Cheaper groceries, meal kit services and a turn toward more healthful fare have contributed to falling sales at some big restaurant chains.
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Friday, September 30, 2016
Contraceptives Tied to Depression Risk
Users of hormonal contraceptives had an 80 percent increased risk of depression compared to those who didn’t use them.
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The Kirkland by Bogner – A Limited Collection of Distinguished Kerrisdale Residences
At a Glance
- prime location in upscale Kerrisdale
- 5-storey mixed use concrete building
- 20 spacious luxury residences
- 46 underground parking spaces
- private balconies & grand terraces
- local boutique shopping & international dining
- top-rated private & public schools nearby
The Essence of Contemporary Luxury
The accomplished team of Bogner Group and Rositch Hemphill Architects return to bring you The Kirkland, 20 luxury Kerrisdale residences that offer an unrivalled living experience in the heart of Vancouver’s established Westside. Located on the site of the historic Kirkland Metal Shop, Bogner has incorporated the façade of the beloved 1920s structure into the new building’s design that complements the evolving fabric of the neighbourhood, while honouring its past. Its grand New York-style lobby welcomes you into elegant interiors providing a sanctuary of regal comfort. Private balconies and grand terraces extend living spaces into the lush, tree-lined outdoors. The Kirkland redefines luxury living in Vancouver.
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Leafy streets and lush parks, charming shops and friendly faces greet you when you stroll the elegant sidewalks of Kerrisdale. Known for its brown brick sidewalks and stylish black street lamps, Kerrisdale Village is lined with charming shops and services to satisfy your every need. Experience Faubourg Paris’ authentic French patisseries, have a cappuccino at Caffé Artigiano or dine at one of many fine restaurants. Pick up your daily groceries at a family-owned green grocer, or visit Moores Delicatessen & Bakery, Hager Books, the historic Hills of Kerrisdale, or one of many excellent boutiques along the way. Contemporary comforts complement the vintage charm, making this an ideal west side locale.
Pricing for The Kirkland
Pricing for these stately Westside residences has yet to be released. For VIP access to priority announcements, subscribe to our list above.
Floor Plans for The Kirkland
The Kirkland offers a limited collection of superlative 2- and 3-bedroom homes, ranging from 1,173 to 2,028 sq ft. Without question, they will sell quickly. Contact me today if you wish to view available options.
Amenities at The Kirkland
Amenities available for this outstanding West Side Vancouver residence are still to be finalized. Yet, just outside your door, restaurants, cafes, boutique shops, professional services, grocery shopping, pharmacies, schools, a community centre, public library, and recreational activities offer everything needed for a refined West Coast lifestyle.
Parking and Storage
Full details have yet to be released, but there will be 46 underground parking spaces serving both residents and retail customers.
Maintenance Fees at The Kirkland
The Kirkland is still in pre-construction, so maintenance are not yet available.
Developer Team for The Kirkland
Bogner Group, a widely-respected boutique Vancouver developer, has been creating luxurious homes of outstanding quality and distinctive design throughout the Lower Mainland since the 1970s. Bogner focuses their attention on a very few carefully-chosen developments, closely monitoring each stage of the design and construction process with meticulous attention to detail.
Bogner Group has again partnered with award-winning Rositch Hemphill Architects to render their vision into rich, vibrant spaces that are the epitome of style and comfort. RHA is a Vancouver-based architectural firm that consistently ranks among the city’s top commercial and residential design firms. In more than two decades, the firm has designed in excess of 20,000 housing units, the majority of which are located in western Canada and the US Pacific Northwest.
Expected Completion for The Kirkland
Construction is set to begin in January 2017, with completion expected in Fall/Winter of 2018.
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The Grey by Westland – Ultra Luxury West Point Grey Pre-Construction Residences
At a Glance
- exclusive West Point Grey location
- 4-storey mixed use concrete building
- 29 residences on three levels
- excellent city, mountain, water views
- large terraces, patios, or private roof decks
- 15,000 sq ft of commercial space
- near some of Vancouver’s finest schools
- close to Pacific Spirit Regional Park
Epitome of Modern Elegance
Conveniently located at the north end of Dunbar Village on West 16th Avenue, the residences are placed in a predominantly single-family neighbourhood. With this in mind, homes are designed to appeal to the luxuries and comforts of single-family living. Designed by acclaimed IBI, the four-storey structure complements the historic neighbourhood with a composite of natural stone, metal panel, glass and concrete. The Grey is a timeless illustration of contemporary elegance.
