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“Furniture is such an intricate part of the family home, it’s not just a backdrop – it’s the spine, and my passion is in the pieces,” said Charles, the ninth Earl Spencer and brother of the late Princess Diana, when he recently visited Jordans’ Vancouver showroom to promote his furniture line – Althorp, a Living History.

I thought Earl Spencer’s ‘spine’ metaphor was profound and on point. The sofas, chairs, tables and beds we carefully select to furnish our homes are pieces that literally support us and hold us up like backbones.

There is always so much to see and learn in this industry, and it is after perusing, admiring and shooting some visually stunning furniture showrooms that Homes & Living proudly presents our annual Home Furnishings issue.

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LAURA GOLDSTEIN has written features for Canadian House & Home, Style At Home, Chatelaine, National Post, Globe and Mail and more recently, Savour Gourmet and Western Living. She continues to combine her love for the arts, design, travel, retail, food, fascinating people and snooping through fabulous homes, as a never-ending source for articles.

NORA O’MALLEY is a bit of a globetrotter who, when pressed, would tell you that home is Calgary, Alberta. A freelance writer, Nora produces online content for Quiksilver and Roxy Australia and has contributed to The Surfer’s Path, Gripped The Climbing Magazine, WHERE, Canadian Rockies and MEC’s 40th Anniversary print catalogue.

She has completed her first manuscript about learning to surf and seeing the world.

TONY WHITNEY has covered automobiles and the automobile industry for more than 25 years, handling assignments for TV, radio, consumer magazines, websites, business magazines, auto publications and newspapers. He hosted the network TV show Driver’s Seat for more than two decades and regularly handles Canada-wide talk shows for CBC radio.

CLAIRE NEWELL is the official travel consultant for Global BC and the best-selling author of Travel Best Bets. She has written articles for Success, Professional Woman, Today’s Parent, Reader’s Digest and now she is Homes & Living magazine’s exclusive Escape writer.

Claire’s latest role is as co-host of the new travel series Operation: Vacation.

ADEM TEPEDELEN is a Victoria-based writer who specializes in culture, cuisine and lifestyle stories. He has written for British Columbia, Imbibe, Northwest Palate and many other magazines.

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GAIL JOHNSON is a Vancouver-based, award-winning journalist who has been writing and editing since 1996. She has a passion for covering lifestyle, design, health, and personal finance and is also a mom and a certified group-fitness instructor.​

MARKELLA MILDENBERGER is the owner of a custom wallpaper and textile company and a freelance writer in design. In her spare time she is submersed in her art, writing and anything design related.

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EDITOR'S MESSAGE the home furnishings issue AMANDA STUTT

SEEING THE LIGHT: OMER ARBEL architect and designer combines alchemy and science to produce interdisciplinary magic LAURA GOLDSTEIN

FAR OUT HOMES mölle by the sea NORA O’MALLEY

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FEATURE SECTION WHAT’S HOT IN HOME FURNISHINGS a harvest of upmarket design ideas

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FURNITURE MASTER: MICHAEL HOST woodland collaborations: where nature meets design MARKELLA MILDENBERGER

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FEATURE HOME: CADENCE harmony on the ocean GOODY NIOSI

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DESIGNER PROFILE: BESPOKE DESIGN adding new elements of design using colour, upholstery and fabric GOODY NIOSI

ARCHITECT PROFILE: MICHAEL GREEN vancouver architect is turning conventional design on its head GAIL JOHNSON

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his charming and contemporary holiday home dwells in the little fishing village of Mölle in southwest Sweden. Dreamed up by Stockholm-based architects Johan Oscarson and Jonas Elding, the Y-shaped structure defies convention and celebrates Mölle’s architectural progressivism during the 20th Century.

In the late 1800s, the seaside spot became known as “Sinful Mölle”, as it was Northern Europe’s first locale for men and women to bathe together in the same place – albeit still fully clothed. The influx of foreigners and the open-mindedness of the era left a trail of eccentric, un-Swedish buildings in its wake.

“It feels very exotic when you enter it. The nature is dramatic and the houses are extravagant,” said Jonas Elding of the town, which borders the Kullaberg Nature Reserve and harbours on the Kattegat Strait.

The creation of Mölle by the Sea was no breezy endeavour.

Swedish authorities rebuffed architectural renderings for 19 months, until finally granting Elding Oscarson a building permit.

“They wanted it to look like a building from the early 19th Century,” Elding said. “But we wanted to challenge that. We wanted to make something contemporary, something festive, and a little bit extreme, which we think is the tradition in this place.”

The most striking feature about their design is the contrast between the glass and the wooden façade. But the tender separation of the site also leaves a lingering impression.

“This site had great qualities that were on all sides of the house.

That’s why the shape is dividing the site so that the biggest part still faces the sea, but it also creates other spaces, which have different qualities,” said Elding. »

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PROJECT MÖLLE BY THE SEA LOCATION MÖLLE, SWEDEN SQUARE FEET 3,229 STATUS COMPLETED 2013 ARCHITECTS ELDING OSCARSON

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THE MOST STRIKING FEATURE ABOUT THEIR DESIGN IS THE CONTRAST BETWEEN THE GLASS AND THE WOODEN FAÇADE. BUT THE TENDER SEPARATION OF THE SITE ALSO LEAVES A LINGERING IMPRESSION.

LEFT The ground floor is wrapped in low iron glass, with sliding doors and undivided panes of up to almost 7 metres wide.

The first floor rests on a slender steel structure and is made of Douglas fir timber imported from Denmark. RIGHT The building’s shape challenges the convention to turn all sides towards the same seaside view. Its variation of shape tenderly exposes the many different qualities of the site.

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Lush greenery blankets the plot while old stone and brick walls encircle its perimeters. The front area features a life-sized fairy garden and the historic ice cellar semi-submerged into a hill was ingeniously converted into a sauna.

“In the private courtyard in the back of the house, we also get an ocean view because of the transparency of the house,” notes Elding, who is a self-proclaimed glass maniac.

The established European architects Elding and Oscarson were most pleasantly surprised by how the borderlines of big windows on the first floor neatly disappear into the Douglas fir façade.

“That’s something that’s difficult to show in pictures. You need to be physically there to sense, actually,” said Elding. h

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PROJECT CADENCE LOCATION NANOOSE BAY, BC SQUARE FEET 5,000 STATUS COMPLETED BUILDER TS WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION DESIGNERS KB DESIGN + THE INTERIOR DESIGN GROUP LANDSCAPE DESIGN JIM JOSLIN | JOSLIN ENTERPRISES

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CADENCE harmony on the ocean words goody niosi

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n music, cadence is a melodic or harmonic configuration that creates a sense of resolution. How fitting, then, that Cadence, built by TS Williams Construction Ltd. and designed by KB Design, is the essence of harmony, resolved into a waterfront home that is everything the owners expected.

Cadence is also a multiple award-winner, starting with a Gold CARE award, moving on to win a provincial Georgie in more than one category and then a national SAM award for Best Custom Home over 4,000 square feet. It has also picked up awards for best interior, best kitchen and best outdoor living space.

TS Williams’ owner Taran Williams said that creating a home like Cadence takes a coordinated approach.

“Good building comes from a good team and a good design.

Without it, you’re not going to achieve what you want,” Williams said.

Ideally, good building also starts with a good location and careful planning. The homeowners, who Williams had worked with previously, came to him in search of land. The criteria was rigorous: it had to be waterfront and secluded, have a stand of mature trees and be within minutes of city amenities. It took over a year to find the right property. The homeowners also requested a West Coast modern design – and that’s when Williams turned to Keith Baker of KB Design.

“Keith likes to design a building that belongs to the land. And we support that idea fully, so we gave him artistic freedom. This is what he came up with.” »

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LEFT The stunning black mirrored fireplace is second only to the spectacular view. ABOVE The barrel roofs reflect the islands on the horizon. BOTTOM It took time to achieve perfection with this beautiful waterfall feature.

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ABOVE This charming chef’s kitchen glows in the setting sun.

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CADENCE HAS WALLS OF WINDOWS CAPTURING THE VIEW, AND SKYLIGHTS TO ALLOW NATURAL LIGHT TO FLOOD EVERY ROOM.

