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In February, Pyeongchang, South Korea, and the world comes together to celebrate the opening of the XXIII Winter Olympics. As Canada’s sweethearts, figure skating duo Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, hoist the Canadian flag to lead Team Canada into the opening ceremonies, all those who have experienced what a pleasure it is to be Canadian will feel their hearts swell with pride. Regardless of the medal count, the Olympic games remind us all how lucky we are to call this beautiful country home.

As we take our first steps into 2018, the real estate market is seeing a slight slow down. The rise in interest rates in early January, as well as the uncertainty of the NAFTA negotiations, has left some buyers and sellers longing for warmer temperatures before they explore their real estate options.

Predictions of a prosperous spring come with news of the upcoming Ontario Election. Election buzz tends to energize the real estate market by getting buyers and sellers excited about the options that have open to them.

Although traditional buying and selling has seen a slight cooling,

the investment opportunities with rental properties are on the rise. The GTA market is currently one of the hottest markets in the country in which to purchase an investment property. The rent increases in 2017 were reported to have experienced nearing double digit growth (urbanation.ca), with average rental incomes for a one bedroom unit being reported at just over $2000/mth in high traffic areas. The GTA market demand for rental properties is showing no signs of slowing down, with the demand exceeding the supply, and bidding wars being reported in sought after locations. It is a great time to purchase an investment property and begin to enjoy the benefits of positive cash flow.

Looking for opportunities is what Canada is all about. There is always a way to come out on top and using real estate to help you get there is what we do best. As you watch our athletes pour their hearts and souls into their competitions, borrow some of their enthusiasm and reflect on how wonderful it is to live and experience everything this great country has to offer. As we start a new year, we thank all of you for your continued support and we wish Team Canada all the best in Pyeongchang.

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The Home Collection Presenting Homes Under $2,000,000

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The Prestige Collection Presenting Homes From $2,000,000 – $5,000,000

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The Waterfront Collection Presenting Waterfront Homes & Vacation Properties

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Estate Residential Collection Presenting the Finest Homes Above $5,000,000

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Funding Your Family’s Future Where Does Real Estate Fit In?

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Ariel Muller Designs Wins Two International Property Awards

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The Intimidation of the Brush Navigating the World and Market of Visual Art

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Custom Built Homes Perfect Marriage of Top Design and a Lifelong Dream

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The Invidiata Magazine Inc. PUBLISHER Preferred Publishing SENIOR EDITORS Christopher Invidiata Lauren Lowe EDITORS Rimsha Ali Elizabeth Deanovic Tammy Leigh Laura Papple CREATIVE DIRECTOR Cathryn Haynes ART DIRECTORS Caleb Invidiata Kelsey Kennerell Chris Lowe PHOTOGRAPHERS Chris Bacik Cassia Boyd David Chang Caleb Invidiata Sam Michaud Lauren Shaw Nav Sohi ADVERTISING SALES Lauren Lowe GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Jennifer Douglas CONTRIBUTORS Christopher Invidiata Tara MacIntosh Mike Spry FOR ADVERTISING INQUIRIES please contact Lauren Lowe at 289.337.0765 or email lauren@preferredpublishing.ca www.preferredpublishing.ca www.preferredcollection.ca www.preferred-network.ca

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All square footages are approximate. Some square footages include living space in the lower level.

Information is subject to errors and omissions. E. & O.E. Not intended to solicit properties currently for sale.

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1311 – 65 SPEERS ROAD Central | Oakville *Christopher Invidiata & *Shae Invidiata

$699,000 WebID: 3374

206 – 3500 LAKESHORE ROAD Bronte | Oakville *Christopher Invidiata & **Ping Shu

$816,000 WebID: 2984

LPH02 – 11 BRONTE ROAD Bronte | Oakville *Christopher Invidiata & *Claudia Chopik

$859,900 WebID: 3373

33 HARRISON AVENUE Port Credit | Mississauga *Christopher Invidiata & **Donna Gray

414 CAMPBELLVILLE ROAD Flamborough | Hamilton *Christopher Invidiata & *David Bakowsky Make Your Move Today • 905.339.3444 • www.invidiata.com The Invidiata Team Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp. Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated *Sales Representative • **Broker

$995,000 WebID: 3308

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2427 VILLAGE COMMON Bronte Creek | Oakville *Christopher Invidiata, *Carlos Clavero & *Christina Clavero

35 HARRISON AVENUE Port Credit | Mississauga *Christopher Invidiata & **Donna Gray

$999,999 WebID: 3203

23 PILKINGTON CRESCENT Thornhill *Christopher Invidiata, *Carlos Clavero & *Christina Clavero

$1,049,000 WebID: 3307

$1,099,000 WebID: 3385

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17 GODFREYS LANE Port Credit | Mississauga *Christopher Invidiata & **Donna Gray

$1,675,000 WebID: 3319

754 DACK BOULEVARD Lorne Park | Mississauga *Christopher Invidiata & **Donna Gray

$1,698,000 WebID: 3388

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1418 BRIDGESTONE LANE Clarkson | Mississauga *Christopher Invidiata & **Donna Gray

$1,998,000 WebID: 3306

SOLD 4274 HIGHWAY 56 Binbrook | Hamilton *Christopher Invidiata & *David Bakowsky Make Your Move Today • 905.339.3444 • www.invidiata.com The Invidiata Team Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp. Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated *Sales Representative • **Broker

$1,999,900 WebID: 3329

Presenting Homes Under $2,000,000 Listed for Sale by The Invidiata Team

2343 MILLSTONE DRIVE Westmount | Oakville *Christopher Invidiata & *Pamela Gottschalk

$1,790,900 WebID: 3381

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Funding Your FAmily’s Future Where does Real Estate Fit In?

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Investing Including real estate in your investment portfolio, specifically an investment condominium, will add a new flavour to your portfolio and create new revenue options.

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in real estate for your child’s future is a unique option

Investing in real estate for your child’s future is a unique option as it provides a tangible investment that your child can physically touch and experience. In essence, it brings the business world to life and allows them to participate in building their future, unlike any other investment experience. Involving your child in the journey of purchasing an investment condominium and caring for the property first hand, will provide valuable lessons regarding asset growth and asset management.

Real estate is a powerful tool to add to your investment toolbox. Adding real estate is a unique option as it will most certainly appreciate, and as such, your investment offers the gift of choice. Choice provides freedom for your child to utilize the asset in a way that will benefit them no matter what their future holds. This creates a level of secure financial planning that differentiates

as it provides a tangible investment that your child can physically touch and experience.

real estate from every other available option.