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The Grey will feature two-bedroom to three-bedroom plus den homes, as well as penthouse level homes, and rarely available ground-level commercial space. Penthouses will have private rooftop balconies and many homes will benefit from large outdoor terraces. As The Grey is located on the crest of Dunbar, north-facing homes will enjoy spectacular views of the water, North Shore mountains and Downtown Vancouver. All these large homes will carry the Westland pedigree that can only be offered from an ultra luxury single-family builder. A first-of-its-kind personalization and customization program will be handled through the exclusive Westland Design Centre.
Pricing for The Grey
Details have not yet been released. For priority evaluation of pricing and floor plans, join our VIP list above.
Floor Plans for The Grey
All residences have two or more bedrooms, including two 1,087 sq ft 2-bedroom suites, 18 2-bedroom + den homes from 1,132-1,353 sq ft, two 1,400 sq ft 3-bedroom condos, and seven penthouses from 911-3,500 sq ft. To consider available options, contact me today.
The Grey Interiors
Superior Interiors
- Two finely-crafted, custom colour palettes by Guo Interiors coordinate with your personal style
- Over-height, smooth-painted 9’ ceilings in living and bedroom areas visually expand the scope of each room
- Wide-plank engineered hardwood flooring flows throughout the living and bedroom areas
- Side-by-side washer and dryer laundry closets offer the ultimate in domestic convenience
- Solid core doors in each room create additional privacy and security
- Custom-designed built-in closets allow for impeccable organization of your possessions
- Automated smart-home technology by Creston controls temperature and lighting through a sleek wall-mount keypad
- Additional smart-home technology available through the Westland Design Centre
- Tailor your home with our pre-selected options for customization and personalization at the Westland Design Centre
Connoisseur Kitchens
- Italian-imported, custom-stained oak veneer cabinets designed for the needs of the at-home chef
- Oversized kitchens with islands for family-style cooking and entertaining
- Renowned, state-of-the-art Gaggeneau appliances:
- Multi-language options
- 36” 5-burner gas cooktop with stainless steel high CFM hood fan
- Stand-alone 24” integrated refrigerator column
- Stand-alone 18” integrated freezer column
- Built-in microwave
- Built-in, ultra-quiet speed dishwasher
- 24” handleless, automatic door-opening wall oven
- Each home includes the option for a one-of-a kind culinary entertainment centre with an integrated pantry that features:
- Gaggeneau coffee maker
- Gaggeneau refrigerated wine column
- Pull-out storage
- Custom bar with mirrored wall and lit display shelving for your finest cognac
- Custom-designed drawer and door organizers keep kitchen essentials in their place
- Integrated soft-touch, self-close doors and drawers maintain a visually clean kitchen and minimize noise
- Kitchens offer convenient under-cabinet task LED lighting for precision work
- Easy-to-maintain solid quartz countertops with full-height quartz backsplash and marble-top island make a statement
- European-designed, arched chrome Hans Grohe faucet
Show-Stopper Bathrooms
- Italian-imported, wood veneer cabinets hover over exquisite tile floor
- Master bathroom features:
- Opulent free-standing tub enclosed within a stunning frameless glass bathing room
- Flush-mount, custom-stained oak, mirrored medicine cabinets with built-in lighting and electrical outlets
- Nu-heat flooring for year-round comfort
- Pristine white countertops are paired with Hans Grohe wall-mount or free-standing faucets and fixtures
- Oversized 5’-wide porcelain marble slab creates a spectacular bathing experience
- Powder room features:
- Exceptional oversized, three-sided vessel sink
- Duravit wall-mounted lavatory
- Sparking chrome Hans Grohe faucet
Amenities at The Grey
Residents will enjoy the services of a dedicated building concierge to provide you with conveniences, such as key and dry cleaning drop-off / pick-up, parcel and grocery deliveries. A meeting room and small gym are also available.
Parking and Storage
Most homes come with two parking stalls located in a three-level parkade. A limited number of additional parking stalls will be available for purchase. Each residence comes with one storage locker.
Maintenance Fees at The Grey
Provided with pricing information.
