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ARTHUR ERICKSON’S GLASS HOUSE RESTORED DESIGNERS’ SHARP IDEAS FOR THE KITCHEN

A POST-AND-BEAM, A BUNGALOW AND A 1700s MANOR HOUSE UPDATED FOR MODERN LIVING

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COVER PHOTOGRAPH MARTIN TESSLER

IN EVERY ISSUE

12 | FROM THE EDITOR

Revival of the fi ttest

16 | DESIGNPHILE

From the archives: The restoration of Arthur Erickson’s Glass House • Market Snapshot: The

ups and downs of reno-worthy homes • Finds for the kitchen • Spring’s best reds pose

the question: To drink or to cellar?

36 | PORTFOLIO

The mayhem of contemporary culture gets lush expression in the paintings of Montreal

artist Benjamin Klein.By John Bentley Mays

FEATURES

28 | LIVING SPACE

Kitchens That SizzleArchitects and designers share their space-planning ideas, style tips and

favourite materials.

40 | FROM THE GROUND UP

Rethink, Redraw, ResolvePart 2: The Design. IA&D reports on two New

Brunswick homeowners and their architects as they create a design that works for their rugged

Saint John property. By Suzanne Robicheau

46 | ARCHITECTURE

Light at HeartAn outdated Vancouver post-and-beam gets a contemporary revival with a modern combo of

wood, metal and glass.By Lisa Fitterman

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Of Earth and SkyPerched halfway up a desert cliff in Palm Springs, Calif., a freewheeling ’60s house

merges indoors and out underneath a great domed roof that affords glimpses of the stars.

By Carolyn Kennedy

66 | DESIGN

Bungalow ReinventedTo remake a ’50s Ontario bungalow for the modern world, its owners separated

public and private living areas and instilled a standout style vibe.

By Kateri Lanthier

78 | ARCHITECTURE

Clear ThinkingA 300-year-old English manor house offers an unexpected lesson in the art of renewal with a

high-tech, glass-roofed extension. By Carolyn Kennedy

109 | INDEX

Where to fi nd the architects, designers, products and manufacturers in this issue

110 | FLOOR PLANS

A closer look at the houses in this issue

114 | GRACE NOTE

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Revival of the Fittestt is illuminating to see the design choices owners make when they decide to restore or renovate their homes, but it’s also intrigu-ing when they choose not to swap out old for

new. Stephen Fitterman—the Vancouver home-owner whose warm contemporary kitchen is on the cover of our spring issue of International

Architecture & Design—was looking for a piece of land on which to build, not an old home in need of revival. Yet, after he stumbled upon such a house, he worked carefully with his architect to retain the spirit of the 1950s post-and-beam during what he described as a massive renova-tion. Stephen was meticulous in his specifi-cations, opting for custom closets, cabinetry, shelving and a built-in credenza. He installed electrical outlets on the horizontal and his front door’s mail slot on the vertical to make them less obtrusive. He thought of everything. However, he chose not to fi x everything that was wrong with this old house. “I love the warped fi r beams

that stand out against the new geometrically perfect millwork,” he wrote in an email.

When architects and designers can’t push outward to create a new or better space, they often look upward. Taal Safdie and Ricardo Rabines did that when they planned the reno-vation of a typically narrow, dark New York City brownstone. In an 18-foot-wide house that sits cheek-by-jowl with its neighbours, the two architects doubled the volume of the kitchen by removing the fl oor above it—losing some living space upstairs but compensating for it by creating a lovely, airy downstairs that is fl ooded with light from second-storey windows. The house was successfully reworked for modern living, but in a nod to the home’s history, two beautiful old fl oor beams, salvaged from the second level, were recycled in a new role: Now they provide a support for a sleek pendant-light collection and add their distinctive sculptural presence to the kitchen.

British architect Jeremy Spratley needed inge-nuity to work around some pretty tough heritage rules when he designed the addition to a 1700s manor house near Oxford, England. Unable to build anywhere else, he placed a very large, very modern kitchen/dining/gathering space in what had been the open courtyard. But he couldn’t resist retaining one of the ancient brick exte-rior walls, now a feature of the home’s interior and a reminder, he remarked, of the passage of time. Irregular, scarred and showing evidence of numerous repairs and replacements undertaken over its 300-year history, the wall is nonetheless a thing of beauty, and a testament to the value of looking back, as well as forward.

Choosing to restore is like that: In the very act of renewal, you come to see clearly what is worth saving about everything that came before.

A Vancouver post-and-beam restored by Stuart Howard Architects

The kitchen of a New York City brownstone renovated by Safdie Rabines Architects

The former courtyard, now the kitchen addition, created by British fi rm Spratley Studios for a 1700s English manor house

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The fi rst time Doug Field saw the house he thought aliens had arrived.

It was around 1961, and Field, then 12 years old, and his cousin Smokey were wandering along the beach just outside the fi shing village of Comox on Vancouver Island, at the time a distant outpost. The two youngsters noticed a trail leading up a steep embankment and followed it.

“We were walking up through this brushy trail—then, lo and behold, there was this big glass towering building right above us,” recounts Field. “There was so much glass and it was such a bizarre structure that we thought a spaceship had landed.”

In fact, no UFO had descended—but the house was helping to launch the meteoric

RESTORATIONDRAMAIn 1961, Arthur Erickson’s Glass House in Comox, B.C., was called the most fabulous house in Canada. But the 1990s saw it damaged by a renovation. Now, at just past 50, restored and updated to the architect’s satisfaction, the house is enjoying another day in the sun. By Jennifer Van EvraPhotography by Simon Scott

career of architect Arthur Erickson, who would go on to design Simon Fraser University, the University of British Columbia’s Museum of Anthropology, the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C., Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, and dozens more high-profi le homes and institutions around the globe.

Superstardom in the design world had not yet arrived for Erickson as he built that clifftop home in Comox, which locals simply call the “Glass House.” Perched high on a bluff with ocean and mountain views so spectacular that Erickson called the site the most beautiful he had seen, the home featured fl oor-to-ceiling glass walls that would treat its residents to sunrises over the

Above: The Glass House was completed in1959. Twenty years later American architect Philip Johnson, quoted in a profi le in TheNew Yorker, declared Arthur Erickson “by far the greatest architect in Canada, andmaybe the greatest on this continent.”


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Georgia Strait to the east and, to the west, glowing sunsets behind the Comox Glacier and surrounding mountains. Delicate cedar screens provided shade from the midday sun.

Skylights ran the full length of the house, from east to west and from north to south. Marble terrazzo fl oors gleamed. A brass fi replace in the middle of the living room created a powerful focal point, while rock walls to the north and south took their cues from the rugged landscape. Columns were wrapped with yellow cedar tubes that were lit inside to cast a glow both upward and down.

In 1961, Canadian Homes magazine put the Glass House on its cover and declared it “the most fabulous house in Canada.”

“It is a superb piece of art high on this cliff,” says Simon Scott, an architectural photographer who was friends with Erickson and is now president of the Arthur Erickson House and Garden Foundation. “Most people who build on waterfront property place the house right at the

edge of the waterfront looking right out at the sea. Arthur didn’t do that. He turned it at a right angle to the cliff edge, so you’re not overly aware of it, but you have that intrigue, that wonderful aspect of wondering what’s beyond.”

Its fi rst owner, Rob Filberg, would never occupy the house. Filberg wanted a hub where people could gather to share ideas, but he died unexpectedly at the age of 33, mere months before his cliffside jewel was complete. Shortly after, a geologist purchased the home; then around 1990, it was sold to a now-notorious doctor who renovated the home so drastically that furious architecture watchers called it “a desecration.”

Gone were the stunning walls of glass; plywood covered in garish pink stucco took their place. Interior walls were coated with prefab, wallpaper-covered plywood sheets, and the skylights were boarded up. The home was fi nished with cheap-looking windows and doors.

Field had made his fortune as the largest

Left: Doug Field’s careful stewardship of the house included the installation of thermal low-E windows. Below left: The fi replace has been converted from wood-burning to gas; the striking brass hood is a replica. Below right: Field acquired the brass drum table, another original furnishing, just last year.

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Arthur Erickson’s Glass House is on the market for the fi rst time in 10 years. Sited at the highest point on the peninsula, on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island, the 8-acre property has 270-degree views of the ocean and the bay. It also has a helipad. Details, page 109.

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manufacturer of drift-jigging fi shing lures in North America with his company Buzz Bomb & Zzinger Lures. A natural tinkerer, Field also had a penchant for buying properties people didn’t want and making them desirable. That’s what he was doing with the steeply sloped, sand-covered lot adjacent to the Filberg house just as the doctor was taking it apart.

“I got a good look at him destroying it because I’m a helicopter pilot as well,” says Field. “I would check the progress on the house and think, Oh my God, he’s converting it from a glass house to a pink stucco cocoon.”

In 1999, the doctor put the home back on the market. And while most Erickson houses would sell in a snap, there was so little of his original design left that the pink stucco cocoon sat—until Field bought the property for just under $500,000 and began its meticulous resuscitation. Over the next nine months, Field ripped out every feature that the previous owner had added. Using photographs and accounts of the original home for reference, he replaced the pink stucco walls with thermal low-E panes that weren’t available when the house was fi rst designed, and he uncovered the skylights.

The brass hood over the fi replace had been demolished, but Field had an Austrian tinsmith in Courtenay create a replica. He reintroduced the yellow cedar board and batten, both inside and out, and recreated the cedar sunscreens. He even has the keys from Filberg’s 1958 Edsel station wagon hanging on a key rack inside.

It took some time, but Scott—who consulted on Field’s renovation by providing plans, photos and advice—eventually convinced Erickson that he should see the restored house in person.

Standing in the centre of the home, the architect—then 40 years older and a star of the design world—looked carefully at the restoration, including two alterations to the original design: the clear glass Field had installed above the living room rock wall in place of opaque fi breglass panels, and the yellow cedar board and batten he had carried through to the north wall.

“He has his arms crossed, and he’s looking north and then south. And then he’s looking upwards at the two walls and he says, ‘You know what? I think I like this better,’ ” recalls Field. “That was an extreme compliment.” •

This page: Field recreated Erickson’s cedar sunscreens and reintroduced the yellow board and batten, both inside and out. Columns wrapped in cedar tubes are unique light standards that cast their glow upward and down.

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RIPE FOR REINVENTIONIn this issue, we looked at the restoration and renovation or expansion of some typical housing—

including a bungalow and a post-and-beam home—that showed potential to be transformed for stylish, luxurious living. In Canada we have been building bungalows since the 1880s—fi rst, Arts and Crafts designs by notable architects such as Samuel Maclure, and then, after the Second World War, as affordable housing. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the

fi rst-generation suburbs—built after that war and dominated by bungalows—represent about one-third of our housing stock. These homes are now in transition, experiencing everything from renovation to demolition. Here are some recent listings for bungalows and post-and-beam homes that refl ect a sampling of current prices (as of February 2011) across the country. All amounts are in Canadian dollars. —Joy Ferguson

A SAMPLING OF BUNGALOWS CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET

Coquitlam, B.C.

$970,000

• 2,000 sq. ft. on half an acre

• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths

• built in 1955

• for sale as tear-down property

Burnaby, B.C.

$1.3 million

• 3 storeys, 10 bedrooms, 4 baths

• built in 1927

• income property on almost half an acre

Halifax

$499,000

• 2,046 sq. ft.

• 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths

• built in 1957

• needed renovations would include fi nishing lower level and construction to create walkout family room

Calgary

$799,900

• 2,100 sq. ft.

• 2 + 3 bedrooms, 3 baths

• built in 1950

• upgrades include ceramic backsplash and granite countertops

TorontoA twist on the bungalow: the bungaloft

$1.89 million

• 5,000-sq.-ft. condo

• 2 bedrooms, 1 loft, 3 baths, great room

• dubbed “bungaloft” because a loft was added to the design

• fi replace, wine cellar

A SAMPLING OF CANADA’S ARTS AND CRAFTS BUNGALOWS

Originating in England, the Arts and Crafts movement fl ourished in Europe and Canada from the late 1800s to the First World War. The movement celebrated traditional craftsmanship, simple forms and the natural beauty of materials.

Halifax

$350,000

• 1,490 sq. ft. of living space on 7,000-sq.-ft lot


• built in 1930

• original brick exterior, fi replace, wood fl oors, remodelled kitchen

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.

$1.995 million

• 1.85 acres on the Niagara River

• main house: 2,660 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 baths

• coach house: 4,500 sq. ft.

• built in 1909

• stone cottage with loft bedroom

Toronto

$569,000

• 1,600 sq. ft. of living space on 6,000-sq.-ft. lot


• built in 1922

• original oak trim, lead-and-stained- glass windows and doors

Vancouver

$649,900



• built in 1924

• beautifully restored with original woodwork, brick fi replace, fi r corner display cabinets

Victoria, B.C.

$789,900



• built in 1913

• original woodwork panelling throughout, wood fl oors, stained glass, Craftsman built-in buffet and fold-out desk, window seats with storage, fi replace

RECENT LISTINGS OF POST-AND-BEAM HOMES

Long a favourite in B.C., traditional timber-framed homes are now found from sea to sea.

Naramata, B.C.

$1.44 million

• 4,000 sq. ft.

• 3 bedrooms, 4 full baths

• overlooks Okanagan Lake

• signature details include salvaged post-and-beam Douglas fi r timbers, open loft, 5” plank

Kicking Horse Country, B.C.

$1.55 million

• 2,700 sq. ft.


• 3 levels all with views of Canadian Rockies

• built in 1999

• great room with rundle-stone fi replace, balcony, 30-ft. ceilings, fl oor-to-ceiling windows

Hepworth, Ont.

$499,000

• 2,400 sq. ft. by the river


• built in 2004

• open-concept layout

• professionally landscaped yard, rockery waterfalls fl owing to the river

Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, Que.

$750,000

• 3,000 sq. ft.


• mountain views

• new construction, with hardwood fl oors and spacious rooms including solarium, home theatre

• stone fi replace, granite countertops

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BC’s Thompson Okanagan Valley justly deserves its alias of “Canada’s Paradise”.

It is also, the domain of custom home builder extraordinaire:

The Okanagan, is renowned for Canada’s longest golf season, lush orchards, world class ski resorts, dozens of VQA caliber vineyards and wineries, and Canada’s only true desert environment. All of this on the shores of crystal clear lakes. Undoubtedly this is why it is the premier retirement and seasonal residence destination in Canada.

The urban jewel of the valley is Kelowna. Demographically almost identical to Oakville Ontario: Kelowna retains its small city charm, includes every urban amenity, and blends seamlessly with the nature that cradles it. Summers are hot and dry. Winters are forgiving and short. The “Okanagan Lifestyle” is connected to nature, active, social and genteel.

Bellamy Homes.

It takes an experienced Okanagan custom home builder, like Bellamy Homes to maximize the breathtaking views and vistas, integrate indoor & outdoor living spaces and address the implications of hillside placement into home design, construction techniques & décor features and bring them all together within your personal vision of home.

Precious few have achieved the impressive collection of awards & accolades for excellence in home design, construction and customer

service that Bellamy Homes garners year after year. The distinguishing characteristic of Bellamy Homes is the persona at the head and heart of the company. Les Bellamy is not only the CEO; the principal designer for the Bellamy Design division; your expert Site Evaluation Specialist there to walk your lot before the design work and construction can begin; on site virtually daily with the trades’ supervisors and suppliers’ installers; setting the detailed schedule that ensures the build runs smoothly and; there to walk you through your finished home bringing comfort and advice on how to best operate the functional systems of your home.

