure any air leaking into or out of the home, drastically reducing the energy required for heating and cooling. “Midori Uchi’s superior airtightness is a combination of advanced wall and roof construction along with triple-glazed fibreglass windows and doors,” he says of the spray-foam insulated walls, prefabricated roof panels and triple-glazed, argon-filled windows.
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Above. A den and a stunning open-plan master bedroom are situated in the loft-style upper level.
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The large north and south facing windows and the skylights provide plenty of natural light as well as natural heating from the sun during winter. “We’ve created a big light tunnel here that just floods the whole main floor and practically prevents the need for lighting to be on,” says Geluch. Geluch collaborated with Mark Kerschbaumer of Kerschbaumer Design on the home’s design and enlisted Amanda Evans of Twenty One Two Designs Inc. to create the earth-toned, eco-friendly décor—the perfect backdrop for his collection of Haida Gwaii art. “I have paddles made by Wayne Edenshaw, paintings done by Reggie Davidson and James Sawyer and an incredible argillite carved mask done by Terry Yeltatzie, all Masset artists who I know personally,” he says. The upstairs loft-style living space has a den overlooking the kitchen, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including the spectacular master bedroom with its open floor plan featuring a soaker tub, rain shower and spacious closet. Through a special filtration system, grey water from the upstairs showers and bathtubs is recycled for use in the home’s toilets, which not only reduces water waste but also saves money. 1380 Pemberton Ave. | North Vancouver | 604.987.1293 | maxwellfireplace.ca
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MIDORI UCHI IS SO ENERGY EFFICIENT THAT GELUCH RECEIVES AN ANNUAL CHEQUE FROM BC HYDRO FOR THE HOME’S ENERGY PRODUCTION.
Above. Large windows and skylights provide abundant natural light and heat from the sun during winter.
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In the backyard, accessed through a big sliding door, a separate rainwater collection system feeds the vegetable garden. The landscaping, which gives a subtle nod to Japanese Zen, features drought-tolerant and native plants as well as low- or zero-maintenance surfaces, like the Haida Gwaii sustainably harvested cedar decking, concrete stones and artificial turf that only requires occasional vacuuming. h
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DESIGNER PROFILE
CHAT WITH THE STYLE GURUS
INTERIOR DESIGN BY MITCHELL FREEDLAND TALENT, HARD WORK AND HUMOUR
MITCHELL FREEDLAND WAS MADE FOR LIFE AS AN INTERIOR DESIGNER. AS A CHILD HE LOVED TO VISIT HOTEL LOBBIES AND ADMIRE THE CHANDELIERS AND STAIRCASES—NOW, HE DESIGNS THOSE SPACES.
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Born and raised in Toronto, Freedland attended OCAD University (formerly Ontario College of Art and Design) then went to New York and Toronto to gain work experience after graduation. Looking for a life change, he decided to toss his things on his mother’s moving truck and head out west—to Vancouver. Once there he secured a position under the direction of architect James Cheng. It was Cheng who provided the push Freedland needed to start out on his own; within six months he needed his own office. When he speaks of the success of his firm Mitchell Freedland Design, he doesn’t neglect to share the credit. “I never start anything with an ‘I’, it’s always ‘we’.” With 12 staff, each new project is approached collaboratively and everyone is allowed to speak up. Different opinions and viewpoints lead to better results.
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“TO EXPERIENCE [NEW SPACES]; THERE’S JUST NO COMPARISON. HOW THINGS TOUCH AND FEEL. HOW LIGHT RESPONDS.” — Mitchell Freedland
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Above. Clockwise. Private Residence in Vancouver BC. Photographs by Ema Peter Photography. Private Residence in West Vancouver BC. Photograph by Ed White Photographics. Bottom. Photograph by Robert Kent.
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THE BEAUTIFUL WEST COAST SERVES AS INSPIRATION WITH ITS SENSE OF PALETTE, MATERIAL AND TEXTURE WHICH FREEDLAND APPRECIATES AS “IT COVERS A VIBE THAT IS SO SPECIAL TO OUR REGION.”
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Although well-known for his classic and sophisticated designs, Freedland assures, “We like to have fun because there’s always going to be things that aren’t fun. We laugh a lot here.” He describes his style as “tailored, comfortable and classic.” Although each project is different the goal is to achieve a common thread but, with work in a variety of genres, Freedland refuses to be pigeonholed into one style or look. His edited form of soft modernism is anything but spare or cool—the aim is for comfort and function. Intense interviewing with clients ascertains how they live so the space can be designed more thoughtfully. Freedland emphasizes the importance of trust and transparency—each job and client is different and he knows you need to listen. “Happy clients are the best.” Travelling and working in other cities presents a challenge to design appropriately for that environment so Freedland is thankful for opportunities to do out-of-town work; always eager to create something new. “If we just copy [a design] we’d make a lot more money. But there’s no challenge. We like the challenge.” The beautiful west coast serves as inspiration with its sense of palette, material and texture which Freedland appreciates as “it covers a vibe that is so special to our region.” He finds travel to be a battery-recharging experience—visiting new spaces offers something a mere visual can’t. “To experience it; there’s just no comparison. How things touch and feel. How light responds.” h
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HOME FURNISHINGS
WORDS BY BEN VORST, DANIELLE METCALFE-CHENAIL AND KATY TOGERETZ
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philosophy: the continued re-emergence of industrial architectural design—and its emergence in home furnishings, as well—has been embraced by many, but not all. A response is evident in its wake, a return to heritage principles of domestic design and furniture. While we scramble to catch the newest, most dynamic reimaginings of what it means to work and relax, some designers are returning to the roots as an antidote. Nonetheless—as the 2014 Milan design show proved—the trend towards modern, minimalist, and overwhelmingly functional (if, at times, whimsical) design is still the engine driving the industry and, consequently, the market appetite. Check out some of our favourite themes, designers and trends that are leading the charge and pushing the envelope. – Ben Vorst
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An analysis of this year’s hottest interior design trends in furniture reveals an increasing schism of
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Rolf Benz Scala sofa by Gino Carollo available at Home Couture. Rolf Benz Plura by Norbert Beck available at Home Couture.
Istra sofa available at BoConcept. Bonaldo Italy Cave Sofa by Mauro Lipparini available at Livingspace.
Rolf Benz Dono sofa by Christian Werner available at Home Couture.
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SOFAS
The message from designers here is simple—be bold! Couches and sofas are no longer the purview of
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beige or light-beige; the hottest interior designers are busting out with vibrant colours in their larger seating items. The undisputed colour of choice for 2014 is purple and all its variants. Set against a light, clean canvas, purple is an instant magnet and a welcoming harbinger of comfort, especially in velvet or even textured corduroy; this goes for deep blues and darker yellows too. In tandem with the colour preferences, monolithic presence (single visible materials) and squared corners are tremendously popular. Sectionals are trending out, whereas squarish love seats and backless settees are coming back to the fore. For something unique, consider an ultra-modern architectural settee. Avoid stodgy buttoned couches and pieces mixing textiles and wood—if you are after a natural feel, go with all wood design or none at all. – Ben Vorst
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CHAIRS The Traveler Chair by Stephen Burks available at Roche Bobois.
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Always ones to buck the trend, chairs are getting simpler and lighter (in contrast to their couch counterparts), but in structure only. The continued trend back to architectural furniture means simple design, clean lines and minimal materials, using steel and plastics to boost the structural integrity. Even macramé-style and intricate wrought iron are showing up in trendy living rooms. That said, materials are the only way simplicity is dominating; bombastic colour is the name of the game with modern chairs, too. Vibrancy and explosive energy turn any open space into a fun factory but limiting it to the chairs keeps the scene from turning into a pseudo-nursery. Look for continued demand for funky designs that defy gravity to keep the fun atmosphere from becoming trite. If you’re going to follow the increasing trend towards spacious home spas with seating, definitely go with all wood furniture with low-to-minimal presence, or consider a wood/canvas hybrid. – Ben Vorst
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BEDS While living spaces are getting funkier, beds and bedrooms are moving back towards the comforts of nature. Colour schemes are dominated by natural hues, including deep greens and rich browns, reflecting the renewed use of wood furniture in the bedroom. Cascading plants are becoming a welcome fixture and the design to match is a must. However, if the forest theme bores you there is a great new trend catching on—complex mosaic effects using mismatched textile patterns. Bucking the low-stim approach, this patchwork design lends an aura of fun and casual funkiness to beds that are generally pressured into conformity. Craft a dynamic tableau using a quilt effect that brings the bed to life while mimicking being slapped together. If solid colours are more your style, consider using a display wall as a base off which to create a standout bed scene. – Ben Vorst
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G-Bed available at TJY Home. Teak bed available at EQ3.
Cherche Midi bed by Erik Gizard available at Roche Bobois.
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DINING TABLES
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Interior design is increasingly going in divergent directions when it comes to the food area of the home. There is the return to the neo-classical, solemn design of the traditional kitchen/dining room, often black and white and using Victorian style, prodigious tile and imposing well-built cabinetry; or the stripped down, comfortable kitchen/dining area centred on user-friendly design, complete with soft-but-lively colours, simple open cabinets and lots of natural, unfinished elements. The trend for the former is to use high-gloss, ornate tables and chairs, intricately upholstered and appropriate for the finest of dining; think replica American Federal chairs and their ilk and sturdy tables to match. For the latter, mismatched funky seating is the trend, with fun patio-style chairs and modern stool designs making the space much more free flowing. Colour matters much less here, although lighter blues, lime greens and summer violets are increasingly popular. – Ben Vorst
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SOFT FURNISHINGS
Spots Before My Eyes rug by Rug Couture.