Dan Wynnyk, Vice President of The Waterfront Group comments, “Diversification is the cornerstone of responsible investing, in short, it means – never put all your eggs in one basket. This is just sound risk management. Diversification should include not only different individual investments but different asset classes too, including real estate. Diversification not only reduces the risk of an extreme loss in a portfolio, THEINVIDIATAMAGAZINE.COM

it has been proven that investing in multiple asset classes actually improves investment returns.�

Share in the teachable moments that an investment condominium provides. Embrace the opportunity to teach your child how various aspects of running a rental business work together to build a successful environment, and demonstrate how taking care of your asset contributes to its growth in value.

Involving your child in the entire process will give them a hands-on look at how the tenant/landlord relationships function, and they can also participate in deciding where the rental income will be redistributed or reinvested.

Your journey with your children is a marathon of twists and turns that exposes you to all the joys and challenges that parenting brings. The purchase of a condominium, for investment purposes, is also a marathon investment if you want to maximize your return.

It is recommended to hold real estate for a minimum of ten to twenty years to be able to experience a sizeable return on investment, keeping in mind this number may vary based on market conditions and area. With the rising value of real estate, a minimum ten- to twenty-year span will generally allow for significant growth, and, the best part is, you can watch the growth happen year-over-year as the market increases with demand.

Rental demand has been reported by TREB to be increasing steadily over the past several months.

The GTA condominium market has been a hot topic over the past year. Rental demand has been reported by TREB to be increasing steadily over the past several months. Condominium developments are being planned and built in every sought after neighbourhood in the GTA within close proximity to an abundance of fine dining establishments, as well as the latest in fitness and entertainment options. This lifestyle is appealing to the rental population as it offers a turn-key SPRING 2018 | 31

solution for frequent travellers and low property maintenance – perfect for the urban jet-setter.

With the vast array of services and amenities being included in up-scale buildings, the convenient and posh lifestyle is being seen as a way to enjoy private space while being included in a like-minded community.

Although this investment has some additional pieces to care for, such as maintenance fees and insurance, once set up, the process will be easy to maintain. Samantha Hamilton, Sales Representative at Dan Lawrie Insurance Brokers remarks, ”Condo insurance is one of the most misinterpreted types in the industry and renting out a condo will impact the coverage options as well. As the unit owner, there are some key features to look for including “loss assessment”, “improvements and betterments” and, of course, lost income.

Ensuring coverage is in place for these areas will protect you against any shortfall between the building and occupant’s insurance. Always be sure to review coverage with your broker to understand what you have in place to best protect your investment.”

Investing in a

rental

Creating a diverse portfolio of assets allows you to have a variety of resources working for you and aids in balancing your risk.

In the GTA, average rents grew 9.1 percent year-over-year in Q4 2017. In Q1 2018, the average rent for a one bedroom is $2166 (urbanation.ca). The income generated can be reinvested into another aspect of your portfolio or used for cash flow to fund activities that your child is involved in. The average tenant stays for a twenty-four month period, which will demonstrate that running a business is fluid and requires nurturing to be able to grow and flourish.

Creating a diverse portfolio of assets allows you to have a variety of resources working for you and aids in balancing your risk.

Investing in a rental condominium is an

investment in yourself and your family, as you are opening a doorway to possibility. Sharing this experience with your child provides a living environment to see the benefits and challenges that come with managing and growing an asset for future gain. Involving your child in the process, knowing they will have freedom of choice to live in the property, sell to use the profits for a down payment on their first home or use the positive cash flow to fund activities in their life will give them an experience that is truly unique and certainly exceptional when it comes to learning the responsibilities of money management. Working together to nurture this investment will impart valuable lessons to last a lifetime.

condominium is an investment in yourself and your family, as you are opening a doorway to possibility.

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1283 Lindburgh Court Lorne Park | Mississauga *Christopher Invidiata & **Donna Gray Make Your Move Today • 905.339.3444 • www.invidiata.com The Invidiata Team Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp. Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated *Sales Representative • **Broker

$2,549,000 WebID: 3344

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Presenting Homes From $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 Listed for Sale by The Invidiata Team

234 LAKESIDE AVENUE Roseland | Burlington *Christopher Invidiata, *David Bakowsky, *Carlos Clavero & *Christina Clavero

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223 TRELAWN AVENUE Morrison | Oakville *Christopher Invidiata & **Ping Shu

$2,698,000 WebID: 3361

HOUSE TO BE MOVED 118 BALSAM DRIVE | LOT TO BE SEVERED | 100’ X 172’ Old Oakville *Christopher Invidiata & *Manal Boutros

$2,798,000 WebID: 3383

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THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER POLICARO HARLEY-DAVIDSON® is set to officially open the

At Policaro Harley-Davidson, “motorcycles” is a

doors of a fantastic new facility to the public March

second language so from novice to veteran rider

2018. Located at 191 Wyecroft Road in Oakville, they

you can be assured that they understand you.

promise to establish new standards in what you have come to expect from a dealership and a one of a kind Harley-Davidson destination.

For those who have been dreaming of owning and riding a Harley-Davidson, but have no riding experience, Policaro Harley-Davidson can make

The Policaro Group has earned the reputation in the

those dreams come true with their introductory

automotive industry as “World Class” since 1979 have

training courses.

now expanded to include Harley-Davidson.

The entire store is open seven days a week including

They built their reputation in the industry by not just

the Service Dept. (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Sundays)

promising first class customer service and satisfaction,

so they will be there for you when you need them.

but delivering it and then taking it to an entirely

Policaro Harley-Davidson will carry on it’s tradition

different level.

of being great Corporate Citizens and support local Charities and causes such as Ride for Dad,

Policaro Harley-Davidson wants you to be glad that

Ride for Sick Kids, Ride for Muscular dystrophy.

you came to them and that they earned the privilege of calling you a life long riding partner.

General Manager, Tony Colangelo who himself, has over twenty years in the Automotive industry and

Policaro Harley-Davidson has assembled an experienced and knowledgeable team who are dedicated to customer satisfaction and making your shopping experience the best it can be. They can assist you in your purchase or answer any of your questions.

You can trust that you’ve come to the right place for your new or used motorcycle purchase, insurance, financing, performance work, motor clothes, parts and accessories, or anything else you may need to compliment your Harley-Davidson lifestyle.

backed by a team of Harley enthusiasts. The team at Policaro Harley-Davidson of Oakville are eagerly waiting for the ribbons to be cut and the doors to swing open, are you ready to ride?