It is Les’ attention to detail that ensures the Bellamy Homes commitment to uncompromising craftsmanship and genuine customer care. The tangibles of concrete, stone and wood are mixed with the intangibles of expertise, integrity, honesty and team work. “When you’re clear, honest and upfront, it all goes smoothly. I work at building friendships with every custom home.” Call this number: 250.470.2429 Les Bellamy will answer. www.bellamyhomes.ca

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Designs for the kitchen so artfully executed they can almost stand alone as sculptural accents.

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Tahir Mahmood uses the old-time technique of turning wood on a lathe for his simple, beautiful mortar and pestles crafted in modern styles and quirky colours. tahirmahmood.com

To inspire your inner pastry chef, Tahir Mahmood’s Baylun hardwood rolling pin has exquisite detailing and a satisfying heft that quietly elevate the humble implement. tahirmahmood.com

Tall, chic and handsome, the Axor Citterio Semi-Pro faucet brings maximum style and function to the kitchen sink. You’ll love the spout arm’s full 360-degree swivel. hansgrohe.-usa.com

In a modern kitchen by Yorkville Design Centre, watery-green glass

tile is a refreshing match for stainless steel appliances. The look

says crisp, cool effi ciency. yorkvilledesigncentre.ca

Elegant and rustic in equal measure, the Branches chandelier by the talented Brothers Dressler was a hit at Toronto’s Interior Design Show (IDS) in January. brothersdressler.com

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Modern Revision’s limited-edition desk is a mash-up of

styles—trad lady’s writing table meets ’50s kitchen—that

has retro written all over it. modernrevision.com

Timeless pressed glass gets an industrial-style outing in these hard-wearing pendant lamps by Tom Dixon. Klaus by Nienkämper. klausn.com

Designer Michael Young’s modular Tetrix from Scavolini, another introduction at IDS, brings a bold new palette of colours, ultimate fl exibility of layout and a clean, hardware-free profi le to kitchen design. scavolini.com

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SEEING REDSMUCH AS YOU MAY ENJOY READING this book, you likely won’t get through more than a few pages at a time. Why? Because you’ll keep slipping away to experiment with fl avour pairings or to whip up one of the casually tantalizing dishes described in its pages. U.K. author Niki Segnit had set out to rid herself of the recipe dependence that 20 years of cooking had inculcated in her. Why could she not cook by instinct, she wondered, as her mother and grandmother had? Perhaps slavishly following recipes was causing her lack of confi dence and innovation as a cook. The quest led her to compile The Flavor Thesaurus, a guided tour of food groups and fl avour matchups, regional culinary traditions and wide-ranging expert opinions. While, for practical reasons, Segnit limits herself to 99 fl avour categories, the permutations and combinations suggested within her book appear infi nite—you’ll never be able to attempt them all, which is not to suggest you shouldn’t try. Delivered in a low-key, intimate tone reminiscent of the beloved late American food writer Laurie Colwin, this last-cookbook-you’ll-ever-need is fun to dip into for late-night reading but also eminently useful for consulting over the stovetop. Bloomsbury USA, 383 pages, $27

Rack StarsThis sleek vertical wine storage system made an appearance at the 2011 Interior Design Show’s Studio North, which showcased works by design entrepreneurs and innovators from across Canada. Quebeckers Sylvain Ouellette and Denis Letellier developed this alternative to traditional wood racking—small-footprint stainless steel standing tubes that will bring an au courant industrial vibe to contemporary kitchens and wine cellars. Each adjustable-height 2”-diameter tube is punctured with multiple holes from which your favourite vintages will appear to defy gravity while hanging on by their necks. Holds 30 to 42 bottles, depending on model. By Vinox Concept.

Bring on barbecue season. It’s time to ignite that six-foot gas grill with infrared rotisserie, or perhaps the Tuscan-style, wood-burning oven beside the infi nity pool. Here are some premium red wines to go with spring’s fi rst grass-fed fi let mignon or cedar-planked wild salmon.

Penfolds Shiraz RWT 2006

Barossa, South Australia

A lovely, generous wine—full-bodied with juicy, mouth-fi lling black fruit, yet there’s incredible fi nesse. A beautiful match for fi let mignon or wild bison.

Drink: 2011-2017 | $150 | Score: 97

—Natalie MacLeanNatalie MacLean is the editor of Canada’s largest wine website at nataliemaclean.com.

Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa 2006

Napa Valley, Calif.

A full-bodied, classically structured red with the elegance and balance of Bordeaux—and California’s fruit concentration and power. This wine has a long life ahead of it and will reward many years in the cellar. Unwilling to wait to savour those alluring aromas of blackberry, cedar brush and black plums? Pair with truffl ed grilled chicken or thinly sliced Kobe beef.

Drink: 2011-2020 | $140 | Score: 95

Le Clos Jordanne Pinot Noir Le Grand Clos 2008

VQA, Niagara Peninsula, Ont.

A stunning core of tart cherry in this medium-bodied silky wine with some spices on the fi nish. Magnifi cent length, depth and voluptuousness. One of Canada’s best pinots, if not the best. Pair it with that cedar-planked wild salmon or grilled leg of lamb.

Drink: 2011-2018 | $70 | Score: 94

Rodney Strong Wine Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2007

Sonoma County, Calif.

A rich red bursting with aromas of fl eshy blackberries and cassis, wrapped in a judicious weave of toasty oak. Satin-smooth and full-bodied. Decant one to two hours before drinking. Pair with grilled venison.

Drink: 2011-2017 | $60 | Score: 91

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Architects and designers share their space-planning ideas, style tips and favourite materials. By Carolyn Kennedy

DESIGN: LOHA: Lorcan O’Herlihy ArchitectsLOCATION: Venice, Calif.

In the 15-by-18-foot kitchen in his own newly built house in Venice, Calif., Los Angeles-based architect Lorcan O’Herlihy chose to forgo an island, opting for a large table that can double as a work surface and defi nes the space, he says, “more as a room and a place to hang out than a kitchen.”

The measurements of the cabinetry in the kitchen, as well as in the other rooms, are based on a two-foot module O’Herlihy developed for the house as a whole, creating a soothing and very orderly cohesion.

The architect designed the kitchen table and benches, made of black-stained oak. Their simple, strong lines are both elegant and utilitarian. Backless benches reinforce the minimalism of the room, and of the house as a whole. The austere simplicity of the interior space allows the complexity of the house’s exterior—evidenced by the unique pattern of vertical windows in a staggered placement—to claim the attention.

Floating cabinets proffer a horizontal interpretation of the two-foot-wide vertical windows. All of the horizontal surfaces in this kitchen are usable; the owners place butcher-block slabs on the fl oating cabinets to maximize function.

Poured concrete, left raw and slightly roughened, is a practical choice for the countertop around the sink and stove.

Open stainless steel shelving and hanging racks for implements keep items in daily use at close reach, while the lack of upper cabinets advances

the feeling of openness.

In a kitchen this size, the standard triangle plan of sink-stove-fridge is not necessary for effi ciency, O’Herlihy says.

Smart solution Rectangular recesses were carved out between the ceiling joists to hold uplights that refl ect off the white surfaces. The recesses are based on the same narrow vertical principle as the home’s other measurements but are of smaller proportions to fi t between 16-inch joists.

MATERIALS PALETTE

Black-stained oak (cabinetry)

White oak (fl ooring)

Stainless steel (appliances, shelving)

Concrete (countertops)

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DESIGN: Gestion René Desjardins Inc.LOCATION: Montreal, Que.

Full-height windows on three sides of this 23rd-fl oor Montreal apartment—formed from a renovation by designer René Desjardins that combined two penthouses into a large rectangle—gave this kitchen its most important attributes: plentiful natural light and sweeping views of the city and the St. Lawrence River.

The open-concept space leaves the kitchen in full view of the dining area and living room, so making it livable was important. Dark-toned cabinetry and appliances defi ne the actual workspace, creating continuity with a wall of charcoal grey-stained oak in the living room. Ash fl oors were given a caffe latte stain. Although the backdrop of the space—ceiling, most of the walls, even structural columns—is painted white, the look is warm.

A dining table of solid walnut on a patinated steel base adds an element of craftsmanship with an industrial touch that suits the loft-style apartment. Comfortably large, the table provides seating for 10 people, while its proximity to the island allows it to stand in easily as an extra workspace.

Cabinetry, topped with charcoal-coloured granite counters, is faced in glass, creating refl ective surfaces that enhance the already abundant light.

Glass doors lead to an outdoor terrace that runs alongside the dining area, bringing into the living space not just the city but also any high-rise garden efforts.

For privacy, sheets of fabric made of natural fi bres with threads of stainless steel—hidden from view when raised, as shown here—descend from the ceiling at the touch of a button.

Smart detail Three vertical bookshelves keep good reads and cookbooks

on hand and declare that this is a living space, not a show space.

MATERIALS PALETTE

Woods: oak, ash, walnut (on wall, fl oors, table)

Colours: charcoal, brown, white

Glass (countertop)

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This kitchen was crafted as part of the renovation of an 18-foot-wide townhouse. Many of the design solutions here, created by the San Diego-based architects Taal Safdie and Ricardo Rabines, respond to the challenges of making workable space in a narrow city home.

A typical New York City brownstone, this house sits side by side with its neighbours, allowing little light within except from the rear. By creating a two-storey kitchen, the architects were able to bring light through the rear windows into the fi rst and second fl oors. The kitchen is open to both the dining room and the front entrance, as well as to the family room on the second level.

The square shape of the cabinets and the open shelves interspersed among them impart a more sculptural look than standard vertical cabinets. They are crafted of avodire, a tropical wood with a beautiful strong grain.

No space goes unused in New York real estate. A narrow breakfast table paired with built-in benches carves maximum utility out of a windowed nook. Precious inches were allocated to a sculptural built-in wine rack.

Stainless steel is the architects’ countertop material of choice for the sink area, and it provides a cool contrast to the warm wood tones. Durable precast concrete with a terrazzo look tops the island.

Pale maple fl oors of the same colour but with a less prominent grain than the avodire cabinetry tie in without claiming all the attention.

The architects retained two of the existing beams from the second fl oor—they’re a reminder of the home’s history and provide a support for two tracks of halogen lights that create an intimate zone for drinks and pre-dinner chat around the island.

Smart solution Fold-down tables at each end of the formal dining room, which is too narrow to hold a buffet, are used for serving or as a bar when entertaining. They create a separation from the kitchen area. Afterward, they close up so as not to impede traffi c fl ow.

MATERIALS PALETTE

Stainless steel (sink, counters)

Concrete (island counter)

Avodire (cabinetry)

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DESIGN: Jennifer Worts DesignLOCATION: Toronto, Ont.

Designed as part of the renovation of an outdated Toronto home for a family of fi ve, this kitchen, like the house, was given a clean contemporary look. A 4-by-8-foot island dominates the space; it was designed as a prep area for multiple cooks. This kitchen isn’t a gathering space, designer Jennifer Worts says; the living and dining rooms across the back of the house serve that purpose. This kitchen is all about function.

The predominantly white colour palette is a continuation of the scheme in the rest of the house. A chunky (4-inch) dark-stained wood trim with a prominent grain adds warmth and softens the lines of the island while picking up on the exposed wood mouldings and window trim throughout the home.

A backsplash of white Calcutta marble tile with a soft grey vein, laid subway style, creates an elegant, textural focal point on the wall above the range and on the adjacent wall (not shown).

A white CaesarStone quartz countertop is both beautiful and practical; it is impervious even to hot pots.

A traditional-style dark oak table is a sophisticated alternative to typical kitchen furniture; pairing it with modern white leather chairs on sleek chrome legs keeps the look up to date. At one end, open storage and a cantilevered shelf in the same dark wood as the island trim set the breakfast area apart from the rest of the kitchen workspace.

For greatest effi ciency, the designer prefers that the principal work zones pay heed to the traditional kitchen triangle, as the sink, range top and refrigerator do here in close proximity.

The brushed stainless steel hardware on the lower cabinetry is large-scale, creating visual interest and making it easy to grab even when the cook has other items in her hands. The upper cabinets were given small knobs so as not to distract attention from the backsplash.

Although this kitchen has lots of shiny surfaces that build a glamorous look, the formaldehyde-free cabinetry has a matte fi nish, which shows less wear over time than a high-gloss surface.

Smart details The expanse of upper cabinetry is broken by frosted-glass cabinet doors fl anking the range hood. Above the range, a single cabinet accessed via a garage-style door affords storage for lesser-used items.

MATERIALS PALETTE

White CaesarStone quartz (countertops)

Dark-stained woods (cabinetry trim, table)

Calcutta marble tile (backsplash)

Stainless steel (appliances, range hood, cabinet pulls)

4‘White bridges all styles. It can be utterly traditional or extremely contemporary.’


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In Excess

he canvas shows a bright summery blue sky and a grassy green foreground that recedes toward a horizon line drawn in the middle distance. It is land-

scape art in the venerable Western tradition of picturing the natural world—or at least that’s one face it shows to the viewer.

Striking and very fresh, This Magic Moment won emerging Montreal artist Benjamin Klein his place among the finalists in the 2010 RBC Canadian Painting Competition. Klein, however, is no reborn Group of Seven landscape artist. This Magic Moment is a congested scene of sharp collisions and improbable apparitions. Patches of stormy abstract paintwork abut a passage of pastoral calm, two large standing stretch-ers (the most conspicuous man-made objects in the picture) seem to have fallen from the sky, a white mini-Niagara gushes, impossibly, from a dark, ominous object that may (or may not) be a tree. A narrative is created by these

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The mayhem of contemporary culture gets lush expression in the paintings of Montreal’s Benjamin Klein.By John Bentley Mays

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This Magic Moment, 2010Oil on canvas, 102 x 127 cm

KLEIN BELONGS TO A GENERATION OFYOUNG ARTISTS WHO BELIEVE PAINTING

CAN BE AN ACTIVE INSTRUMENT OF CRITICAL INQUIRY AND DISCOVERY.


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Top left: When Will I See You Again, 2010Oil on canvas, 89 x 102 cm

Top right: Not Gonna Let Em Catch Me, 2010Oil on canvas, 51 x 64 cm

Left: Image of Authority, 2010Oil on canvas, 51 x 64 cm

juxtapositions of imagery, but it is not the reas-suring bedtime story—everything in its place and all’s right with the world—that traditional landscape painting tells so effectively.

So what is this narrative about? The principal clue, I think, is not in this or that scrap of Klein’s brushwork—as interesting and provocative as it is—but in the status of This Magic Moment as tumultuous landscape work. I hesitate to load a ponderous art-historical pedigree onto this paint-ing, which strikes me as very contemporary, and very much on the edge of what is possible for painting now. But I was struck by its resonance with earlier art that similarly springs from, and expresses, experiences of discontinuity and disruption. The German romantic landscape


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Klein has described his artistic position as one of “total unmooring” and “radical uncer-tainty.” Whatever comforts and reassurances we may fi nd to ease our way forward, we know in our bones that the stance Klein has adopted in his art, given the bewildering state of culture, is authentic and exemplary. This is not to say that painting should merely refl ect its cultur-al context in a passive, uncritical way. On the contrary, Klein belongs to a generation of young artists who strongly believe painting can be an active instrument of critical inquiry and discov-ery, a generator of ideas that can help make sense of the bewildering panoply of informa-tion and incident and spectacle thrown up inces-santly by contemporary urban culture.

