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Aacropolis Homes INSPIRATION. INNOVATION. INTEGRITY. Celebrating 25 years in Edmonton, Aacropolis Homes continues their tradition of quality and service for a new generation of discerning clientele. by Nerissa McNaughton
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here are houses in Edmonton that invite attention, causing passersby to stop and take note. There is something different about these houses – something truly unique. From the first glance you can see the quality and thought that has gone into every detail, from the design to the choice of materials. Upon closer inspection, the subtle play with geometrical shapes and the seamless merging of colour, pattern and texture emerge. These houses are warm and inviting, yet at the same time, striking and impressive. They are Aacropolis Homes and each one is built on a foundation of inspiration, innovation and integrity. Founded by Gerry Wakefield in 1990, Aacropolis Homes has blended luxury, style and craftsmanship for 25 years. The name brings to mind the Acropolis of Athens, because these homes, like that majestic structure,
have stood the test of time and are synonymous with outstanding design, lasting quality and impressive stature. “I was a manager representing another company,” remembers Wakefield. “I left to pursue other opportunities and contemplate my future. I thought, ‘why don’t I have my own company? I have the experience and the know-how to do things right’. So I started out by buying land and building a couple of houses on spec that I had designed from the ground up. They sold right away. I got in with a developer on the south side of Edmonton. I built my first show homes and was later approached by another developer, from there we were on our way.” As Wakefield reflects on the past quarter century, he fondly remembers some of his early notable projects. “My first big break was in a subdivision in the Terwillegar area. Aacropolis Homes | 25 Years | 1 135