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7610 TREMAINE ROAD Milton *Christopher Invidiata, *Pamela Gottschalk & *Manal Boutros

$2,888,000 WebID: 3237

397 GALT AVENUE Old Oakville *Christopher Invidiata, *Claudia Chopik, *Aimee Kain & *Kirsten Leggat

$2,888,000 WebID: 3231

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$2,890,000 WebID: 3333

27 THIRD LINE Southwest Oakville *Christopher Invidiata, **Ping Shu & *Marija Kolesar

$2,890,000 WebID: 3386

Make Your Move Today • 905.339.3444 • www.invidiata.com The Invidiata Team Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp. Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated *Sales Representative • **Broker

Presenting Homes From $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 Listed for Sale by The Invidiata Team

503 NORTH SHORE BOULEVARD Aldershot South | Burlington *Christopher Invidiata & *Marija Kolesar

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24 BARKER STREET Victoria Park | Paris *Christopher Invidiata & *David Bakowsky

$2,995,000 WEBID: 3326

1196 LINBROOK ROAD Morrison | Oakville *Christopher Invidiata, *Marija Kolesar & *Shae Invidiata

PRICE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST WebID: 3286

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Redefining the term Luxury Custom Homes by engaging all five of the senses, not just one.

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3064 ST CLAIR AVENUE Roseland | Burlington *Christopher Invidiata, *Aimee Kain & *Kirsten Leggat

$3,198,000 WebID: 3269

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS HOME, VISIT PAGE 114 367 MAPLE GROVE DRIVE Ford | Oakville *Christopher Invidiata & *Pamela Gottschalk

$3,688,000 WebID: 3228

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TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS HOME, VISIT PAGE 56 6570 TWISS ROAD Rural Burlington *Christopher Invidiata, *Aimee Kain & *Kirsten Leggat

$3,980,000 WEBID: 3336

2025 MISSISSAUGA ROAD Sheridan | Mississauga *Christopher Invidiata & **Donna Gray

$3,995,000 WebID: 2865

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SOLD 1370 OAK LANE Lorne Park | Mississauga *Christopher Invidiata, **Donna Gray, *Carlos Clavero & *Christina Clavero Make Your Move Today • 905.339.3444 • www.invidiata.com The Invidiata Team Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp. Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated *Sales Representative • **Broker

$4,900,000 WebID: 3228

Presenting Homes From $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 Listed for Sale by The Invidiata Team

63 MILL STREET SOUTH South Waterdown *Christopher Invidiata, *Aimee Kain & *Kirsten Leggat

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CASAMIGOS SPICY CUCUMBER JALAPEÑO MARGARITA

» 2 oz. Casamigos Blanco Tequila » 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice » 0.5 oz. Simple Syrup » 2 Cucumber Slices » 1 Jalapeño Slice » Method: Combine all ingredients into tin shaker.

Muddle the fruit and add ice. Shake vigorously for 8-10 seconds then fine strain into a rocks glass and add fresh ice. Garnish with a cucumber and jalapeño slice.

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» 2 oz. Casamigos Reposado Tequila » 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice » 0.5 oz. Agave Nectar » 1 Dash Orange Bitters » 1 Dash Grapefruit Bitters » Method: Combine all ingredients into a blender and add 2 scoops of ice. Blend for 10-15 seconds, then pour into highball glass. Garnish with lime wheel placed on top of cocktail.

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PINEAPPLE CILANTRO MARGARITA » 2 oz. Casamigos Reposado Tequila » 1 oz. Pineapple Juice » 0.5 oz. Fresh Lime Juice » 0.5 oz. Simple Syrup » 8-10 Cilantro Leaves » Optional: 1/2 Thick Rim Sugar, Cilantro Salt (equal parts) » Method: Combine all ingredients into tin shaker and add ice.

Shake vigorously for 8-10 seconds then strain into rocks glass and add fresh ice. Garnish with 2 pineapple leaves.

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OPENING IN OAKVILLE MARCH 2018

K A R IN B E NN E TT D ES I G N S love the space you live in

Karin Bennett Designs is a boutique design firm in Burlington, ON specializing in residential design.

We love bright whites, pops of black and layered neutral spaces. We believe your home is an extension of you and your style. It should be a place you feel like yourself. Your favourite place to be.

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of this remarkable Country Estate as you make your way up the winding driveway. Sitting on 4.4 acres of impeccably landscaped grounds, the beauty of 6570 Twiss Road awakens the senses.

BEDROOMS 5+1 BATHROOMS 5+1 SQUARE FEET 6,253 + 3,030 LOT SIZE 391.29' X 508.86'

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Entering through the majestic double doors, the impressive staircase and stunning chandelier steal the show as you step into the foyer. Once inside, the custom-designed kitchen captures your attention as it is truly the heart of the home. It is the perfect place to sit with a morning coffee and observe the passing of the seasons through the impressive picture windows. The light palette of the kitchen is complimented with chefs-grade appliances and state-of-the-art finishes.

Gather your loved ones around the tiered island to share stories, prepare favourite dishes and take in every part of the culinary experience.

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On the upper level, you will discover a regal wooden office complete with built-in shelving and a brick fireplace.

A sitting room is found off the office which leads to a private wrap-around balcony. The ample master suite boasts a generous seating area and features a sumptuous master ensuite. To unwind after a long day, spend some time in the soaker tub while enjoying stunning views of the property. An upgraded glassed-in spa shower, along with a his and hers custom vanity, provides the serenity required to prepare for the day ahead. The remaining three 58 | SPRING 2018

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bedrooms are generously sized with large closets. Two of the three have a beautifully designed ensuite.

The lower level is where you find the best in entertainment options. Complete your favourite projects in your workroom or exercise in the dedicated gym space before relaxing with your favourite movie in the recreation room. To impress your guests, show off your skills in the billiard room and stock a selection of Vintage wines at the built-in bar.

Stepping outside, the beauty of the property will take your breath away. The majestic trees that are found just beyond the walk-out area provide shade for the fenced-in custom outdoor pool and spa.

Summer days and nights are meant to be

The beauty of 6570 Twiss Road awakens the senses.

spent taking in every last drop of sunshine while sunning yourself on the impressive deck after a dip in the large pool. Steps away you will find the fenced-in tennis court area, perfect for practicing your technique from spring to fall. The renovated tennis court is fit for a pro as it was recently resurfaced and is fully lit. The entire family can improve their serving skills surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature.

There is plenty of room to plant a garden or to set up a children’s play area to ensure you enjoy every corner of the splendid outdoor space.