Grey Roscoe rug available at EQ3.
Academy rug by Rug Couture.
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Cannage handwoven rug available at Roche Bobois.
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the fact that these essential elements are often the ones that have some of the greatest input from artists and artistic craftspeople. The trend towards art-inspired soft furnishings has never been stronger. Flooring accoutrements often define the spaces they inhabit, linearly and atmospherically, and the artistry involved is prodigious. Lush and soft; durable and stately; synthetic or natural; original or recycled; impressive or subtle; the choices are almost endless. Many of the best rugs are still handwoven by master craftspeople—a rare aspect in the modern market—and even manufactured pieces incorporate the creativity of actual designers. The world of cushions and soft furniture accoutrements is complex but navigable; your choice often depends on the furniture it will adorn. Still, the strongest trends for cushions today are floral motifs, intricate designs such as paisley and rustic two-tone patterns of faded traditional designs. – Ben Vorst
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The addition of soft furnishings, rugs, cushions, etc. is, sadly, still seen as an afterthought, despite
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FUNCTIONAL Functional design uses architectural elements to blend the beautiful and the practical.
SHELVING
Open shelves create space for stylish storage.
ARTWORK Mix work and play with fun artwork.
STORAGE
Baskets and containers leave room for supplies.
DESK
An industriallyinspired desk becomes a real workhorse.
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DESKS
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The home desk presents a unique and intriguing challenge—unbound from the restrictions of office
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conformity, the home work space must nonetheless be functional, business-friendly and even inspire us to get down to it. Luckily, few furniture elements have gone through as much of a re-think recently, so there’s no shortage of choices. While newer desk designs are often trending towards rounded ends and sloping arches, this is not always congruent with work principles (work literally slides off one’s desk). The hottest direction in desks is to use reclaimed materials and/or designs from the construction and architecture fields (think sawhorse legs, drafting tables). These inspire the confidence of the designer and master-planner with a touch of the workaday, not-afraid-to-get-their-hands-dirty mentality.Whether you’re actually drawing up blueprints or simply balancing your books, the subliminal effect is the same—there’s a challenging project awaiting your special talents to get off the ground. h – Ben Vorst
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TITANS OF INDUSTRY INDUSTRIAL DESIGN CONTINUES TO DOMINATE FRESH COLLECTIONS
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towards architectural and industrial furniture design shows little sign of abating. The inclination of modern designers continues to reflect society’s drift towards a fusion of work and home spaces and an unprecedented comfort with industrial materials and ambience. And yet, there is history here. The leaps of imagination wrought during the last century are echoing stronger today than in the last few decades. Cutting-edge studios are reissuing and reimagining the utilitarian innovations of the modern furniture movement that made household names of Eames and Le Corbusier. The 2014 edition of the Milan design show—Salone Internazionale del Mobile—highlighted some of the freshest industrial designs from up-and-coming and established designers embracing function and fashion, many of them alluding to past masterpieces.
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Followers of modern furniture movements—and readers of recent issues—will note that the course
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Leather sling chair, wire storage unit and industrial bookcase. All from Vincent and Barn.
Round pine and iron table available at MOE’S Home Collection. Mars MK3 chair by Timothy Oulton made from handmoulded metal with distressed vintage leather.
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Few stables of design can compete with the groundbreaking work being done under the aegis of Vitra. Focusing on reissue and reimagination of past perfection, Vitra has assembled some great designers who are combining new and not-as-new to create echoes of modernity. While much of the reissue involves materials that were—at the time—new-fangled (aluminum, tubular steel), the 2014 designs of Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby and Hella Jongerius incorporate natural elements to fantastic modern effect. The trend in general for industrial design is to reach further and further afield for materials in an effort to fuse construction and interior design elements. New designs are incorporating much more wrought iron, concrete and repurposed steel in an effort to change the domestic atmosphere into a dynamic one, setting aside the traditional dichotomy of home and work. h
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THOMAS PHEASANT
A SEAMLESS BLEND OF PAST AND FUTURE Opposite. Interior architecture and design by Thomas Pheasant. Photograph by Max Kim-Bee. Above. Thomas Pheasant at his home in Washington, DC. Photograph by Chris Leaman.
Thomas Pheasant didn’t start out to become a designer; he initially studied architecture. Then, in his second year, a professor recommended that he take a few interior design courses to round out his studies. The next year he took a course in interior design and one in furniture design and, as Pheasant recounts, “This was the beginning of a personal journey that continues to keep me evolving.” When it comes to design, Pheasant believes that relaxed environments don’t preclude having beautiful things. He expresses a desire for people to appreciate simplicity of form—to feel calm and serene in their surroundings. With a focus on proportion and scale he creates spaces that turn classical ideals into a modern point of view.
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Above. Thomas Pheasant reviewing his Athens Chair at the Baker factory in North Carolina. Right. The Athens Chair designed by Thomas Pheasant. Bottom. Thomas Pheasant’s home in Washington, DC. Photograph by Durston Saylor. Opposite. Original sketch of the Athens Chair.
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“My first sketch for the new collection was this concept for a sculptural lounge chair. The sketch took minutes; the development took over a year.” — Thomas Pheasant
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A master in many forms, Pheasant designs both interiors and furniture which affords him a wide variety of work. As he says, “It is the diversity of projects and clients that I love most about my work.” Living in Washington, DC, Pheasant is inspired by the abundance of classic architecture. One of his current interior design projects, the Blair House—the White House guesthouse—involves thoughtful enhancement of classic architecture for modern use. Creating interiors that will house heads of state and presidential guests—with only a month for install—requires careful planning and orchestration. Also busy in furniture design, last year he created his fourth Baker collection, which is a quality-focused line for a high-end, residential market. When he first started working with Baker, Pheasant was concerned about over-commercialization—instead he has received a public voice and global reach. Some of Pheasant’s favourite furniture designs are from this collection. The “simplicity and sculptural quality” of the Arcade Center Table and the “graceful strength” of the Athens Lounge Chair enable these classical designs to hold their own as modern forms. The Blossom Mirror was inspired by the 1930s Paris kimono—characterized by an angular cherry blossom pattern. The construction began in CAD (computer-aided design) and transformed into a project he assembled like puzzle pieces—on hands and knees in his workshop— until it looked just right. Overall, Pheasant believes a unique and clear vision is essential to furniture and, ultimately, all design. As he states, “Understanding the past is the best foundation for creating the future.” h
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Left. Jerad Mack and Shane Pawluk. Above. Iconoclast table front view.
“I hope people come around and get out of the dark, do-it-yourself, reclaimed barnwood, shabby chic, industrial chic look,” says Pawluk from his combined shop-and-showroom in an industrial corner of Edmonton, Alberta. “It’s not good design.” What is good design, according to Pawluk, is a space that is “light and modern and progressive” with pieces that are built to last. The duo channel that esthetic into solid wood pieces. “They are modern—I don’t like the term mid-century modern,” Pawluk says. “And that stuff stands up today. We’re emulating a movement more than a time period.” They also want to make well-constructed furniture that can become family heirloom pieces for a new generation. “Our dining tables should easily last 100 years,” says Pawluk. It was not always this way. The pair started making furniture together in 2003 but they actually met working road construction sites in Alberta and Cuba before then. When they realized they were both doing wood-working, they decided to join forces.
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Jerad Mack and Shane Pawluk have a strong vision for your furniture—and they don’t mince words.
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“We don’t go at it the way most would—we think of it in a utilitarian way.”
– Shane Pawluk
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“Jerad trained under a master craftsman who had been doing it for seventy years,” says Pawluk. “I trained under an old family member who builds massage tables out of solid maple. Jerad was working out of his garage and we had a shop and I said he should come join us.” He did, but instead of following their vision the two men began their career together doing mostly millwork for restaurants, retail stores and bars to pay the bills. “We were making ten- to twenty-year furniture,” says Pawluk, referring to the probable lifespan of the pieces. “But it just didn’t feel right.” Then, when the financial crash hit in 2008, the pair decided to pursue their original dream of building high-end furniture. “It was slow at first,” Pawluk admits. “We weren’t very well known and people aren’t going to plunk down $8,000 for just any dining table. The market is always a yo-yo too, you never know where it’s going to be.” Even so, their reputation has grown—their pieces appear in stores from Ottawa to New York to San Francisco. Closer to home, their designs can be found at 4living in Calgary and even in a pop-up shop in that city’s Bamboo Ballroom location. The self-taught duo have also won numerous awards, including a recent “Best of Year” from Interior Design magazine in the residential coffee table category for Mismo, an oak table with five identical hexagonal surfaces. In fact, they are so busy that Mack designs full time while Pawluk runs the shop and showroom. “We don’t go at it the way most would—we think of it in a utilitarian way,” says Pawluk in a typically down-to-earth Albertan moment. “What’s selling well? What’s missing in the market? Then we go from there.” At the moment that means incorporating other media like metal and stones to add dimension to their wood pieces. Still, they intend to stick with the modern style their devotees love—they’ll just add new “izms” to their core design ideology. h
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COMMUNITY CHARACTER
EXPLORING VANCOUVER’S URBAN ROOTS
KITSILANO
A VIBRANT HISTORIC NEIGHBOURHOOD
Above. The new Kitsilano Beach Pool in 1932, the largest outdoor pool in North America. The Vancouver skyline consists of the incomplete Hotel Vancouver. W.J. Moore, City of Vancouver Archives Be N5.