A curved roofline was not Baker’s first thought when he saw the property and met with the clients. That came after he had assessed the clients’ initial wants and needs: should the master bedroom face the sunrise? Which rooms needed the most light? Which rooms were of primary importance?

When the floor plan was sketched in and sight lines taken into account, as well as height restrictions, Baker began to see a pattern emerging.

“As we started to see the important rooms – the way that they were separated – it made it possible to create the pavilion approach,” Baker said. “The pavilions are the hierarchical space and the adjoining spaces are the secondary spaces. We were able to connect those secondary rooms with a flat roof, but as we got these pavilions, well, curves are something we have done before and it was important to get the curves right.”

He pointed out that the curves are asymmetrical, and the asymmetry is designed to allow light and sun in: morning sun in the master bedroom; afternoon sun in the kitchen. And sunlight, in a north facing home, was of primary importance. Even the basement exercise room receives sun thanks to the open stairwell and its glass railing. And although the roof curves mimic the nearby islands, they were also meant to be organic and to echo the ocean waves.

Williams said that the most amazing thing about the barrel design of the roofs is the way they reflect the islands on the horizon. For him, a few things about the house stand out: the curved roofs and the glulam beams that were sourced in Squamish. An outdoor waterfall cunningly positioned beside the porte-cochere is designed to give the impression of water spilling right into the house.

Cadence has walls of windows capturing the view, and skylights to allow natural light to flood every room. The fireplace wall is one of the few without a window but even that captures an ocean view with its fool-the-eye black mirrored expanse.

Williams added that the home was a collaborative effort between his TS Williams, KB Design, The Interior Design Group and Jim Joslin of JoslinEnterprises, a landscaper who worked magic with natural species and low-maintenance design that marries the house to its surroundings.

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TOP This intricate skylight optimizes natural light. MIDDLE Floor to ceiling windows capture the stunning view. BOTTOM The glass and stainless steel staircase helps filter sunlight through the house.

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TOP Asymmetry allows for morning sun in the master bedroom. BOTTOM The basement exercise room receives light from the open stairwell.

“THERE’S NO INSTRUCTION BOOK WHEN YOU BUILD A HOUSE LIKE THIS.”

A house like Cadence naturally comes with challenges.

Williams pointed out that when you build a custom home and you take step one of any aspect or detail, you need to think as far ahead as step 30. Every single part affects every other part. Take the waterfall, for instance. The client had a certain look and sound in mind. Williams’ crew mocked up the waterfall in plywood several times before they got it right and finished it in precast concrete.

“There’s no instruction book when you build a house like this,” Williams said.

For Baker, the idea of Cadence was to create places.

“The notion is of creating place – not just a space, and I think that’s what we did with the rooms and how we connected them: we created places within the space and that’s a huge part of what makes it work,” Baker said.

The details of Cadence include local cedar and fir detailing, a chef’s kitchen and an outdoor kitchen complete with a pizza oven, precast concrete and quartz countertops, a glass and stainless steel staircase, and heat pumps that warm and cool the entire house.

The almost 5,000-square-foot home is also completely automated and fully networked.

Williams, who has been building custom homes on Vancouver Island for 20 years said it’s houses like Cadence that keep him loving his work.

“You either love it or you don’t do it. You have to put all your effort into a home like this.” And, he added, you have to have a very good team. h

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ancouver architect Michael Green has worked on everything from private residences to airports to university buildings. He’s also calling for an overhaul of the very fundamentals of building.

Forget making skyscrapers out of concrete and steel. Green’s proposal is this: use wood instead.

The idea turns conventional design on its head. The founder of Michael Green Architecture (MGA) says big, systemic change is needed to tackle climate change and housing demand around the world. Wood is a safe, carbon-neutral, renewable and sustainable alternative to more common structural materials.

When harvested sustainably, wood used in place of other materials decreases greenhouse-gas emissions. It’s economical, strong, and, perhaps surprisingly, fire-resistant, thanks to the novel design of mass timber, solid panels of wood engineered for strength through laminations of different layers.

“New wood technology can reshape the future of building,” Green says. “A century ago, steel buildings were becoming the way we defined every skyline on earth. People get excited about the first new way to build a skyscraper in 150 years.” »

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“The real issue is we should build more with renewable resources like wood,” he adds. “We should build that at all scales, from private houses to schools to urban buildings at lower heights and urban buildings at really high heights. We’re leveraging going tall to develop the engineering solutions that will allow us to use wood products in almost every building that we build in the world.”

Green, whose 2013 TED talk on wood skyscrapers has garnered more than one million views, says the idea is gaining momentum around the globe. “Almost every architectural school I know of talks about it and almost every engineering school is talking about it everywhere in the world,” he says. “There are proposals coming out every month now for new, tall wood buildings somewhere in the world…we’re shattering concepts of what people think is possible.”

Consider the nine-storey Stadthaus building in London as an example of wood’s potential. With a team of 25 designers, MGA is proposing a 35-storey wood tower in Paris, which would be the world’s tallest.

Green was the principal architect for the new Ronald McDonald House in British Columbia, an all-wood structure covered with brick. And he designed the Wood Innovation Design Centre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, North America’s tallest contemporary timber building, earning him an Innovation in Architecture award for 2015 from Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.

Green’s other nods include a 2014 Governor General Award, IIDA Project of the Year, and several AIBC and Lieutenant Governor awards. Born in the small town of Baker Lake in the Canadian Arctic, Green spent most of his childhood in Ottawa. He completed his undergraduate degree at Cornell University then worked with César Pelli, who’s known for designing some of the world’s tallest buildings. Green moved to Vancouver with his wife 17 years ago and began designing airports, including those in Montevideo, Moscow and Ottawa.

ABOVE Ronald McDonald House in British Columbia, by Michael Green Architecture.

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He eventually founded Michael Green Architects and has gone on to design offices, academic buildings, townhouse complexes, restaurants, private homes and other buildings. The architect behind the Pirurvik Centre, a cultural and gathering space in Iqaluit, he is currently working on the Oregon State University’s forestry school and is revamping a 100-year-old heritage home in Vancouver, among other projects.

The diversity is intentional.

“It’s all over the map, and I love it,” Green says. “I’ve always believed that diversity makes you a stronger designer.

If you’ve worked on very, very small things or very, very large things you’re not intimidated by scale. You may take ideas you developed for a small project, say a home, and apply to something else you’re doing like an airport. The cross-pollination of ideas makes you stronger.”

“I’ve always been a huge traveller and adventurer, and the idea of working in lots of different places around the world and the idea of working in developing countries is important to me,” adds Green, who has designed buildings in Tajikistan and Tunisia, among other places.

A member of 1% for the Planet, MGA also runs DBR – Design Build Research, a registered non-profit school that provides hands-on design experience for architecture and interior design students, recent grads and retirees. In partnership with the United States, DBR is calling for proposals for affordable housing made of wood in Africa.

While he’s clearly passionate about new possibilities in architecture and engineering, at the heart of Green’s work is something with a little more soul.

“Architecture and design have become very much about celebrating the curious, the crazy, the big ideas that are all about shapes and colours…but not necessarily about meaning.” Green says. “I think the greatness of design is that it brings meaning and quality to people’s lives.”

“What is successful architecture? It’s too much defined by the aesthetic and not the meaning,” he adds. “Through making buildings very meaningful they become beautiful. By meaningful I mean really relevant to their user, their community, and to the environment. I’d rather start with that idea than the end product of what it should look like. We start with why we’re doing it.

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espoke is a term originating from London’s famed Savile Row. Ben Brannen, owner and principal designer at Bespoke Design Ltd. explained that when a person chooses a fabric for a custom tailored suit, it is spoken for – or bespoke.

“And so we try to do that for people’s homes. We try to make it very personal and very much their style.”

Brannen has been creating unique interiors for people for most of his life – or at least trying to. His earliest memories have him sitting on the floor of his bedroom, trying to re-arrange the furniture by pushing it around with as much strength as he could muster. He loved design, but it didn’t occur to him choose it as a career. When he graduated from high school in Alberta, he went to Carleton University in Ontario to gain a degree in business, a path he considered a more practical option. But his summer jobs were far more colourful. » “My very first job out of high school was at a Benjamin Moore store,” he said. “I got my fingers in paint and learned how colours work by adding colourants to white or medium based paints. And, instinctively, I just loved it and I loved the challenge of matching someone’s colours. People would bring in something like a flower petal and I would try to match it. It’s really an interesting way of learning about colour.” »

ABOVE The brightly coloured furnishings juxtapose the intricate designs to light up this living space.