Offering the intimacy of a tucked away country property while being a short drive from the 401 and downtown Burlington, this magnificent Country Estate will instantly capture your heart.

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Luxury Interior Design

ARIEL MULLER DESIGNS WINS TWO INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY DESIGN AWARDS Multiple award success for top Canadian Interior Designer Firm at the 2017-2018 International Property Awards Grand Final, Savoy Hotel, London, UK.

The USA & Americas Property Awards.

The award ceremony was held in Toronto at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel on 13th November.

Ariel Muller Designs are honoured to have won a Best International Award within the Home and Design Technology sector for the Bespoke Townhome project and Canada’s Best Interior Design Award for the Luxe Condominium project at the 2017-2018 International Property Awards, one of the most prestigious events in the property industry.

The awards, now in their 25th year, are the world’s largest and most wide-ranging programme of honours within the property industry. Covering 48 different residential and commercial categories, regional heats are staged for Arabia, Europe, Africa, Canada, Central & South America, the Caribbean, USA, UK and Asia Pacific.

These have been celebrated at gala presentation events in Bangkok, Dubai, London and Toronto during the course of the year. An International Property Award is a world-renowned mark of excellence.

Presented at The Savoy Hotel London on 4th December. Companies received awards for categories ranging across property development, real estate, interior design and architecture. Chosen from over 1700 entries spread across the globe, Ariel Muller Designs have proved themselves to be the very best in the interior design sector.

Ariel Muller Designs were also delighted to receive two Five-Star Awards within the Interior Design Apartment and Home Technology categories at

Ariel Muller Designs have created exclusive interiors and custom furniture in Canada and internationally for over 25 years.

Passionately integrating design and technology, the company transforms spaces with artistry, personal attention, clear communication and meticulous care. Following are the two awardwinning examples.

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BESPOKE TOWNHOME

LUXE CONDOMINIUM

LUXE CONDOMINIUM is the client’s second home in Miami, Florida with spectacular waterside views of South Beach.

The well-travelled owner and his daughter enjoy escaping the cold Canadian winters and so the property is very much their retreat in paradise. Ariel Muller’s brief was to renovate the condominium to capitalize on the sweeping views and vibrant urban surroundings. The client wanted to open up the space to adopt a more contemporary lifestyle conducive to family enjoyment, entertaining and ultimately bringing the outdoors in. Fresh and bold, the condominium’s new design harmonizes with the surrounding ocean and natural elements while a newly furnished outdoor terrace further extends the living space and connects beautifully with the outdoors.

BESPOKE TOWNHOME in Toronto follows the clients’ brief to create a comfortable, elegant space inspired by some of the best boutique hotels they have visited on their travels. A key requirement for this bespoke home was to integrate leading edge technology and home automation harmoniously with beautiful custom furnishings. Maximizing convenience and efficiency, the property has been transformed into a magical and exciting place to live and one which perfectly suits the clients and their busy lifestyle.

LUXE CONDOMINIUM

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CUSTOM

BUILT HOMES PERFECT MARRIAGE OF TOP DESIGN AND A LIFELONG DREAM

BY TARA MACINTOSH

Creating a custom-built home allows you to infuse your personality and your style into a space that will bring harmony and joy to your day-to-day life.

In your family’s dream home, perfect moments will be turned into precious memories.

Building a custom-designed home takes a dedicated, passionate and talented team of individuals. The care and attention to detail that goes into building a custom home are next to none. Therefore, creating a lasting relationship with a builder that supports your philosophy and style is paramount. Together, you will bring your vision to life.

As each home is unique, so is the process of building from the design phase to final completion. A custom build is where you will be able to combine the very best in technology and materials with the love you have for your family and the perfect design that will enable your life to flow with ease.

The home is where the heart is and where you come to rest after a long day. Creating a space that is your getaway from the every day is the serenity that a custom home offers, and one that your family truly deserves.

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HUMMIN G B IRD H I L L H OMES + CONSTRUCT I ON Design and Wellness Working Together Oakville based HummingbirdHill Homes + Construction builds prestigious custom homes that are thoughtfully designed and gracefully finished, while incorporating the latest in sustainability and health and well-being benefits for their clients. Often referred to as a “next generation� builder, HummingbirdHill Homes believes that a luxury custom home is more than just beautiful kitchens and hardwood floors, it is about profoundly engaging all five of the human senses.

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Q& A WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST DIFFERENTIATING FACTOR? We are a certified Passive House builder, which is arguably the most advanced and arduous building science platform available today to produce a better built custom luxury home.

WHAT EXCITES YOU THE MOST ABOUT THE BUILDING PROCESS? The smiles on our clients’ faces every time we see them after they have moved in. Every homeowner becomes part of the HummingbirdHill family.

When you enter one of their homes, you immediately sense the difference. Aaron Miller of HummingbirdHill Homes remarks, “We recognize that our clients raise their families in the homes we build which also becomes the backdrop to many of life’s most important and memorable moments. Therefore, we aim to work with the best architects and designers in the area, who create truly compelling designs and finishes complemented by construction techniques that offer better indoor air quality, acoustical privacy, natural light and materials, and thermal comfort. Luxury and healthy are two words that truly come to life with HummingbirdHill Homes.”

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A widely held misconception is that building a ‘higher performing’ home, with an eye to maximizing your family’s health and well-being, adds significant costs. This is simply not true when you are proactive at the design stage.

According to Aaron Miller, “Commercial construction is actually light years ahead of us in this field. The data clearly shows a direct ROI based on various employee health and wellness benefits that help the bottom line.

Yet the same benefits are available for your family with some simple informed decisions at the onset.”

As a judge for the Canadian Home Builders’ Association National Awards for Housing Excellence, HummingbirdHill Homes understands the importance of delivering both an exceptional product and customer experience from beginning to end. A sign on their wall reads, ‘Our expectation is to exceed yours’, combined with an effective client communication strategy built on the company values of transparency, honesty, and respect.

HummingbirdHill Homes + Construction has emerged as a leader in their field as they blaze the trail towards luxury living that is healthy and responsible.

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T H E R OC K C L I F F C USTOM H O ME S A DVANTAG E : Client Comes First Deciding to build a custom home is the dawn of an incredible adventure.

Often clients have an idea of the home they would like to build but are unsure of how to assemble the pieces. Rock Cliff Custom Homes embodies the philosophy of customer first and takes great pride in working with their clients to bring their vision to life. The client drives the ship with the help and expert knowledge of business owners, Ali and Roman Rockliffe, and their capable team.