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Colonists only began to appreciate the area that is now Kitsilano in 1859, when the city of New Westminster was created during British Columbia’s Gold Rush and rumours of coal on Burrard Inlet motivated Colonel Richard Moody to send the warship HMS Plumper to explore the shoreline. An outcropping of coal discovered just west of the foot of what is now Macdonald Street indicated great potential. In January 1860 a new law allowed non-Natives to take up land in BC so, with the sudden coal rush, wealthy Victoria speculators chose the area as a prime location to stake off land—though none ever did move to the heavily forested shore. 1886 saw the tiny settlement of Gastown become the City of Vancouver and the first transcontinental railway soon arrived on the Pacific coast, running along the beach to its official terminus at the foot of Trafalgar Street. A large breakwater was planned to create a harbour in English Bay and a huge industrial zone was slated for Kits Point but fortunately neither of these schemes came to pass. Named after August Jack Khahtsahlano—a local First Nations man born in 1876 in the local village Sun’ahk—the area only became a residential neighbourhood after a downtown streetcar line was extended to Kitsilano beach in 1905. In those pre-automobile days development greatly accelerated when streetcar lines were built along 4th Avenue and Broadway by 1910. Today most of Kitsilano is still within a five or ten minute walking distance of stores, restaurants, offices and most amenities. Although Kitsilano’s residential homes were constructed almost entirely in the 1910s and 1920s, today its two main commercial streets are lined with modern apartment buildings that house ground level retail space. In the 1960s and 1970s, Kitsilano’s 4th Avenue was the closest British Columbia ever came to having a hippy-style Haight-Ashbury neighbourhood. This
occurred when the 1910-era houses in the neighbourhood’s eastern section were gradually replaced with three-storey apartment buildings. During the transition many of the pre-demolition homes were rented out inexpensively to UBC students and other young baby boomers. This group included activists as well as groups interested in alternative activities such as yoga and the Unemployment Insurance Commission (UIC) ski team. Back then many older residents considered the activities of these young people completely inconsequential but time has since proven otherwise. Since first opening offices in Kitsilano around 1970, Greenpeace has spread worldwide and reached a membership of five million; annual peace marches that began in Kitsilano reached 100,000 participants in the ‘80s. In 1967 Arran Stephens started Vancouver’s first whole vegetarian restaurant in Kitsilano and then Lifestream, Canada’s first large natural foods store. In 1981 he and life-partner Ratana started Nature’s Path Foods—now the largest manufacturer of certified organic cereal in North America. In 1979 Chip Wilson started Westbeach—a surf, skate and snowboard apparel business—and in 2000 he opened a single Lululemon store that shared space with a yoga studio. Offering yoga-inspired athletic clothing, the business has now gone international with over 7,000 employees, making Wilson a multi-billionaire. Co-founded by Adrienne Carr in 1983, North America’s first Green Party opened their first office in Kitsilano. And when Vancouver’s downtown peninsula filled up with high-rise buildings in the ‘80s, it spilled across False Creek to the Broadway Corridor—now the busiest transit route in North America. The popular Kitsilano section of the Broadway Corridor to UBC has huge potential and the expected extension of the SkyTrain system along the corridor may well create an echo of the previous century’s streetcar growth spurt, once again bringing new life to this historic neighbourhood. h
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DRAMATICALLY SITUATED ALONG THE SOUTH SHORE OF ENGLISH BAY, VANCOUVER’S KITSILANO NEIGHBOURHOOD WAS ONCE AN UNAPPRECIATED PART OF THE WILD WEST COAST.
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ESCAPE
DESTINATIONS NEAR & FAR
Top left. Richter Pass with a view of the mountains near Osoyoos. Photograph provided by Destination British Columbia. Top right. View of the vineyards and town of Osoyoos. Photograph by Don Weixl. Bottom left. Burrowing Owl Estate Winery. Photograph provided by Burrowing Owl Estate Winery. Bottom right. Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre. Photograph provided by Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC . Opposite. Dock with boats on the lakeshore near Osoyoos. Photograph provided by Vinco International.
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OSOYOOS GETAWAY WINE, WATER AND A WARM WELCOME
Boasting the country’s driest climate with only around 30 centimetres of average annual precipitation, the temperatures in Osoyoos—at times soaring above 38°C—are often the highest in the country. This unique ecosystem may sound inhospitable to some, but to others—like me and the many rare plants and animals found nowhere else in Canada—this is the perfect environment. And we aren’t the only ones who enjoy all that this area has to offer; those who live here love it and those who visit return again and again or find a way to live their vacation every day and move here, for at least part of the year.
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LOCATED AT THE NORTHERNMOST TIP OF THE SONORA DESERT, OSOYOOS IS CANADA’S ONLY DESERT.
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GETTING THERE By Car. Only 401km from Vancouver, 730km from Calgary and an easy 30 or 90 minute drive from the Penticton and Kelowna airports respectively; Osoyoos is easily accessible by car from communities in BC, Alberta and Washington. By Plane. Regular flights to and from Vancouver and Calgary connect all other major destinations to the Penticton and Kelowna airports. The paved Osoyoos airstrip can accommodate private fixed wing and rotary aircraft.
Top. Photograph provided by The Cottages on Osoyoos Lake. Left. Photograph provided by Burrowing Owl Estate Winery.
PLACES TO STAY
THINGS TO DO
A varied selection of accommodation is available for both short stays and longer ones. Here are just a few:
Biking Golfing Hiking Horseback riding Sailing Spas Stargazing Watersports Wine tours
Burrowing Owl Guest House Coast Osoyoos Beach The Cottages on Osoyoos Lake Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa The Villa at Hester Creek Walnut Beach Resort Watermark Beach Resort
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In fact, many hotels and resorts offer options for longer stays, with kitchenettes and in-suite laundry. And stunning new communities like The Cottages on Osoyoos Lake, where I enjoyed a lovely cottage that reminded me of summers spent in the Maritimes, offer custom build options near the lake for vacation homes or year-round living, with access to amenities such as a clubhouse, pool and private beach. There’s no end of activities available around Osoyoos, but for wine lovers especially—this part of BC is paradise. From well-established labels such as Black Hills, Burrowing Owl and Inniskillen to others who are fast making a name for themselves as quality vintners—Hester Creek, Road 13 Vineyards and See Ya Later Ranch, to name a few—the number of wineries in the area is staggering. It is difficult to know where to begin. The promise of Fiona Duncan’s fresh baked artisan bread—double cream brie with pear preserves, for example—draws people into Platinum Bench Estate Winery where she and husband Murray Jones will pour you wine flights (their 2012 Cab Franc is superb) and share how their love of wine took them from Manitoba to the Black Sage Bench. At some wineries, such as Burrowing Owl, you may be able to take guided or self-guided tours, enjoy a first-class restaurant offering exceptional food and wine pairings (including library vintages) then, when fully satiated, travel only as far as your room in their on-site guesthouse to enjoy one more glass of your favourite varietal (Pinot Gris for me) as the sun goes down behind the hills. Pick a season or stay year-round—Osoyoos will always welcome you. h
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MUSEUM OF VANCOUVER
TAKING HISTORY HOME THE MOV RETAIL COLLECTION
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WORDS BY COURTNEY ROSBOROUGH PHOTOGRAPHS PROVIDED BY THE MUSEUM OF VANCOUVER COLLECTION
THE MUSEUM OF VANCOUVER (MOV) IS SHEDDING SIGNIFICANT LIGHT ON THEIR 70,000+ HISTORIC OBJECTS AND TAKING THE RECENT TREND OF SHOPPING LOCALLY TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL.
Above. Prints are made from old postcards. Lions Gate Bridge, Archive H2001.25.16. English Bay Beach, Archive H2001.25.8.
SELF-SUSTAINING: Initiated with a grant from VanCity, the MOV retail program was created with self-sustainability in mind as this non-profit institution relies mainly on the support of members, donors and visitors. The sales from this new venture will allow them to continue sharing the history of Vancouver, based on their own means. “Creating a social venture was our attempt at building towards that sustainability,” says Debbie Douez, MOV’s Director of Development & Marketing. “For the general public, purchasing these vintage products is a great way for those who believe in supporting the history of this city to get a great product with an interesting Vancouver story at the same time.”
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Chris Storey, Business Development Manager at the MOV, describes the Retail Collection, launched in 2012, as a “direct partnership with local artisans, manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers to produce artifact-inspired merchandise. Every artifact is authentic and tells a story. These pieces allow a person to make the museum a part of their daily life, rather than a one-off trip.” The retail collection includes everything from pillows to coasters, rugs to magnets, bags to T-shirts, greeting cards, place mats and key chains and each item comes with a tag that shares the artifact’s history and a catalogue number to prove its authenticity.