Developer Team for The Grey
Westland, a family company, was established in 2008. Since that time, Westland has designed and built over 40 ultra-luxury custom homes in some of Vancouver’s most coveted neighbourhoods – Shaughnessy and Kerrisdale. Completely original, each of these custom homes were meticulously designed to express the unique personality of the homeowner. Coming this fall, Westland will bring a whole new level of personalization and customization to condos with their collection of two- and three- bedroom residences nestled on the corner of 16th and Dunbar.
IBI Group are a globally-integrated architecture, planning, engineering, and technology firm. From high-rises to industrial buildings, schools to state-of-the-art hospitals, transit stations to highways, airports to toll systems, bike lanes to parks, IBI design every aspect of a truly integrated city for people to live, work, and play.
Expected Completion for The Grey
Sales start Fall/Winter 2016. Completion date is yet to be determined.
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Triomphe by Millennium – 340 Brentwood Park Pre-Construction Luxury Condos
At a Glance
- dramatic 46-storey highrise
- 1- to 3-bedroom homes
- exceptional views in all directions
- balconies up to 378 sq ft
- 2-storey amenity pavilion with rooftop pool
- high-end Bosch appliance package
- air conditioning
- pets allowed
A Residential Masterpiece
Triomphe by Millennium Development Group is poised to set a new benchmark for luxury in North Burnaby. This dramatic tower designed by Chris Dikeakos Architecture features nine-foot ceilings, premium finishes, air conditioning, spa-style bathrooms, and large balconies in every home. Contemporary interiors by prestigious Mitchell Freeland Design offer timeless elegance in two colour schemes for spacious open floor plans designed for entertaining and easy living. With many homes boast stunning views of downtown Vancouver and the North Shore mountains, it’s no surprise that this gateway to Brentwood is generating a great deal of excitement.
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Located at the corner of Halifax Street and Gilmore Avenue, Triomphe is ideally situated to provide you with convenient transportation connections to Vancouver and throughout the Lower Mainland via Skytrain, Highway 1, and Lougheed Highway. However, you needn’t travel far for daily necessities, shopping, and casual dining. Within a ten-minute walk, choose from Whole Foods, Save-on, or Costco for groceries. Banks, hairstylists, a post office, travel agents, medical and dental clinics, London Drugs, telecom providers, and more are all found at Brentwood Town Centre. Not in the mood to eat in? The Keg, Joey’s, Cactus Club, Browns Social House, Sushi Garden, and White Spot are but a short stroll away.
Pricing for Triomphe
For interested buyers, contact me for details.
Floor Plans for Triomphe
This project is currently in pre-construction. A variety of open floor plans will be available, including studios, one and two bedrooms, one and two bedrooms with den, three bedrooms, and three 3-bedroom townhouses. Sizes range from 477 sq ft to 1,364 sq ft. For priority viewing, we recommend joining our VIP list by subscribing above.
Amenities at Triomphe
Triomphe residents will enjoy an incredible array of amenities. The magnificent 40′-high marble and bronze lobby boasts a lounge and dedicated building concierge. A two-storey amenity pavilion offers a rooftop pool, hot tub, and lounge, steam rooms, a dance/yoga studio, music/games room, business centre, social lounge with widescreen TV, a barbecue area, and a fire pit. There will also be a terraced garden with children’s play area and a shared guest suite for visiting family and friends.
Parking and Storage
Triomphe is slated to provide 408 underground parking spots, including 17 handicap parking stalls, 34 electric vehicle charging stations, four car wash stalls, and 74 visitor spaces, along with four electric shared cars. Ample bicycle storage will also be available with 340 storage lockers, 340 slots in secure bicycle rooms, and visitor racks to accommodate 68 bikes.
Maintenance Fees at Triomphe
Forthcoming.
Developer Team for Triomphe
Millennium Development Group is an award-winning, Vancouver-based real estate developer and master-planned community builder. They strive to create legacies through thoughtful design and high-quality construction that complements the natural beauty of the West Coast landscape. Millennium’s projects include mixed-use complexes, residential towers, shopping malls, office buildings, and industrial centres representing approximately $6 billion built or under development in Canada and abroad. Notable projects include the Olympic Village, City in the Park, One Madison Avenue, Bristol at UBC, and One University Crescent at SFU.