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When he graduated from Carleton, rather than going into banking, which seemed a pre-ordained choice of career, Brannen was determined to stay with interior design. He started out at Paint Magic in Calgary, a store that specialized in decorative, faux and distressed finishes. From there he moved to Walls Alive, a Pratt & Lambert and Ralph Lauren paint dealer. There, he offered classes in faux finishing. At the same time, through his own newly-formed company, Production Faux, he installed faux finishes in show homes and other residences.

In the mid-1990s, as his business grew, Brannen moved to designing the finishes and supervising the work. At that point, he formed a partnership with Maria Tomas, who specialized chiefly in upholstery and fabrics.

“So I learned all about the upholstery and fabric side in their store,” Brannen said. And that was exactly what he needed when he moved to Victoria in 2008 and purchased the shares of one of two partners in Bespoke Design. Like so many people who move to Victoria, it was the city’s beauty and the lifestyle that won him over.

Within two years, he purchased the rest of the shares and continued to build Bespoke Design’s reputation as one of the top design stores in the city, offering paint, fabric, window coverings and bedding.

“The nice thing is, because we have the shop, we have a wonderful introduction to our design services and the people who work here,” Brannen said. “We can do a very casual interview process just because we have that open door. We are a store, but ultimately, we love to work on people’s projects, be they renovations or just decorating projects.”

Bespoke Design does several full kitchen renovations every year and also takes on the role of agents when clients embark on a full house renovation.

“And it’s nice that we have the soft background and the skills,” Brannen said. “We’re always thinking about where those drapes are going to hang and where the window gets placed in the room. For me, design is defined by finding out what the client wants – what their perfect home is – and presenting that to them.

I find out what they love and then I bring it up a notch to things they have never seen or don’t even know exist, but I keep it within their realm of what gives them joy and satisfaction.” h ABOVE We love the design and placement of these plush, inviting ottomans. BELOW Hanging bulb chandeliers and a sleek island add new elements of design to this dining area.

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This sleek, minimalist style dubbed Mid-century Modern involves clean lines, unique lighting fixtures and bold graphic patterns. It blends the fuss-free design aesthetic of the fifties with that vibrant sixties palette we love. Largely influenced

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For smaller spaces, opt for a sofa with soft curves and sloped arms. Orange is an iconic Mid-century Modern hue that brightens any living space and midnight blue velvet brings classic beauty and comfort. There’s no better way to kick back and contemplate la dolce vita then on a plush, Italian designed 3-seater sofa. Stylish modular sectionals work well in larger seating areas, and decorating them with brightly coloured accent pillows adds that personal touch. 

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This eclectic mix of chairs continues to reflect Mid-century Modern style. The wingback chair could be an opulent addition to your dining room, while the ever inviting and cushy leather armchair would anchor the design of your living room. Go for Parisian stripes or a tri-coloured composition to fill your home with contemporary flair. Or your perfect piece could be a polished wood frame with zebra striped upholstery; a chair that’s wild with modern panache. 

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SEEING THE LIGHT architect and designer omer arbel combines alchemy and science to produce interdisciplinary magic words laura goldstein

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rom different perspectives, one sees amorphous cumulus clouds or a colony of opaque jellyfish, each seemingly alive with their own bright light. At night, they resemble benign icebergs – no fear of colliding – because they are trapped in fabric and suspended from the ceiling on braided coaxial cable.

This is Bocci’s ‘73’. An innocuous name for architect-designer Omer Arbel’s newest organic lighting collection, unveiled this year at Maison & Object Paris interior design show. Part science experiment, part sculpture, Arbel invented the technique whereby glass is blown into a vessel of Kevlar fabric (used by NASA and in Formula 1 racing suits,) because it can withstand heat up to 1700 degrees Celsius. When it cools, forced air pressure allows the texture of the fabric to permanently mold into any abstract glass shape – and no two are ever the same.

When the elevator opens onto the 5th floor offices of the Bocci-owned building in Vancouver, one understands immediately that playful ingenuity is at work. A roofless interior courtyard with a green oasis is surrounded by wisteria on deliberate urban decay of peeling paint and cement. It’s contrasted by modern wall-to-wall glass through which open-concept workstations and colourful glass globes are visible.

A separate glass-blowing studio behind the building will soon move to a much larger location.

“It’s been a crazy, amazing year for me,” admits Israeli-born Arbel, 38, architect and Bocci’s co-founder and creative director, who grew up in Jerusalem then moved to Vancouver with his parents at age 13.

He was a competitive fencer and could easily have stayed in the sports arena but “loved Lego and building models as a kid and knew even then that I wanted to be an architect,” he says. After graduating from the University of Waterloo School of Architecture he established Omer Arbel Office (OAO) in 2005.

Bocci (after the Italian game of strategy,) is his multidisciplinary arm specializing in industrial design, furniture, the 2010 Olympic medals, lighting and most recently, set design. But it’s the synergy he derives from both disciplines working together that drives Arbel. »

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TOP For the 2015 re-opening of the refurbished Canada House in London, England, Arbel designed his most difficult project to date, ‘57’. ABOVE LEFT Arbel’s newest organic lighting collection, ‘73’, was unveiled this year at Maison & Object Paris Interior Design Show. ABOVE RIGHT In 2014, Bocci cleverly conceived a 100-metre copper and glass installation, ‘38’, that lit up the Rock Bank Tunnel at the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show in London, England. RIGHT Portrait of Omer Arbel, who in March, received the 2015 Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s (RAIC) Allied Arts Medal.

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Home Design . . . innovative and inspired In February, Arbel and his team debuted an incredibly challenging permanent lighting installation called “57” over the central staircase for the opening of the refurbished Canada House in London, England: three storeys of hundreds of tangled tentacles each attached to their own bubbled glass solar system. “That was probably the most complex piece I’ve ever designed”, says Arbel. “I went through 50 to 60 different versions for their committee to approve, then eight people on our team to make it. What really made it difficult was the bureaucratic red tape to hang it because it’s a heritage building, so we weren’t allowed to drill into anything.

I had a crew of six on the scaffolding, with me directing below, over five days. Everything had to be perfect because Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth walked under it. I rehearsed what I should say – you can’t make conversation unless she addresses you first so I just said ‘your Majesty’ when she made eye contact and she nodded her head,” smiles Arbel.

He received the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s (RAIC) Allied Arts Medal 2015 in March for his spectacular 2013 installation at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, ‘28.280’. It filled and transformed a 30-metre vertical space in a cascade of 280 colourful hand-blown ‘28’-series pendants.

A little less daunting was Bocci’s outdoor public art installation “16” in March, composed of steel trees illuminated inside with abstract buds or leaves in front of the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver.

Always challenging himself, especially to interconnect with other disciplines, Arbel made his first foray into set design this past May for Ballet BC’s RITE an existential interpretation of the 1913 world premiere of The Rite of Spring with music composed by Igor Stravinsky. “This was a wonderful opportunity to create a reality that disappears after a while, like a dream,” Arbel explains.

He took his inspiration from the original 1913 painting by set designer Nicholas Roerich that featured a large central tree that Arbel refers to as “a ghost tree.”

Like an alchemist experimenting in his laboratory, Arbel is a visionary who is as much obsessed with the process as much as the final outcome – perhaps the former even more so.

“I crave the instances where there are no constraints – I believe the best ideas are sometimes arrived at that way – even accidentally,” he confides. Arbel refers to the stark salt crystal trees that he “grew” (he won’t divulge the secret,) in a vat for a year to produce the sparkly branches and leaves for RITE. “We originally experimented with ocean water but that didn’t work out, he admits. The exploration process and collaboration was so fulfilling that Arbel hopes to create more for the stage in the future.

Exhibiting at international trade shows, launching Bocci’s ‘73’ in Miami, Arbel is also on the judging panel for L A M P’s 2015 Lighting Design Competition in Vancouver in September.