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Above, clockwise. Vancouver Bicycle Club Sweater, circa 1930, Archive H2002.48.8. Roller Skate Case, circa 1940, Archive H2010.23.1. Fat Boy Coffee Bar Menu, circa 1948, Archive H2006.55.29. Swim Team Photo at Second Beach Pool, circa 1928, Archive H2008.23.2513. Opposite page. Print. ‘The Ghosts of My Friends’ autograph book, circa 1900, a creative autograph book popular in the early 1900s. Archive H982.30.1.
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NEW IDEAS, NEW RELATIONS: While a museum gift store is not a new idea, sourcing local producers and making partner locations and websites your gift store very much is. The MOV continually stays true to being about Vancouver, by Vancouver and for Vancouver with ingenious ideas such as this. They are excited to expand their retail collection to include art, apparel, stationary, jewellery, housewares and food merchandise. “We’re always looking to develop new relationships with anyone that has an interest in Vancouver and telling the city’s story through exclusive merchandise,” Storey explains. “Contact us if you’re interested in spreading the love for this city.” Douez expands, “Local businesses want to be on board. We open our historic collections to them to discover inspiration for product images that they can license. We continue to actively welcome new partners to the program.” In the future, feature exhibition-related products will be added to the collection and showcased on an online shopping website. At this time purchases can be made through: Burritt Bros. Carpets, Hambleton Fine Art Services, Pillow Décor, Make, Port Paper Co., Country Furniture, Stylegarage, KimPrints, Vancouver Special and a growing list of others. h To learn more about the archival objects included in the Retail Collection pieces showcased on these pages, visit museumofvancouver.ca/collections.
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THE MOV RETAIL COLLECTION ALLOWS PEOPLE TO MAKE THE HISTORY OF THE CITY PART OF THEIR EVERYDAY LIFE.
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WEST VANCOUVER MUSEUM
THE ART OF LOOKING
LANDSCAPE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A RECURRING MOTIF IN BRITISH COLUMBIAN ART, BUT IT IS THE INDIVIDUAL VANTAGE POINT THAT EACH ARTIST TAKES THAT TRULY BROADENS THE HORIZONS FOR THE WEST VANCOUVER MUSEUM’S NEW EXHIBIT.
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Developed in 2013 by Francesca Szuszkiewicz—a summer student who is now a collections assistant at the WVM—The And of the Land: Perspectives on landscape by artists from British Columbia came together as an inventory of the museum’s collection. By delving into that collection and borrowing personal pieces this large group exhibition covers over a century of artwork in multiple mediums and techniques, offering an opportunity to showcase some never before seen works in an exciting new way. “The importance of landscape practices on the west coast over the past century is very well represented in the collection,” says Szuszkiewicz. “I decided to start from this subject in order to show a wide variety of styles and approaches and to show works that may not appear to be landscapes but are connected to this theme contextually.” Due to the diversity of pieces the exhibit was arranged thematically to emphasize the overlapping practices of the artists, showing how different generations impacted others. The 25 artists are all connected in some way—teacher, student or mentor. They have all worked, travelled or crossed paths at some point.
The And of the Land implies conjunction, division and overlap. It entails the juxtaposition of interiors and exteriors by looking through windows. It involves the physical and psychological aesthetic of a beautiful landscape. It means we observe but also memorize, we imagine but also know; we expand our thoughts yet contract our ideals all at the same time. “In art history, paintings have often been considered as analogous to windows, and although the exhibition includes drawings, photographs, a video, a collage, a lightbox, sculpture and various types of prints, the idea of ‘a window on the world’ is useful to landscape as a subject,” says Szuszkiewicz. “None of the artists included in the exhibition represents a site without conveying a sense of their own vision.” These artists have captured the Canadian spirit, recording their experiences of people and places. The context of the exhibition and the familiar overarching theme of landscape allows viewers to decipher experimental pieces and enjoy the exhibit as a whole as—realizing that interpreting abstraction may present a challenge for some viewers—Szuszkiewicz has done a remarkable job of considering her audience. h All art pieces courtesy of the Collection of the West Vancouver Museum. westvancouvermuseum.ca.
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Left. Sylvia Tait, Untitled, 1965, ink and wax on paper. Above left. B. C. Binning, Untitled, c. 1968-1969, acrylic on canvas. Above middle. Jane Billaux, Landscape, Ashcroft, unknown date, oil on canvas. Above right. John Fulker, Ken Charow, 5900 Dr., unknown date, gelatin silver print.
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Left. Over Oceans, part of the Burritt Bros. rug collection of the same name, is one of five rugs inspired by a single Zoë Pawlak painting. The painting, also titled Over Oceans, explores the crossing of an ocean, once an unimaginable journey in time and distance. Each rug depicts the endless movements and possibilities to be found in a single expanse of water.
During a Pecha Kucha—a quick slide-based presentation— in Vancouver, Pawlak described how she cried when she saw her first Rothko piece at the Tate Modern. Now she creates large landscape and portrait paintings that hang on the walls of Grace Bonney, Trevor and Christina Linden and hundreds of other collectors worldwide. “It still blows my mind that people let me go into their homes,” says Pawlak. Originally from White Rock, BC, Pawlak graduated from Nova Scotia College of Art & Design University in her mid-twenties and started her family. Looking for artistic and business guidance she approached artists Robert Genn and Don Li-Leger. “They were successful at balancing family life and their careers. When I first started, I was very conscious that I was running a business. I wasn’t going to make paintings to not sell them,” explains Pawlak. Recently Pawlak has decided to diversify and venture into new mediums. “There is a lot of collaboration taking place in the art, fashion, music world. Some of the best artwork these days comes from collaboration,” explains Pawlak. “Vancouver is crazy supportive. I work with interior designers who are competitors. They love each other and hang out.”
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ZOË PAWLAK BELIEVES THAT “ART HAS THE CAPACITY TO DRAW OUT IN YOU EXPERIENCES AND FEELINGS THAT YOU ALREADY HAVE.”
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Left. Pawlak’s diversification into other mediums—including rugs—provides clients with more than one way to bring her art into their home. Right. Zoë Pawlak.
Last year Pawlak joined forces with Vancouver fashion designer Nicole Bridger, focusing on two prints—one graphic, figurative and abstract and one very painterly. She also teamed up with Main Street rug pioneers Burritt Bros. The five 8x10-foot rugs of their Over Oceans collection were inspired by Pawlak’s painting of the same name and hand-knotted in Nepal. Pawlak believes in supporting other artists by buying their art and going to their shows—collaboration isn’t the only key to nurturing a creative community. “I like collecting work; I support the arts this way. It also helps me understand my clients and connect as collectors. It’s a little bit of practice what you preach.” h
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Left. Artwork and décor add pops of colour to the whitewashed walls of the living and dining areas.
When the stand-out townhome in the heart of Vancouver’s swanky shopping and dining district became available they knew it was the perfect fit for SQ1 Specialty Projects, a new branch of SQ1, focused on buying unique residential spaces and evolving them to their highest potential. “When we saw this townhome,” says Ziolkoski, “we knew it was the perfect spot for our first in-house renovation.” Prior to the reno, the incredible north-to-south views were hindered by the home’s original design. “The space was tired and dated, and the layout was very dysfunctional,” says Ziolkoski. “You couldn’t actually see north to south, it was completely closed off.” Their first step was to gut the entire home, creating a contemporary open concept ideal for entertaining. “We were surprised by how much energy began to flow into the space as we progressively got deeper into the demo. The key was maximizing the views and flow of light through the space and most of all the livability,” says Ziolkoski. For the sun-drenched gourmet chef’s kitchen, multi-level bulkheads were streamlined, a cramped breakfast nook behind a half-wall was removed, and a bulky pantry was replaced by sleek floor-to-ceiling custom cabinetry. Exquisite attention to detail was doted on every square inch of the home, from the matching stainless steel panel above the fridge to accentuate the height, to the large, sleek custom-designed island table—carefully detailed from all angles as it can be seen from below while walking up the main stairs—and, says Ziolkoski, the “Tom Dixon stools from Inform that gave the casual, fun element we were looking for.” Along the brushed white oak floors toward the whitewashed living and dining area—with pops of colour in the artwork and décor—white lacquered double doors conceal a powder room and a mechanical closet just deep enough for a broom. An incredibly clever solution to the ugly electrical panel: a full-length mirror, mounted to draw pulls, that slides aside for easy access.
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GLASS WALLS AND DETAILING THROUGHOUT THE HOME REALLY OPEN UP THE SPACE.
“Those are the kinds of things that took us the time, all of the special, compact things,” says Ziolkoski of the project that was completed in an astonishingly quick six months and is currently on the market. “The glass wall makes it really clean and architectural but also opens up the space,” says Ziolkoski of the stairway from the living room to the third floor, which mirrors the glass-encased entry stairway and leads the eye up to the skylighted hallway above. The windows, especially the skylights that look up at the adjacent condo towers, provide a transformation of light from bright to night, which changes the mood of the space throughout the day. At the centre of the third-floor hallway, a white lacquered barn door on sliders leads to a generous laundry room with built-in cabinetry. To the south, a large office is in keeping with the clean, neutral palette and its artwork is the towering trees on Alberni Street whose leaves produce a rotating cast of colours throughout the seasons.