Chris Dikeakos Architects is a Burnaby-based architectural firm with a strong reputation for multi-unit and highrise residential design. Their work ranges from concept and design development to construction drawings and site services, site capacity studies, master planning, urban design, and rezoning. Projects include the tallest residential highrise in San Diego, the tallest pure residential highrise in Los Angeles, and Solo District and Station Square in Burnaby.
Mitchell Freeland is a Vancouver interior design firm known for creating timeless contemporary designs. Recipient of numerous accolades, including the prestigious IIDA Global Excellence Award, their experience ranges from hotels, airline lounges, condominium lobbies and suites, to private residences, restaurants, corporate offices, spa/fitness facilities, and libraries. Prominent projects by Mitchell Freeland Design include The Ritz Carlton Los Angeles, The Residences at Hotel Georgia, and the Grand Horizon Tokyo.
Expected Completion for Triomphe
Spring 2019.
Are you interested in learning more about other condos in Brentwood, Highgate, Lougheed, or Metrotown?
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Other People’s Parenting: When (if Ever) to Interfere
Is there ever a right time to tell someone you don’t agree with a parenting decision?
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Dear Dad: We’ve Been Gay for a Really Long Time
A brother and sister decide to come out to their 95-year-old Mennonite father in a pair of carefully written letters.
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Inside Holl's Hunters Point Library
Yesterday Queens Library held a topping-off ceremony at the Hunters Point Community Library in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Steven Holl Architects, the library is set to open in summer 2016, seven years after it was unveiled. Below are a half-dozen photos, but to see more shots and find out what exactly is going on inside this block of concrete, check out my post at World-Architects.
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The Weekly Health Quiz: Happy Spouses, Addictive Personalities and ‘Clean’ Marijuana
Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.
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Are Wild Blueberries More Nutritious Than Farm-Raised?
Wild blueberries may contain different levels of nutrients than the store-bought variety, but both can be good for your health.
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Recording the Sound of My Child’s Voice
I preserve my son’s words to capture the shooting star of his early speech.
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Six Ways to Save Money (and Sanity) on a Family Road Trip
Sanity-saving advice from seasoned road-tripping families: Be flexible (and a little bribery never hurts).
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Thursday, September 29, 2016
A 400-Pound Hacker? Trump Comment Ignites Fat-Shaming Debate
A remark during the presidential debate has triggered a national conversation in a country where two-thirds of the population is overweight.
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Meditation Journeys
Download the NYT VR app and allow yourself to be transported to some of California's most spectacular vistas and take a moment to meditate on the tranquil sights and sounds of nature.
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Breaking Bad News to Patients
Some doctors engage in light conversation with their patients before telling them their cancer has returned, but I have always felt that to be disingenuous, writes Dr. Mikkael Sekeres.
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Studio Identity by Par Hasard“Par hasard (french) could be...
“Par hasard (french) could be translated to: coincidentally or by any chance. Based on that, we decided to play with a grid of random dice numbers.”
Olivier Charland and Cécile Gariépy make images that both move, and don’t. After working at ValléeDuhamel and Sagmeister & Walsh (Olivier) and directing films at Les Enfants (Cécile), they launched their own design studio, Par hasard, in Montreal. The studio produces images, spaces, and videos with a handmade, minimalist and lively aesthetic. They are also pretty good at mini-golf, but that’s another story.
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Learn New Creative Skills with Skillshare!Skillshare is an...
Learn New Creative Skills with Skillshare!
Skillshare is an online learning community for creative skills that works just like Netflix. Students anywhere in the world pay $10 a month for access to thousands of online classes, on-demand. Anyone can teach for free on Skillshare, which means students have access to the most relevant, up-to-date creative skills.
Students learn everything from design, to business to photography, film, crafts, culinary, music, writing, technology and more, from the world’s best teachers. Skillshare classes are designed to be bite-sized with short video lessons to fit your schedule. You can learn at your own pace and on the go with their free mobile apps on both Apple and Android phones.
For a limited time only, you can get your first 3 months for just $0.99 to get unlimited access to thousands of classes.
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Teaching Teenagers to Cope With Social Stress
High school students reported more confidence after completing an exercise intended to instill a basic message to help manage tension: People can change.