Have You Been Half Asleep, 2010Oil on canvas, 75 x 89 cm

painter Caspar David Friedrich especially came to mind, as Friedrich was, like Klein is today, far less concerned with accurately depicting nature’s every leaf and cloud than with portraying profoundly disordered states of consciousness in the visual language of landscape.

For Friedrich, the sources of this psychic and spiritual disorder were the French Revolution and the subsequent decades of the Napoleonic Wars, with their harvests of exile and displace-ment for millions of Europeans. For Klein, they appear to be the ongoing social and cultural revolutions in everyday life set in motion by those European events of 200 years ago, magni-fi ed and inserted in the lives of everyone by glob-al industrialization and mass communications.

This Magic Moment is an instance of renewed confi dence in painting, and in modern paint-ing’s promise to analyze raw states of subjec-tive consciousness. The central characters in this work, after all, are stretchers, the physical supports no easel painting can do without. They are (or could be) empty stretchers, signifying infinite possibility, the “radical uncertainty” that confronts every artist before he or she puts brush to canvas—and each one of us before we embark on some new adventure of the mind or spirit. There is radical openness here, and a deeply attractive vulnerability to the unknow-ing that must first be embraced if we are to know anything at all about the world, and about ourselves. •


In the winter 2011 issue of IA&D, we introduced you to Robert Moore and Judith Mackin, who had just purchased a steeply pitched lot with a view of the Bay of Fundy in downtown Saint

John. Inspired by this green space in the heart of the city, the couple quickly formed a mental image of the new, modern house they would build on its peak.

They began working with Acre Architects (formerly The Acre Collective) to create a design. Acre principals Monica Adair and Stephen Kopp developed conceptual drawings for the house, a two-level structure they dubbed The Belvedere for its intended command of the setting and the view. But the architects were also compelled to point out the obstacles to building on a site with such radical topography—rocky terrain, a 100-foot rise and two separate levels of ground—particularly the high costs associated with creating access and supplying services to the site.

The firm encouraged Robert and Judith to take a hard, practical look at their plans and reconsider the siting of the house. In fact, this is an essential and ongoing part of any home design or renovation: adapting the plans to suit the realities of site, budget and other constraints. Then, the architects went back to the drawing board and devised a new concept: Into the Wild. The house would be built on the broader middle level of the property and complemented by a small second-ary structure at the peak, reached by way of a two-minute stroll over a zigzagged path. Here’s how Judith and Robert altered their plans without letting go of their dream. —The Editors

Rethink, Redraw, ResolveA New Brunswick couple and their architects face the realities of building on a rugged property and alter their home’s design to suit the setting.By Suzanne Robicheau

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Above: The architects created a three-dimensional model—even photographing Judith and Robert’s paintings and sculptures and displaying them in miniature—that allowed the couple (opposite) to envision the spaces and plot the placement of furniture and art in their future home.

Top: A drawing of the house is superimposed on a photograph of the setting to foster an understanding of the house’s exterior.

Opposite, bottom: Early drawings of two concepts of the home: the initial plan, known as The Belvedere, and the revised version, called Into the Wild.

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1 Simply put, a house at the top of the hill would be more expensive to build, especially if preparing the foundation requires the use of

dynamite. The architects also estimated an additional $250 per linear metre to take services up the hill.

Rethinking, redesigning and refi ning the concept

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2 Building at the peak, which offers a smaller area of fl at land, would mean essentially creating a house of stairs—that is, with several levels. The

staggered elevation could become a limiting factor in Judith and Robert’s plan to grow old in this house. Building on the broader middle ground creates the opportunity for decks, terraces and walkways that fl ow seamlessly on one level from the principal rooms, and the outdoors can be an integral part of the home.

3 Judith and Robert discovered a precedent for building on middle ground when they learned that the site’s original 19th-century house

once stood there. And then they happened to watch a documentary about Frank Lloyd Wright. “Wright says that you should never build on a hill,” says Robert. “If you build on a hill, you lose the hill.”

4 The rock face of the hill, with its various formations, creates a natural amphitheatre and is arguably the most dramatic physical feature on the

property. The Belvedere plan, which opted for the higher building site, would have relegated the rock face to a view enjoyed only in passing on the way up the driveway. Building on the new site positions it front and centre.

5 The lot is large and has many points of access, and because it has been vacant for several decades it has generally been regarded as

public property. Part of the appeal of building on higher ground was that it would make the house more secure and private. Adair and Kopp demonstrated that it was possible to arrange walls, fences and sightlines in a way to afford an equal sense of security on the middle ground, where there is actually more protection and privacy.

6 Building at the top of the property would have meant landscaping all of the land below; building in the middle and leaving the top wild preserves natural

habitat, while reducing costs.


As part of the planning process, Acre Architects worked with Judith and Robert to design a space suited to their current needs and lifestyle. They also considered adaptations for future or occasional use.

• Initial drawings included a central kitchen island with stools. In a bid to save space, the architects replaced the island with a sit-down eating nook, large enough to seat four. It is one of Judith’s favourite aspects of the design. “We are MacBook people,” she says. “We’re rarely at our desks and we like to work together in the same room.”

• The couple like the idea of a completely separate cabin, essentially a “getaway” incorporated into their home’s design. “We had an actual cabin once,” Judith says. “We had it just long enough to know that we are not cabin people.”

• Judith—an entrepreneur who runs a marketing company from her home—needed enough space to accommodate an art and design studio. She and Robert also wanted a spare room for their occasional overnight guests. Rather than designate 125 square feet for a separate guest room, the architects suggested incorporating a hidden wall bed in an offi ce space for Judith. An added bonus: Should stairs ever become diffi cult for either Judith or Robert, the offi ce can be easily converted to a spacious main-fl oor bedroom.

• Robert initially wanted to have two separate workspaces—a sculpture studio that includes storage space for his tools and a home offi ce for his work as a professor and poet. The cabin will indeed provide his studio space, but he reconsidered dedicating a room to his offi ce, deciding, “All I really need is a good light, a good chair, and a laptop.”

• Judith and Robert had envisioned a courtyard, but the architects pointed out that this would turn the focus inward and would ignore the impressive site. Instead, they pulled the garage away from the house and rotated it 90 degrees, creating two important areas: a private deck off Judith’s offi ce and a covered entryway. The garage will offer a privacy barrier against the neighbouring properties. And because Judith and Robert are party people, the architects introduced the idea of the garage as a fl exible additional space for entertaining. A polished concrete fl oor will make it welcoming, and a second large door at one end will open onto a private deck and encourage circulation. —S.R.

‘THE SITE IS JUST UNDER A HECTARE—APPROXIMATELY ONE-THIRD OF A CITY BLOCK. IF THIS WERE MANHATTAN, 236,125 PEOPLE WOULD LIVE ON IT.’ —Monica Adair, Acre Architects


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sit-down eating nook, large enough to seat four. It is one of Judith’s favourite aspects of the design. “We are MacBook

incorporating a hidden wall bed in an offi ce space for Judith. Anadded bonus: Should stairs ever become diffi cult for either

would ignore the impressive site. Instead, they pulled the garageaway from the house and rotated it 90 degrees, creating two

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VITAL STATSProperty2½ acres

LocationAn infi ll lot in downtown Saint John, N.B.

OccupantsOwners Judith Mackin and Robert Moore. Their home will accommodate a family that includes Robert’s 14-year-old daughter, Alexandra, who lives with them most weekends; Judith’s 20-year-old son, Robyn, who visits often; Robert’s oldest daughter, Jessica, and her fi ancé, who are regular visitors. —S.R.

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Monica Adair and Stephen Kopp of Acre Architects

IA&D is following Judith Mackin and Robert Moore as they design and build their dream home. In future issues, we’ll visit the building site and report on their progress.


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LIGHT AT HEARTAN OUTDATED VANCOUVER POST-AND-BEAM GETS

A COMPLETE CONTEMPORARY REVIVAL WITH A MODERN COMBO OF WOOD, METAL AND GLASS.

BY LISA FITTERMANPHOTOGRAPHY BY MARTIN TESSLER

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Opposite: Landscaped with tall grasses, ground cover, ferns and maple trees, the front garden edges close to the walkway, ushering visitors to the bright red door with its vertical mail slot.

This page: Homeowner Stephen Fitterman, a longtime art collector, stands beside Roman Staircase (2005), by Vancouver photographer Stephen Waddell.



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or years Stephen Fitterman, a corporate litigator who has since refi ned his argumentative style from those days when he would win by bopping his older sister (namely, me) on the head, had been searching for a property on which to build something new. Stephen was a stickler, holding out for that perfect piece of land, preferably close to Vancouver’s waterfront. But as he stood inside the classic post-and-beam structure with the dark warren of rooms and tacky colour schemes, on a 66-by-120-foot lot in a neighbourhood where he had never before considered buying a home, some-thing clicked. “It was the house’s bones,” he says. “I saw the potential for an indoor-outdoor lifestyle.”

Stephen loved the mid-century modern feel of the place. It reminded him of Palm Springs, where he had vacationed often. And the house’s footprint—2,200 square feet on one level, including a rundown outbuild-ing—was larger than the zoning bylaws would allow for new construction. Why tempt fate, then, by tearing it down?

The fi rst challenge was choosing an architect. Stephen needed someone who had done this kind of renovation before and would understand he didn’t want a show house so much as a classic modernist home he could live in for the rest of his life. He wanted to do it once and do it right.

Above left: From the street, the three maple trees in the garden and the new skylight are barely visible over the yew hedge. On the boulevard, Stephen planted blue oat grass, honeysuckle, ironwood trees and a ground cover known as New Zealand brass buttons.

This page: The retro-style Hugues Chevalier sofa contains a drinks shelf that also holds a pull-out brass ashtray. The coffee table, by the same designer, comes with four multifunctional leather-covered footstools. An orange painting, Crossing the Mirror, by David Shapiro, provides welcome colour. Glass bowl sculpture (on the dining table) by Australian artist Cobi Cockburn.

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A work by Graham Gillmore, Save the Day, Fly by Night, overlooks the dining area and living room, while a 19th-century West Coast Native headpiece sits on the coffee table. The painting on the right is by Etienne Zack. The Tabriz carpet is of Herati design.

Bottom: Leather club chairs in the living room face a fi replace of hammered limestone. Panels above the fi replace can be closed to conceal a 52-inch plasma television screen. To its right is another piece by Etienne Zack.

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kind of house. “Not Stephen,” he says. “He wanted to pare things down and he was meticulous about everything, even where the mail slot would go.”

For the exterior cladding, they decided to forgo the typical stucco in favour of a more contemporary look. They chose SuperPanel, a low-maintenance fi bre-cement board from Germany that looks like concrete but does not contain steel or gravel; it is supplied in four-by-eight-foot sheets and mounted with stainless steel screws. A new 48-foot skylight running the width of the house means that lights don’t have to be turned on until the sun disappears, no matter the time of year. And before installing the skylight, Howard’s team closely studied where light would hit the interior walls at various times of the day so they could position it in

It didn’t take long to fi nd Stuart Howard, whose Vancouver architectural fi rm has done a number of renovations, ranging from heritage to contem-porary. For hours at a time, the two men pored over tracing paper, fi guring out how to integrate 21st-century materials into a mid-20th-century design with as few structural changes as possible. Stephen knew what he wanted, from the amount of hanging space for his suits to the horizontal placement of electrical outlets in the baseboards to make them less obtrusive.

For Howard, the relatively simple plan was a welcome change of pace. He knew that clients’ wish lists—an extra bedroom, for example—can over-whelm what is already there and turn a project into a completely different


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The 13-foot kitchen island allows plenty of cooking space; lined with Cherner bar stools of lightweight moulded plywood, it takes the place of a breakfast table. The cup and saucer are from Hycroft, our grandfather’s defunct china factory in Medicine Hat, Alta. By the entrance, a portrait of Herbert von Karajan by Derek Root gazes obliquely toward the door. Cherner bar stools, Bombast Furniture. Runner, East India Carpets. All millwork, Interior Craft.



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The original fl oor plan of the house was changed only to open up spaces or to accommodate larger facilities. The kitchen, for example, now features a cozy sitting zone with open shelving to display art and mementoes. Countertop, CaesarStone in Lagos Blue. Celadon Vessel (fruit bowl) by Josef Roschar.


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Above: The eight-foot-tall windows were carefully positioned so the light hitting the interior walls at various times of the day would not fade the artworks inside the house. Windows and skylight, Craftsman Glazing & Skylites.

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a way that would not fade the artworks inside the house. In the front, the eight-foot-tall windows are mullioned

to create more of a visual barrier from the street, while the entry is fl anked by a six-foot-high polished-concrete wall, which is softened by a dense hedge of yew shrubs. A water feature buffers sound from the street and proffers a special sense of arrival as visitors walk through the garden to the bright red front door with the vertical mail slot. The garden itself, once little more than a few scraggly pine trees, has been re-landscaped with tall grasses, ground cover, ferns and three maple trees, including an Acer Sango-kaku, with its electric-yellow leaves in autumn and bark that, in winter, turns ruby red. At the back of the house, the exist-

ing fence was clad in horizontal cedar bands, with evergreen magnolias planted alongside it to provide shade and privacy.

All electrical wiring and most interior fi nishes were torn out. The house was then stripped to its studs—leaving only the original posts, beams and tongue-and-groove ceiling—for a renovation that included joining the outbuilding to the house and transforming it into a second bedroom with walk-in closet and bathroom. Neutral tones are the rule. Save for the bedrooms, which are carpeted, the fl ooring throughout the home is a dense cream marble veined in taupe and grey. The ceilings are painted a green-grey taupe, beams and all, while coun-tertops are in resilient quartz-based CaesarStone, in a taupe-blue that fi ts well


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Opposite page, right: An expanse of wall underneath the skylight showcases a series of family photos from the 1940s to the 1960s. Refl ecting the homeowner’s meticulous attention to detail is the horizontal placement of electrical outlets in the baseboards to make them unobtrusive.

Above: The guest room also functions as a library, albeit one with a Missoni carpet and a sofa that unfolds into a bed. An original Eames LCM chair sits in front of built-in anigre shelves. Pastel by John Hartman (right, leaning against the shelves). Photograph by Ron Terada.

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Stephen created a walkout to the pool and gardens from the large master suite, which he gave a wall of windows and doors with the intention of fi lling the room with light. The original ceiling beams are prized for their subtle character, especially the few that have slightly warped over time. Matteo bedding, Bacci’s.

A SKYLIGHT RUNNING THE WIDTH OF THE HOUSE MEANS THAT LIGHTS DON’T HAVE TO BE TURNED ON UNTIL THE SUN DISAPPEARS, NO MATTER THE TIME OF YEAR.


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with the home’s cool aesthetic. The pièce de résistance is millwork in anigre, a hardwood from Africa, all on a horizontal grain with a light, natural fi nish. The walk-through closet on the way to the master bedroom is made of anigre, as are the boxes between the beams that hide the ceiling lights.

The furniture is a mix, recycled and new, testament to Stephen’s commitment to comfort and style over building a mid-century shrine. A new 10-foot-long matte-black oak dining table is surrounded by award-winning base-head saddle chairs which he has had for years; they’re from the defunct Toronto design collective Portico. Across the room, a new sofa by New York’s Hugues Chevalier, which evokes the 1940s, sits adjacent to shelves that hold an antique West Coast First Nations cedar basket. Stephen’s wide-ranging art collection includes a mask by Northwest Coast artist Beau Dick, photographs by Scott McFarland, multime-dia work by Pierre Dorion, and paintings by Etienne Zack, John Hartman and Graham Gillmore. A specially commissioned raw-steel sculpture by London-based artist Cathy Azria sits in the gas fi replace.