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Above. Large windows, clerestory glazing and a skylight leave the home awash in natural light.
The home’s design sense is most evident in the sophisticated master suite, whose transformation is likely the most dramatic of all. In place of the formerly bland and typical condo bathroom, a glass cube contains a spa-like ensuite with soaker tub and rain shower. “The combination of glass detailing between the two spaces made the rooms open and spacious with an electronic architectural blind for privacy,” says Ziolkoski, as the soaker tub was designed to take full advantage of the New York-style retreat’s gorgeous city, ocean and mountain views. h
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ICONIC ARCHITECTURE
BRILLIANT BUILDINGS AND THE GENIUS BEHIND THEM
ROOTED IN OUR LANDSCAPE
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ARTHUR ERICKSON
WORDS BY HADANI DITMARS
Not only because Erickson produced the most seminal buildings in my hometown of Vancouver but also because I grew up on his Simon Fraser University (SFU) campus where my parents were students in the early ‘70s—it was literally my childhood playground. SFU, a temple of learning with a nod to Greek and Islamic architecture (Erickson spoke of Cairo’s AlAzhar University as an inspriation), was conceived as a series of open terraces extending down the mountain slope—from the Academic Quadrangle with its Moghul-like pond at the summit, down to the westernmost student residences.
Left. Museum of Glass. Photograph by Nic Lehoux. Above. Arthur Erickson portrait. Photograph by Paul Joseph.
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I ADMIT TO A CERTAIN NOSTALGIA WHEN IT COMES TO THE WORK OF THE LATE GREAT ARTHUR ERICKSON.
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Clockwise. Museum of Anthropology. Photograph provided by Museum of Anthropology. The Erickson. Photograph provided by Concord Pacific. Canada House. Photograph by Bob Matheson.
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“GOOD ARCHITECTURE CAN HELP DEFINE A VERY DISTINCT CULTURE. JUST LOOK AT SAN FRANCISCO OR ROME—EVERYBODY THAT LIVES IN THOSE CITIES LOVES THEM—OR LOOK AT NAPLES, WHERE PEOPLE SING ON THEIR BALCONIES IN THE MORNING DOING THEIR LAUNDRY.”
The central open-plan mall was the place where it all came together, quite literally. Designed as a way to erase boundaries between disciplines, the area was the site of many cultural happenings and student protests in the heady years of SFU’s origins. With its native plants, water features and sense of expansiveness, it seemed to embody the promise of Canada. Indeed Erickson’s work embodies the Canadian ideal at its most promising: clean, contemporary design, rooted in natural inspiration, open to the world. Too often the man and his architecture rubbed up against that other Canada—the one of petty sensibilities that confuses parochialism with patriotism and never fully appreciates his vision. As with many Canadian visionaries, his legacy was best appreciated after his passing. Erickson drew on ancient sources and organic architecture to produce something unique. His extensive travels to Asia, the Middle East and the Mediterranean profoundly informed his work. While interviewing Iraqi Christian refugees in the wake of post-invasion violence I asked if anything about Vancouver felt familiar; they mentioned Robson Square—Erickson’s striking urban oasis/civic plaza. It reminded them of certain buildings in Baghdad, where Erickson was once commissioned to redesign Abu Nawas, the historic riverside neighbourhood where Frank Lloyd Wright—the architectural idol of his youth—had designed an opera house in the ‘50s.
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— Arthur Erickson; from an interview with the author in the ‘90s.
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Clockwise. University of Lethbridge drawings by Arthur Erickson. MacMillan Bloedel. Simon Fraser University. Drawings provided by Arthur Erickson fonds, Canadian Architectural Archives, University of Calgary.
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Part of Erickson’s genius was his ability to produce work that responded to the specificity of site yet was fundamentally universal in its ethos. His magnificent Museum of Anthropology—recently reunited with its original aquatic element—is a fine example of this. Similarly his exquisite University of Lethbridge, designed in the wake of SFU’s success but maligned by insensitive build up in the ‘80s, is being resurrected by a new masterplan that hopes to revive the campus’ original bones. It takes its cue from University Hall, rising organically from the landscape as pure sculptural form and designed to be a natural extension of the horizon line, with unimpeded views from east to west. But it’s not just in Canada that his legacy remains compelling. From the Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC that slyly mocks American imperial arrogance even as it pays homage to it, to the Tacoma Museum of Glass with its temple of Hatshepsut-inspired ramps and shimmering slanted cone, to the National Center for Science and Technology in Riyadh, Erickson’s work has left its mark on a far-reaching landscape. h
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EPICURE
WHET YOUR APPETITE
COOL OCEAN BREEZES AND BRIGHTLY HUED UMBRELLAS—IT’S NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE NOT TO LOVE PATIO SEASON. DISCERNING PATRONS KNOW THAT WHEN A STUNNING VIEW, RELAXED VIBE AND COMFORTABLE SEATING ARE COMBINED WITH CULINARY DELIGHTS AND A SPECTACULAR SELECTION OF LOCAL WINE AND BEER, THE RESULT IS NOTHING SHORT OF PATIO PERFECTION. With their two popular waterfront locations—both with extensive patios—Tap & Barrel is poised to provide the ultimate in outdoor dining. Custom collaborations and exclusive pours ensure your beer or wine is the best BC has to offer, all on tap. And their “comfort food with an epicurean twist” takes fresh, sustainable and local ingredients to their full potential so we asked Corporate Chef Reuben Major to share a few recipes you can enjoy on your patio or theirs—all summer long. We think the Chocolate Beer Float sounds perfect for sipping in the sun as the world wanders by.
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RECIPES BY CORPORATE CHEF REUBEN MAJOR PHOTOGRAPHS PROVIDED BY TAP AND BARREL
SALMON TACOS salmon corn or flour tortillas (6 in.) coleslaw pico de gallo or chopped tomatoes spicy crema (recipe below) cilantro, chopped avocado, chopped lime wedge hot sauce
On the grill, brush a small area with canola oil and place seasoned salmon on it. Cook to desired temperature and doneness. Meanwhile, heat corn tortillas on a clean, dry area of the grill. Once warmed place coleslaw, spicy crema and cilantro on tortilla. Add cooked salmon on top and garnish with avocado and pico de gallo. Finish with your favourite hot sauce and serve with a lime wedge. Perfect for sharing before dinner or make it a meal by adding a summer salad.
SPICY CREMA
ž cup 1 tbsp. 1 tbsp. 1 tbsp. pinch
sour cream water lime juice hot sauce (Tap & Barrel likes Valentina’s) salt and pepper
Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.
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“THE ONLY TIME TO EAT DIET FOOD IS WHILE YOU’RE WAITING FOR THE STEAK TO COOK.” — Julia Child
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8 OZ. CAB NY STRIP LOIN certified Angus beef fennel and chili rub (see below) garlic butter red nugget potatoes green beans asparagus red radish white wine butter
Lightly brush the steak with canola oil and season with fennel and chili rub. Place on hot BBQ grill and cook to your liking; chef recommends medium rare to rare for NY strip loins. Serve with steamed then crushed red nugget potatoes tossed in salt and pepper. SautĂŠ asparagus, green beans and red radishes in white wine (one part) and butter (two parts). Pair with your favourite BC wine and enjoy on the patio.
FENNEL AND CHILI RUB
2 tbsp. 2 tbsp. 1 tbsp. 1 tbsp.
fennel seeds coarse salt pepper crushed chili
Toast fennel seeds and grind in a coffee grinder or use a mortar and pestle. Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.
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CHOCOLATE BEER FLOAT In a beer mug, pour your choice of chocolate porter/ale until glass is three-quarters full. Tap & Barrel uses Phillips Longboat Chocolate Porter. Take a large scoop of vanilla gelato or ice cream and place it ever so carefully on top of the mug’s rim (pictured) or gently guide it into the glass. Word of warning, if you drop the ice cream into the porter you will enjoy a mini eruption of chocolate porter foam. Tap & Barrel likes to call this their ‘Adult Float’. h
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THE FAST & THE LUXURIOUS
WORDS BY TONY WHITNEY
AUTO TRENDS AND TEST DRIVES
LUXURY SPORTS ROADSTERS AND COUPES There’s something particularly appealing about sports cars—especially at the higher end of the market. They are an ‘indulgence’ after all; aimed at recreational use rather than practicality. That’s why so many aficionados have another vehicle available for when people or cargo need to be ferried. Sports cars are, simply put, just for fun. There’s nothing quite like a car that looks great and has snappy performance and nimble handling. A good sports car makes any driver feel like Jacques Villeneuve without ever breaking the speed limit. This kind of automotive fun can be very costly at the higher end of the market, but people with all kinds of budgets can usually find something suitable. The choices are amazingly varied, even among the supercars. Sports car enthusiasts have been arguing about which is best—coupe or roadster—since the first car turned a wheel. The dispute still rages though usually
it’s a friendly one. The latest hardtop convertibles have almost negated this argument because they really do offer the best of both worlds. Even so, many leading manufacturers stick doggedly to the traditional fabric convertible top but with today’s materials and quality standards you will never know you’re in a roadster when the top is up. The advantage of coupes is they often boast more rigid body structures than convertibles and this may make for a better-handling car—though not always. While there’s nothing quite like the full top-down experience, many coupes have huge power sunroofs so you’ll still get plenty of fresh air. The choice is entirely in the hands of the buyer and for this issue we take a look at three coupes and three roadsters with a wide variety of sticker prices. There are many more out there and deciding which one to buy is almost as much fun as driving it. h
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BMW’s Z4 is an icon of the roadster world and top-down looks as good as anything else out there. The current version has a folding hardtop, so it’s one of those combination sportsters. The engine is one of the Munich automaker’s wonderful inline sixes with a horsepower rating of 335 thanks to twin turbos. Power reaches the wheels via an advanced 7-speed automatic with manual override. BMW handling is legendary and the Z4 really delivers in that department. Money can be saved by opting for a 4-cylinder version that’s almost as much fun.
