By Kevin Griffin Old Column, stainless steel and steel wire filigree, by Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo at Modello, a 37-story tower by Boffo at Willingdon Avenue and Beresford Street, Burnaby. * Artists Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo hope that Old Column makes passersby stop, look and explore. Han and Mihalyo are the team behind the 7.6-metre tall public...[ read more ]
By Lauren Dunec Hoang Turn up the heat with these bright, bold container compositions that feature red, orange, chartreuse, vivid pink and deep purple hues. You may not want your whole garden to be filled with these super-saturated colors, but why not give a few containers a try? Here are 10 standout container designs to get you started. Photo by...[ read more ]
By Victoria Harrison Sweltering in the summer heat but don’t have air conditioning? Here are 15 quick tips for staying cool. When the mercury rises, homes without air conditioning can get stuffy and uncomfortable, making it difficult to relax, eat or sleep. Try these heat hacks to stay cool and calm all summer long. Photo by Shirley Meisels 1. Unplug...[ read more ]
By Aly Finkelstein Packing for a big move does not have to take months. This may come as a shock, but in many homes, it can be done in a weekend or less. I’m speaking from experience on this one. The last time my family of four moved, we did it in a weekend. I’ve also helped many clients tackle...[ read more ]
By Brenna Malmberg The pros weigh in on how to light your living room, bedroom and office desk for reading and other tasks When it comes to task lighting, home design and health professionals can help you pick the right light for your space. This is the type of light you use when you read, write or study something up...[ read more ]
By Melissa Cowan Wake up, get dressed (or not), make coffee and head over to do some work at your desk. Sounds like heaven, right? There are, without a doubt, perks to working from home: no commute time, far fewer interruptions and more control over your work environment, to name a few. But it also brings with it the need...[ read more ]
By Janet Dunn As we work — and spend — to make the places we live in beautiful and functional, we sometimes make decor mistakes we come to regret. Unhappy choices nearly always stem from poor planning, rushed decisions, self-doubt or bad advice. Here I’ll show you how to take sound and sensible steps to create the home you want....[ read more ]
By Yanic Simard LET’S TALK COFFEE TABLES – a necessity for any family room, the landing place for all, and the centre of attention. Available in various sizes, shapes and finishes, you can easily create many different looks just by swapping out the accent pieces. If you want to give your space a whole new look, a coffee table might...[ read more ]
By Mary Frances Hill At the display space for The Smithe, Boffo Developments’ planned community of condominiums in downtown Vancouver, designer Scott Trepp responds to the tower’s architecture from the inside out — by embracing the potential of a bright space, bringing beauty to the smallest details and creating a centrepiece in the display space. GBL Architects designed the...[ read more ]
By Kathleen Freimond Excited by its first downtown Vancouver project, Boffo Developments has defined a new neighbourhood – the arts and events district – to better describe the location of its 27-storey highrise, The Smithe. “It’s a great location on the edge of Yaletown – we’ve coined it the arts and events district,” says Boffo’s director of marketing and sales,...[ read more ]