There is also a series of family photos from the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s: our grand-father cutting cane in Cuba in a challenge against the Governor of Havana at the height of the Cold War; the three siblings, with me and my sister dressed in dirndls our grandmother brought back from Europe; a young Stephen perched precariously on the roof of a horse barn with his younger cousin, their arms outstretched to keep their balance on top of the world. •

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A Beau Dick portrait mask on the wall offers a counterpoint to the sculptures on the edge of the bath. Faucets, Hansgrohe. Kashmir marble fl ooring, surround, Simply Stones.

A walk-through closet leading to the master bedroom is made of anigre hardwood, as are the boxes between the beams that hide the ceiling lights.

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The living room appears to be a vast open space, but it can be closed to the elements with a push of the button that operates two 25-foot-long glass curtains in an anodized steel frame that hang on a rail system. The original structure was enclosed, including half of the pool, but a windstorm tore out the glass wall soon after the house was built. The owner and architect liked the open effect and so devised the current system.

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Above: Sitting already at the tip of a mountain ridge, the house is at once perched as if atop a platform and dug into the rock cliff.

PERCHED HALFWAY UP A DESERT CLIFF, A FREEWHEELING ’60s HOUSE MERGES INDOORS AND OUT UNDER A GREAT DOMED ROOF THAT OFFERS GLIMPSES OF THE STARS. BY CAROLYN KENNEDYPHOTOGRAPHY BY UNDINE PRÖHL



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It sits on a plot of land on the northern tip of the south ridge of California’s Santa Rosa Mountains, the only spot that can be privately owned in an area

of protected natural wilderness comprised by the Santa Rosas and the neighbour-ing San Jacintos. Fringed by mountains, the site also offers a sweeping view of the valley—the desert triangle tucked among three mountain ranges known as Palm Springs. The house itself is perched as if atop a platform, yet intimately integrated into the cliff. You could search for a long time and not fi nd another site like this.

That’s what real estate investor Mike Kilroy, the home’s current owner, realized when he chanced to view this house, which was built by the celebrated American architect John Lautner in 1968. Enticed by the structure itself, Kilroy also saw the serendipitous confl uence of a great setting coming together with great design. The net result, as Kilroy describes it, is a house that is “utterly site-specifi c” and provides “the ‘wow’ of house and view and setting.”

Just as rare is the simpatico and mutual respect Kilroy recognized as having existed among the architect, the contractor and the initial homeowner, a noted interior designer named Arthur Elrod. The contractor, Wally Niewiadomski, was an expert in working with concrete, and the last to work with Frank Lloyd Wright.


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‘Great architecture, to me, is about organizing and creating spaces. It has little to do with what the structure is made of or how it looks.’

Opposite: The dome of the living room is composed of nine blades of concrete, interspersed with glass panels and concrete-washed wood planks. In the 1971 James Bond fi lm Diamonds Are Forever, the house was used as a set for the home of Willard Whyte, a Howard Hughes-type character. The original furnishings were swapped out for the movie scenes, in which Sean Connery’s Bond fought the villain’s bodyguards, Thumper and Bambi, in and around the pool; the fi lmmakers needed freedom to break some of the furniture in the melee.

This page: The Edward Fields carpet in the living room features the same circle pattern as the original, rendered in a different colour palette. Curved sofas were always part of the look, but the current ones are streamlined and cantilevered.

—Mike Kilroy, homeowner



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On the main level, the entry, living room, dining room and kitchen retain the original slate fl oor, laid in a herringbone pattern. The breakfast bar benefi ts from the cozy feeling provided by its positioning, tucked under the curved concrete beams.


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Right: Palm trees and open sky claim the attention here; the street face of the house is quiet. A curved wall hides a garden.

Below: The house is completely integrated into its setting, as shown in this convergence of concrete and glass with massive boulders.

Bottom right: A steel staircase wraps neatly around the curved wall to lead from the stone courtyard to the poolside terrace above it.

Lautner himself had served a fi ve-year apprenticeship with Wright. Kilroy recounts an early conversation among the collaborators in which Elrod requested of the architect, “Give me the house the site deserves.” Lautner’s reply: “Let me excavate down eight feet.” It was an unexpected proposal, given the clifftop setting, yet just weeks later Elrod approved the architect’s fi rst design concept.

The house was built in two phases. “The budget for the fi rst phase of the house was $1 million, in 1968,” Kilroy says, adding, “although I don’t believe Lautner ever came in on budget.” Today, Kilroy estimates the same design and build process would cost about $25 million. Sadly, Elrod did not have much opportunity to enjoy his home; he died in a car accident in 1974. A later owner lost the house due to fi nancial reversals in the late 1980s. In an attempt to “warm it up” for resale, its subsequent bank stewards removed some of the original furnishings, wallpapered over the wood panelling and covered the herringbone slate fl oor with wall-to-wall carpeting. Fortunately, they made no structural changes. A new owner, more appreciative of the house’s design roots, gave it a sympathetic restoration in the



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’90s, undoing the superfi cial damage and refurnishing in the spirit of the original.Kilroy, who has owned the house since 2003, considers himself something of a

guardian of part of the Lautner legacy. (The architect, who designed 60 homes over 55 years, died in 1994.) “People expect drama and they get it,” Kilroy says. “They don’t expect the sublime groundedness of the house. That is its true brilliance.” He describes this as a gradual realization, in which the remarkable design of the place is overtaken by its serenity and harmony. Case in point: The master suite looks out on San Gorgonio, the highest peak in Southern California. Kilroy paints a picture of how a typical morning would unfold. “Just outside is a big mass of rock. You throw a pillow on the rock, drink your coffee and read the newspaper. The house is an ever-unfolding series of discoveries. But there’s a constancy. It’s quiet.” •


The master suite is laid out on a diamond pattern instead of a square. It features a long bedroom, a bath area, vanity, hot tub, steam shower, sauna and built-in bar. The glass walls here and in the guest room can be opened manually.

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‘I think environment can affect mood tremendously, and good design ultimately crafts a great environment.’

The Roman tub, at one end of the master suite, is set into a large block of carved travertine. Comfort is key here: the fl oor is covered wall to wall in a thick wool carpet.

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TO REMAKE A ’50s CLASSIC FOR THE MODERN WORLD, SEPARATE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LIVING AREAS AND INSTILL A STAND-OUT STYLE VIBE.BY KATERI LANTHIERPHOTOGRAPHY BY VIRGINIA MACDONALD

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An antique neo-Jacobean cabinet from Provence is a stately counterpoint to the shiny surfaces in the entry. The front doors were designed by homeowner Tim Tanz (opposite). Tassels hanging from the door handles are antique passementerie from one of his favourite haunts in Venice. Hexagonal glass-topped rattan table, McGuire at studio b.

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he leafy neighbourhood of West Galt in Cambridge, Ont., on a hill above the Grand River, is characterized by imposing Edwardian and Victorian brick houses built by the owners and executives of the area’s now-closed knitting mills, and smaller, newer homes built on severances from the old wide lots. Design consultant Tim Tanz and his partner, Jeff Matyas, chose this house, an hour-and-a-half drive from Toronto, because of its central location (Matyas can walk to his dentistry practice) and its potential for reinvention. Matyas observes, “It was a funny, old-fashioned bungalow, with many little rooms and a dead end around every corner. You had to walk through the whole house just to get from the kitchen to the living room. But it was simple—a rectangle that was easy to gut and adapt to a modern design.”

“We never considered demolishing it, even though that might have been easier, and we didn’t save money by maintaining the façade,” he continues. “But we kept the original yellow brick, even reusing bricks when we replaced all the windows with custom ones. Because we added a circular drive, the house does stand out now, but mainly it looks much like it did. You can’t really fi gure out the house from the outside. When people walk in, though, their jaws drop.”

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Left: A pair of curved-back sofas creates an intimate zone in the spacious open living area. ‘Conversation’ sofas, ‘Faux Parchment’ cocktail table, drapery fabric, Barbara Barry. ‘Lur’ fl oor lamp by Laura Kirar for Baker. Jacques Garcia cushions for Baker. All from studio b. Artwork (near left) by Romero Britto. Crystal candle holders, Baccarat.

Below: The checkerboard cowhide rug was found on a trip to South Africa. The painting on the wall near the kitchen is by Tanz.

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Louis Ghost chairs by Philippe Starck circle a dining table with four-leaf clover pedestal base by Jacques Garcia. Parisian artist Dominique Bernard designed the chandelier, as well as the light fi xture in the entry. The table is set with Vega crystal stemware from

Baccarat, placemats from Bergdorf Goodman, Hermès plates and Puiforcat fl atware. A pale ash fl oor makes a smooth transition from creamy stone tile in the entry. The green dog accent piece—a child’s seat from plan b—acts as a pop sculpture. Photographs, Oleh Sirant.


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A LARGE FOYER AND A BEDROOM WING ADDED

700 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE. THEN, ‘IT WAS EASY

TO ADAPT THE HOUSE TO A MODERN DESIGN.’

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The backyard features several zones for entertaining or simply hanging out: a dining terrace, a lounge area, the pool and a cabana, converted from the

former garage. The cabana, essentially a second den, is decorated with a nod to tropical style and fi tted

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The change within has been dramatic. With the addition of a foyer and a wing for the main bedroom, walk-in closet and bath, the house—formerly 1,400 square feet—is now a luxurious 2,100-square-foot, two-bedroom retreat well-suited to the couple’s lifestyle. Beyond the centre hall is a large open-concept space comprising the kitchen, dining area, living area and lounge-like den. “We weren’t interested in adding a second fl oor,” says Tanz. “Jeff was downsizing from a four-bedroom house. We wanted everything on one level. It’s such an easy way to live, and now the house reminds us of a great hotel suite.”

A striking art collection and an array of carefully chosen mementoes, gathered on trips taken over the past eight years, are displayed in every room. Mostly purchased before the renovation, these possessions are more than the icing on the cake: the redesign has been tweaked to highlight particular pieces.

Tanz has a long history in the world of design. A former magazine style writer, he has represented Baccarat Crystal and currently works at studio b, a major source in Toronto

Left: A Kenny Sharf painting, Felix on a Pedestal, purchased by (above, from left) Tanz and Matyas in Bal Harbour, Florida, contributes to the sunny pop-art vibe of the house. A Milan trip yielded the Cappellini Rive Droite armchair by Patrick Norguet, covered in a bright Pucci geometric print; Tanz is a long-time Pucci fan.

Right: Cabinetry fi lls two walls in the kitchen; paired with a sleek island, it forms an effi cient, yet compact, workspace. The taupe of the acrylic doors and a lighter-hued CaesarStone counter create a serene zone. Counter stools, Tendex.


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for designer furniture. He is also a past president of a garden club, so his vision extended to the home’s street presence and back garden, which now harbours a pool edged in sandstone, a cabana/summer house converted from a double garage, a deck and a dining terrace, all surrounded by boxwood hedges and orna-mental grasses.

“I worked with Jeff almost as designer and client,” notes Tanz, “and fortunately we agreed on most details. Jeff is something of a frustrated architect, though, so he determined the main plan. A local general contractor then created the specs and execut-ed the work.” One of their boldest moves was the addi-tion of a foyer with a 14-foot ceiling and double doors, designed by Tanz, that gives the house an elegant street face. Tanz admits, “It seemed like a folly at fi rst,” but it opens without a noticeable transition onto a wide centre hall, creating the impression of a gener-

ous open space and a tone of laid-back glamour, which is enhanced by glossy surfaces, punches of pink, orange and aqua in a Kenny Sharf painting, and accent pieces in preppy-pop hues. The area has become a popular gathering spot during parties.

“I like that ’60s–’70s plan in which everything is centred on the pool,” says Tanz. Thus, he ensured a direct sightline from the front door to the french doors at the back. A pair of sofas also frames the pool view. In the design, Tanz is drawing on both his childhood memories and on the work of Beverly Hills architect John Elgin Woolf. “The monumental front doors were inspired by Woolf. Everything really started with those. And the shiny white fl oor tiles are something I grew up with.”

Originally, the plan involved a wall of windows at the back, but this imposed limita-tions. “When designing an open concept, you do need to think of where you will hang art,” Tanz says. “We purposely created wall space for art.” Opting for two sets of french


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Opposite, right: A dramatic chinoiserie wallpaper creates a small jewel of a powder room. The wall niche was specially created to display the Salviati glass sculpture. Sconces, by Robert Kuo, are made of rock crystal and repoussé (hammered) copper. Sconces, McGuire at studio b.

Opposite, left: A fringed sun umbrella—called a Frou Frou—shades the lounge area. The splash of water from the fountains and the whisper of breezes amid the tall shrubs form a partial sound barrier from street noise. Frou Frou, studio b.

This page: Tailored armchairs and a leather ottoman in shades of grey, by Barbara Barry, face the fi replace and TV on the end wall, creating a quiet “den” for the guys. Tanz found the lamp with porcupine-quill shade and ostrich-skin base in South Africa. The cabinet above the bar opens upward with a hydraulic mechanism. On the bar’s granite counter sit some mementoes, including a Buccellati silver hedgehog from Capri.



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‘WE WANTED EVERYTHING ON ONE LEVEL. IT’S SUCH AN EASY WAY TO LIVE, AND NOW THE HOUSE REMINDS US OF A GREAT HOTEL SUITE.’


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doors left an expanse of wall that now showcases works by Oleh Sirant, among others. The kitchen is always in full view, so Tanz chose a German-manufactured cabinetry

with acrylic doors in sleek taupe and had it installed wall to wall and fl oor to ceiling—the look is streamlined, yet elegant. “I wanted it to read as a lacquer wall,” he says, adding that the vertical lines also enhance the illusion of greater ceiling height.

Tanz’s experience with decor is evident throughout. The Jacques Garcia dining table gains emphasis from the bold black plaster and wire lighting fi xture positioned above it. A checkerboard cowhide rug, found on a trip to South Africa, defi nes the living area. The “men’s den” has a tailored look, with chairs upholstered in a grey fl annel-like fabric, a zebra rug and a cabinet of exotic dark wood above the black lacquer bar.

Tanz works in Toronto during the week. He and Matyas used to spend weekends in Toronto, but now they relax in Cambridge. “We didn’t feel the urge to go to a cottage last summer,” says Tanz. “Our friends say, ‘We’ll let you return to St. Barts or wherever it is back there!’” When the fountains are bubbling in the pool and the french doors are fl ung open, it’s easy to see what they mean. •


Left: Tanz created a sitting area in the bedroom with a linen-covered chaise draped with a Hermès blanket and a bronze fl oor lamp by Robert Kuo. The closet doors, designed by Tanz, feature a striking veneer and hide a home offi ce. The rabbit doll on the chaise is a limited edition by Takashi Murakami.

Right: A painted Venetian headboard adds old world charm. Bedside chest, Milling Road. Bench by Laura Kirar for Baker. Bed linens, Barbara Barry.

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A 300-YEAR-OLD ENGLISH MANOR HOUSE OFFERS AN UNEXPECTED LESSON IN THE ART OF RENEWAL WITH A HIGH-TECH, GLASS-ROOFED EXTENSION. BY CAROLYN KENNEDYPHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK KANE

CLEARTHINKING

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one thing, you can see right through it. A four-and-a-half-metre glass panel—almost all one piece—running from kitchen to landing provides a safety rail, and grooves on the clear glass treads provide some friction for feet. Spratley admits, however, that walking on these stairs takes a bit of getting used to. It can be unnerving, he says. Still, he considers the staircase a piece of art. This becomes clearer later in the day when the glass treads conduct tiny spikes of light cast by low-energy LEDs embedded in the wall. The idea was to represent “real clarity,” Spratley explains, “rather than a heavy object.”

