BEIJING-BASED DEVELOPER OPENS FIRST BC PROJECT
YU CONDOMINIUM BY BEIJING – BASED MODERN GREEN
One of China’s biggest green developers is constructing its first project in Canada, and marketers are expecting a quick sale when units hit the market this weekend. The University of B.C. residential project, called Yu, is a Canadian first for Beijing-based Modern Green. The company has so far specialized in sustainable residential development in China and Australia, and is now looking to tap into the North American market. In partnership with UBC Properties Trust, Modern Green is constructing 110 condo and townhouse units on the 99-year leasehold land at UBC’s Wesbrook Village. Prices start at $449,900. Developer Robbie Zhang has been based out of Vancouver for more than two years, and he says plans are under way to set up a permanent research and development headquarters in Vancouver. The company has donated $3.5-million to UBC’s Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability.
VANCOUVER SPECIAL – STORE ON MAIN STREET
MAKING VANCOUVER SPECIAL SINCE 2008
Vancouver Special is a retail store offering a carefully curated selection of contemporary furniture, sofas, design objects, household accessories, art and architecture books.
Vancouver Special opened in April 2008 on Main Street at East 20th Ave in the heart of Vancouver’s lovely Mt. Pleasant neighborhood. The shop’s aim is to promote the idea that good design can be accessible, affordable, of high quality and bring pleasure to daily life. They are constantly researching and traveling in order to provide a fresh, constantly evolving product mix.
They also host various events, lectures, parties and sales at the store as well as displays artwork by local emerging artists on a rotating basis. They specialize in photographic work with an architectural bias.
REMODELISTA APP FOR iPAD AND iPHONE
CREATING DECOR WITH THE TOUCH OF AN APP
Do you look forward to seeing the cover of your favourite home and décor magazine every month? Do you drool over design and stand in awe of architecture? Is your small talk about big ideas for your house?
If you answered yes to any of the above, and you have just as much affection for your iPad or iPhone, you have the chance to combine the two passions. So wrestle your kids away from that Angry Birds app and download some décor apps just for you. To name just five you won’t soon be able to live without: Remodelista, Houzz, Mark on Call, Benjamin Moore Colour Capture and Decomash.
MOLO – CLOUD SOFTLIGHT
CLOUD SOFTLIGHT BY MOLO DESIGN
Inspired by the idea that smaller tactile objects have a real potency in the physical experience of space, molo sets out to create objects that define intimate temporal spaces.
Cloud Softlight is an undulating overhead canopy of soft luminous forms. Group clusters of cloud to create vast cloudscapes flowing in a unique topography. The hollow cloud forms are internally lit by LED light, making the sculptural three-dimensional forms mysteriously radiant when viewed from any direction. cloud can be hung in any combination of three sizes of clusters, tailored to the individual space they are shaping.
SKYSCRAPER FARM – VANCOUVER
HARVEST GREEN PROJECT – VANCOUVER – ROMSES ARCHITECTS
The “Harvest Green Project” by Romses Architects was a winning entry in a competition held by the city of Vancouver The 2030 challenge to address climate change plans and to guide greener and denser development, reducing carbon emissions for the future.
The concept of “harvest” is explored in the project through the vertical farming of vegetables, herbs, fruits, fish, egg laying chickens, and a boutique goat and sheep dairy facility. In addition, renewable energy will be harvested via green building design elements harnessing geothermal, wind and solar power. The buildings have photovoltaic glazing and incorporate small and large-scale wind turbines to turn the structure into solar and wind-farm infrastructure. In addition, vertical farming potentially adds energy back to the grid via methane generation from composting non-edible parts of plants and animals. Furthermore, a large rainwater cistern terminates the top of the ‘harvest tower’ providing on-site irrigation for the numerous indoor and outdoor crops and roof gardens.
BOCCI DESIGN ANNOUNCEMENT
BOCCI, one of our favorite contemporary designers and manufacturing company that is based in Vancovuer, BC is looking for a young, brilliant videographer to prepare two 3-4 minute long videos about the “making of ” two of their pieces – Check announcement below.