Rock Cliff Custom Homes’ mission is to ensure their clients understand the intricacies of building a home and become intimately involved in the process as the build is taking place. The Rock Cliff family takes the time to teach the client the inner workings of their home so they are able to receive the most value and enjoyment out of the custom features. Throughout this process, the bond grows and the trust between builder and client is solidified. Sarah D’Souza describes

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Q& A WHAT IS THE ROCK CLIFF CUSTOM HOMES DIFFERENCE? We are a full service building company.

We offer architectural plans, custom designs and stay involved from start to finish. We accommodate various building styles and are able to complete the home to our clients’ anticipated high standards.

WHAT EXCITES YOU THE MOST ABOUT NEW CLIENTS? When new clients come in without a specific idea, we work together to come up with a great design. It is so satisfying to watch the excitement in their eyes as the ideas begin to take shape.

her experience, “We built our first custom home in Southeast Oakville with Rock Cliff homes. It was a great experience from beginning to end.

Ali and Roman are genuine, professional and truly care about making your home the best it can be. We were unfamiliar with the whole process as it was our first build and they helped make it very seamless and comfortable.

The Rock Cliff team provided us with the guidance we needed from permits, trades, design to architecture.”

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The Rock Cliff Custom Homes team do not offer a box approach but rather work with the client to shape their dream home. Over the past ten years, they have built homes in various styles including contemporary, modern, traditional and Muskoka cottage. Each has produced a finished product they are extremely proud of to this day.

Client satisfaction is guaranteed via a tested method of managing expectations. Rock Cliff

Custom Homes has developed a sophisticated system that builds a bridge between builder, designer, trades and client. This software is a way to keep surprises at bay and provide the entire team with transparent access to every stage. Clients can stay as close to the project as they wish by monitoring the interactions online. Ali remarks, “Building a custom home is potentially the most expensive purchase a family will invest in – we love that we can make the experience a smooth and joyful one.”

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T H E NEXT ST E P FO R STUA RT RIL EY B ESPOKE B UIL D ER: Modern Homes AND Landscape Design Collaboration Being able to create a consistent look from the moment you step onto the property, through to the backyard space, is what inspired a collaboration between Stuart Riley Bespoke Builder and Cedar Springs Landscape Group. Both companies bring many years of experience, recognition and accolades from within their respective industries to this approach.

Adrian Bartels, Owner of Cedar Springs Landscape Group comments, “For continuity, we will use the same materials in the Landscape design as the exterior finishes on the house. The goal is to create a seamless look and feel, from the curb to the edge of the backyard.”

As a team, each partner brings an immense passion for what they do to the project resulting in a stunning and successful finished product.

Providing the utmost in quality and the very best value is Riley’s mission and promise to his clients. Riley’s business partner David Prince remarks, “It takes a team of over 50 different companies, suppliers and trades to build a modern home. It’s quite amazing observing Stuart orchestrate and coordinate with each trade in sequence to keep the projects on schedule. Creating

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Q& A WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT BUILDING A MODERN HOME? “I love the process. It is quite an art form to see how a modern home is constructed from design phase through to completion.”

HOW DOES BUILDING AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN FIT TOGETHER? “Bringing both elements together at the design stage allows for the integration of materials to ensure perfect harmony of the entire project.”

value should be a key goal of a general contractor, in our case, we receive from 10%-30% discounts on everything from appliances, fireplaces, flooring, plumbing and lighting fixtures, TV’s, media, blinds, etc. We provide full disclosure of our pricing and pass these discounts on to the homeowners. We always strive to provide the very best quality at the best possible cost.”

The team is so passionate about providing the best quality that they have made the 4034 Lakeshore Road property available for viewing to perspective clients during its final phase of construction. This space is for clients to visit and see first hand what a modern home design looks like, as well as experience a fully integrated outdoor space. Outdoor living has become as important as indoor living to

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be able to take advantage of the warm weather for as long as possible. Creating an outdoor living experience that is functional, comfortable and luxurious completes the expectations of a modern lifestyle and makes home your favourite destination.

Creating a beautiful modern space that opens up to a backyard oasis is what this dream partnership is able to provide for their clients. David invites you to call him at 905-252-4380 to arrange a visit to the property and be simply swept away.

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MA ZENG A B U IL D ING GROU P LTD. Success is in the Details Mazenga Building Group Ltd. is known for providing an impeccable level of attention to both the project, and the client, for any build they become involved in. This successful team, who build residential homes, corporate spaces and family cottages, create beautiful structures with a focus on the details at every step in the building process.

To create the perfect build, Mazenga Building Group has made a promise to their clients to involve them at every stage. They invite their clients to engage in a transparent and sophisticated system, that they have developed themselves, to be able to deliver a superior product. The process involves three important steps. The first step is for the team to sit with the client to understand their definition of success and their overall vision. Together they create the plans

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Q& A HOW DO YOU ENSURE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION? Each client has a unique view on what defines success and we are dedicated to ensuring each client is completely satisfied with their personal measure of success and expectation.

WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT THIS BUSINESS? Every day in this business is a very exciting day. We get to work on spectacular projects and the atmosphere is never dull. The creativity of the architects, and the people involved in the building process come together to create exceptional out of the box design. the difference.” The trusting relationships they have formed with their partners ensure their projects run smoothly. Any setbacks that occur are resolved quickly with solutions that match the statement of success.

for their dream home, office or cottage.

To guarantee satisfaction, a statement of success is created ensuring the end product reflects the values and measure of success that are important to the client. The second step involves drafting a detailed work-back schedule to outline the timelines that will keep the project on track. The third and final step is to establish a weekly check-in schedule to share the progress or challenges that may occur. This rock solid system

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has been instrumental in elevating the customer experience.

Mark Kubista, Partner and Damian Briggs, Director of Construction, share how Mazenga Building Group has been able to secure long-lasting relationships in the industry; “We demonstrate to the architects and additional building partners that we can build their buildings, follow their instructions and service their clients. This has made all

The entire Mazenga team feel very privileged to be able to work in this industry and to create such beautiful buildings. Watching a vision take shape and turn into a fully functioning space is quite magical. Whether the build is a corporate space, a residential home or a family cottage, aligning with Mazenga Building Group Ltd. is aligning with excellence.

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WHO IS SCOTT WESTLAKE?

I am a resident of Oakville, active member in our community and I am supported by amazing family, friends, clients & referral partners. In terms of business, I worked at one of Canada’s largest financial institutions as a top mortgage specialist. I entered the mortgage broker channel in 2014/2015 and with support, grew a team to over 20 agents and over $550 million in volume.