A curved glass roof over the kitchen/family area is the other key element that

Though some elements at the heart of this old house in Oxfordshire are actually medieval, much of the existing structure came into being in the 17th and early

18th centuries. It is a fairly typical example of the type of home that would have been occupied by a majority landowner back in the days when every village had a manor house. Cut to the 21st century, and despite the fact that it has seen better days it is unquestionably a house worth preserving.

Given the many building restrictions imposed by the heritage groups in the United Kingdom, this manor house’s open courtyard was the natural place to put an exten-sion, required to enlarge the four-bedroom home’s living space for its owners’ family of six. The idea had been attempted before, in the 1960s, with a single-storey, fl at-roofed addition that was, unfortunately, poorly executed. Further heritage rules prevented the full-scale removal of walls and the opening of spaces common to modern renovations; the original building had to stay more or less intact.

Necessity spurred innovation then, as is so often the case. British architect Jeremy Spratley’s fi rm Spratley Studios conceived of a large, light-fi lled kitchen and family area to replace the ’60s renovation attempt, along with an entirely new two-storey wing, accessed by a one-of-a-kind glass staircase.

The staircase, quite intentionally, is emblematic of the home’s new, modern edge. For T

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Below: The new curved roof optimizes natural light in the kitchen and family room. The renovation, completed in 2008, added 150 square metres (about 1,600 square feet) of living space. The Spratley Studios project is the fi rst wholly glass staircase to be installed in the United Kingdom.

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panels installed on the former stable roofs provides supplementary power. It all adds up to a surplus of energy, and the owners sell electricity back to the national grid. They’re not reaping a clear profi t, though: the cost to install the system was high. “It will take a while to earn it back,” the architect notes, with a chuckle. A refl ective coating on the glass roof reduces solar heating.

A SEE-THROUGHSTAIRCASE, QUITEINTENTIONALLY, IS EMBLEMATIC OF THE 300-YEAR-OLD MANOR HOUSE’S NEW, MODERN EDGE.

Opposite, top and bottom: The manor house is surrounded by a natural moat that still functions to drain the land, and the extensive gardens were planned around it. A ground-source heat pump supplies under-fl oor heating, via “miles of pipe,” to all of the main-fl oor areas and heats the swimming pool; and a large bank of photovoltaic

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Although the kitchen is at the centre of the house, careful positioning of doors and windows created views through the older areas that bring the outdoors inside. A thick butcher block countertop on the island mimics the sturdy design of the large dining table, yet its cantilever adds an airy quality. Table and bench, Bigfoot.

‘IT WOULD HAVE BEEN VERY EASY TO GO MODERN AND WHITE, BUT INSTEAD WE’VE REPAIRED THE OLD HOUSE SEAMLESSLY.’

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immediately—from indoors, at least—identifi es the project as notable. Initially, the roof was imagined with a straight pitch, but “then we developed the curved bit,” Sprat-ley says. A four-metre-long piece of glass, bolted to cleats and supported by thin steel vertical beams, provides an uninterrupted window to the sky. It also creates a startling contrast of old with new for visitors as they enter the house fi rst through the older sections before making their way to the extension. “Most people are gobsmacked,” the architect says. Yet for all its exalted status, the roof makes only the subtlest of impressions when viewed from the grounds surrounding the house: it merely peeks up above the original walls. “If you stand in one of the gardens,” Spratley says, “you can just about see it.”

A brick exterior wall that formerly faced the courtyard forms a unique aesthetic bridge between the old and new areas of the house. It is composed of materials from all ages and stages of the home’s history, some dating back centuries, while some bricks were replaced as recently as the 1980s. An actual bridge emphasizes this point: up the steps to what was once a hayloft and is now a family space furnished with pool table and TV; or down the steps underneath it, to a wine cellar and a study area. A glass-panel railing adds a modern sheen of contrast and leaves the view uninterrupted in the large open space.

The homeowner, who runs a lighting company, is described by Spratley as a “real entrepreneur” eager to embrace new technology. But he also “loves that old English house thing because he always lived in one.” So, although he and his wife wanted a

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Above: While the sleek staircase and clean-lined cabinetry and furnishings claim this as a contemporary space, materials such as wood and brick tie the house to its traditional roots. In the kitchen, parallel islands, each equipped with a sink, maximize effi ciency and create a defi ned work zone distinct from the seating areas.

Right: The brick wall, formerly an exterior wall that faced the courtyard, represents the passage of time, Spratley says.

Opposite: Bringing the Douglas fi r fl oor—which was treated to a limed fi nish, then whitewashed—into older areas of the house creates visual links with the new space. Tailored furnishings with a low profi le add a modern fl avour. Flooring, Dinesen.

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Not a shock, but judging by those gobsmacked visitors, among others, not the same old thing, either. “Like most younger architects, I like contemporary solutions,” Spratley sums up the project. Others like them too, apparently: the fi rm has scooped up a handful of medals from heritage societies in Britain for its efforts, and late last fall it took home a RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) Commendation. Satisfyingly, the attention has drawn other homeowners around to the Spratley way of thinking. The architect is currently fi nishing a similar job in which the owner stopped work on her home’s extension and asked Spratley to redesign it—based on the Oxfordshire house, albeit with a larger scope. Another such job is in the offi ng. Most rewarding, it seems, is the chance to do it all again, only bigger. •


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large, modern kitchen and family area in the new extension, the heritage strictures that required them to retain the traditional areas of the house are perceived as a benefi t. “They can retreat into the smaller spaces, the oak-panelled rooms, if he wants to be formal and English,” Spratley says, adding, “We all want to set a nice table and have a dinner party now and then. There’s a part of that in him.”

The lighter look of the extension was achieved in part with the new fl oor—made, without joints, of 15-metre-long Douglas fi r boards given a limed fi nish. A contempo-rary oak table and bench are substantial anchor pieces that remain fairly transparent in the vast space. The fl ooring was carried into some of the older areas of the house, tying the spaces together. Additional visual links between old and new are offered by glazed doors that provide views from one area to another. These subtle clues ensure “it’s not a shock,” Spratley explains, as you move through the differently aged parts of the house.

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**Broker *Sales Representative. Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, Brokerage. E&O.E: This information is from sources which we deem reliable, but must be verified by prospective purchasers and may be subject to change or withdrawal.

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MUSKOKA FOUR-SEASON COTTAGEMuskoka, ON | $1,999,000 | #X1977183

Four acres of serene forest in private bay with 285 ft. of lake front and only 90 minutes from Toronto. 5,800 sq.ft. 7 bedroom, 4 bathroom home with modern conveniences, country warmth, charm and sophistication. Muskoka room, f itness, library, stone f ireplace, dock, boats, furnished turnkey paradise.

LISA-MARIE DOOREY** 1.416.960.9995 | [email protected]

MAJESTIC WATERFRONT PROPERTY14785 Niagara River Parkway, Niagara on the Lake, ON | $1,995,000 | #7900

Majestic waterfront property with amazing views of the Niagara River located next to the restored historic Glencairn Mansion. Unparalleled opportunity to build a premier luxury residence on 1.85 acres with 180 ft. of frontage on the Niagara River.

NANCY BRAZEAU* 1.905 371.4234 | [email protected]

GEORGIAN BAY WATERFRONT185 McArthur Drive, Penetanguishene, ON | $2,850,000 | #8265

Boasting 605 ft. of Georgian Bay waterfront, this open concept home offers easy access to over 4.5 acres including a family friendly beach area, boathouse, harbour and pond. With 7 bedrooms and two separate guest wings, this home offers ample space for visitors and entertaining.

ALLISON PARENT* 1.416.910.4507 | [email protected] HAHNE** 1.705.441.5800 | [email protected]


UPSCALE VILLAGE OF ANCASTER256 Lime Kiln Road, Ancaster, ON | $2,899,000 | #H3054139

Unique custom home with modern flair. Features 4 bedrooms, 6 full baths and 2 powder rooms. Open concept design, floor-to-ceiling windows, 4 fireplaces. Fantastic outdoor living with cabana, pool, kitchen, baths and lounge areas. Private on 5 acres, yet right in Ancaster Village.

DEBBIE PEARCE* 1.905.845.8908 | [email protected] CUMMING* 1.905 845 8908 | [email protected]

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COUNTRY CLUB, RESORT-LIKE RETREAT Mississauga, ON | $1,999,500 | #2024756

Custom, reclaimed brick home with majestic flagstone entrance and back patio, Gunite pool, Cobblestone driveway, beautiful lush gardens and wrought iron fence. Premium finishes, beautiful dark oak hardwood flooring, crown mouldings, four fireplaces, including Master California shutters, Downsview kitchen, rare granite, travertine, high-end appliances. 25 minutes to Toronto Airport.

TRISH KNIGHT* 1.647.267.4425 | [email protected]

PRIVATE BACKYARD OASIS229 Willowridge Court , Ancaster, ON | $899,000 | #2024740

Superb 4 bedroom family home. Walk to Appleby College. Serene setting. Gourmet 27 ft. kitchen with centre island, granite, slate, stainless built-ins, finished basement, main laundry and family room. Hardwoods on main and upper levels. Wonderful perennial gardens. Inground pool, oversized deck & hot tub.

SHIRLEY O’MEARA* 1.416.625.7810 | [email protected]

MAJESTIC CUSTOM BUILT HOME2 Old Stone Court, Guelph, ON | $1,790,000

A tranquil and calming retreat minutes from both the university and surrounding countryside. Stunning grand centre hall design with soaring ceilings and large light-filled principal rooms. Double lot backing onto a park, theatre room, spa, games room, 5 bedrooms each with its own en-suite bath, two driveways, a 4 car garage and nanny quarters.

BRENNAN AGUANNO* 1.416.834.4708 | [email protected]


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STUNNING BUNGALOW230 Alscot Crescent, Oakville,ON | $1,349,000 | #2023019

Set on a quiet crescent. Beautifully updated & decorated with new kitchen, updated baths, 2 fireplaces, many new windows, beautiful hardwood flooring, skylights, elevator and an expansive deck overlooking a winding creek. This is a wonderful combination of home & garden, in move-in condition with a floor plan that could accommodate multi-family or in-law needs.

TURNKEY LIVING AT IT’S FINEST10 Rebecca Street, Oakville, ON | $2,195,000 | #2024108

Exquisite 3 bedroom executive custom built steps to downtown Oakville. Exceptional maintenance free property. Incredible f inishings on all 5 levels. Gourmet custom kitchen, radiant heat flooring, luxurious bathrooms, elevator, a huge roof top terrace with lake vistas and parking for 4 cars. This is a one of a kind property and a rare f ind.

EXCEPTIONAL HOME ON MATURE RAVINE LOT201 Dianne Avenue, Oakville, ON | $2,999,999 | #2021098

Stunningly landscaped backyard oasis with Gunite salt-water pool with waterfall, hot tub, cabana & outdoor kitchen perfect for entertaining. Inside this elegant home continues to impress with formal dining room with butler’s pantry, gourmet kitchen, sunroom with f ireplace, great room with custom built-ins & attention to every detail throughout. 4 bedrooms and finished level with theatre room, wine storage, exercise room & walk-out to backyaRoad

SPECTACULAR CUSTOM-BUILT FAMILY HOME83 Brentwoood Road, Oakville, ON | $3,599,000 | #2023860

Located in an exclusive enclave just steps to downtown Oakville. 9000+ sq.ft. of luxury living with exquisite f inishes. Spacious main floor open concept plan make this an excellent layout for entertaining. Upper level offers 5 bedrooms & 4 baths. Finished lower level with 1000 bottle wine cellar, theatre room, in-law suite and spacious recreation room.

SAUNDERS, SAXTON, & WINTER 1.888.413.0184 | saunderssaxtonwinter.com


STUNNING ARCHITECTURAL SHOWPIECE335 Maple Grove Drive, Oakville, ON | $2,649,000 | #2023499

Open concept main floor showcasing fabulous outdoor space including heated dining pavilion, pool and waterfall. Minimalist with custom detailing throughout. 5 bedrooms, stunning bathrooms. Designer lower level with home theatre and wine cellar. State of the art features, desirable family lifestyle with excellent schools just steps away, and easy access to downtown Toronto!

NANCY ROBERTSON* 1.905.334.9422 | [email protected]

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WHEN LIFESTYLE MATTERS1010 Lakeshore Road West, St. Catharines, ON | $2,200,000 | #X2024559

New luxury home at trimming stage offers an incomparable relaxing atmosphere with outstanding design and elegance. An internal balcony overlooks the living room and the grand foyer while most of the rooms at the rear of the home open unto spacious covered decks or the graceful winding deck.

TREVOR RODRIGUES* 1.416.809.1945 | [email protected] BYERS* 1.416.960.9995 | [email protected]

DERBYSHIRE EQUESTRIAN GATED COMMUNITYNorth Carolina, USA | $669,000 | #X2024559

Custom built 2,482 sq.ft., 3 bedroom, 3½ bath home which surrounds a picturesque 33 acre lake. Experience a superior equestrian facility with over 160 miles of horse trails. Take in a walking/hiking adventure through the woods along trickling streams, flowering gardens and calming lake waters.

LISA SEARCHFIELD* 1.416.571.2601 | [email protected] DORRICOTT* 1.905.220.3164 | [email protected]

THE AWARD WINNING SPIRE33 Lombard Street, Toronto, ON | PRICE UPON REQUEST | #7715

Spectacular Spire! A premium south west corner with city views. This design focused suite has it all, premium finishes, f loor to ceiling windows and private balcony. Located minutes to the Financial District, in the heart of the St. Lawrence Market, this is Urban living at its best.

GRAHAM CONNAUGHTON** 1.647.500.3798 | [email protected]


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SECLUDED LAKEFRONT ESTATE83 Lele Lane, South Frontenac Township, ON | $2,500,000 | #X1929316

Situated on a secluded, 6 acre point of land on Labelle Lake, surrounded by the natural wilderness of Frontenac Provincial Park, sits this exceptional, custom built home. A four-season paradise for someone with a passion for outdoor adventures. Luxurious features and f inishes contrast the natural and rugged landscape.

LISA CLARK* 1.416.960.9995 | [email protected]

GOLFER’S RETREAT347427 Fifteen Side Road , Mono, ON | $1,488,000 | #X2014961Quaintly nestled in the Hockley Valley, this luxurious 6 bedroom home is the ideal spot for the passionate golfer looking for the tranquility of country living. Practice your swing on the professionally constructed, 270 yard, par 4 hole, or enjoy a round at one of the top rated courses located nearby.

ANDY TAYLOR** 1.416.960.9995 | [email protected] CLARK* 1.416.960.9995 | [email protected]

ALEX PINO, FRI** & VERONICA LORD FRI** 1.416.825.9748 1.416.505.3911 | [email protected] [email protected]

ROSEDALE PRIVATE ENCLAVE - ANCROFT PLACE1 Sherbourne Street North, Toronto, ON | $1,495,000 | #C2027573

Own a piece of history in a secluded ravine setting with Bloor Street and Yorkville just a short stroll away. English country style home renovated to modern standards with upgraded finishes throughout, featuring large principal rooms, f ireplaces, open concept kitchen and exquisite bathrooms. It was ranked among the best housing projects ever conceived in Toronto.

