The Inspired Intermedia digital book collection
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7 PROFICIENCY Vancouver, BC We had the pleasure of embarking on a significant project, located in the heart of Vancouver's West Side, for a professional couple. After two-and- a-half decades abroad, they yearned to return to Vancouver and in the process, purchased an as-is spec house that had been uninhabited for quite some time. From purchasing through design and construction, the entire process was coordinated virtually. The scope of work was expansive and involved a complete rebirth of the interior, with an emphasis on creating a spacious open floor plan throughout. Newly whitewashed exterior was enriched with a custom-stained front door, modern black windows, and doors that fully extend off the kitchen onto a vast deck. Upgrades such as a new HVAC system, re-piping, rewiring, and sound and alarm systems all contribute to amazing transformation. The layout enhancements became the backdrop for design innovation, giving life to platforms, ceiling drops, built-ins, decorative wall paneling, and vision put to life, including the artistically waved spiral staircase. The interior speaks a language of refinement and elegance, blending high-end luxury with the relaxed spirit of the West Coast. Wide-plank white oak graces the floors, Herrera marble adorns the surfaces, custom lighting fixtures cast their glow, and striking wall murals narrate stories of travel adventures near and far. The house now truly reflects the couple's spirited journey through life. A home, designed for them, in the city they had missed. Photographs by Keith Henderson Designed by Intermind Design, Inc., New Westminster, BC