He is also in the midst of renovating a 2,200-square-foot space in Berlin to establish Bocci’s European headquarters. Formerly a courthouse, the six-storey historic building will house offices, showroom, exhibition space and glass-blowing facilities.

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REIMAGINED GOLDEN TIMES designer timothy oulton on bringing classic design onto the modern scene words roberta staley + photos provided by timothy oulton

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urniture designer Timothy Oulton grew up in the village of Hale in Greater Manchester, northeast of Wales. A pretty English village with a 1,000-year history, Hale prospered throughout the Middle Ages and industrial period beginning in the 1700s.

Into this bastion of well-heeled Englishness settled Oulton’s father, Major Philip Oulton, who opened an antiques business in 1976. Due to a spelling error by the sign maker, the name became Halo Antiques rather than Hale, anointing it with an aura of virtue. “We collected all sorts of stuff, from old school desks and chairs to leather sofas and grandfather clocks,” recalls Oulton, who went to work for his father at age 18 following a spiritual education under Benedictine monks. “I think it was the trunks that really struck me: travel and steamer, safari, old Louis Vuitton collectibles. Trunks have a mystique of travel – an aura of mystery – of journeys, conquest and exploration.”

Oulton inherited the family business, but felt antiques were too, well, old-fashioned. With the help of master craftsmen, Oulton reimagined antiques to be “relevant and meaningful for the 21st century.” Trunks continue to be one of the many accoutrements of Oulton’s eclectic collection. His Globetrekker series, inspired by a dilapidated 1914 trunk discovered at a flea market, uses materials like canvas or military aircraft aluminum for stylish, rough-hewn desks, side and coffee tables and bookcases – items that spark conversation as much as provide function. »

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For the first time in Canada, Oulton’s eponymous brand products are being sold at Luxe Home Interiors in Victoria. Oulton first braved global retail in 2008, taking on the world by selling in Los Angeles, Dallas, Hong Kong, Amsterdam and Harrods in London.

In all these places, Oulton scours local markets for inspiration and new materials. His diverse furnishings owe their uniqueness to the inspiration found in things like ocean-softened driftwood, Georgian chandeliers, antique cowboy chaps, jewelry and sailing flags. His obsession, however, is leather. His latest leather offering, called Vagabond, is hand distressed “over and over and over until it takes on this incredibly soft, almost burnished finish.”

Oulton learned his early lessons well: it is time that makes things beautiful. h ABOVE Axel round table (shown in genuine reclaimed vintage timber, natural) with Paradise chandelier and floor lamp. TOP RIGHT Signal cushion (large, mixed colour). MIDDLE RIGHT Glacier coffee table (shown in burnt wood and acrylic). BOTTOM RIGHT Westminster Feather sofa (shown in Vagabone red leather).

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FURNITURE MASTER MICHAEL HOST: WOODLAND COLLABORATIONS where nature meets design words markella mildenberger

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Host not only forages his materials from British Columbia’s abundant wooded areas, but also designs what he calls west coast modern ‘furniture’. His designs have been garnering much publicity in the industry, with awards and media attention spotlighting his unique collaborations with nature.

Host established MTH Woodworks in 2010 and has had a lifelong love affair with wood, starting with building yachts, to then working in various woodworking positions over the last decade, eventually settling into his creative métier with his new furniture line. As an avid outdoorsman, Host spends a large amount of his time in nature, where he finds endless sources of inspiration.

“It [woodworking] is not just a product for me, it’s a whole lifestyle. I’m absolutely in love with wood,” Host remarks on how his business and designs have evolved over the span of his career. Evident throughout his shop, from the pieces of wood on worktables and projects arranged throughout, is Host’s undeniable love of the outdoors in his simple and elegant designs. Make no mistake, though his materials are composed of soy based resins and wood, the process of designing and creating each piece is as layered as the rings within the logs.

The art, of course, is the patience and love that is engrained into each piece. »

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FAR LEFT Bloom Wall Art by MTH Woodworks. The bloom wall art line offers a new and exciting way to bring the outside inside.

ABOVE Bloom Table by MTH Woodworks. Another shape for a bloom side table. This round top was the perfect fit for this approximately 60-year-old salvaged Western Red Cedar tree base. Available in mutiple sizes to fit your home.

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THOUGH HOST LEAVES A SMALL FOOTPRINT ON THE ENVIRONMENT, HE LEAVES A DISTINCT MARK ON THE DESIGN INDUSTRY.

Host has some big ambitions for the coming year, and for the future of MTH Woodworks, with discussions of expanding his designs into the hospitality industry, where he can design and create massive scale pieces to suit.

Having overcome the challenges that new businesses and great ideas inevitability give rise to, Host feels the combination of his sound product and design have given way to the opportunity to present to commercial possibilities.

“Wood is a living breathing thing, so if I cast it like this, it’s set, basically in stone and it can decide to breathe and change and crack, but I’ve been able to overcome these with some trade secrets,” he says.

Keeping up with Host won’t be difficult, as he has plans to attend IDSwest (Interior Design Show West) this fall, where he mentions he will unveil new designs and even a video series.

To add to his incredible array of designs, his work is something you can feel good about, as each log is a bi-product of the logging industry, and his materials are easy on the environment. Though Host leaves a small footprint on the environment, he leaves a distinct mark on the design industry. h

ABOVE Based on the original Bloom design, this end table features rounded corners and a classic bloom surface that begs to be touched. Bloom side table by MTH Woodworks.

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EARL OF SPENCER VISITS JORDANS INTERIORS charles spencer discusses the althorp living history furniture line words amanda stutt

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The Althorp Living History Furniture Collection started 13 years ago through a partnership with furniture maker Theodore Alexander, an agreement that has been signed for another four years, ensuring the brand’s continuation, Earl Spencer told H&L. “It’s been a much bigger success than I ever thought it could be, it’s been a wonderful thing,” said Earl Spencer.

Earl Spencer said approximately 650 pieces from the collection have come to market, and are all handcrafted, with extensive attention to each piece’s intricate detail.

One of Earl Spencer’s favourite pieces is the Washington Chest, a replica of an oak blanket chest that belonged to George Washington’s ancestors, who were distant cousins of the Spencers.

While Althorp Living History furniture pieces are produced to replicate the antique furniture within Althorp House, Earl Spencer pointed out that some have been adapted for the sake of modern comfort.

“The upholstery is much more comfortable than the originals, I think in the olden days people were all about design and not about comfort – they suffered for their art,” he said.

“One of the reasons this collection works now, is because every generation has done a subconscious stock-take, [asking], ‘do I want to live without these, or not?,” said Earl Spencer.

“So all the quirky pieces haven’t survived, and the reason these all look so good is they are all so classic they could go on forever.”

Earl Spencer also said Althorp Living History pieces, while traditional in design, can blend well in contemporary or minimalist homes.

“These pieces are timeless, and they do throw in a bit of character and a bit of backbone into a room,” Earl Spencer remarked.

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ABOVE The New Frontier installation at IDSwest will feature several pieces by designers who are participating in the larger exhibit of the New Frontier, currently in place at Bellevue Arts Museum in Bellevue, Washington.

nterior Design Show West (IDSwest), the largest, most significant design show in the Pacific Northwest, will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre from September 24-27, with 35,000 people expected over the weekend, and up to 7,000 alone expected on the trade day.

Beginning with the Party on opening night, IDSwest will welcome the industry and design-loving public alike to experience what’s new in the world of design. Now in its eleventh year, IDSwest is the Pacific platform that provides a direct connection to the design community and savvy consumers from the West Coast and beyond.

The city of Vancouver is a hotbed of creative thinkers and continues to draw the world’s eyes. IDSwest has further extended their reach down the coast to connect the design community from Anchorage to Los Angeles and beyond, promoting the benefits of multidisciplinary design and an engaged creative community.