MAGNIFICENT GATED ESTATE ON LAKE SIMCOE1775 Ridge Road West, Barrie, ON | $12,000,000 | #X2020211

Approximately 10.18 acres on Kempfelt Bay with 385 ft. of shoreline, boasting 16,920 sq.ft. of grandeur, just one hour from Toronto. Surrounded by gardens, terraces and recreation facilities assembled with an eye for harmony, comfort and practical pleasures. From stone terraces and formal gardens to tennis court and beautifully appointed indoor pool.


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JAMES BURTNICK** 1.416.450.1942 | [email protected] & ANDY TAYLOR** 1.416.994.2118 | [email protected]

BEST SOUTH VIEW FROM YORKVILLE10 Bellair Street, Toronto, ON | $5,295,000

Widely recognized as one of Yorkville’s f inest addresses, 10 Bellair Street represents the epitome of f ine living. This 4 bedroom luxury 3982 sq.ft. suite has 3 incredible vistas of downtown Toronto. Floor to ceiling windows, Brazilian cherry floors, multiple balconies, f ireplace, heated floors, b/i entertainment systems and one-of-a-kind millwork are just a few of this suites many upgrades.

GRAND HARBOUR CONTEMPORARY2285 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto, ON | $888,000 | #W1980694

European-chic designed condo. This stunning 2 bedroom (or 1 bedroom plus den) 1,200 sq.ft. suite has been completely rebuilt with impeccable taste using the highest quality European fixtures, f inishes & craftsmanship. Spectacular views over the lake and city skyline with abundant terrace & balcony. Yacht club at your doorstep. Waterfront living on a luxurious scale.

CHARM AND CLASSPalm Springs, California | $2,750,000 USD

The Lynch Family Estate is a perfectly preserved and positioned mid century oasis. It reflects the “Martini Era” of charm and class and was home to major celebrity soirees with guests including Frank Sinatra, John Wayne, Eva Gabor and many more. The grounds of this estate exude privacy and relaxation!

THE ULTIMATE BONEFISHING RESIDENCEExuma Harbour Estates, Bahamas | $755,000 | #Z2007532

Delightful 3 bedroom, 3 bath house on the waterfront. Elevated to offer the most beautiful westerly views of the ocean & offshore cays. The large, airy living, dining & kitchen areas extend out onto a broad covered deck which is ideal for outdoor living. A dock & boat slipway complete this property. Contact about this & additional wonderful Bahamas retreats available for sale.

*Real Estate Broker. **Certified Real Estate Broker.

E&O.E: This information is from sources which we deem reliable, but must be verified by prospective purchasers and may be subject to change or withdrawal. Independently owned and operated. Real estate agency.

SUNSET BAY ON LAC MERCIERMont-Tremblant, QC | lot 5: $595,000+taxes • lot 6: $575,000+taxes

Two large 3+ acre lots directly on lac Mercier. One of the only two navigable lakes in Mont-Tremblant. Flat land with easy access, within walking distance via “Le P’Tit Train Du Nord” to the old village of Mont-Tremblant. Offering splendid sunset views, these easy to build waterfront lots are a rare f ind.

HERBERT RATSCH† 1.819.429.9019 | [email protected]

MURRAY BAY ESTATEMascouche Heights, QC | $4,900,000 | #8387341

Luxurious living just minutes away from Montreal in this stunning stone residence presiding over a beautifully landscaped 3.2 acres of land tucked away in a setting of peace and privacy. The ultimate comfort in 7,000 sq.ft. of floor space and an intergenerational 2 bedroom attached house.

SERGE MOREL* 1.514.212.3415 | [email protected] DEZIEL* 1.514.892.9128 | [email protected]

SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT ESTATELac Masson, Esterel, QC | $4,950,000 | #8444220

This prestigious and exceptional 4 bedroom waterfront estate situated on 6 acres of natural and landscaped privacy offering 770 ft. of shoreline. For the family searching for the perfect place to enjoy a boat club environment on the shores of lake Masson. This is a true rarity!

JOHN DI PIETRO* 1.514.726.1400 | [email protected]

†Sotheby's International Realty Québec HR.

HUMBER VALLEY VILLAGEToronto, ON | $1,499,000 | #W2018903

Custom-built with Indiana limestone and brick exterior. Over 4500 sq.ft. of luxury living space. Chef’s kitchen, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, heated washroom floors. Premium 60x125 ft. lot with double car garage. Quiet street within walking distance of excellent schools, parks, shopping and public transit. See photos at www.TorontoRealEstateCollection.com

DAVID DUNKELMAN* 1.416.960.9995 | [email protected]

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THE SIR GEORGE SIMPSON RESIDENCESGolden Square Mile, Montreal, QC | From $1,750,000 to $6,400,000

The Sir George Simpson Residences offer grand luxury and modern comfort favorably inspired by a period where elegance and aristocracy reflected the manners of a society in evolution. 2 bedroom up to 3 bedroom. Offered with taxes and 2 parking places included. 94% sold only 4 condominiums left!

CYRILLE GIRARD* 1.514.582.2810 | [email protected]

THE ULTIMATE PENTHOUSELes Sommets sur le Fleuve, QC | $2,600,000 | #8388091

You will enjoy the most beautiful view of Montreal from this custom designed two-storey penthouse of grand proportions. The panoramic views of the Montreal glittering skyline, the exceptional layout, the wine cellar and the roof terrace create the perfect place to enjoy life and to entertain.

DIANE OLIVER** 1.514.893.9872 | [email protected]

JOSEPH MONTANARO* 1.514.660.3050 | [email protected]

MEDITERRANEAN INSPIRED VILLAWestmount, QC | $3,900,000 | #8344864

Luxurious Mediterranean-inspired villa perched high atop the boulevard in Westmount. This most gracious residence sets itself apart by its architecture and by its refined interiors that have been immaculately preserved and enhanced by modern conveniences. An elegant, spacious and truly distinctive home for those seeking the very best.

MAGNIFICENT SWEEPING CITY VIEWSWestmount Adjacent, QC | $3,495,000 | #8471503

Talk about location! Magnif icent 4 plus 1 bedroom residence on sought-after street in the heart of Montreal. With its center courtyard, fabulous light and sweeping city views, this spacious family home will enchant the most discerning buyer. Other amenities include a renovated gourmet kitchen, den and off ice on the main level, 8,000 sq.ft. lot, 2 car garage and so much more.

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EUROPEAN FLAIROld Montreal, QC | $1,049,000 | #8452572

Fourth floor of prestigious Old Montreal corner building. Private elevator leads directly to the entrance hall of this 2 bedroom loft. Double wood doors lead into an impressive and completely renovated living space complemented by 17 windows. Featured on television and in several upscale decorating magazines. Residential or commercial usage permitted.

ROGER QUIRION** 1.514.246.2017 | [email protected]

LOFTS REDPATHMontreal, QC | $1,049,000 | #8455201

Luxurious condo on 2 floors in Lofts Redpath, prize-winner of Patrimoine de Montreal, with a southwest exposure, sweeping views of the canal Lachine and the city. Featuring 10 ft. ceiling and 2,000 sq.ft., 2 complete bathrooms, 2 bedrooms and 2 garages. Direct access to the terrace from the 4th floor. Exterior swimming pool, gym and 24 hr. security.

LOUISE LATREILLE* 1.514.577.2009 | [email protected]

†Sotheby's International Realty Québec LK.

LIZA KAUFMAN† 1.514.232.5932 | [email protected]

MAGNIFICENT MARVELWestmount, QC | $1,798,000 | #8451967

Stunning Georgian inspired 3 storey home, well located close to the park on corner lot. A spacious renovated eat-in kitchen offers an adjacent covered terrace plus access to mudroom and courtyaRoad The open cross hall plan provides a large living room and dining room with ample room for entertaining.

LIVE IN LUXURYOutremont, QC | $2,300,000 | #8440156

Extensively renovated and enlarged residence. The cut stone facade and striking turret provide dramatic curb appeal. From the addition of an entire top floor to the geo-thermal heating, this home has been lovingly restored and improved. The classic period architecture is enhanced by contemporary style and modern conveniences.



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ELEGANT WATERFRONT HOME196 Ch. de la Grande-Côte, Boisbriand, QC | $2,590,000

Enjoy the exceptional outdoor waterfront living this warm and inviting executive home has to offer. Private lush gardens with views of the water and its own dock provide a fabulous setting for entertaining or relaxing. Extensive use of f ine materials is found throughout. Also includes an intergenerational suite.

BRIAN MITCHELL** 1.514.869.6251 | [email protected]

PRESTIGIOUS LAVAL-SUR-LE-LAC Laval-Sur-Le-Lac, QC | $2,499,000 | #8460784

This Canadiana-style home is situated in the exclusive community of Laval-sur-le-Lac just minutes north of Montreal. The property is located on 62,000 sq.ft. of prime waterfront on the shores of the Lake of Two Mountains and the Riviere des Prairies. Built in 1974, the home features 4 bedrooms, gorgeous woodwork and unparalleled views.

KAREN ROSSY** 1.514.963.6311 | [email protected]

SUN-FILLED CONTEMPORARY HOME5893 Brandeis Avenue, Montreal, QC | $1,249,000 | #8421506

Custom built and enjoyed by the same family since 1988, the design of this contemporary masterpiece has truly stood the test of time. Set on 11,000 sq.ft. and located in a residential neighborhood known for outstanding community services including magnif icent parks, outstanding public library, synagogues, accessible shopping and transportation.

KAREN KARPMAN* 1.514.497.8218 | [email protected]

ONE OF A KIND STONE RESIDENCEHampstead, QC | $3,100,000 | #8402943

Extremely spacious residence on a secluded crescent featuring 5 plus 1 bedrooms, 5 plus1 baths, 3 terraces and 9,000 sq.ft. lot. The impressive entry hall leads to a spectacular open plan, framed by a 2 storey window overlooking the interior pool & bar. The top floor of this lavish home has a private wing dedicated to the master bedroom with the comfort and convenience of a private office/den.

ANNE BEN-AMI (MADAR)* 1.514.726.3037 | [email protected]

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SERENE LIVINGBromont, QC | $1,395,000 | #8457371

This 21 room residence is located on the mountainside of Lake Bromont. The superior quality construction is sure to appease even the most discerning buyer. Its ample fenestration and warm decor make this home a truly wonderful place to live.

SERGE BÉLANGER* 1.514.926.5319 | [email protected]

MANOIR CANDA CRAIGSalaberry-de-Valleyfield, QC | $1,399,000 | #8447660

Spectacular waterfront property combines historic charm with modern conveniences thanks to extensive quality updates. Close to the heart of downtown! Enjoy breathtaking views from one of the balconies or from the four season solarium. Large private yard features a heated pool and boasts 165 ft. of shoreline along lac Saint-François.

PENELOPE VILAGOS* 1.514.779.5122 | [email protected]

SENNEVILLE MANORSenneville, QC | $6,850,000 | #8364232

The crown jewel of one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Montreal, Senneville Manor offers peace, privacy, and a beguiling tranquil lifestyle. Designed by the famous New York architect Karl Fisher (circa 1999), this property is set amid a private sanctuary of f inely manicured lawns with mature trees and perennial gardens. Undoubtedly, one of Montreal Island’s most remarkable estates, this manor sets the standard for exclusive waterfront living.

ANDRE DOUDAK* 1.514.591.6720 | [email protected] & CAROLE DOUDAK* 1.514.591.6728 | [email protected]



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CONTEMPORARY MASTERPIECELaurentians, QC | $995,000 | #8400172

Discover this captivating contemporary gem, constructed with superior quality materials, offering a spacious, bright interior with every amenity one could desire. Featuring gourmet kitchen, wine tasting boudoir, 2 f ireplaces, stunning panoramic views of the ski hill and surrounding mountain side, impeccable ponds, waterfalls, in-ground pool, spa, gazebo and more.

MICHEL DAVIDSON* 1.514.239.7399 | [email protected]

IMMACULATE FAMILY ESTATELaurentians, QC | $1,750,000 | # 8217122

Spectacular estate of 9.5 acres sited on lac Desert (navigable) with 707 ft. of shoreline. Exceptional quality construction featuring exposed beams, spacious rooms & incredible views. Grounds feature a 2,200 sq.ft. guest house with 3 bedrooms, four season gazebo with stone fireplace, oversized dock, beach house, practice putting green & much more. This estate is offered fully furnished!

MELANIE CLARKE* 1.450.694.0678 | [email protected]

LIVE ABOVE THE CLOUDSLaurentians, QC | $2,495,000 | #8364232

Live above the clouds! Exquisite Tudor style home on the summit of Mont-Gabriel ski hill and golf in Sainte-Adele with extraordinary views of the mountains from every room! This 8,800 sq.ft. luxurious residence boasts sun-drenched rooms, cathedral ceilings, main floor master bedroom with ensuite, gym, sauna, spa room, wine cellar, billiard room, wet bar, large generator, main floor off ice, 2 cozy family rooms, 6 f ireplaces, elegant dining room, 2 staircases, 5 large bedrooms, 4+3 bathrooms, locker room, 3 furnaces, beautifully landscaped gardens, 2 balconies, triple garage and almost 2 acres of land. Have your own access to the ski hill! Only 30 minutes from Montreal and Mont-Tremblant and 5 minutes from Saint-Sauveur. A true masterpiece that will take your breath away!

CASSANDRA AURORA* 1.514.293.227 | [email protected]

E&O.E: This information is from sources which we deem reliable, but must be verified by prospective purchasers and may be subject to change or withdrawal. Independently owned and operated.

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CHRIS & DARLENE HOBBS 1.888.697.1550 | [email protected] & [email protected] | thehobbs.ca

EVERY SHADE OF BLUE120 Agar Road, Salt Spring Island, BC | $879,000 | #288012

With knee weakening vistas and current design principles, this stylish 2 bedroom residence is privately tucked away on a sun drenched 2.6 acre plateau. Impeccable restoration has touched every surface, including custom slate countered kitchen, dual ensuite bathrooms and firelit master retreat. Massive oceanside decks. Spacious walk out basement. Detached studio/workshop.

ON THE ROCKS270 Scott Point Drive, Salt Spring Island, BC | $1,965,000 | #286960

Dramatic views infuse every corner of this classic southwest facing 4,000 sq.ft. beach house on 2¼ acres with 600 ft. of shoreline. The substantial residence has been tastefully updated and beautifully maintained. With large open entertaining rooms and private lower lever guest suite, extensive outdoor terraces, sun decks and viewing platforms extend the living areas and enjoy simply outstanding coastal outlooks. One of the largest and most impressive parcels on coveted Scott Point.

TRANQUILITY COVE OCEANFRONT211 Harbourside Place, Salt Spring Island, BC | $1,395,000 | #287809

High level 5 bedroom oceanfront home on 2.6 acres with a vibrant 3,600 sq.ft. open plan design that lends well to formal entertaining and family relaxation. Walkout level with a f ireside recreation room and wet bar. Doors leading to an oceanside spa. Staircase to the beach. Easy care landscaping. Detached studio. A f ine home for full time or vacation house pursuits.

OWN AN ORIGINAL225 South Bank Drive, Salt Spring Island, BC | $785,000 | #287474

A stone & stucco residence with an ageless patina and architectural authority, its interiors showcase carefully selected materials chosen for durability and appeal while an abundance of wall space welcomes large scale pieces of art. Oriented to the outdoors, the loggias, terraces and balcony offer views over gardens and lawns. A glass covered breezeway connects the main house to an elegant self-contained cottage studio. An unforgettable home with outstanding character and the unique qualities of a true original.


