Recent Articles in ‘Design’
Pool Persuasion
Whether for laps, games or a place to sit, today’s swimming pools often resemble backyard resorts.
Patio Playtime
Colour and comfort, function and flexibility will turn the outdoors into stunning living areas this summer.
Vancouver revisited
Revisit the Vancouver of 40 years ago at the grunt gallery until June 8, via a photo-mapping expedition made on Oct. 30, 1972, by four artists —
Beauty by design
With precise attention to design, engineering and craft, the team at Jeff Martin Joinery creates custom furniture in Vancouver for an international clientele. Led by designer Jeff Martin, the studio offers world-class residential, commercial and bespoke pieces from responsibly harvested high-grade wood.
Next stop: Smartville
Furniture builder and carmaker join forces to design a product line for urbanites.
Gallery view
Vancouver is blessed with an abundance of outstanding artwork, from mixed media and engravings to oils, watercolours and woodblock prints.
New & notable
The wait is over: Crate & Barrel has finally debuted in Vancouver, with a prime spot on the corner of West 41st and Cambie at the Oakridge Centre.
‘Abused’ century-old house needed overhaul
Contractor and architect teamed up to turn shingle-clad dwelling into comfortable family home GRANIA LITWIN Victoria Times Colonist This house had a bad case of the shingles when Joan and Robert bought it seven years ago. It was painful to look at. Asphalt roofing shingles had been tacked onto the walls of the century-old southern Vancouver
Everything is illuminated
Renovation puts a premium on bright, light spaces
