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Burdifilek, Diego Burdi, Paul Filek, Toronto, Canada

Serene Simplicity: Toronto’s Tranquil Textile Designer Residence by Burdifilek

Karine Monié August 9, 2023

Nestled in a serene Toronto neighborhood, Burdifilek’s ingenious touch has transformed a Georgian-style home into a haven of understated refinement. This abode, marked by minimalist sophistication, showcases the power of design to create an oasis of tranquility in the heart of the city.

Brent Comber’s Poetic Art & Designs Reflect the Beauty of the Pacific Northwest

Karine Monié May 4, 2023

Brent Comber, the founder of Brent Comber Originals, has been creating art and designs that are inspired by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest for over 30 years. After realizing that there were no furnishings available that matched his designs, he started carving benches from timber recovered from old buildings in Vancouver. Eventually, Brent shifted his focus from garden making to art and design.

The Chic & Effortless Design of Yabu Pushelberg’s East Hamptons Home

Jenn Thornton April 19, 2023

Yabu Pushelberg, the award-winning international design studio founded by George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg, have created their East Hamptons home in the fashionable hamlet of Amagansett, Long Island, New York. The house is located on sand dunes and is designed with clean lines, sharp corners, and wood-slat glass walls that offer a view of the watery and windswept panorama beyond.

Stephanie Brown: Casual Elegance in Canada

Karine Monié February 22, 2023

This Vancouver house originally had a postmodern aesthetic but underwent a renovation to reflect a refined yet fresh look with a craftsman feel. Led by Stephanie Brown, the interior design features an open-concept layout, the design draws inspiration from New York and European apartments, featuring unique collections of art, furnishings, and decor against elegant details.

How a Napkin Sketch Became a Masterpiece by PlaidFox

Karine Monié February 8, 2023

Interior designer and creative director of PlaidFox, Ben Leavitt, took nearly two years to complete and was design this 8,000-square-foot home located outside of downtown Vancouver drawing inspiration from cities such as Montreal and Vancouver, as well as Scandinavian design.

Falken Reynolds’ Modern Cabin for Family Life

Karine Monié October 5, 2022

After traveling the world and moving multiple times during the 16 years of his career as a professional hockey player, the homeowner, who retired in 2020, was ready to settle down with his wife and their three daughters in a peaceful environment.

Mitchell Freedland: Living with Art

Karine Monié June 29, 2022

Spread over 6,700 square feet, the three-bedroom house is split into five levels which each delimit a specific zone for living. The residence is comprised of floating limestone boxes that are magically set upon a series of water features and anchored by a dominant black granite center spine that acts as a visual organizational element.

Calgary’s Central Library is an Icon of Contemporary Design

Jenn Thornton May 15, 2020

Designed for a growing city with a social-good focus, Calgary’s award-winning Central Library is a contemporary icon of cultural design—and a new blueprint for a time-honored typology.

Fiora Aston of Coldwell Banker

Danielle Accovelli July 26, 2015

After receiving her Master’s degree from British Columbia University and working as a city planner in Vancouver, Canada, Fiora Aston decided to make the move to L.A., finding true fulfillment with a career in real estate.