With a mandate to celebrate the style and culture inherent to the Pacific Northwest, this year’s show includes a roundup of some of the biggest names in the design industry. »

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celebrity potter, designer and author of my prescription for anti-depressive living, the happy chic book series and jonathan adler on happy chic accessories visits IDSwest this year

In the early '90’s Jonathan Adler launched his company with a vision to create pottery he couldn’t find anywhere else. In 1993, Adler caught his first big break, selling a collection of pots to Barneys in New York. Five years later, he opened his first eponymous store in SoHo, and in the years since, and with a motto of “If your heirs won’t fight over it, we won’t make it,” Adler has expanded his offerings to include bedding, furniture, decorative objects, textiles and

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Adler will be doing a pop-up on the show floor, where his coveted and quirky pieces will be available for purchase. »

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IDSwest featured speakers

social sessions with JOY CHO

The Social Sessions conference that will focus on design, the online world and blogging, will take place on Saturday, September 26. Joy Cho of the blog Oh Joy! will lead one of the three planned seminars.

Named one of Time Magazine’s 30 Most Influential People of the Internet, Joy Cho is an author, consultant and founder of the Oh Joy brand, which now includes product lines, how-to lifestyle videos, and a daily blog with a focus on design, fashion, food, and joyful moments. Also featured will be a panel on “Growing a Following”, moderated by Earl Einarson of Poppytalk, featuring Jaime Derringer of Design Milk and Jan Halvarson of Poppytalk.

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PH I LI PPE MALO U I N

TO M M Y S M Y TH E

London-based Canadian Philippe Malouin first set up his studio in 2009 after working for English designer Tom Dixon. He is the director of POST-OFFICE, the architectural and interiors design practice. His diverse portfolio includes tables, rugs, chairs, lights, art objects and installations. Malouin’s extensive client list includes Roll & Hill, 1882 ltd., Kvadrat, Established & Sons, Umbra Shift, NextLevel galerie Paris, Gallery Fumi London, ProjectB Gallery Milan, Swarovski, Bloomberg, Aesop and Touch Digital.

He received the W Hotels ‘Designer of the Future’ Award and the Wallpaper ‘Best Use of Material’ Award.

Malouin operates his design studio and teaches platform 18 alongside Sarah van Gameren at the Royal College of Arts. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Design from the Design Academy Eindhoven and has studied at ENSCI – Les Ateliers in Paris.

Tommy Smythe’s enthusiasm and fun-loving approach to renovation and decorating have made him an international design media favourite. His appearances alongside Sarah Richardson on HGTV and frequent guest spots on The Marilyn Denis Show have brought his singular style and wit to an ever-expanding audience across North America. Known for his love of design history, vintage-modern and antique furniture, his interiors have been described as ‘making each home distinct and personal – not by chasing trends but by giving fresh purpose to favourite furnishings and family heirlooms’. Authenticity, integrity, quality and craft are the focus of his work. Smythe can be found volunteering his time and his voice to the philanthropic causes and the fight to end bullying in schools.

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Visitors will have the chance to purchase unique items directly from the Portland Pop-Up neighbourhood designed by Vancouver-based interior design studio Port and Quarter. Designers of household goods and design-centric products can show and sell their pieces to discerning customers and industry insiders from up and down the coast. A unique, juried area, it belongs to IDSwest’s popular cash and carry neighbourhood where attendees can take home a piece of good design.

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LA EXCHANGE

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The LA Exchange, designed by Falken Reynolds Interiors, will feature the best of Los Angeles. The exhibit is curated by Design Milk, a design blog founded by Jaime Derringer that features interior design ideas, architecture, modern furniture, home décor, art, style and technology. It will include an invited group of designers from the Los Angeles area that are at the forefront of design in North America, including Bend, Black Crow Studios, Brendan Ravenhill, Eric Trine, Jory Brigham Design and Wolfum.

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editor’s picks

CATHY TEREPOCKI Cathy Terepocki’s Cascadia Plates, named after the majestic Cascade Mountain Range, feature a range of colours and patterns on clay surfaces.

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BEN BARBER This table is cut from sheets of MDP using a computer controlled routing machine. This simple piece of furniture is designed with a focus on form, space and colour.

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ZOE PAWLACK & JEFF MARTIN Taking inspiration from the Pacific Northwest, Jeff Martin built this credenza as a canvas for Zoe Pawlak’s handpainted design.

zoepawlak.com | jeffmartinjoinery.ca

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SMART SPACE. SMART APPLIANCES. WOLFUM TEXTILES This handmade wool rug is a collaboration between local flooring fashion house Burritt Bros and California-based textile line, Wolfum.

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KOMPAKT A full kitchen in only 6 feet! The KOMPAKT kitchen is the ideal solution for tight spaces or secondary kitchens; it marries small footprints, efficient performance, innovative design, and green manufacturing for the perfect blend of European appliances and high-quality materials.

The kitchen features a stainless steel 4 place setting dishwasher that can be integrated, sink & faucet, 2 zone induction cooktop, integrated glide-out range hood, speed oven with both microwave and convection oven functions, and an integrated fridge/freezer.

Many different cabinet and quartz counter top finishes are available to ensure that the KOMPAKT kitchen fits your personal style.

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JUDSON BEAUMONT The first edition of House Shelves uses recycled materials to create floating shelves inspired by the postmodern architecture of Palm Springs.

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CO LLEC T Collect is a unique experience where design enthusiasts can view a curated selection of modern and contemporary fine art features. Collect provides an engaging platform that puts the spotlight on local and international artists and galleries, and is a key place to network with a diverse group of fellow creatives. This year Collect is featuring various modern artists, including Julie Hawkins, the Back Gallery Project, Dana Mooney, Meredith Aitken, Kirstia Johnson, Donna Giraud, Lori Bagnérès and Leah Simone.

IDSwest will continue to offer dynamic features, exhibits and programming to 35,000 plus attendees who will walk through the Vancouver Convention Centre doors this September.

“We have a huge trade component, there’s a huge designer maker culture here on the West coast, and we’re celebrating that and engaging divine talent from Los Angeles to [Vancouver], said Jody Philips Senior Event Manager, IDSwest.

“We’re embracing that and realizing the reach that we have.” h For more information on dates, times and tickets, visit IDSwest.com

ABOVE Eleven Eleven by Julie Hawkins, one of the artists being featured in Collect at IDSwest this year.

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Naturally more relaxing AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015

We are proud to present our new ionian bath, the perfect balance of style and comfort.

Its naturally white, smooth form is created from our signature Volcanic Limestone™ material, ENGLISHCASTŽ. A truly stunning addition to a world class collection.

Discover the ionian at IDS West, Vancouver, September 24-27. (Booth 1437)

To find your nearest Victoria + Albert dealer, visit www.vandabaths.com Featured product: ionian

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ESCAPE WITH CLAIRE NEWELL RELAX + REJUVENATE + REFRESH

PHOTO COURTESY OF CIRAGAN PALACE KEMPINSKI

FABULOUSLY FURNISHED luxurious hotel suites are sometimes decorated and furnished so extravagantly and extraordinarily they make it difficult to leave the property words claire newell

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» THE SULTAN’S SUITE CIRAGAN PALACE KEMPINSKI, ISTANBUL As you enter this suite you’ll be welcomed by magnificent chandeliers, views of the Bosphorus strait, beautiful period furniture and fine art, and enjoy the service of a private butler.

This 5-star hotel was once the residence of the last Ottoman

PHOTO COURTESY OF RITZ-CARLTON

Sultan and was originally built in the 16th century from wood.

It was then rebuilt in marble for Sultan Abdülaziz in 1857. The palace has boat and helicopter service, a stunning pool and a decadent breakfast buffet. It’s so luxurious that even Prince Charles has been known to stay there!

RITZ-CARLTON SUITE RITZ-CARLTON, MOSCOW

THE ROYAL SUITE BURJ AL ARAB, DUBAI

Enjoy amazing views of Red Square and the Kremlin in this 2,497-square-foot suite. Featuring beautiful Imperial-style furnishings, a spacious marble bathroom, a grand piano, an oversized king bed and heated floors, this spacious suite is a perfect choice in Moscow. ritzcarlton.com/moscow

As you enter this two-floor suite via its own private elevator, you will be greeted by a gold and marble staircase and huge pillars covered in 22-Karat gold.