The all-new ‘Vette was a sensation when it was announced as a coupe and it wasn’t long before a roadster version followed. This seventh-generation model—with the Stingray name revived—is faster and more agile than ever and looks as sensational as one of the megabuck Italian exotics. Naturally there’s a potent V8 under the hood which puts out an impressive 455-horsepower. Buyers can choose 7-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. As with every Corvette that came before, the Stingray offers amazing performance for the buck with acceleration figures that beat cars three times as expensive and more.
A well-restored Porsche 356 can cost serious money but consolation lies with innovative limited-volume manufacturer Intermeccanica of New Westminster, BC. Intermeccanica’s 356-A S is an exquisite recreation of the famed Porsche Speedster and just might be better built than the original as far as trim quality and reliability. The car is based on a rugged steel frame and uses high-quality glass fibre for the bodywork. Since these cars are hand-built, extensive customization is available including a choice of air or liquid-cooled 4-cylinder engines. The liquid-cooled Subaru ‘boxer’ engines are great, with compact dimensions and a configuration similar to the original car. Air-cooled variants use boxer power plants from Volkswagen.
Price tag: $54,300 – $77,900.
Price tag: $58,245 – $70,475.
Price tag: $60,000 – $100,000, according to customization.
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GRANTURISMO 6 MASERATI MC STRADALE
We knew it was coming. Now it’s here. The new F-Type Coupe might just be the most beautiful Jaguar ever built—all the sensual sleekness of the old and much-loved E-Type, with vastly advanced technology. Three versions—base Coupe, S and R—have either 3.0-litre supercharged V6 or 5.0-litre supercharged V8 power plants. The top motor develops a stirring 550-horsepower, placing the ‘F’ squarely in the supercar class. Both engines use an 8-speed transmission. It’s practical too as, according to Jaguar, a couple of large golf bags will fit under the powered lift-back. The F-Type R Coupe, among the fastest Jags ever, tops 100 km/h in little more than four seconds.
Loosely speaking the Cayman is a coupe version of Porsche’s popular Boxster model but in fact, it’s a lot more than that. It’s very much a sports coupe in its own right and many believe—me included—that it’s the best looking Porsche in the current range. There’s something very right about the styling of the Cayman, with its sensuous curves around the rear quarter and flowing roofline. Looks are just part of the story as this car is an outstanding performer, especially on winding roads. Power in the S version comes from a 3.4-litre horizontally-opposed 6-cylinder producing 325-horsepower—a lot of get-up-and-go for a small, lightweight coupe.
Maserati—one of the most storied nameplates in sports car history—has an enviable record of producing truly desirable models. The Granturismo MC Stradale is a sleek coupe with two-plus-two seating and a Ferrari-influenced 454-horsepower 4.7-litre V8 under its svelte hood. Transmission is a 6-speed automatic. Naturally the grille boasts the traditional Maserati trident emblem which goes back to the 1920s when the five Maserati brothers founded the company. Three electronic handling modes are a finger touch away— including one called ‘race’, which is probably only for the boldest owners. The package is rounded off with a superlative interior trimmed in the best of Italian leathers.
Price tag: $72,900 – $109,900.
Price tag: $76,560 and up.
Price tag: $142,955 – $161,800.
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IN THE COMMUNITY
PLACES TO GO THINGS TO DO
HARMONY ARTS FESTIVAL A SUMMER STAPLE
Left. Stimulate your tastebuds with food from local chefs, restaurants and vendors. Photograph provided by Harmony Arts Festival.
The Harmony Arts Festival—presented by Odlum Brown—has become a summer staple on Vancouver’s northern shore and the momentum and caliber of the festival keeps growing. This year’s event is no exception. Twelve restaurants and 12 wineries team up and vie for the coveted Best of the West 2014 title, tasked with creating perfect food and wine pairings in this amazing tasting event. Vote for your favourite while enjoying the beauty of waterfront dining. Stop by Argyle Avenue Tuesday through Thursday to experience the Art of Food. Sponsored by Fresh St. Market this event features over 35 chefs, restaurants and food vendors with samples to enjoy and goods to purchase.
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New to Harmony Arts this year is the Beachside Patio—sponsored by Glowbal Group’s Fish Shack—which will have a licensed dining area of over 60 seats and standing room to chat and have a drink. And if you’re looking for a place to sit down, The Waterfront Lounge offers a relaxed atmosphere perfect for casual dining and enjoying live music. With support from the BC Arts Council’s Innovations grant, the festival will feature a tactile and visually compelling art installation by Matthew Soules—Vancouver-based architect and innovator. This immersive experience will serve as an extension of the West Vancouver Museum’s summer exhibition of landscape-inspired works. The technologically innovative sculptural form will be composed of biodegradable materials in an environmentally responsible and ecologically sensitive way and its location, near the Beachside Patio and Waterfront Lounge, will encourage interaction. Soules hopes that the installation will be a “meditation upon art, architecture, public art and its relationship to the landscape.” The Art Market—a returning favourite—is a juried event that highlights BC craftspeople with specialties in everything from ceramics and jewellery to textiles and photography. Don’t miss this year’s Harmony Arts Festival because as festival manager Christie Rosta notes, “The people that come make it what it is.” h
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2. LEGENDARY BOOKCASE
Harmonic structure and clean design make Marcel Wanders’ Mad Chair the ideal seating choice for a modern living space.
The Legend 2 Bookcase cleverly mixes art and functionality. It is constructed entirely of oak with an oil or varnish finish and comes in eight stylish stains.
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Sculptural form meets everyday function in the Noguchi Coffee Table. Created by sculptor Isamu Noguchi, the table was constructed by joining the curved wood base with a glass top.
Rolf-Benz Onda is a modular sofa range whose organic shape and sensually opulent yet modern appearance instantly inspires and allows you to create your very own personal dream sofa.
Available at EQ3
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2. INTRICATE DESIGN
These Kaleido steel trays come in geometric shapes perfect for stacking and nesting. Available in bold colours, use these practical trays to add a playful touch to any room.
Add interest to any wall with the Iron Round Wall Décor. Intricate construction and organic shape give this piece statement quality.
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4. PAISLEYSCOPE BLUE
The elegant sunburst shape of the Salon Oval Mirror makes it hard to miss. The mirror is made of non-bevelled glass and the frame treated with an antique gold leaf finish.
With complementary prints on either side, this cushion is great for the occasional room refresh. The 18-inch cushion is available in the detailed ‘paisleyscope’ pattern and is easily washable.
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ROCHE BOBOIS USA 40TH ANNIVERSARY
Guests outside the Roche Bobois Madison Avenue showroom, waiting to be checked into the event.
With a vibrant heritage and a pristine international reputation, Roche Bobois is considered a world leader of high-end furniture design and distribution. This elite brand is characterized by a precise blend of creativity, customization and responsibility. This year Roche Bobois celebrates 40 years of l’art de vivre in the United States. The celebration, hosted at their newly renovated Madison Avenue flagship showroom, included the unveiling of the Traveler chair by American designer Stephen Burks. The first American designer to work with Roche Bobois, Burks wanted
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the piece to, “Not only engage the imagination but also—in one way or another—bring people in.” Chief Executive Officer Gilles Bonan and Creative Director Nicolas Roche were joined by prestigious magazine editors and a host of guests to commemorate the occasion. The Madison Avenue showroom was transformed into a celebratory space with two zones—the main floor offered a luxurious setting with a jazz band and the lower floor set the mood with a DJ, pinball tables and a custom photo booth. It was a fitting party for a memorable occasion. h
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Crystalview Pool & Spa Crystalview Pool, Spa & Patio has been providing quality products for outdoor living since 1986. We began as a swimming pool service and supply company providing dependable service and reliable products. Our range of products has expanded widely to include everything needed for your outdoor living space: from sectionals, fire pits and umbrellas to hot tubs and barbecues. Our latest addition is an exclusive collection of luxury outdoor furnishings from E9.
DESIGN ZONE Each issue Homes & Living showcases unique boutiques and inspiring companies that offer you distinctive products and first–class services—perfect for updating your Design Zone.