Nuestra compania favorita de fabricacion de diseno contemporaneo con base en Vancouver ,BC esta en busca de un brillante joven videografo para preparar dos videos de 3-4 minutos de duracion para ”hacer de” dos de sus piezas – cheka la convocatoria abajo.
TETRIS STYLE FIREPLACE – BY HORUS
THE FONTANA FORNI HORUS FIREPLACE – FIRE FOR DESIGN LIVING – INSPIRED BY THE TETRIS GAME
The mission of Horus is to interpret fire as an element capable of improving the quality of life. Our philosophy consist in the concept of objects that produce fire from alternative and eco-compatible energy sources, which contribute, through form and substance, to the well being of the individual.
JOE’S HOUSE – OSBURNE/CLARKE PRODUCTION INC. – BRITISH COLUMBIA
JOE’S HOUSE – BY OSBURNE/CLARKE PRODUCTION
Joe’s house is one of a group of buildings commissioned by the same client for an island off the south west coast of British Columbia, Canada. Prior to this project the island had never been built upon. It remains today completely unserviced and off the grid.
Water is collected from roofs and stored in a series of cistems. Power is generated from an array of roof top solar panels which are augmented by an emergency only propane fired generator. Heat is provided by wood burning fireplaces. Within the overall programme of the compound Joe’s House provides exactly that a place where one or more people can retreat from the circumstances of others. The building provides for all of the requirements of daily living at a very focused-almost monastic-scale. The thought of retreat brought forth the idea of a tree fort.
SAFRETTI FIRESPACES
DOUBLE VISION – A COMBINATION OF A FIREPLACE AND LCD TELEVISION
Safretti decorative firespaces have a unique design and a high-quality finish. A combination of exclusive design and the warmth of fire. The decorative firespaces are easy to attach to the wall or to place in open spaces. The open fire will be created by using a special liquid (bio-alcohol). A flue is not necessary. Due to the high-quality materials used, these firespaces are suitable for use both inside and outside on the patio or balcony. Safretti stands for Stylish, Modern, Trustworthy and Design.
THE DRESSED UP FURNITURE – BY KAMKAM
“WE ARE IN THE DARK, MADE OF MILLIONS OF COLORS” – KAMKAM
“Our dream is to have the time and space to conceptualize, construct and share whatever comes to our minds. We want to transform all this darkness to show every single one of its colors” – KamKam
The theme of “Dressed-up furniture series” is to combine clothes and furniture. It will make you feel fresh by mixing the familiar elements of normal actions like fastening a button and daily furniture like stool, storage and bench.
The cutest furniture ever that will definitely make you smile. The colors, texture and shapes that are used will make any person happy. A nice little addition to any home. Add a little color, add a little happiness, add some love to your home.
BC PLACE WILL HAVE A NEW LOOK – COMPLETION 2011 – VANCOUVER
THE NEW LOOK FOR OUR BC PLACE
The New BC PLACE, one of British Columbia’s iconic pieces of architecture. It will be the largest cable-supported retractable roof on Earth. It all adds up to a magnetic new home for the biggest games and the brightest events in BC. Coming 2011.
The $450-million casino and hotel complex planned for the property beside BC Place Stadium in Vancouver. It will include a 110,000 square feet of gambling facilities, two international hotels and five restaurants. The new “Entertainment epicentre”
BOCCI DESIGN – THE PEDANT LIGHT
CONTEMPORARY PEDANT LAMP – BOCCI
This beautiful pendant lighting is brought by Bocci. This glass lamp offers you an attractive and unique design. Made of blown glass, the modern pendant is filled with an integrated low voltage halogen or LED light.Contemporary design and luxury of a home stay. Design and manufacturing house based in Vancouver by Omer Arbel.
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2008 HARBOUR HOUSE BY BLUE SKY ARCHITECTURE
ECO WEST COAST – MODERN VANCOUVER ARCHITECTURE
The inspirational Vancouver living reflects this carefully designed west coast modern architecture enriched in ecological consciousness. The 2008 Harbour House by Blue Sky Architecture is a breath of a beautiful eco modern architecture in a rugged coastal setting.