THE PRINCE’S LODGE CONNAUGHT HOTEL LONDON, ENGLAND

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The Royal Suite is true to its name featuring its own private cinema, Hermès toiletries, a rotating four-poster bed, and a choice of a chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce or helicopter. Marble floors and mahogany furniture are the finishing touches in this opulent suite. jumeirah.com/burj-al-arab

TY WARNER PENTHOUSE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, NEW YORK This spectacular Penthouse was masterminded by hotel owner Ty Warner and designed by architects Peter Marino and I.M. Pei. It offers a 360-degree view of the Manhattan skyline and covers the entire top floor of this lavish 5-star hotel.

The suite comes with its own personal butler, personal trainer and therapist, and the services of a private chauffeur. It features a breathtaking chandelier, extravagant fabrics woven with platinum and gold, and a relaxing indoor-outdoor Zen garden. fourseasons.com/newyork

This elegant retreat also mixes the old and the new, displaying hand-crafted furniture, stained glass windows, stone scultpures, stunning paintings by Adam Williamson and a collection of maps and photographs dating back to the late 1800s. the-connaught.co.uk

RITZ-CARLTON SUITE RITZ-CARLTON, TOKYO Set on the top of one of the tallest skyscrapers in Tokyo, this 985-square-foot suite features a spacious marble bathroom, rain showers, oversized beds with Frette linen sheets, and offers phenomenal views of the Imperial Palace, Roppongi Hills and Mount Fuji. ritzcarlton.com/tokyo

These are just a taste of some of the most stunningly furnished suites around the world. I hope that you find them as captivating as I do. h Happy travels!

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LEFT Inside the Sultan’s Suite at the Ciragan Palace Kempinski you’ll find the most extravagant décor. With 4,930 square feet in which to relax luxuriously, you might never want to leave your suite. ABOVE RIGHT The 02 Lounge Cafe at the roof of The Ritz-Carlton hotel which features a great view over the Kremlin.

Named after Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, and inspired

by Kabul’s Peacock Palace, the Prince’s Lodge architecture features both ornate carvings and a minimalistic style, it was designed to delicately blend eastern and western aesthetics.

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COMMUNITY CHARACTER HISTORY + AUTHENTICITY + PRESERVATION

GOLDEN TIMES exploring victoria’s urban roots words adem tepedelen + photo kenny louie

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old was never mined in Victoria, but the mad pursuit of it in British Columbia in the mid nineteenth century transformed the city irrevocably. In the late 1850s, Fort Victoria (as it was known) was a small, sleepy Hudson Bay Company trading outpost of less than a thousand people. However, once word spread that gold had been found in the Fraser River in 1858, within months, 30,000 miners hoping to find their fortune on the mainland besieged the area.

Like San Francisco, which had seen its own gold rush nearly a decade prior, Victoria became an important port for immigrants with gold fever from around the world.

Norwegians, Chinese, French, Italian, Irish and English prospectors came through the area (and later settled here after the rush) during one of the most transformative periods in Victoria’s, and British Columbia’s, history. The discovery of gold was a major factor, in fact, that led to this trading post (and Vancouver Island as a whole) first becoming a British crown colony in 1858, and 13 years later, part of the newly founded province of Canada.

In a very short period of time, Victoria grew into the largest shipping port in British Columbia and remained so until 1880. Though Canada’s gold rushes (Fraser Canyon in 1858 and later the Cariboo in 1862) didn’t last long,

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their impact shaped the economic and cultural makeup of the city. Victoria wasn’t just where miners arrived (as mandated by then-governor Sir James Douglas) it was where supplies were purchased and prospectors headed into the wilds of the Fraser Canyon would get completely outfitted for the arduous journey ahead.

This is the era when Chinatown was established (the oldest in Canada and second oldest in North America) in Victoria. An estimated one third of the immigrants during the initial gold rush were Chinese. The Chinatown of that era looked nothing like it does today, but the infusion of Chinese culture to the region formed an important and long – lasting connection to Asia.

Historically, British Columbia’s gold rush was short-lived and – like most in North America in the mid 1800s – fraught with peril for those looking to get rich.

But it put into motion an intense period of growth and development and prompted the evolution of Victoria into the city it is today. Victoria is no longer an important West Coast port, nor an immigration hub, but its modern shine sparkles with the glitter of gold from its influential past. h For more about British Columbia’s gold rush era, visit the “Gold Rush! El Dorado in BC” exhibit at the Royal BC Museum, now until Oct. 31.

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Perfection is in the details. A Liebherr is engineered for impeccable food preservation and long-term freshness, energy efficiency and silent operation.

All of this technology comes in a contemporary design that will impress even the most demanding designophile. liebherr-appliances.com

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Come celebrate 25 years of the Harmony Arts Festival, the signature summer cultural event held along West Vancouver’s stunning waterfront.

New to 2015, Arrive by sea through the Pop-up Marina and Club 25 located at Ambleside Pier.

Enjoy 10 days of the best in local performing, visual and culinary arts!

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FAST & LUXURIOUS

L ATEST IN LUXU RY SUV S what’s new on the showroom floor words tony whitney

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he demand for luxury SUVs around the world is so strong right now, even automakers once thought unlikely to go anywhere near the segment are prepping new products.

While long-established makers of premium off-roaders like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Land Rover, Lincoln, Cadillac, Lexus and others are busy with new offerings, it’s the makers new to SUVs that are grabbing most of the attention right now.

Who would have imagined a few years back that even Rolls Royce would take a run at the SUV market? Not to be outdone, Bentley is close to launching a production vehicle and Jaguar, which once said its business was strictly cars, is getting closer to the showroom stage with its C-X17.

Lamborghini is going ahead with production of its Urus SUV, though people with long memories will remember that the Italian supercar builder was selling its rugged LM002 back in the 1980s. The sleek and sensual Urus is a very different vehicle to the old “Rambo Lambo” and with VW-Audi behind the project, it’s bound to be a serious contender.

Even though there is significant buzz around these newcomers to the SUV business, there are some fascinating new products from automakers that have been established in this segment for years. Lexus is offering the NX, its entry into the growing compact luxury SUV/crossover class and Lincoln has a refreshed Navigator. Land Rover is giving the old and respected “Discovery” nameplate a new lease on life with its very newest product. Mercedes-Benz has an old campaigner on its books with the G-Class, which first rolled a civilian wheel back in 1979 after first debuting as a military vehicle. It is the most long-lived passenger vehicle in Mercedes’ history and eager customers just won’t let it fade away. h AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015

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Lamborghini showed a concept some time back, but it was only recently production was given the go-ahead for this sports luxury SUV. The Urus is certainly a stylistic success, as one might expect from the Italian ‘exoticar’ maker that’s now part of the VW-Audi group. It will be based on an Audi/ Bentley/Porsche platform, so expect a version of Quattro all-wheel drive.

Probable engine is a 5.2-litre V-10, though this isn’t finalized yet. One engine plan includes a powerful electric motor with plug-in feature, which would add some useful torque to what already seems a great deal of power.

Much carbon fibre will be used around the bodyshell, so expect this to be an expensive rig, though fans of the marque will be happy. No pricing yet.

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The new Lexus NX may be compact, but it’s still very much a Lexus, with a refinement drivers will find surprising given its dimensions. In the cockpit, the ambiance is very similar to that of more costly products from Toyota’s upscale division and as such, among the best in the industry. Buyers can choose from a turbocharged gasoline engine or a hybrid and both offer commendable economy.

New interior features include a wireless charging tray for portable devices, so no more fishing around with cables and plugs. Also on the spec sheet is a touchsensitive remote interface that uses a pad to set a range of vehicle systems. Safety upgrades include a head-up display, blind spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert. Other technical wonders abound in this interesting new Lexus. Priced from $42,000-$55,000.

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2015 NAVIGATOR

Lincoln’s big Navigator first appeared in 1997 and it has been gaining popularity ever since. It’s based on a Ford truck platform, which means it’s just about as rugged as an SUV can get. Even so, the ride is super-smooth and the cabin design is both luxurious and practical. Naturally, every electronic convenience and safety aid is included in the basic spec. It is beautifully built and the fit and finish is now as good as anything in the industry.

The Nav was refreshed for 2015 inside and out, so it’s close to a new model. With the refresh, the big old V-8 was dropped for a 3.5-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V-6 which develops 380-horsepower. For 2017, an all-new Navigator will arrive – the fourth generation of the model. Priced at $75,110.