We furnish our customers with the best combination of design, quality and value, Crystalview is your destination for all you need to experience outdoor living at its finest. 104 Phillip Ave. | North Vancouver 604.985.0057 crystalview.ca
Edgemont Floors Edgemont Floors in North Vancouver, BC, is one of the most respected names in flooring in the lower mainland, and that wouldn’t have been possible without the support and referrals from you, our valued customers. Our business philosophy revolves around the golden rule. Take care of our customers and the rest will take care of itself. That is why we have gathered a team of professional sales consultants who will advise you on the right product for particular needs. Then comes in our team of skilled installers who will make sure that the product is installed according to industry standards. 116-930 West 1st St. | North Vancouver 604.985.0011 edgemontfloors.com
Consignment Canada Consignment Canada is a family owned full service downsizing and estate company. We can process entire households of items or large estates at one time. Our 7,000-square-foot North Shore showroom has everything from fine antiques to new, modern high-end furniture including rugs, lighting, china, collectibles, costume jewellery, crystal, home accessories, garden and patio furniture. Call or email us today for a no-obligation appraisal or professional appraisal. See our website details regarding the consignment, appraisal and buying processes.
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Panache Antiques & Objets D’Art From humble beginnings in 1986, Panache has grown to join the list of significant dealers worldwide. In Vancouver and around the world, we are providing quality art and antiques to enrich your lifestyle. Our selection features 17th-20th century European and Canadian art, fine furniture, accessories and eccentricities. One of our specialities is Chinese antiques including jade and porcelain. From the exotic to the exquisite, quality is always our aim. Find your treasures at Panache, where we blend the essence of the modern and the spirit of the traditional. 2212 Granville St. | Vancouver 604.732.1206 panacheantiques.com
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Creative Home Furnishings At Creative Home Furnishings you will find beautiful customizable furniture for your entire home. Our focus is on our contemporary inhouse designs, built in solid wood, exclusively for us by local artisans. Every aspect of the pieces from size and configuration, to even the design details, can be adjusted to perfectly fit your space and needs. It is the perfect confluence of durability, function and form. The Barcelona desk, one example of our Muse collection. Built of Rift Cut White Oak with a soft close drawer, it can be built to any size. 1100 Lansdowne Dr. | Coquitlam 604.941.1377 1738 West 2nd Ave. | Vancouver 604.558.2625 creativehome.ca
Kitchen Heaven Made in Germany, with lifetime warranty, the Vitaquick pressure cooker from Fissler saves energy by using steam from your food to create pressure, increasing the temperature inside of the cooker. Park Royal Mall | West Vancouver 604.922.1980 kitchenheaven.ca
Couch Potato The Sofa Co. When you come into our store, come on your own or bring the whole family, and test, touch and try things out. We have styles of sectionals, sofas, chairs and more to fit your room and your lifestyle. Whether you are downsizing, just starting out, or moving to accommodate a growing family. We have the experience to help you get the style, size and fabric just right. Thank you to our many happy customers who have made us, “The Store that Friends Tell Friends about.” 1405 Pemberton Ave. | North Vancouver 604.988.8271 info@couchpotatosofas.com couchpotatosofas.com
Tritex Fabrics
We are continually evolving and enhancing our lines to turn living space into the perfect settings for human interactivity. We use design’s universal language to help create unique environments and express corporate identity and culture distinctiveness.
Freywille The renowned Austrian jeweller FREYWILLE has a team of artists, goldsmiths and experts of fine enamelling at the heart of its success story. The only company worldwide that makes artistic jewellery with fine decorative art, it has reached phenomenal global success across many different cultures.
Whether its in our service or in our products, you will sense our quest for quality and perfection. It’s in everything we do. It’s in everything we touch. It’s what we stand for.
FREYWILLE’s jewellery is inspired by wonderful emotions, which wearers of our pieces will want to experience every day. Backed by an inspiration of different cultures and an enthusiasm for other artists and historical art epochs our jewellery is an inspiration to all who set eyes on it.
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Tritex Fabrics Ltd is a ‘to the trade’ resource for textiles, furniture, wallcovering, drapery hardware, trimmings and carpets catering to the residential and hospitality markets.
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Modern Home Furnishings At Modern Home Furnishings we’re all about quality first and superb selection−all in your style. We have bedroom, living room, children’s and office furniture. Real wood furniture means that it’s a real investment. Our quality collection of items includes custom sofas, chairs, love seats, sectionals and sofa beds available in your own configuration. Customer parking at rear of building, access off Bewiche Ave.
700 Marine Dr. | North Vancouver 604.904.3939 modernhomefurnishings.ca
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Gracing Vancouver homes since 1930, Ararat Oriental Rugs nestled in a trendy and popular sought Granville, just a 2 minutes ride to down town Vancouver. Surrounded by art galleries and antique shops, this popular hangout spots for many trendy Vancouver designers is open 7 days a week.
Turquoise is a very rare and naturally occurring gemstone. Kingman Turquoise is known to be the most diverse and prolific producer of some of the highest grade turquoise in the world. Located near Kingman, Arizona, it is the last commercially operated turquoise mine in North America and produces nearly 500 variations of natural blue/green color.
Hand-woven throughout the centuries by individual artisans, no two Persian rugs are the same.
Gemstone Tile utilizes turquoise exclusively from the Kingman Mine to handcraft a one of a kind product, adding unique beauty and luxury to the sophisticated lifestyle.
Whether it is a magnificent silk piece or an antique precious rug that you are after, Ararat Oriental Rugs is the destination shop for you—carrying modern, antiques and fine qualities.
Our handcrafted tile is suitable for backsplash, flooring, countertops. 502 Topeka St. | Kingman AZ, USA 1.928.753.3147 gemstonetileworks.com
2221 Granville St. | Vancouver 604.733.5616 araratorientalrugs.com
Smart Garage Welcome to Smart Garage Door Ltd., the home of the alternative to the traditional overhead garage door. At Smart Garage, we are proud to be the only roll up garage door manufacturer in North America. With its ultra-quiet operation and space saving design, it’s no wonder that this door has become the garage door of choice for many home owners. If you are looking to improve the style and overall functionality of your garage, look no further. Join the thousands of people that are realizing the benefits of going with a roll up door versus a sectional garage door and contact us for your free estimate today! 7-7504 Vantage Pl. | Delta 604.637.2030 smartgarage.ca
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Sofa so Good Sofa So Good is a Canadian-owned and operated furniture store in Vancouver, BC. We offer an extensive collection of “Made in Canada” upholstered sofas, sofa beds, sectionals and chairs. Our upholstered products use Canadian-made materials for their frames, springs, and foam. sofasogood.ca
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Museum of Vancouver | 110 Chestnut Street | Vancouver, BC 604.736.4431 | museumofvancouver.ca The latest Museum of Vancouver exhibit, From Rationing to Ravishing, is a seasoned collection of women’s fashion from the 1940s and 1950s—curated. Fashion historians Ivan Sayers and Claus Jahnke co-curate this showcase of Sayers’ historic clothing collection. Begun when he was 13 years old and meticulously mustered by the bagful from the Salvation Army, it’s one of Canada’s largest private collections. Usually housed in his small Vancouver home and displayed in his garage, this exhibit allows the antique apparel room to breath and be viewed decades at a time, one garment at a time. The exhibit opens September 17.
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Wedgewood Hotel and Spa | 845 Hornby St. Vancouver, BC | 604.689.7777 wedgewoodhotel.com
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Home Couture | 1311 United Blvd. | Coquitlam, BC | 604.521.7727 | homecouture.ca Founded in Nagold, Germany in 1964 and known for producing furniture of the highest certified quality, Rolf Benz will be celebrating their fiftieth anniversary this year. To commemorate the occasion they have released the Rolf Benz 50—a sofa that perfectly represents the pinnacle of 50 years of expertise in craftsman upholstered furniture. Created with a complete understanding of the brand, the comfortably luxurious piece has endless layout options. Rolf Benz also offers a huge selection of fine fabric, leather, wood and metal finishes to fit many different styles. A passion for quality and design is accompanied by a desire to create sustainable furniture. Visit Home Couture to tour the only Rolf Benz gallery in Canada.
In 1984, founder Eleni Skalbania purchased and re-decorated the former Mayfair Hotel and opened the doors of the exquisite Wedgewood Hotel and Spa. Ten years later her youngest daughter, Elpie Marinakis Jackson discovered a passion for the hotel business and joined her mother at Wedgewood. Now, as co-owner and managing director of the hotel, Jackson continues her mother’s legacy by ensuring that it remains a leader in comfort, luxury, technology and above all, service. Help Wedgewood celebrate its 30th anniversary by enjoying the many promotions they are offering; take advantage of special prices on dining, wine and spa services.
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Located in Vancouver’s fashionable Robson Square is one of Vancouver’s leading luxury downtown hotels.