I’m responsible for over $1 billion in mortgage origination, named top 35 under 35 and sit on the board for Luxury Home Mortgage Group.

I mentor and train one or two up and coming mortgage agents/year and personally find a lot of satisfaction working on large complicated credit structuring solutions.

WHO’S YOUR TYPICAL CLIENT?

There is no “typical” client in the mortgage industry. Traditionally, I get referred clients with complicated financial needs. Clients that are business for self, executives, athletes & entertainers. I finance a lot of land acquisition and construction financing and work with a lot of specialty products, Condo Hotels, Waterfront Estates and Developments for example. My favourite client is anyone referred by an existing client or referral source. However, people forget we do the day-to-day purchases. We love this business and do an amazing job!

HOW DID YOU GET YOUR IDEA OR CONCEPT?

I felt like the mortgage industry was becoming too transactional. I want to emphasize the importance of relationships and being able to create unique solutions and value propositions for anyone that works with us moving forward.

WHAT SERVICES DO YOU OFFER?

I hate saying everything but we do a lot. I normally ask referral sources what they are having trouble with and create a solution for them. It’s less about us and more about them. We do a lot of residential mortgage lending.

Commercial lending is an emerging and growing business segment for us as is non-traditional and private lending with recent regulatory changes.

I also have access to some unique lending programs for clients with complex income structure and high net worth lending is certainly a niche we excel at.

WHAT ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES?

My primary role is business development and consultation. Although lending is a big part of our business, I spend time finding ways to help our referral partners and clients. I don’t consider myself a mortgage agent. Lending solutions is a bi-product of the relationships we are creating.

WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE THIS TYPE OF BUSINESS?

I absolutely love real estate. I invest in it, I finance it, it’s what people use to create their home, share with their family and friends, create wealth and investment opportunities. There are also a lot of unique personalities in the real estate space. From builders, to designers, realtors and clients. It’s a fun industry to be a part of. I wake up happy every day.

WHAT’S YOUR MOTIVATION?

The amazing men on the Canadian National Sledge Hockey Team, including my brother and Team Captain, Greg Westlake.

HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOU?

www.scottwestlake.com is the best way to see what we are about and connect with myself or our team.

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THE INVIDIATA TEAM PROUDLY PRESENTS OUR GLOBAL PARTNER FOR MUSKOKA Since opening their doors in 2012 Cayman Marshall has redefined the level of service when buying or selling Real Estate in one of Canada’s most sought-after destinations. Cayman Marshall is now The Invidiata Team’s trusted referral partner for Muskoka.

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LAKE MUSKOKA 235 FT. 9.09 ACRES, W EXP. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS $3,995,995

GEORGIAN BAY 317 FT. 1.09 ACRES, SW EXP. 4+1 BEDS, 4+1 BATHS $3,995,000

LAKE MUSKOKA NEW BUILD 241 FT. 2.14 ACRES, 4 BEDS, 3+1 BATHS $3,795,000

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1092 ARGYLE DRIVE Morrison | Oakville *Christopher Invidiata, *Pamela Gottschalk & **Ping Shu

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THE INTIMIDATION OF THE

Brush NAVIGATING THE WORLD AND MARKET OF VISUAL ART

Gelett Burgess’ contributions to the artistic sphere are innumerable. The artist, critic, poet, writer, and humourist was an important figure in the San Francisco literary renaissance of the 1890s and is credited with introducing French modern art to the United States—as well as coining the term, “blurb.” But perhaps most importantly, his infamous quote serves as the guiding principle for how most of us choose art—for our walls, for gifts, to inform and embolden space. Burgess wrote, “I don’t know much about art, but I know what I like” and fewer more truthful or honest words have been written about how we discern taste.

Identifying with Burgess’ opinion is easy— learning from it is something else altogether.

Art, by its very nature, is intimidating. The possibility of space is infinite. We need to at once marry our budgets, tastes, the tastes of our partners, and our inexplicable inclinations.

How we decorate our walls is not only an insight into our very essence, but presents ourselves to the world through visual expression.

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BUT HOW DO WE CHOOSE?

How do we decide what will occupy our permanent peripheries? In the era of Instagram, art is quite literally everywhere. How does one wade through the endless sea of options and artists?

One option is to go to the artists themselves. Derek Evans is a GTA-born artist living in Montreal. Evans is part of an exciting emerging generation of ambitious artists who honed their craft in formal university programs and now find themselves navigating the temperamental waters of their industry and discipline. Now a decade removed from his BFA from Concordia University, Evans’ work hangs in galleries and homes all across Canada. Working with glue, resin, and wax, Evans builds labour-intensive sculptures, manipulating the compound into a piece of indeterminate size, purpose, and composition—the result at once natural and artificial, defying the tropes and expectations of the eye. The work is familiar, and yet somehow otherworldly.

But how does Evans—and other artists in a digital age of near infinite artistic options—find his way onto your wall?

In considering what buyers should be aware of when purchasing new works, Evans says obvious factors such as “budget, transport, size and weight of the piece” figure in, but the “lighting in the space where the work will live” is imperative. “Then the big question,” Evans asks, is: “Do you want the artwork to be a conversation piece or a piece meant to tie a room together. These are the broad strokes which will guide buyers to which galleries and artists to look at.”

The real challenge for an artist is getting their work into the public’s consideration at all. “Getting your work into a gallery for a show or representation is a challenge, as is getting accepted into an art fair or any other public viewing. Standing up to all the different feedback you get from the public is like standing naked in a booth being poked and commented at.”

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“It’s important to find a space where your work will fit in—complementary to the works of the other established artists already represented by the gallery,” says Evans.

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One such gallery is Oakville’s in2art. Their passion is to make original art accessible, offering “an urban perspective—a relaxed space where both experienced and new collectors discover great contemporary

“Art is quite literally everywhere.”

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pieces spanning painting, photography, etching, and multimedia.” Owners and curators Susan Hoeltken and Kelly McDonagh understand as well as anyone the inherent complications and intimidation in entering the world of visual art, but take great pride in guiding their expansive clientele through the process. The two see it as a participatory

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endeavour, an adventure that they facilitate, asking clients to ask, “What they like and why they like it, and educate themselves. We’re here to provide information—to hold their hands in introducing them to new artists. It’s a longer process, not one we encourage them to do quickly.”

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Another gallery that proudly outfits spaces throughout the GTA is Mississauga’s Crescent Hill Gallery.