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LAND ROVER 2015 DISCOVERY SPORT

MERCEDES-BENZ 2015 G-CLASS

The most costly of all Mercedes-Benz SUVs and also the most long-lived, the G-Class has a no-nonsense, utilitarian look that reflects its military beginnings. This is an exceptionally sophisticated vehicle from a technical standpoint and is unashamedly luxurious. Its ruggedness and durability are well proven and its four-wheel drive system second to none. Despite its practicality, the G-Class retains an opulence and desirability that will turn as many heads at the country club as it will in seriously demanding off-road surroundings. Top engine is a very potent hand-built G 63 AMG twin-turbo V-8 developing a heady 536-horsepower. Priced at $152,700.

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JAGUAR 2016 C-X17

Jaguar’s entry into the world of SUVs is late, but the C-X17 crossover is bound to be a very worthwhile contender, given the company’s envied reputation for sportiness. Shown so far in concept form, it has that inherent “Jaguarness” that the company’s designers strive for. Styling is tidy and elegant and the grille is an instant Jaguar I/D feature.

Bodywork is aluminum like other vehicles from the British automaker and it’s built on an all-wheel drive platform.

The engine is a 3.0-litre supercharged V-6, but a range of 4-cylinder engines are being developed. C-X17 is the concept name, but the production vehicle will carry F-Pace badges. No prices have been announced.

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Land Rover had a Discovery in its range for many years until it was dropped in North America, but now the name is back on an interesting premium compact SUV that replaces the LR2. Like all Land Rover products, consider this a serious off-road vehicle, but it’s just fine on the freeway too. It uses a thrifty 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to a 9-speed (yes, nine!) automatic transmission.

The cabin is finished to an impressively high level of quality and has seating for seven. There’s a lot of Range Rover in the exterior styling, but few will complain about that. Prices are very competitive, which will likely worry makers with more mundane nameplates as many have become very expensive in recent times.

Priced from $41,490 - $49,990.

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EPICURE CREATE + INDULGE + SAVOUR

ULLA BECOMES OLO, GOES BACK TO ROOTS farm to table approach eschews ‘haute cuisine’ words adem tepedelen + photos ron green

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ive years from opening and four years removed from being named one of the best new restaurants in Canada by En Route magazine, the partners behind Ulla, one of Victoria’s most highly regarded fine-dining establishments, shut it down and started again from scratch. They swapped a few vowels and consonants in the name, renovated the dining space, completely overhauled their concept – and Olo was born.

“Five years is long time for a restaurant, and we wanted to go in a more causal direction,” says chef Brad Holmes, who co-owns Olo with his wife Sahara Tamarin. “We wanted to be more than just a special occasion restaurant so that our friends and family could come for weekend brunch, a casual dinner or drink, or a late night bite or sip.”

Eschewing the haute cuisine accolades Ulla garnered for something more homespun may seem like a puzzling direction reversal, but it made perfect sense to Holmes and Tamarin. They wanted to take things back to the land, as it were, and go farm to table.

“The abundance of fresh quality products was a big reason for me to open a restaurant in Victoria [originally],” says Holmes.

“And I felt I wanted to switch the focus of the chef-driven food of Ulla to ingredient-driven food with Olo. I created many great relationships with suppliers over the years while running Ulla and I want to push that to the forefront of our business.”

Olo is also gaining a following for its weekend brunch offerings where uncomplicated dishes made with fresh local ingredients let the island flavours shine through. Sure, the food is less fussy, but no less delicious. “The recipe development is the same,” Holmes explains. “The only difference is trying to minimize manipulation of the products and simplifying presentation.” h

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BRISKET HASH RECIPE METHOD [ 1 ] Cook potatoes in salted water whole until soft peel the potatoes and mash (for a more refined version rice the potatoes) with butter and buttermilk, season to taste with salt, reserve in a sauce pan to reheat.

[2] Cook eggs at 750C for 13 minutes (regular poached will work if this is too daunting) dice apples and cook with sugar and cider vinegar until soft, cool.

[3] Puree apples with parsley with food processor until smooth, add grainy mustard, reserve. Clean and peel cabbage into leaves, toss in oil, season with salt.

[4] Grill cabbage on high heat until lightly charred and tender, about 2 minutes on each side (depending on how hot your grill is).

INGREDIENTS 400 g ½ head 3 2 30 g 30 ml 40 ml ½ bunch 300 ml 150 g 30 ml 8 8 slices

smoked brisket (whole piece) cabbage medium sized yukon gold potatoes granny smith apples sugar cider vinegar grainy mustard italian parsley buttermilk butter canola oil eggs of your favourite country style (or any style!) loaf of bread

[5] Cut the smoked brisket into ½ inch pieces, grill until warmed through, about 2 minutes on each side.

[6] Toast bread and butter.

[7] The cabbage and brisket should be finished and hot at the same time, if one is ready first you can reheat it on the grill when it is time to plate.

[8] On warmed plates put a spoon of buttermilk potato puree down spreading it around creating a base for the dish.

[9] Crack eggs onto a towel, carefully move them onto the plates with a slotted spoon, season with sea salt and cracked black pepper.

[10] Arrange the brisket and cabbage around the eggs.

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[11] Garnish with green apple mustard.

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Built for Victoria’s first surgeon this 6,570 square foot stone mansion sits on a large, private lot. The interior retains all of the original heritage features, giving this home old world charisma in a modern age. Mahogany floors, 5 fireplaces, grand main staircase. Kitchen houses special edition AGA cooker from England. The garden has world class features; wisteria pergola, stunning and heritage registered Garry Oaks, pond & woodland paths. This garden and home could not have an equal.

The centrepiece of this modern home is a 35 ft open atrium stairwell interconnecting all 3 levels crowned with 3 skylights. The airy main has 10” ceilings, white oak flooring, a rare 3-way gas fireplace & 3 sets of French glass doors opening to the outdoor dining area. The kitchen contrasts white cabinetry with custom walnut; polished by Quartz counter-tops. The upper level offers 3 bedrooms; the master is simply indulgent. The lower level accommodates a media & games room, guest room & a 200 bottle glass wine room.

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Striking ocean views are framed throughout this private 5700sqft home. Vaulted entry, grand staircase, duel heat pumps, hardwood flooring, high end appliances, granite countertops in the gourmet crisp white kitchen are all tasteful upgrades to this elegant home. 1 bedroom, family, living & recreational rooms all on the main. The upper level offers; 3 bedrooms, office, laundry & a spacious Master with private balcony & 5-pierce ensuite. The lower level provides a media/gym space. An outdoor oasis; selfcleaning salt water pool, outdoor shower & hot tub.

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European oak flooring, custom bamboo cabinets & quartz countertops in the gourmet kitchen; paired with exposed beams in the open concept main level all combine to make this home remarkable. 1 bedroom & office accompany the main level. The upper level provides 4 bedrooms; all with private balcony space & an indulgent master suite. Exercise area & family room on the lower floor. Surrounded in a landscaped yard with a detached studio & 2000+sq ft wrap around patio.

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Located on Quamichan Lake, this stunning 3243 sq. ft. executive rancher sits on a beautifully landscaped, level 1.025 acre lot. This residence exudes quality & maximum privacy throughout. Open feel, with lots of natural light filling the rooms. The heart of the home is the rear courtyard area that is absolutely private and a perfect place to entertain. Oriented to take advantage of the lake and garden views, there is access from inside the home via 5 sets of French doors, blending indoor & outdoor living. Add to this a detached studio/workshop and greenhouse for the avid gardener...this home has it all and more!

Private oceanfront home in Maple Bay. Southern exposure, protected bay, the views are extravagant from this 1.65 acre property! This 3415 sq. ft. home has been designed to take advantage of the natural beauty of the coastline. The kitchen with custom wood cabinetry, granite countertops, top-end appliances and large windows will inspire the chef’s creations. There is an approved water license/ foreshore lease in place which allows for the building of a dock!

Set on over 12 acres with bonus 30 X 40 ft insulated shop with oversized garage doors! Main house is 2435 sq.ft. with 4 bedrooms & 2 ½ baths. Generously sized windows allow for lots of natural light. Kitchen features custom fir cabinetry, granite counter tops, & stainless appliances. Master bedroom with ensuite is on the main along with two other bedrooms. Upstairs is a loft area along with media room and additional bedroom and bathroom. The homes are situated to maximize privacy, and each is serviced by separate well and septic fields. Approx. 2 acres of pasture & man- made pond complete this offering!