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SOURCE INDEX COVER Bonaldo Alfie armchair. Photograph provided by ERGO, ergo-online.it and Bonaldo, bonaldo.it TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 18 Bonaldo Bandy Sofa Bed. Livingspace, livingspace.com; Photograph provided by ERGO EDITOR’S MESSAGE Page 12 Photograph by Ema Peter, emapeter.com; Image retouching provided by Christine Faminoff, christinafaminoff.com; Make-up by Rene Menendez, renefrancisco.com; On location at Hotel Arts, hotelarts.ca DESIGNER PROFILE: MITCHELL FREEDLAND Page 54-57 Photographs provided by Mitchell Freedland Design, mitchellfreedland.com Page 54-55 Photographs by Ema Peter, emapeter.com; Ed White Photographics, edwhitephotographics.com; Portrait photograph by Robert Kent, robertkentphoto.com Page 56 Photographs by Michael Arden Photography, arden100.com; Ed White Photographics, edwhitephotographics.com FAR OUT HOMES: CHIMNEY HOUSE Page 24-32 Architecture by Studio MK27, Marcio Kogan and Oswaldo Pessano, studiomk27.com; Interiors by Studio MK27 and Diana Radomysler; Photographs provided by Studio MK27; Photographs by Reinaldo Coser, reinaldocoser.com; Gabriel Arantes ARCHITECT PROFILE: BATTERSBYHOWAT Page 34-37 Photographs provided by BattersbyHowat, battersbyhowat.com; Page 34 Renderings by Tomas Machnikowski, studio-tm.com Page 35 Portrait photograph by Josh Dunford, Burnkit, burnkit.com Page 36 Photographs by Ivan Hunter Photography, ivanhunter.com CELEBRITY PROFILE: CHRISTOPHER GAZE Page 38-43 Photographs by Ema Peter, emapeter. com; Image retouching provided by Christine Faminoff, christinafaminoff.com; Creative Direction by Karla Peckett with Homes & Living magazine, hlmagazine.com FEATURE HOME: MIDORI UCHI Pages 44-52 Home Building by Naikoon Contracting Ltd., naikoon.ca; Home Design by Naikoon Contracting Ltd.; Richard Kadulski and Kerschbaumer Design, kerschbaumer. ca; Photographs by Ema Peter, emapeter.com; Image retouching by Christina Faminoff, christinafaminoff.com All suppliers are listed to the best of our knowledge, provided by Naikoon Contracting Ltd.: Landscape Design by Swick’s Organic Landscaping Ltd., swicks.net; Home Automation/Security Systems by Prism Systems Ltd., prismsystems.ca; Millwork by Van Arbour Design Inc., vanarbourdesign.com; Interior Design by Twenty One Two Designs Inc., twentyonetwo.ca; Paint/Wallpaper by G-MAC Painting, gmacpainting.ca; Fireplaces by Fireplace by Maxwell, maxwellfireplace.ca; Lighting Fixtures by MP Lighting, mplighting.com; Window Coverings by Budget Blinds, budgetblinds.com; Windows and Exterior Doors
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by Cascadia Windows Ltd., cascadiawindows.ca; Garage Door by Smart Garage Door Ltd., smartgarage.ca; Floors by Concrete Floors Vancouver, concretefloorvancouver.com; Kitchen and Bath Cabinets and Fixtures by Van Arbour Design Inc.; Appliances by Thermador, thermador.ca; Mechanical by Garibaldi Mechanical, garibaldimechanical.ca; Insulation by Greer Spray Foam Ltd., greersprayfoam.com; Owens Corning Insulation, owenscorning.ca; Built Green Canada, builtgreencanada.ca; LEED Canada for Homes, cagbc.org; Solar by Terratek Energy Solutions Inc., terratek.ca HOME FURNISHINGS SECTION Page 58-88 WHAT’S HOT IN HOME FURNISHINGS Section Cover Page 58-59 Photograph provided by BoConcept, boconcept.com Sofas Page 60-61 Scala sofa, Plura sofa and Dono sofa. Home Couture, homecouture.ca; Istra sofa. BoConcept; Bonaldo Italy Cave Sofa. Livingspace. Photograph provided by ERGO; Hugo loveseat, Pekoe sectional and Reverie sofa. EQ3, eq3.com. Photographs provided by Faulhaber Communications, faulhabercommunications.com; Dolphin sofa. TJY Home, tjyfurniture.com Chairs Page 62 Traveler Chair and Arum chair. Roche Bobois, roche-bobois.com; Codi recliner. Scan Design, scandesigns.com; Prague chair. Andrew Richards Designs, andrewrichardsdesigns.com; Cruisin’ chair. Brougham Interiors, broughaminteriors.com; Estelle chair. Moe’s Home Collection, moeshome.ca; Bonaldo Alfie armchair. Photograph provided by ERGO Beds Page 64-65 G-Bed. TJY Home; Teak bed. EQ3. Photograph provided by Faulhaber Communications; Cherche Midi bed. Roche Bobois; Modern Artisan bed. Jordans Interiors, jordans.ca; Fold bed. Giellesse, giellesse.it; Bonaldo Basket bed. Livingspace. Photograph provided by ERGO Minimalist Page 66 Photo provided by BoConcept Dining Tables Page 68-69 Milano table and Ottawa table. BoConcept; Modern Artisan table. Caracole Light, caracolelight.com; Bonaldo Gap table and Bonaldo Tracks table. Livingspace. Photograph provided by ERGO; Chronos dining table. Roche Bobois; Hatch dining table. EQ3. Photograph provided by Faulhaber Communications
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Can’t get enough of Homes & Living magazine? We are pleased to offer our readers even more educational and inspirational features to enhance your home and life in-between issues. Below is a sampling of more great articles that can only be read in full online.
CUSTOMIZABLE TABLES BY JACLYN DEAN Do you look at your current kitchen, dining or living room table and think it’s time for a change? Take a trip through forests around the world to find a type of wood that reflects your lifestyle and aesthetic. Our tips will help you find the perfect one.
FURNITURE: KEEP IT OR SET IT FREE? BY JACLYN DEAN Moving from one house to another can be a grueling task. One of the challenges is what to do with your furniture; should you keep it, refurbish it or buy something new. Get our suggestions on whether to trash or treasure.
COMMUNITY CHARACTER: KITSILANO Page 90-91 Photograph provided by City of Vancouver Archives, vancouver.ca/your-government/city-of-vancouverarchives.aspx FEATURE RENO HOME: SQ1 INTERIORS Pages 110-114 Home Design by Square One Interior Design, sq1.ca; General Contracting by Robertson Contracting, robertsoncontractingcalgary.com; Photographs by Ema Peter, emapeter.com; Image retouching provided by Christina Faminoff, christinafaminoff.com. All suppliers listed to the best of our knowledge, provided by Square One Interior Design: Millwork by Bertsch Construction and BARiDESIGNS, baridesign.com; Furniture by Inform Interiors, informinteriors.com; Fireplace by Vancouver Gas Fireplaces, vangasfireplaces.com; Lighting Fixtures by MP Lighting, mplighting.com; Hardwood by BC Hardwood, bchardwood.com and Metropolitan Hardwood Floors, metrofloors.com; Tile by Stone Tile, stone-tile.com; Kitchen and Bath Fixtures by EMCO, emcobc.ca; Appliances by Coast Wholesale Appliances, coastappliances.com; Art by Bau-Xi Gallery, bau-xi.com
FRAUD HAPPENS BY DOUG PARKHURST Think you’re immune to fraud? Unfortunately it has become quite common and many business owners are shocked when it happens to them. But all is not lost—we have advice for how to identify and avoid fraud in both your business and personal life.
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EPICURE Page 122-126 Recipes by Corporate Chef Reuben Major of Tap & Barrel, tapandbarrel.com THE FAST & THE LUXURIOUS Page 129-131 Photographs provided by the author, Tony Whitney
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Soft Furnishings Page 70-71 Spots Before My Eyes rug, Academy rug and Bespoke rug. Rug Couture, rugcouture. com; Grey Roscoe rug, Milton rug and Bottna cushion. EQ3. Photographs provided by Faulhaber Communications; Cannage rug. Roche Bobois; Cushion. Moe’s Home Collection Functional Page 72 Photograph provided by BoConcept Desks Page 74 Nelson Swag Leg desk. EQ3. Photographs provided by Faulhaber Communications, faulhabercommunications.com; Zorro desk. Moe’s Home Furniture; Archimede desk. Roche Bobois; BoConcept Page 76-80 TITANS OF INDUSTRY Section Cover Page 76-77 Homa lamp. Sandro Lopez, sandrolopez.com Page 78 Collister chair and Stable table. Union Wood, unionwoodco.com; Itomaki table. Karl Andersson & Soner, karl-andersson.se Page 79 Medusa Pendant. Barami Furniture, barami.ca; Four Provinces Bed. Union Wood Page 80 Leather sling chair, wire storage unit, industrial bookcase. Vincent and Barn, vincentandbarn.co.uk; Round pine and iron table. Moe’s Home Collection; Mars MK3 chair. Timothy Oulton, timothyoulton.com Page 82-85 THOMAS PHEASANT Interior and Furniture Design by Thomas Pheasant, thomaspheasant.com Page 82 Photograph by Max KimBee, i2iphoto.com Page 83 Photograph by Chris Leaman, chrisleaman.com Page 84 Athens Chair by Thomas Pheasant; Thomas Pheasant’s home photograph by Durston Saylor, durstonsaylor.com; Page 84 Athens Chair sketch by Thomas Pheasant Page 86-88 IZM Furniture Design by IZM, izm.ca Page 86-87 Profile photograph provided by IZM; Iconoclast table by IZM Page 88 Hypnotizm bench and Visualizm cabinet by IZM
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GET READY FOR OUR OCTOBER/NOVEMBER INTERIOR DESIGN ISSUE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2014
VISUAL THINKING TRANSFORMED INTO FUNCTIONAL LIVING. In this issue H&L explores all aspects of interior design. Take a look at what people are choosing when it comes to floors, fabrics and furniture—monochromatic, patterned or textured—and illuminate spaces by playing with light. Stay inside and let interior design spark your imagination.
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