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LIVING INNOVATION W h a t a s u m m e r i t h a s b e e n s o f a r – I do hope you’ve had the chance to get out there and enjoy it! The Living Magazine team is so proud to present our Innovation Issue! We have so many fabulous stories and ideas to share with you. First and foremost, it’s my pleasure to introduce you all to our new managing editor Amanda Stutt. Amanda brings a breadth of experience from the magazine and media worlds to Living, and we are so happy to have her on-board. Through our cover story, Amanda will introduce you to the “Woman Behind the Lens,” Ema Peter. Though you may not know her by name, if you’re like me, you’ve likely been captivated by some of her spectacular and innovative images and we hope you enjoy hearing about her love of architectural photography. Speaking of innovators, when it comes to architecture, no one compares to Frank Lloyd Wright. I had the privilege of visiting Phoenix, Arizona to tour the
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“Norman Lykes” home – the last house that Frank Lloyd Wright designed before
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his death in 1959. It was amazing to be able to see this mid-century modern
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masterpiece in person. Back in greater Vancouver, our own Bianca Solterbeck takes you to Anmore to visit the luxurious TEN80 Uplands house, which is the first home in B.C. to be outfitted with Tesla’s innovative Powerwall 2, making this a home that, on a sunny day (yes we get a few of those) will produce more energy than it uses. The house, designed by Bradbury Architects, is absolutely stunning. We’ll also introduce you to contemporary sculptor Richard Hudson, who recently had an exhibit of his famed mirrored sculptures at Parq Vancouver. Plus, you will meet international award-winning industrial designer Karim Rashid who will be one of the keynote speakers at this years IDS Interior Design Show happening September 20th – 23rd at the Vancouver Convention Centre. So sit back, relax and enjoy the read!
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