MODERN CONTEMPORARY - LUXURY RESIDENTIAL VANCOUVER

In previous articles, I've made statements to Vancouver being a conservative residential market and have mostly featured projects that represent more of a modern minimal aesthetic. I believe MODERN to remain timeless and it is the attention to details and quality of materials that remains a true test of time. While contemporary styling may be more approachable for the local market, it is such business leaders like THE QUIGG GROUP that offers luxury living in Vancouver at it's finest, ROBERT QUIGG and his team at THE QUIGG GROUP build quality homes for the refined clientele. I share with you the penthouse at the Presidio.

MODERN RESIDENTIAL - NEW YORK

50 Gramercy Park North at Gramercy Park Hotel is a residential development that combines the services of as Ian says "effortless luxury living with all the benefits of residential ownership" a collaboration between IAN SCHRAGER and London based architect JOHN PAWSON. Having worked and studied the development industry in Vancouver ... it amazes me every time I visit New York to see a new project. The attention to detail of the architecture and interiors right through to the marketing campaign - it is inspiring to see a development thought through as an integral timeless contribution to the local community. Not cookie cutter or purely a product of profit focused logistics. They say New York is one of the most highly priced real estate in North America and yet even as the downtown Vancouver core is full of residential projects at $600 - $1,000 per sq. ft. there are only very few to mention that come close to the caliber of projects such as those of New York.

MODERN TRADITIONAL - LONDON

MODERN CONTEMPORARY - LUXURY GLAMOUR

Residential Interiors

The above portfolio images reflect modern contemporary designs that allow the detail of traditional refinement be combined with modern applications for the upscale, established clientele. Masculine colours accessorized with a feminine accent of crystal and silk. Combining rich textures in fabrics and finishes through out in deep colour palettes create a luxury interior. Sophisticated, refined, elegant timeless interiors created by London based firm Candy & Candy.

Developments Projects such as 21 Chesham Place
Architect: Foster and Foster

MODERN RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS - VANCOUVER

ECONGROUP and REVOLUTION DEVELOPMENTS are good examples of modern developers in Vancouver, I'm impressed by their progressive work and commitment to explore different innovative solutions for clients who appreciate a modern aesthetic despite the conservative market.

It is interesting to see how much the development industry has grown over the last 3 years. Standard interior finishes are at a much higher level of quality especially in the downtown high-rises. Development projects now commission International architects such as the JAMESON HOUSE to high-end boutique residences with full amenties like the Shangri-la. I was impressed by the 3 colour schemes of zebrano, magasscar ebony and aluminum offered at L'HERMITAGE to quality European appliances such as MIELE being a standard for most mid to high-end developments. As an interior designer, looking at floor plans on a daily basis and working with the challenges of homes where furniture isn't accomodated, it is projects such as 1180 Homer at METROLIVING or DWELL that stand out to look at the new urban client in a more sophisticated level.

MODERN RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT - VANCOUVER

MODERN DEVELOPMENTS

The developments in Vancouver have changed dramatically over the years and to the benefit of today's buyer, developers are more innovative with new "open concept" floor plans and a more sophisticated options for interior finishing & color palettes. The conservative standard has transformed and now addresses the more sophisticated and modern urban buyer.

MODERN FLATS

www.dwellhere.ca
Dwell
Experience Open Living
47 modern flats priced from $300,000s
96 East Broadway (at Quebec)
Open daily 12-5pm, closed Fridays
604.708.6010
Developer: The Holborn Group
Design Features: fully integrated galley style kitchen with full wall storage in flush dark wood cabinetry





www.jamesonfoster.com
Jameson House
830 West Pender Street (at Hornby)
Open daily 12-6pm, closed Fridays
604.339.0707
888.339.0707

Interior design by Foster and Partners
"Dada" Kitchens by Foster and Partners
Design Feature: all white glass European cabinetry





L'Hermitage

Downtown living on Robson
688 Richards Street (at Georgia)
Open daily 12-6pm, closed Fridays
Sales Office: 604.605.1118

Developer: Millennium Group

Interior Design by www.bba-design.com
Eggersmann Kitchens by www.informinteriors.com
Design Features: Modern colour schemes include zebrano, ebony and aluminum flush cabinetry

MODERN HOME - ISSUE #1 - NEW YORK

MODERN RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS - NEW YORK




...http://www.calatrava.com/

GO TO CURRENT PROJECTS, SELECT 80SOUTHSTREET AND BE AMAZED ...
http://www.80southstreet.net/

... MIND BLOWING ISN'T IT?

MY SPECIAL SOURCE SURPRISES ME WITH AMAZING INFORMATION

"CALATRAVA WHO DID TURNING TORSO IS DOING A DEVELOPMENT IN NEW YORK-- A TOWER OF PENTHOUSES THEY CALL IT. 10 UNITS, PRICES START AT 29 MILLION ... IN THE AMENITIES SECTION THEY KIND OF SUM UP THE CLIENTELE THEY ARE TARGETING: "NEARBY HELIPORT AND MARINAS MAKE TRAVEL A BREEZE"

AVERAGE SQUARE FOOTAGE PRICES WELL ABOVE $5,000 PER SQUARE FOOT AND MONTHLY COMBINED CARRYING CHARGES FOR MAINTENANCE AND TAXES FROM $34,456 TO $36,038

EVEN AFTER YOU SHELL OUT 29 MILL YOU ARE PAYING ALMOST 40K PER MONTH JUST TO OWN IT. WHEN YOU THINK MODERN RESIDENTIAL INTERIORS AND PROJECTS ... HERE ARE EXCELLENT EXAMPLES OF THE CALIBRE OF DESIGN THAT IS POSSIBLE FOR OUR LIVING INTERIORS:

http://www.20pine.com/

http://www.40mercersoho.com/



http://www.40bond.com/home.html


http://www.onekenmaresquare.com



http://1york.com/

http://www.theprimecondos.com/


http://www.jadenyc.com/


http://www.985parkavenue.com/


http://www.200chambersstreet.com/



http://www.zincbuilding.com/


http://www.elementcondominium.com/scale.html


http://mercergreene.com/


http://www.corcoran.com/soma/

http://www.orion42.com/

in tribute to Philippe Johnson


http://www.urbanglasshouse.com