For over 25 years Crescent Hill has been introducing established and emerging artists to walls throughout Ontario and have been “instrumental in bringing enjoyment and beauty into the homes of its discerning patrons.”

They have a well-earned reputation for providing a “professional, objective opinion and exceptional value” resulting in a fiercely loyal client base.

The deceptively large space is almost its own small museum of contemporary art nestled into the confines of the Credit River Valley, in the literal but not figurative shadows of Toronto.

“A house isn’t a home until there’s art on the walls.”

But what’s most the important quality Hoeltken and McDonagh hope for in their clients? Simple: “Be fearless and with an open mind. Art is instinctual.

Become comfortable with the artwork, take it home, spend some time with it.”

The two pride themselves on knowing their artists and clients intimately. Their role is to curate a collection for each client, for each home, to understand that each client and space is unique. In fact, they’re not curators as much as their “connectors,” vehicles for bringing artists and the public together.

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Be fearless and open. And trust your instincts. Art is, afterall, subjective.

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Like Evans, Hoeltken and McDonagh suggested, trust and an innate openness are key components to choosing work to complement and inform your space. Gabriele Cole is Crescent Hill’s director, and oversees the vast array of art and artists whose work is on display at the Mississauga gallery. Some commercial galleries have just one show, while Crescent Hill boasts three shows annually, setting them apart to both their artists and patrons. Cole preaches a “less formal approach” and wants her clients not to be intimidated by their experience. Cole’s own background is in curatorial studies, which is apparent in the manner in which Crescent Hill’s collection expresses community and commonality.

At any given time, the work in the gallery “should make sense together,” she says.

“As you look through the gallery you should see sightlines and conversations.” The congruence is evident, and lessens any feelings of intimidation when perusing the works. “A house isn’t a home until there’s art on the walls,” Cole adds. “It brings such warmth and life.”

Most of us don’t know much about art, and what we like is easier to point out than it is to describe. It’s important to remember that people like Evans, Cole, Hoeltken and McDonagh share a passion for visual art, for artists, and for introducing both to the public at large. The process of curation is not one to take lightly, or on your own. Finding an artist or gallery in whom you can place your faith as they guide you through a mostly foreign experience is paramount to finding that piece that doesn’t just bring a room together, but completes and complements the very essence of what you envision your space to be.

Be fearless and open. And trust your instincts.

Art is, afterall, subjective. They’re your walls.

Fill them with what brings you joy.

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DESIGNING FUTURE

BY MIKE SPRY

CITIES OF THE

Frank Lloyd Wright’s sprawling utopia has reached its zenith. The architect, who detested cities, dreamt of a lush, suburban landscape populated by mass transit and American’s affection for their cars and attachment to the automobile industry as a uniquely American achievement. Wright once opined that, “To look at the plan of a great City is to look at something like the cross-section of a fibrous tumor.”

He found cities to be confined sicknesses, plagued by over-population and the human temperament that accompanies claustrophobia.

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The new urban landscape requires the same sort of ingenuity that has come to define the digital age.

Wright subscribed to an idyllic ideology, the notion of a rural/ urban marriage that would mimic his simple midwestern upbringing.

He believed that cities required structure, a division of space to counter confinement. As the New Yorker noted in 2014, upon the opening of a MOMA exhibit dedicated to Wright’s never-realized urban template, “Broadacre City,” “For Wright, implicit rules for ‘proper spacing’ were simply true and universal.

They were cosmic rules, written into the land from time immemorial. As an architect and urban planner, Wright’s job was simply to translate these rules into plans for the building of structures and cities.”

What Wright didn’t foresee, what no one could predict, was the effect that digitalization and globalization would have on our urban populations. The sprawl that he romanitized came to be characterized by big box standardization and mass-produced townhouses, a realization of the Stepford nightmare.

According to StatsCan, in this decade the “proportion of people living in rural areas in Canada (18.9%) is among the lowest

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cities such as Toronto and Vancouver have seen their populations outgrow their urban capacity, and housing crises have plagued them. of the G8 countries,” while its population growth is the fastest among the G8.

As a result, cities such as Toronto and Vancouver have seen their populations outgrow their urban capacity, and housing crises have plagued them and other Canadian metropoli. Combine

the socioeconomic concerns with environmental inevitabilities, the certainty of urbanization is at the mercy of our collective ability to adapt to our new reality.

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Fittingly, the testbed for Sidewalk’s urban ambitions is Toronto. Canada’s largest metropolis is one of the world’s most multicultural and socioeconomically diverse cities, the perfect place to assay and imagine the city of our future.

In order to combat rising rents, dwindling opportunity, and the inherent challenges of mass transit, the new urban landscape requires the same sort of ingenuity that has come to define the digital age. Sidewalk Labs describes itself as an “urban innovation organization.”

The ambitious project is part of Alphabet, Google’s parent company. And what better outfit to lead the urban revolution than the one that continually redefines the digital revolution. Google became a verb—it changed how we search for answers.

Sidewalk Labs aspires to those answers, and similar vernacular influence. As Google CEO Larry Page puts it: “Sidewalk will focus on improving city life for everyone by developing and incubating urban technologies to address issues like cost of living, efficient transportation and energy usage.”

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New York City and former chief executive of Bloomberg—a pedigree that befits his organization’s. In an op-ed for The Globe & Mail (co-authored by Eric Schmidt, an Alphabet executive) Doctoroff said that Sidewalk was formed, “with the belief that emerging technologies could help tackle the world’s toughest urban challenges.

“Together,

we imagined a new kind of place

where new digital and physical capabilities are built into its foundation.”

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Together, we imagined a new kind of place where new digital and physical capabilities are built into its foundation. As this exploration evolved, we became convinced that this new place could make living in cities cheaper, healthier, greener, more convenient and even more exciting.”

And fittingly, the testbed for Sidewalk’s urban ambitions is Toronto. Canada’s largest metropolis is one of the world’s most multicultural and socioeconomically diverse cities, the perfect place to assay and imagine the city of our future. Sidewalk Toronto “will begin with a new neighbourhood, called Quayside, located at Parliament Slip, just southeast of Downtown Toronto.

Sidewalk Labs and Waterfront Toronto [an organization that oversees revitalization projects on Toronto’s waterfront] aim to bring the innovations advanced at Quayside to scale across the Eastern Waterfront, more than 325 hectares (800 acres) that represent one of North America’s largest areas of underdeveloped urban land.”

The project will be guided by four foundational principles:

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• Establish a complete community that improves quality of life for a diverse population of residents, workers, and visitors.