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IN THE NEWS UPDATES FROM AROUND TOWN

COAST COLLECTIVE ART CENTRE INVITES ART SUBMISSIONS 3221 Heatherbell Road | Victoria, BC 250.391.5522 | coastcollective.ca

The Coast Collective Art Centre has issued a call to artists for the upcoming ‘Divas, Devils & Dragons’ 3D Show. The focus on this show is on 3D work think sculpture, textural 2D works, dolls, fabric art, clothes, or anything else you can imagine! Gather inspiration from three “D-Words” Divas, Devils & Dragons, and let your imagination sweep you away for this fall show from October 7-18.

Each Artist is limited to 4 entries less than 36” in any dimension. Application deadline: Sept. 17. For more information, go to coastcollective.ca.

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APPLICATIONS TO EXHIBIT AT ART! VANCOUVER 2016 NOW OPEN

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OAK BAY BEACH HOTEL EXPANDS SUMMER SERVICES

120 artists from Canada to the U.S, Italy, the Ukraine, Argentina, Singapore and beyond showcased their work at the recent inaugural show at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

Art! Vancouver is an international art fair providing world-class talent with critical visibility for their unique art. The event was created by Vancouver artist and fashion designer Lisa Wolfin and produced by Market Edge Media. The show was inspired by the world’s premiere art show, Art Basel.

Applications to exhibit at Art! Vancouver 2016 are now open. All submissions are juried.

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LOOK WHAT I FOUND! A COLLECTION OF TREASURES FOR YOUR HOME

STATISTOCRAT FLOOR LAMP This floor lamp’s lean aluminum body is really multi-functional with its towering two metres and all-embracing light beams; the tallest shade projects light towards the ceiling while the wider shade acts as the perfect reading lamp. And what about the two other shades? The lowest is no shade…but a surprisingly useful side table.

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CITRUS WALL BRACKET The uniquely designed Freemont Collection bracket marries the warehouse industrial trend with a fully modern colour palette and a touch of unexpected glamour in the three clear crystals shimmering at the fixture’s neck.

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CIRCUS COCKTAIL TABLE This glass cocktail table features 10-millimetre-thick extra-clear glass with vertical panels available in azulite, ocean blue, smoked grey, acid clear, green, yellow, red and purple.

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Monarch Furnishings Monarch Furnishings opened its doors in 2006 and since then has been importing solid wood furnishings for every room in the home. Their furniture includes beautiful bedroom sets, dining and coffee tables, bookcases, hall tables, side tables, tv stands and accent pieces. Monarch specializes in unique furnishings, unavailable anywhere else. All pieces are hand made from sustainable timber and designs are based on function and form.

With many available wood finishes, Monarch furniture can be ordered to suit any decor. There is sometimes a wait but it’s definitely well worth it.

Each issue of Homes & Living showcases unique boutiques and inspiring companies that offer you distinctive products and first–class services—perfect for updating your Design Zone.

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Lori Popadiuk I find painting to be my form of meditation. It gives me an outlet through which to let an unstructured flow of creativity evolve. It is a process where I notice myself being present. I notice the beauty that surrounds me, my breath, the joy I feel. I notice everything all at once.

Most recently my work has been influenced by a 6 month sabbatical in Europe where I was inspired to create differently, to trust my instincts and not be afraid of change and instead to embrace change with my full being.

To view more of my work please visit my website or call to make an appointment.

Thomas & Birch Cabinetry Thomas and Birch is an award winning custom cabinetry design firm. Conveniently located in downtown Victoria and specializing in kitchen and bath cabinetry. Contact us today.

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Northern Drift Trading Northern Drift Trading creates one of a kind “eco-architectural” home accents from rare, old growth Red Cedar.

It’s a ‘joint venture’ with Mother Nature & with the permission of the Forest Service.

“Live edge” furnishings include: CSA approved lighting for indoor & landscape.

We source fabulous pieces for use as garden sculpture, fireplace mantels, coffee, dining and end tables. Trade pricing and custom design projects welcome - contact Jim at Northern Drift Trading - he’d love to discuss your ideas with you.

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SOURCE GUIDE RESOURCE + CREDIT + INFO

IN THIS ISSUE EDITOR’S MESSAGE Page 4 Photography by Ema Peter and post-production

by Tina Krueger Kulic, emapeter.com, on location at Livingspace showroom in Vancouver, livingspace. com. Creative Direction by Karla Peckett. Yellow lamp, FOSCARINI; Twiggy floor lamp; Wall shelf, MDF Italia, Randominto wall shelf; Chairs, MDF Italia, Bend chairs with and without arms; Table, MDF Italia, Robin table in Cement Finish.

FAR OUT HOMES: MÖLLE BY THE SEA Pages 16-20 Architecture by Elding Oscarson, photography by Ake e:son Lindman, adamsky.se.

DESIGNER PROFILE: BESPOKE DESIGN Pages 32-34 Photography by Derek Ford, derekford.com.

HOME FURNSHINGS SECTION Pages 36-48 What’s Hot in Home Furnishings: opening spread photo (pages 36-37) provided by Rolf Benz (seen above); vertical vignette photo (page 44), photography by Ema Peter and post-production by Tina Krueger Kulic, emapeter.com, on location at Livingspace showroom in Vancouver, livingspace.com, Creative Direction by Karla Peckett; Pages 50-53 Omer Arbel profile photography

by Gwenael Lewis; Pages 54-56 Timothy Oulton profile, photography provided by Timothy Oulton; Pages 58-60 Michael Host profile, photography provided by Michael Host; Pages 62-63 Earl of Spencer at Jordans, photography provided by Theodore Alexander.

ESCAPES: FABULOUSLY FURNISHED HOTELS & SCENIC CHRISTENING Pages 74-75 Photography provided by Ciragen Palace Kempinski and Scenic Tours.

COMMUNITY CHARACTER: GOLDEN TIMES Pages 76 Photography by Kenny Louie.

FAST & LUXURIOUS: LATEST IN LUXURY SUVS Pages 79-81 Photography provided by Mercedes Benz, Lamborghini, Lexus, Lincoln, Land Rover & Jaguar.

EPICURE: OLO Pages 82-83 Photography by Ron Green.

LOOKING FORWARD Page 96 Photography by Ema Peter and post-production

by Tina Krueger Kulic, emapeter.com, on location at Livingspace showroom in Vancouver, livingspace.com.

Creative Direction by Karla Peckett. White chair, Flow Chair and bookshelf by MDF ITALIA; White table, Kale table by LIVING DIVANI.

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FEATURE HOME: THE CADENCE Pages 22-26 Photography by Alberto and Mia Dominguez, Artez Photography, artezphoto.com; All suppliers are listed to the best of our knowledge, as provided by T.S. Williams Construction ltd. Home builder, T.S Williams Construction ltd., tswilliams.ca; Home designer, KB Design, keithbakerdesign.com; Interior Designer, Interior Design Group, bcinteriordesigngroup. com; Landscape designer, Joslin Enterprises, jimjoslin. com; Home Automation/security systems, Insight Home Automation, insightai.com; Stone, Island Stone, islandstone.ca; Millwork and Kitchen & Bath Cabinets, Midisland Cabinets, midislandcabinets.com; Kitchen & Bath Fixtures, Nanaimo Kitchen & Bath, wolseleyexpress. com; Fireplace, Dolans Heating, dolansheating.ca; Lighting Fixtures, McLaren Lighting, mclarenlighting.com; Windows and Exterior Doors, North Pacific Windows, northpacificwindows.ca; Garage Doors, Hunter Overhead Doors, hunteroverheaddoors.ca; Carpet, Hardwood and Tile, Abba Flooring, abbafloorcoverings.ca; Countertops, Stone Age Marble Classics, stoneagemarble. com; Appliances, Coast Wholesale Appliances, coastappliances.com.

ARCHITECT PROFILE: MICHAEL GREEN Pages 28-31 Photography by Ema Peter, emapeter.com and Ed White, edwhitephotographics.com.

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