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11 LITERARI North Vancouver, BC Literari was a complex renovation where I feel we mastered spatial planning. Throughout the space we used large windows for ample natural light and to bring the splendid foliage of Lynn Valley indoors. We maximized the openness of the home while distinctively defining ambiences with multiple stairways, geometric vaulted-and-beamed ceilings, and full-size glass walls. Built-in units are concealed in textured light-wood luxury finishes and concrete-inspired surfaces. Matching light wood flooring grounds the honed Ceppo Di Gre marble wrapped around the corner wood-burning fireplace. Heavy, transparent acrylic Z chairs sit around a custom cantilevered glass table with a multi-coat finish in gold, copper, and silver—built by the client's husband. The double waterfall catches the eye with its high backsplash in gold, white, and grey. And in the cozy reading corner, rattan armchairs and a Frida Kahlo blanket warm the space. The contemporary, landscape-inspired paintings reflect the spirit of the Pacific Northwest, while displayed artifacts—African tribal masks, colorful glass, and artistic pottery— connect time and space. Like all renovations that we undertake, working closely with clients is my favorite part of the project. In this particular project, creating the space felt like orchestrating an intellectual, sensory, and spiritual portrait of an exceptional woman surrounded by the family she adores. Photographs by Keith Henderson Designed by Intermind Design, Inc., New Westminster, BC

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