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Homes from Start to Finish: Mike De Palma of Flintstones Design & Build

Mike De Palma, founder and CEO of Flintstones Design & Build, shares his insights on material choices, heritage homes, and the importance of listening and asking questions when it comes…

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Behind the Design of Hotel Zed Tofino

By Belle White | Photos Provided by Hotel Zed Tofino Why not create a nook right in the lobby for a fortune teller? Why not have a bike path that…

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Bear & Joey: Behind the Design with Ivan Meade

Walking into Bear & Joey is a treat for the senses. From the pretty pink walls to rounded shapes that are incorporated into all aspects of the layout, the experience…

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Behind the Design of FARO at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel

Faro means “beacon” or “lighthouse” in Italian, and that is exactly what the Oak Bay Beach Hotel wanted to create when they launched Faro Handcrafted Pizza and Tasting Room in…

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Passive Homes with Architect Allison Holden-Pope

A recent addition to the Victoria design scene is passive homes, architect Allison Holden-Pope brings a striking esthetic to her sustainability-forward designs. By Athena McKenzie | Home Photos by Ema…

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The Evolution of a “Home”

During lockdown, my home became an office and video-call centre, as well as a makeshift yoga studio, restaurant and movie theatre — there were even days it seemed like a…

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Building Material: The Best Choice for Your Home

Selecting the right building material can be the most important decision of your build but it can also be complicated and confusing. To simplify the process, we investigate the pros and cons of each: Wood, Concrete, Steel, and CLT.

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Ask the Expert: 3 Key Elements of the Outdoor Kitchen

According to Mike Black, owner of Capital Iron, there are only three pieces you really need for a functional outdoor kitchen — “everything else is gravy.” A quality built-in grill“This…

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Blending Art & Function in Landscape Design

With the design/build approach of Rusnak Gallant, the supple beauty of the garden meets the hard science of making a space for it to flourish.

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Custom Home Advice from Local Designer Keith Baker

SPRUCE looks to local luxury-home designer Keith Baker for his insights on the custom-home process.