Bear & Joey: Behind the Design with Ivan Meade
Walking into Bear & Joey is a treat for the senses. From the pretty pink walls to rounded shapes that are incorporated into all aspects of the layout, the experience…
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Behind the Design of FARO at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Faro means “beacon” or “lighthouse” in Italian, and that is exactly what the Oak Bay Beach Hotel wanted to create when they launched Faro Handcrafted Pizza and Tasting Room in…
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Passive Homes with Architect Allison Holden-Pope
A recent addition to the Victoria design scene is passive homes, architect Allison Holden-Pope brings a striking esthetic to her sustainability-forward designs. By Athena McKenzie | Home Photos by Ema…
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The Evolution of a “Home”
During lockdown, my home became an office and video-call centre, as well as a makeshift yoga studio, restaurant and movie theatre — there were even days it seemed like a…
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Building Material: The Best Choice for Your Home
Selecting the right building material can be the most important decision of your build but it can also be complicated and confusing. To simplify the process, we investigate the pros and cons of each: Wood, Concrete, Steel, and CLT.
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Ask the Expert: 3 Key Elements of the Outdoor Kitchen
According to Mike Black, owner of Capital Iron, there are only three pieces you really need for a functional outdoor kitchen — “everything else is gravy.” A quality built-in grill“This…
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Blending Art & Function in Landscape Design
With the design/build approach of Rusnak Gallant, the supple beauty of the garden meets the hard science of making a space for it to flourish.
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Custom Home Advice from Local Designer Keith Baker
Spruce looks to local luxury-home designer Keith Baker for his insights on the custom-home process.
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All in the Details
Spruce explores the benefits of an integrated design-build approach with Adam Fryatt of MDRN Built.
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