• Create a destination for people, companies, startups, and local organizations to advance solutions to the challenges facing cities, such as energy use, housing affordability, and transportation.

• Make Toronto the global hub of a rising new industry: urban innovation.

• Serve as a model for sustainable neighbourhoods throughout Toronto and cities around the world.

This will be the very definition of a “smart city,” a template for how urban centres will evolve in order to “blend people-centered urban design with cutting-edge technology to achieve new standards of sustainability, affordability, mobility, and economic opportunity.” But Sidewalk Toronto is not designed to be a bubble of suburbia within the skyscraper condos that have come to define TO’s globule of urbania, but rather a complimentary neighbourhood that not only embraces the city’s character and diversity, but aspires to grow and adapt with it. Sidewalk Toronto has a community commitment that they believe is essential to the success of the model city they hope to build, which includes:

“This will be the very definition of a smart city, a template for how urban centres will evolve in order to “blend peoplecentered urban design with cutting-edge technology to achieve new standards of sustainability, affordability, mobility, and economic opportunity.”

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Sidewalk Labs vision for Sidewalk Toronto and the projects that will follow is

the ultimate realization of a globo-digital city.

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which will include a promise of mobility (self-driving cars, pedestrian and bicycle apparti, and public transit), efficient and affordable housing, environmental consciousness and responsibility, sustainability, community, digital infrastructure, and more.

More intriguingly for denizens of the city that proudly proclaims #WeTheNorth, Sidewalk Toronto plans “all-weather infrastructure and data-driven management tools [which will] enable cities to make parks and public plazas more comfortable, lively, and safe, and self-driving vehicles enable communities to reclaim streets for public space and social connections.”

Sidewalk Labs is not the achievement of Frank Lloyd Wright’s unrealized dream of Broadacre City, but rather the evolution of our ideal of urban living. Wright wanted to solve the city.

Sidewalk aims to define it by creating the scaffolding upon which they will hang future developments in Vancouver and Chicago and New York and Albuquerque and Lima and Chongqing and beyond.

Wright wanted to solve the city.

Sidewalk aims to define it by creating the scaffolding upon which they will hang future developments.

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Community

B

eing in the presence of Don Levy, Managing Director of Confido Wealth Management Group and Associate Portfolio Manager & Senior Financial Advisor Manulife Securities Incorporated, you instantly detect the enthusiasm he shares for his business, his clients and his community. Levy has been in the Financial Service Industry for over 27 years. His investment strategies have been developed to provide a robust retirement plan while preserving capital and maximizing wealth.

Levy has extensive knowledge of wealth management, and specializes in creating a well-rounded portfolio to provide for a successful and financially viable retirement. He supports a holistic approach when dealing with portfolio management by looking at wealth from three sides. He begins with core needs to ensure they have the basics to live comfortably, next is lifestyle needs to accommodate the lifestyle they have become accustomed to and finally, creating a legacy to leave to the community that has supported them throughout their lives. Levy comments, “Retirement focus is not just about core and lifestyle needs, creating a lasting impact is also very important.”

Building relationships in your community that have a lasting impact is part of Levy’s philosophy and the reason that he serves on the Advisory Board of PFSG, a non-profit that provides creative funding for the building of churches across Canada, as well as supporting emergency relief and development overseas.

Additionally, he has been the leader and member of various GTA charitable organizations. Levy remarks, “Looking beyond personal sustenance by extending a helping hand is a way to give back to the

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supportive community you belong to.” A joyous event Levy takes part in is the Oakville Prayer Breakfast, an event that takes place annually in early December. It is an opportunity for distinguished community members to mingle over breakfast and share why they are grateful for the neighbourhoods they live and work in.

It’s a warm environment that reminds all who participate how rewarding giving back really is.

It is with immense pleasure that Confido Wealth Management Group at Manulife Securities announces they have recently moved to 2360 Bristol Circle Suite 100 in Oakville. This office move accomplished two very important goals. First, the expanded space will accommodate their growth, which now totals twenty Financial Advisors and eight support staff, and second, provides an inviting environment for their valued clients.

They have increased the comfort and convenience of their clients’ experience by offering ample free parking and providing visible signage with an easy path into the building. A ground floor receptionist will welcome all who stop by and elevator access to the second floor is available. The expanded office space will also offer the opportunity to host client educational events.

Don Levy and his team service a wide range of clients consisting of families, business owners, including professionals and executives and single women who are business owners, widowers or divorcees.

Many clients are within ten years of retirement and are seeking expert advice on how to build the best portfolio to support their retirement years. Not to be forgotten, part of the services provided are management of charity funds, pension funds and scholarship/education funds.

Value is a top priority for Confido Wealth Management Group at Manulife Securities. They honour their commitment to value by being transparent with their fee structure and carefully explaining the service you will receive for your investment. Building wealth creation strategies to help individuals and families have a comfortable retirement is their passion. Stop by the new office and get to know the team; the doors are officially open.

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The large walnut-stained island is perfect for preparing meals to serve small and large gatherings. State-ofthe-art finishes and appliances will delight guests sampling the best of food and drink while taking in the opulent views from the breakfast area.

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The only word that will cross your mind is elegance.

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Your search for the perfect Oakville property is over – welcome home.

You will enter the Master bedroom on white oak hardwood flooring. Wake up to the sun’s rays as they pour in through the multitude of windows and prepare for your day in the spa-inspired master ensuite. Stay warm walking on the heated porcelain flooring and be spoiled with a lavish his-and-her vanity. Your troubles will melt away in the posh soaker tub overlooking the vivid greenery just beyond the picture window. The master closet is equipped with built-in shelves and drawers, as well as an abundance of hanging space for supreme comfort.

The upper level hosts bedrooms two and three, each with impressive cathedral ceilings. Large picturesque windows invite you to fall asleep to the soothing sound of raindrops and wake up to the brilliance of the sun’s warmth. Large walk-in closets will house the clothes, shoes and precious treasures of its occupants. A shared ensuite offers porcelain flooring and light cabinetry to match every decor. Bedroom four embodies style with its coffered ceiling and large walk-in closet. Enjoy the privacy of a 4-piece ensuite with a sizeable window that keeps nature just beyond your fingertips.

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The lower level was built for entertaining while enjoying your favourite music through the audio ceiling speakers.

Guests will be delighted to be invited for an evening of games and lively conversation as they cozy up to the serene fireplace. Perfect for overnight guests, bedroom five is located on the lower level along with a custom 3-piece bath that provides an upgraded porcelain shower with a modern glass door.

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