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GREG ROWLAND 1.250.882.6680 | [email protected] | gregrowland.ca

OCEANVIEW MOUNTAINTOP281 Village Bay Road, Mayne Island, BC | $3,000,000 | #281726

Rare 44 acres with subdivision potential. Incredible location for future mountaintop estate(s) with south western exposed building sites along the ridge overlooking Village Bay, Prevost, Salt Spring & Vancouver Islands. Enjoy spectacular sunsets and viewing marine traff ic entering Active Pass too! Top knoll has near 360º views.

HARMON’S HILL ON MAYNE ISLAND630 Tinker Road, Mayne Island, BC | $2,550,000 | #281821

For those seeking utter seclusion and privacy, this 54 acre property comprises the entire hill on which Blue Sky Architects have designed a home on a curved axis to conform to the shape of the hill while taking full advantage of the panoramic ocean vistas encompassing Malahat Mountain on Vancouver Island to the Olympic Mountain Range in Washington and all the islands in between.

QUAMICHAN LAKEFRONT ESTATE1244 Stamps Road, Duncan, BC | $1,075,000 | #287040

Glorious stately Cape Cod salt box style home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, huge country kitchen with roomy eating area, formal dining, grand living. Separate double garage easily could hold a nanny/granny suite, & features a large deck with sunken hot-tub. The grounds are superb. Seasonal stream, trout pond, orchard, vineyard, barn with feed storage, magnif icent gently sloping grounds, gardens, and lawn to the dock on the lake. Simply superb.

GALIANO ISLAND COUNTRY ESTATE211 Morgan Road, Galiano Island, BC | $649,000 | #288081

Gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3 bath Country home on almost 12 acres, magnif icent gardens, water feature and more. Pathways meander through the gardens then continue on into a mature woodland with trails leading to Mt. Galiano. Easy access from Vancouver and Victoria.


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DEEP WATER MOORAGE851 Verdier Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC | starting at $899,000 | #287938

West coast contemporary architecture reflects the refinement of textures and colors inspired by the environment. Rich natural materials, f loor to ceiling windows, see-thru inside and out, gas f ireplace, gorgeous deck, 2 bedrooms plus den and 3 baths. 1,900 sq.ft. of indoor/outdoor living space blending together seamlessly and offering spectacular ocean vistas.

STRIKING OCEANFRONT LOG HOME2298 Pylades Road, Yellow Point, BC | $1,995,000

Enjoy the grand stone f ireplace, wide-open rustic spaces, and stunning ocean views. 3 grand bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and gourmet kitchen say top quality-of-lifestyle. 2.5 acres with 335 ft. of low bank accessible waterfront, hot tub, outdoor shower, 40’ leasable slip, golf ing, hiking, restaurants and amenities near by allow vacation-like living for life!

PRISTINE WATERFRONT ACREAGE340 Moses Point Road, Victoria, BC | $7,900,000 | #286792

Exquisite Waterfront Point on the beautiful Saanich Peninsula. 5.35 acres R2 zoned. Close to amenities, BC ferries & an international airport yet tucked away. 1,400 ft. of sheltered panoramic oceanfront, unsurpassed natural beauty, wildlife, sandy beaches, rocky coves, rolling lawns, mature forest and views. Remodel the current 3,600+ sq.ft. house or build your dream home.

BEAUTIFUL CONTEMPORARY HOME3146 Wessex Close, Victoria, BC | $1,199,000 | #287749

Completely renovated at the edge of Uplands this well laid out family house with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and off ice, has exquisite f inishes of rich woods, granite and glass. So modern! So elegant! Oversize garage, landscaped property. Large celebrations or small, this open floorplan is a joy to entertain in. Walk to Uplands Golf Course and University of Victoria.

JAMES LEBLANC & SCOTT PIERCY office 1.250.380.3933 | toll free 1.866.599.3933 | luxurybchomes.com

JAMES LEBLANC 1.250.812.7212 | [email protected] & SCOTT PIERCY 1.250.686.7789 | [email protected]


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AT YOUR LEISURE - TOTAL PRIVACY5437 Clearwater Valley Road, Clearwater, BC | $1,100,000 | #90888

This 1997 spacious 2,700 sq.ft., custom designed home sits on 65 acres in Wells Gray Park, offers two storeys of bright open spaces for living and dining with an open kitchen concept on the second floor, 16 ft. vaulted ceilings and large floor-to-ceiling south exposure windows. Two covered decks up to 120 sq.ft. to enjoy the spectacular views of mountains, the creek and forest. There are 4 bedrooms with the master bedroom, bathroom and laundry room upstairs and 3 bedrooms, bathroom, cold room and recreation room on the lower level. Eff icient in-floor heating on both floors, steel roof, satellite dish for media programming, security and audio system roughed-in. Two car attached garage. The heritage log cabin on the property is excellent for guest house usage.

DAN MORRISON 1.604.929.2152| [email protected] & STAN VAN WOERKENS 1.604.306.2550 | [email protected]

WEST COAST WATERFRONTVictoria, BC | $688,000 | #287819

Custom designed & built in 2009, the west coast inspired interior is f inished to the highest standard, spread generously over two levels. Features include granite counter tops, top of the line appliances, heated hardwood flooring, cozy gas f ireplace & exterior decking on both levels. Enjoy intimate oceanfront views of Victoria’s Harbour.

JEREMY EADE 1.250.727.1415 | [email protected] BRIGGS 1.250.418.5569 | [email protected]

UPLANDS ESTATES - OAK BAY’S JEWEL2345 Cedar Hill Cross Road, Victoria, BC | $644.900 | #287281

Located in one of Victoria’s most prestigious areas this exquisite single level 1775 sq.ft., 2 bedroom plus den townhome boasts a fresh designer décor and backs to the Uplands Golf Club. The gated entry leads to a brilliantly coloured nirvana of floral beauty, ponds and pristine gardens. Serene beauty and tranquility greet you.

PAULETTE M. MARSOLLIER 1.250.888.3297 | [email protected]


BRITISH COLUMBIA


PRESTIGIOUS TIMBERFRAME RETREAT4137 Douglas Court, Sun Peaks, BC | $4,295,000 | #100626

Situated on the highest residential lot, this premier property with heated driveway, patios and walkways provides ultra convenient ski-in, ski-out access to the chair-lift area in world renowned, four season Sun Peaks Resort. Providing a distinct feeling of privilege and privacy, this timber frame masterpiece exudes quality at every turn. With four f ireplaces, including one within a grand, covered outdoor patio area, wine and theatre rooms, library, walls of windows, abundant use of real rock, reclaimed wood flooring and superb attention to detail throughout, this exceptional mountain home will entice you to relax and appreciate the best of nature. Fully furnished.

LIZ FORSTER 1.877.578.5774 | 1.250.682.2289 | [email protected] | sunpeakscollection.com

SUN PEAKS RESORT MUNICIPALITY

Sun Peaks, located in British Columbia’s interior, is a 4.5 hour drive from Vancouver and renowned for its champagne powder and sunny skies. Rated best ski resort in Canada next to Whistler by Conde Nast Traveler (Dec 2010), Sun Peaks is one of Canada’s largest with 3,678 acres of skiable terrain on three mountains. In addition to skiing, there is a Graham Cooke designed 18 hole golf course, lift-accessed mountain biking, hiking, and several nearby lakes. The charming “ski-through” village has accommodations, shops, restaurants and more. In 2010, Sun Peaks became British Columbia’s f irst Mountain Resort Municipality and home to the Centre for Balanced Education. For more information on this growing resort community, visit www.sunpeaksresort.com; www.sunpeaksmunicipality.ca; www.balancededucation.ca

LIZ FORSTER 1.877.578.5774 | 1.250.578.7773 | [email protected] | sunpeakscollection.com


BRITISH COLUMBIA


NANCY-JEAN O’CARROLL 1.604.805.7053 | [email protected] | nancyjean.ca

PEACEFUL RIVERSIDE RETREAT402 Water Avenue, Hope, BC | $799,000 | #H1003281

One level, 3 bedroom, custom rancher with gourmet kitchen, over height ceilings, expansive living spaces and views from every room. Retreat or retire to this secure, air conditioned property on 100 ft. of high bank riverfront with spectacular views from upper and lower decks, or access the Fraser’s world famous sturgeon and salmon fishing from your private boat launch.

THACKER MOUNTAIN HOME21377 Thacker Mountain Rd, Hope, BC | $1,350,000 | #H1001737

Whistler style home of cedar, rock and glass, overlooking the Fraser and Coquihalla Rivers with commanding views of mountain, river and valley. This 9 year old, 3,400 sq.ft., custom home is one of Hope’s premier residences. With 34 ft. vaulted cedar ceiling, timber beams, walls of glass and multi level decks this 3 bedroom home was designed to accommodate a casual lifestyle.

SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT ESTATE3560 Planta Road, Nanaimo, BC | $2,380,000 | #VI308975

Rare seaside; 2 homes on a private 3.51 acre estate with ocean views and access. An architecturally designed, mid 1990’s 3 level beach house with watercourse, a 1917 3 bedroom character home, plus a gantry workshop and artist studio. A very unique property with over 200 ft. of waterfront in a peaceful, park-like setting within minutes to downtown services, ferries, sea plane and hospital. This property also has development potential.

EDMONTON CONTEMPORARY13619 Buena Vista Road, Edmonton, AB | $1,500,000 | #MLS

West Coast contemporary styled 4 bedroom home near the University of Alberta, set on a large secluded, naturally forested property with quick access to downtown, major arts centers, hospitals and International Airports. Featuring lighting and hardware of commercial grade and extensive use of mahogany, all rooms have floor to ceiling casement windows plus a living room and solarium opening onto cedar decking secluded from view. Two heated garages give direct access to the home.

CINQUE TERREFirst Floor - 1483 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, BC | $5,800,000 | #V868220

“Living in Cinque Terre is like being on the edge of paradise where light and nature meet - it is in a league by itself.” Paul Merrick, ArchitectSunset Beach in the West End of Vancouver, creates the perfect location for unobstructed water views and beautiful evening sunsets. This 3,000 sq.ft.luxury 4 bedroom and 4 bath residence is elegant and formal with all the trimmings: Crema Marfil Mable floors, custom cherry wood millwork, 2 f ireplaces, Joel Burman glass, 10 ft. coffered ceilings, plus 1,500 sq.ft.outdoor living space with BBQ, sink, f ireplace & a f ire pit. This highly sought after secure private boutique building awaits you. Call for your private viewing.

ALI LANDUCCI 1.877.816.8163 | [email protected] | landucci.ca


BRITISH COLUMBIA


BRIDGE CREEK ESTATE 100 Mile House, BC | $8,850,000 | #V4023709

Founded in 1912, Bridge Creek Estate currently operates on over 2,400 acres of deeded land and 2,700 acres of grazing & woodlot licenses, making it one of the largest ranches in the South Cariboo of BC. This historic family ranch is a unique operation combining environmentally sensitive practices, modern infrastructure, beautiful buildings and a stunning land-base. landucci.ca/35

ALI LANDUCCI 1.877.816.8163 | [email protected] | landucci.ca


BRITISH COLUMBIA


WEST VAN FAMILY HOME4497 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC | $1,879,000

The warmth of home oozes from this gorgeous completely updated house. Offering 3,500 sq. ft. of living space, a completely private park-like setting, spacious rooms, 4 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms. Features include hardwood floors, french doors, huge decks, top of the line appliances, wood windows, extensive millwork and too much more to list. Truly a beautiful home.

WHISTLER CAY HEIGHTS6429 Street Andrews Way, Whistler, BC | 4,300,000

Best location in sought after Whistler Cay Heights. This log home has been designed to capture stunning views of Blackcomb and Whistler mountain from one side and Sproat and Rainbow mountain from the other. Expert craftsmanship create a gracious living environment, gourmet kitchen, generous living and dining areas, f loor to ceiling stone f ireplaces and majestic 30 ft. vaulted ceilings of cedar logs and wooden rafters. A slate patio, hot tub and gardens offer private outdoor living. An all season family home.

ENGLISH BAY’S FINEST VIEWSPenthouse 701-1762 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC | $2,299,000 | #V862201

Contemporary modernist design in the Westend’s newest building - the O2. This is an impressive penthouse suite built with an eye for luxury these condos offer exceptional value while offering high end f inishings and spectacular amenities. Enjoy English Bays f inest views from your private patio or from the common Green Roof Deck.

GRANT CONNELL & JAMIE MACDOUGALL 1.604.992.2282 | [email protected] or [email protected] | grantandjamie.com

PARADISE RETREAT HOMECortes Island, BC | $5,689,000

A paradise retreat home with the most exquisite beachfront setting possible. This 5,000 sq.ft. Cortes island home sits on 47 acres including 5,200 ft. of sandy beaches. It has quality f inishings, a 25 metre lap pool, a living garden roof and breathtaking ocean views from its numerous decks.


BRITISH COLUMBIA


CLASSIC TUDOR STYLE HOME6570 Marine Crescent, Vancouver, BC | $4,300,000 | #V847931

Classic Tudor style home in a prime Kerrisdale location. Perched high on Marine Crescent with unparalleled views, many of this home’s original features have been kept intact. A grandiose property offering spacious bedrooms and classic living areas, there is also ample opportunity to develop into your dream home. Virtual tour at andrewcarros.com

ANDREW CARROS 1.604.787.2882 | [email protected]

PERFECTION IN AN EXCLUSIVE AREA1937 Knox Road, Vancouver, BC | $5,380,000 | #V867068

Custom built family home on a beautifully landscaped western lot. A spacious foyer leads to a formal living & dining room, then onto a fabulous open kitchen and great room. 4 bedrooms up with the lower level offering an exceptional media & games room plus separate Nanny’s suite. Pictures and floor plan at carros.ca

GREG CARROS 1.604.603.5730 | [email protected]

CONTEMPORARY MASTERPIECE3265 Dickinson Crescent, West Vancouver, BC | $4,280,000 | #V855201

Custom-designed, one year old home featuring 5 ensuite bedrooms up, plus nanny ensuite down. All principal rooms enjoy spectacular views and exposures. Great outdoor areas and decks with amazing infinity pool off the family room. Truly a piece of contemporary art in a sought after family location close to all the best schools. Virtual tour at carros.ca


THE STONE HOUSE6495 Larch Street, Vancouver, BC | $3,780,000 | #V865206

Arts & crafts inspired heritage home completely rebuilt from the foundations up. Open-plan kitchen will delight even the most discerning of chefs while the fully developed basement offers additional bedroom, recreation and media room. An incredibly spacious 5 bedroom 4 bath flawless fusion of traditional design and contemporary convenience. Virtual tour at carros.ca



ARCHITECTURALLY SIGNIFICANT HOME170 East Kensington Road, North Vancouver, BC | $1,998,000 | #287281

Barely 1 year old and situated in a superior location in North Vancouver’s sought after Upper Lonsdale neighbourhood this is West-Coast architecture at its f inest. The 4 bedroom home boasts heated concrete floors, a wine cellar, sleek lines and functional spaces including glazed walls that seamlessly blend the indoor and outdoor living areas. Live large with thoughtfully designed high ceilings, of which some are vaulted. Enjoy spectacular views from the south facing terrace, accessed from the great-room. The chef ’s quality kitchen is complete with high end stainless steel, ceasarstone surfaces, copious built-ins, a massive island and a large, cleverly hidden, fully equipped prep. room.This one of a kind home has everything with f inishing second to none!