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To Age Naturally or Not? Readers Respond to Debora L. Spar’s ‘Aging and My Beauty Dilemma’
The Barnard College president’s confessions about cosmetic surgery struck a nerve.
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The 4 Traits That Put Kids at Risk for Addiction
Early trials show that personality testing can identify 90 percent of the highest risk children, targeting risky traits before they cause problems.
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Wednesday, September 28, 2016
NBTY Promises Genetic Testing of Its Herbal Supplements
One of the national’s largest supplement makers will conduct advanced DNA testing to ensure its products contain the ingredients listed on the label.
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Le Brass Branding by Tatabi Studio“Le Brass is a Sleek &...
Le Brass Branding by Tatabi Studio
“Le Brass is a Sleek & Stylish Homeware Brand, born in Australia. The company asked us to create a feminine, minimalist brand, with a touch of elegance and luxury. Nature, relax & paradise beaches, combined with luxury textures as bronze and marble. We designed for brand: logo and stationery. We developed the Brandbook, marking design guidelines for all communication pieces.”
Tatabi Studio is an independent graphic and web design studio based in Dublin with local & international clients. Their main services are Branding, Graphic Design, Web Design, Illustration & Packaging. Studio’s mission is to provide the best brand image and communication strategy for any type of businesses, whether new or existing.
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Should You Intervene When a Parent Harshly Disciplines a Child in Public?
Photos of a man pushing a shopping cart with a girl’s hair wrapped around its handle set off a discussion about bystanders intervening in the parenting of others.
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Mathias Dahlgren Edition Branding by Essen...
Mathias Dahlgren Edition Branding by Essen International
“Together with Essen International, we managed to create a modern packaging concept that enhances the feeling of the product. Great standout and a fantastic vision of modern design.”
Essen International is a technology friendly design company with studios in Stockholm and San Francisco. They partner with ambitious leaders who wants progress – financial, structural and human. Together they learn, prototype and implement to bring the world new and amazing solutions.
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A Family Returns to Montana ‘Ruts’ and a Million-Dollar View
Bigfork, Mont., has seen big change but the family ties, the vistas and the colorful stones of Flathead Lake remain a draw for the Frugal Family.
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How to Be Mindful With Facebook
Take a moment before you log on to your phone or computer to evaluate your intentions.
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After Just 10 Days of Rest, Brain Benefits of Exercise Diminish
A provocative new study finds that some of the benefits of exercise for brain health may evaporate if we take to the couch, even just for a week or so.
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Tuesday, September 27, 2016
ADFF NYC 2016
From September 28 to October 2, the Architecture and Design Film Festival is taking place in New York City.
I haven't seen any of this years 30+ films, but based on what I know and have heard, these sound the most promising:
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I haven't seen any of this years 30+ films, but based on what I know and have heard, these sound the most promising:
- Bowlingtreff
- Design that Heals
- Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future
- Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: Five Seasons with Piet Oudolf
- Making Carmel Place
- Pedro E. Guerrero: A Photographer's Journey
- Peter Behrens - A Pioneer in Architecture
- Talking House: Eileen Gray & Jean Badovici
- Workplace
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Today's archidose #924
Here are a couple photos of the Young Workers' Hostel (2015) by Stéphane Maupin, part of the Entrepôt Macdonald in Paris. (Photographs: Julianoz Photographies)
To contribute your Flickr images for consideration, just:
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:: Tag your photos #archidose
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A Happy Spouse May Be Good for Your Health
Physical health may be linked to the happiness of your husband or wife.
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Fino Fino Branding by WeDesignStuff™“Fino fino” is a brand that...
Fino Fino Branding by WeDesignStuff™
“Fino fino” is a brand that creates some very fine things. Our solution is a typographic sign, that is at the same time playful and dynamic, but not childish. The repetition of “fino” in the brand’s name creates a symmetry, which we used in the design to reflect the second word. By placing the letters in an arch, we created a dynamic graphic and connected the words by combining them as the letter O.”
WDS™ are two stuff designers dedicated to minimalism and holistic brand approach. Stuff* are all visual elements representing their clients and their brands. A strong brand breathes consistency on all levels, logo, business card, website, including visuals and it’s story. Only in such way can a brand gain it’s much deserved recognition. Their design process can be summarized with “Get your stuff together” and with it they improve the clients’ brands, making them stronger and more memorable.
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