STEVE MITCHELL 1.604.418.6726 | [email protected] & CLIVE BENJAFIELD 1.604.803.5050 | [email protected]

BRITISH COLUMBIA


CANYON HEIGHTS GEM1042 Montroyal Blvd., North Vancouver, BC | $1,049,000

Embrace an upscale contemporary Soho loft atmosphere on a lush level private Canyon Heights Estate. Exceptionally spacious & bright, this unique custom designed 4 bedroom 4 bath architectural showcase offers outstanding value. Open concept living, dining, kitchen and al fresco courtyard. Inventive layout includes ingenious separate entry suite design. Meticulous detail & high end finishes.

LETICIA HALCHUK 1.778.878.7207 | [email protected]

TIMELESS MASTERPIECE B 24664 87th Avenue, Fort Langley, BC | $1,988,888 | #F1100520

Brand new 8,000 sq.ft. home on 2.43 acres, features 4 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, grand foyer, hardwood, extensive f inishings and vaulted ceilings. The kitchen boasts top of the line everything... Stunning! Nanny quarters, theatre, exercise, recreation and large off ice/games rooms, plus 3 vehicle garage. Located on a peaceful cul-de-sac minutes to historic Fort Langley.

LISA BERLIN-SANDY 1.604.351.2512 | [email protected]

Each office is independently & operated. E&O.E: This information is from sources which we deem reliable, but must be verified by prospective purchasers and may be subject to change or withdrawal.

INTERNATIONAL


PLANE TO SEAHope Town, Abaco, Bahamas | US$1,300,000 | SIRbahamas.com #5158

Trades Welcome! Plane to Sea is the perfect island retreat located on the harbour of historical Hope Town. Accessible only by boat with 130 ft. of private, protected deep-water dockage. Custom built, open floor plan, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths with 2480 sq.ft., vaulted ceilings, covered verandahs. Cash or trade.

KERRY SULLIVAN 1.242.366.0163 | [email protected]

HUMMINGBIRD HOUSEIslands at Old Fort Bay, Nassau, Bahamas | US$4,395,000 | SIRbahamas.com #5919

Luxury 7,000 sq. ft. Colonial, recently renovated and fully furnished. Located on two canal lots with 8 bedrooms, 8½ baths, open living, dining and kitchen, 11-ft. ceilings, walls of windows and French Doors, gourmet kitchen, landscaped garden, pool and beach. Two guest cottages, protected deep water dock. Exclusive gated community.

MARK HUSSEY 1.242.424.9193 | [email protected]

CHANCES POINTLyford Cay, Nassau, Bahamas | US$7,900,000 | SIRbahamas.com #H600

Enjoy the most spectacular sunsets at this Bermuda-style, fully furnished, 5,500 sq.ft. 6/7 bedroom, 6 bath home. The 1.5 acre estate offers expansive green spaces, a seaside patio with a turquoise swimming pool with the beach and ocean just a few steps beyond. At night, the illumination and soothing sounds of Clifton Bay lapping on your private beach create a romantic ambience.

GEORGE DAMIANOS 1.242.424.9699 | [email protected]

BAYROCCable Beach, Nassau, Bahamas | US$1,195,000 | SIRbahamas.com #2227

Beachfront 3 bedroom 3 baths 2,200 sq. ft. apartment on Cable Beach. Spectacular ocean views, wrap around balcony, central air-conditioning, granite kitchen, quality f inishes, 2 car parking. Zero-entry pool, f itness center and tennis courts. Exclusive gated community on 405 ft. of white sandy beach. Near resorts, amenities and International Airport.

VIRGINIA DAMIANOS 1.242.322.2305 | [email protected]

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INDEX INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN SPRING 2011

Where to fi nd the architects, designers, products and manufacturers in this issue

DESIGNPHILE ArchivesRestoration Dramapp. 16-20For sales information about the Filberg house, see sothebysrealty.ca/idx/cms/7393/details.htmlarthurerickson.com

GoodsTaste Testedpp. 24-25Rolling pin, mortar and pestle, tahirmahmood.com Branches chandelier, brothersdressler.comKitchen by Yorkville Design Centre, yorkvilledesigncentre.caAxor Citterio Semi-Pro faucet, hansgrohe-usa.comTextrix kitchen, scavolini.comLamps by Tom Dixon, klausn.comWriting desk, modernrevision.com

In Good Tastep. 26Le Clos Jordanne Pinot Noir Le Grand Clos 2008, leclosjordanne.comRobert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa 2006, robertmondavi.comPenfolds Shiraz RWT 2006, treasurywineestates.comRodney Strong Wine Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2007, rodneystrong.comWine storage, Vinox Concept, vinoxconcept.comThe Flavor Thesaurus by Niki Segnit, bloomsburyusa.com

Living SpaceKitchens That Sizzlepp. 28-351. Architecture by LOHA: Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects, loharchitects.com2. Design by Gestion René Desjardins, rdesjardins.com3. Architecture by Safdie Rabines Architects, safdierabines.com4. Design by Jennifer Worts Design, jenniferworts.com

PORTFOLIOIn Excesspp. 36-39Benjamin Klein, [email protected] 2010 RBC Canadian Painting Competition, rbc.com/sponsorship/paintingcompetition/index.html

FROM THE GROUND UPRethink, Redraw, Resolvepp. 40-43Acre Architects, theacre.ca

ARCHITECTURE Light at Heart Architecture by Stuart Howard Architects, stuarthoward.comSkylight and windows, Craftsman Glazing & Skylites, 604-941-5222 Landscaping: Nenagh McCutcheon Garden Design, 604-534-7905; dig it consulting + installation, dig-it.ca; Massot Landscaping Inc.

pp. 46–47 Roman Staircase by Stephen Waddell, Monte Clark Gallery, monteclarkgallery.comAll marble fl oors, Simply Stones Inc., simplystones.ca

pp. 48–49Oak dining table, Inform Interiors, Inc.,

informinteriors.comLeather club chairs, Hugues Chevalier sofa and coffee table, studiumnyc.comCustom pillows design, Tina Wei Designs, 604-619-3655 Fabric for sofa throw pillows, Clarence House, clarencehouse.comFloor lamp by Studio Beratte, Lightform, lightform.ca Glass bowl sculpture by Australian artist Cobi Cockburn, bullseyegallery.comCrossing the Mirror (orange painting) by David Shapiro, Nicholas Metivier Gallery, metiviergallery.com

p. 50Top: Leather club chairs and Hugues Chevalier coffee table, studiumnyc.comRed chair, Inform Interiors, informinteriors.comSave the Day, Fly by Night painting by Graham Gillmore, monteclarkgallery.com 19th-century West Coast Native headpiece, Douglas Reynolds Gallery, douglasreynoldsgallery.com Etienne Zack artwork, Equinox Gallery, equinoxgallery.com Bottom: Gas fi replace, Vancouver Gas Fireplaces, vangasfi replaces.comFireplace sculpture by Cathy Azria, bd-designs.co.uk52” TV, The Sound Room, soundroom.caStephen Waddell painting, Monte Clark Gallery, monteclarkgallery.com Fireplace limestone, Simply Stones Inc., simplystones.ca

p. 51Rug, East India Carpets, eastindiacarpets.comFridge, Sub-Zero, subzero.com. Dishwasher drawers, double wall-mount ovens and stove-top, all Fisher & Paykel, fi sherpaykel.caWindows and skylight, Craftsman Glazing & Skylites, 604-941-5222 Faucets, Hansgrohe, hansgrohe.comPhotograph of Herbert von Karajan by Derek Root, gift from the artist CaesarStone countertop and all tiles, Simply Stones Inc., simplystones.ca Cherner bar stools, Bombast Furniture, bombastfurniture.comCeladon Vessel (fruit bowl) by potter Josef Roschar, gift from the artist

p. 52Sofa, Nienkämper, nienkamper.comArmchairs, Ole Wanscher design, manufactured by PJ Danmark, pj-furniture.com/english.htm; from Inform Interiors; informinteriors.comTufenkian carpet, Salari Fine Carpet Collections, salari.com

p. 54Custom credenza, Interior Craft, interior-craft.comEames offi ce chair, LivingSpace, livingspace.com

p. 55Shelving, Interior Craft Inc., interior-craft.comFold-down sofa, LivingSpace, livingspace.comMissoni rug, East India Carpets, eastindiacarpets.comPhotograph (left) by Ron Terada, Catriona Jeffries Gallery, catrionajeffries.com Pastel (right) by John Hartman, Nicholas Metivier Gallery, metiviergallery.com

p. 56Bed in ultrasuede, Tina Wei Designs, 604-619-3655 Matteo bedding, Bacci’s, baccis.caLamp, Robert Ledingham, Ledingham Design Consultants, ledingham.comWall-to-wall carpet, Banner Carpets, Ltd., bannercarpets.caPool, Cascade Pools Inc., cascadepools.ca

p. 57Closets, vanity, Interior Craft Inc., interior-craft.comFaucets, Hansgrohe, hansgrohe.comTub, Cantu Bathrooms, cantubathrooms.comCaesarStone countertop, Rondine Telno wall tiles. All tiles, marble fl oors and surrounds, Simply Stones Inc., simplystones.ca

ARCHITECTUREOf Earth and Skypp. 58-65Architecture by John Lautner, johnlautner.org

DESIGN Bungalow Reinvented pp. 66-77

p. 66General contractor, Granval Construction, granval.caFront doors designed by Tim Tanz; custom-made by Synergy Manufacturing, synergymfginc.com; ordered through Bavarian Windows, bavarianwindows.comChinese Lanterns chinoiserie wallpaper by Thibaut, Crown Wallpaper, crownwallpaper.com

p. 67Hexagonal rattan table from McGuire, studio b, studiobhome.comCachepot on table, Teatro Verde, teatroverde.com

pp. 68–69White Conversation sofas, white Faux Parchment cocktail table, white drapery fabric, all by Barbara Barry. Gold Lur fl oor lamp by Laura Kirar for Baker.Crown pillows by Jacques Garcia for Baker. All at studio b, studiobhome.comCrystal candle holders by Baccarat, baccarat.comWhite drapes made by Kingswood Drapery, 416-633-1103 Artwork by Romero Britto, Britto Central, Inc., britto.com

p. 70Photo art by Oleh Sirant, Corkin Gallery, corkingallery.comLucky dining table by Jacques Garcia for McGuire, studio b, studiobhome.com Louis Ghost chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell, plan b, studiobhome.com Vega crystal stemware by Baccarat, baccarat.comPlacemats, Bergdorf Goodman, bergdorfgoodman.comHermès plates, Puiforcat fl atware, William Ashley China, williamashley.comPagoda napkin holders, Gearys, gearys.com; Bergdorf Goodman, bergdorfgoodman.comAsh wood fl ooring, The Sullivan Source Inc., sullivansource.comGreen dog child’s seat, plan b, studiobhome.com

p. 71Pool, Precision Pools, precisionpools.caStone dining terrace, Signature Landscaping, signaturelandscaping.ca

Garden furniture, Thomas Pheasant for McGuire, studio b, studiobhome.com Glatz umbrellas, studio b, studiobhome.com; glatz.chOutdoor lights, Sescolite, sescolite.comFoo dog statuary, Adam & Eve Garden Decor Gallery, 519-650-1212

pp. 72–73Felix on a Pedestal by Kenny Sharf, Opera Gallery, operagallery.comCustom cabinetry, Weis & Associates, Inc., weis.caKitchen-blind fabric, Barbara Barry, studio b, studiobhome.com Kitchen blind, Kingswood Drapery, 416-633-1103 Baccarat vases, baccarat.comWhite kitchen counter chairs, Tendex Inc., tendex.ca

p. 74Frou Frou garden umbrella designed by Davy Grosemans for Sywawa, sywawa.be. Garden furniture, Thomas Pheasant for McGuire. All from studio b, studiobhome.com Pucci towels, emiliopucci.comSalviati glass sculpture, salviati.comRock-crystal and repoussé copper sconces by Robert Kuo for McGuire, studio b, studiobhome.comChinoiserie wallpaper by Thibaut, Crown Wallpaper, crownwallpaper.comPorcelain stone-look fl oor tiles, Stonetile International Inc., stone-tile.com

p. 75Custom cabinet with hydraulic mechanism, black lacquer bar cabinets, Weis & Associates, weis.caPoodle table, Well Read lounge chairs and ottoman, ‘Granite Cloth’ fabric, all by Barbara Barry, studio b, studiobhome.com Wood box, Christofl e Paris, christofl e.comPolycarbonate jewel stool/table (foreground, right) by Marcel Wanders for Kartell, plan b, studiobhome.com

p. 76Bronze fl oor lamp by Robert Kuo for McGuire. Drapery fabric, Barbara Barry. Both studiobhome.com Linen-covered chaise, Côte Bastide, cotebastide.comLabyrinth blanket, Hermès, hermes.comDrapes made by Kingswood Drapery, 416-633-1103

p. 77Venetian painted bed, Collector’s Edition collection by Baker. Malacca bedside chest, Milling Road. Carousel lamp and bed linens, Barbara Barry. Lacquered linen bench by Laura Kirar for Baker; Baker fabric. All from studio b, studiobhome.com

ARCHITECTUREClear Thinkingpp. 78-85Architecture by Spratley Studios, spratley.co.ukDining table and bench, Bigfoot, e15.com/philippmainzer.htmlFlooring, Dinesen, dinesen.com

GRACE NOTEBorn Againp. 114Architecture by Jakob + MacFarlaneDocks en Seine, paris-docks-en-seine.fr

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Light at Heart

Architecture: Stuart Howard Architects

Location: Vancouver, B.C.

DESPITE BEING STRIPPED TO THE STUDS AND FULLY RENOVATED, THE SPIRIT OF THIS POST-AND-BEAM HOUSE REMAINS. (SEE STORY, P. 46)

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Of Earth and Sky

Architecture: John Lautner

Location: Palm Springs, Calif.

THE SIMPLE IDEA OF THE HOUSE WAS TWO SIDE-BY-SIDE CIRCLES: ONE AN OPEN COURTYARD, THE OTHER A DOMED LIVING ROOM. (SEE STORY, P. 58)

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Bungalow Reinvented

Architecture: Tim Tanz and Jeff Matyas

Location: Cambridge, Ont.

THE NEWLY L-SHAPED BUNGALOW GAINED 700 SQ. FT. AND IS NEATLY SEPARATED INTO A PUBLIC AND A PRIVATE WING.(SEE STORY, P. 66)


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Clear Thinking

Architecture: Spratley Studios

Location: Oxfordshire, U.K.

PUTTING AN ADDITION IN THE COURTYARD OF THE HOUSE CREATED A MASSIVE OPEN-CONCEPT KITCHEN AND FAMILY SPACE. (SEE STORY, P. 78)


hey call it a “plug-over,” a new steel skeleton with glass cover built snugly over the top and sides of an existing structure—in this case a 100-year-old customs warehouse—for the purposes of preservation and reuse. Docks en Seine is a web of pedes-

trian pathways, staircases, terraces, shops, restaurants and event spaces, designed by Paris architectural fi rm Jakob + MacFarlane and completed in 2008, that is part of a development project to reanimate public space in this Left Bank neighbourhood.

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the shore of the Seine. From the river, the structure gives the impression of a multiplicity of video screens with the sound turned off, as scenes of urban life play out on the various levels of the building under the public gaze. From land, the impression is a little more subtle but no less intrigu-ing: the sheathing of shiny glass over bright green metal struts super-imposed on the grey landscape of aged docks and offi ce towers suggests that there is always and everywhere the opportunity to start anew.

TBorn AgainPhotograph by Maude Chauvin

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