TOWER TRIP

Inside The Perch in Rosedale, Toronto : A Glass Modern PH Deposed on Top of a Last Century Mansion

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During my last mission in Toronto, I had the chance to visit this unique and architecturally epic penthouse called The Perch in Rosedale. Listing broker Paul Johnston and his team specialize in unique homes of particular character, style, design and appeal that stand out from the rest. Co-listing agent Matt Manuel took us up in the private elevator to the pr[...]

Restaurant FIORELLINO: Flower Power in Montreal's International Quarter

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Story by Loretta Di Vita Photos by Anisha Patel Additional images from Fiorellino There's something so groovy about the '70s-inspired Italian snack bar-restaurant Fiorellino that makes you want to tuck daisies in your hair and peace sign everybody along the way to your table. Conceived by the four pillars of Buonanotte fame—Massimo Lecas, Angelo Leon[...]

Lambert & Fils Launches the L&F LAB, Where In-House Creatives Can Freely Develop New Design Ideas and Products

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When we think of designers at work, we often picture really bright Kinfolk-ish spaces, full of greenery and large industrial windows. We also think they’re all hip creatives wearing cool outfits and operating their magic around a pen and an hammer. Well I can tell you that...it’s mostly true, especially after visiting my friends at Lambert & Fils Studio[...]

A Private Tour of Art Gallery Never Apart in The Mile Ex With Photo Exhibition Curator Olivier Gagnon

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Never Apart was celebrating its first anniversary last weekend. We thought it was a good timing to showcase all the fuss about this amazing art gallery and event space. The mission of Never Apart is to bring together many artists from different background in order to inspire change through spirit and culture. Never Apart wants to give a common ground to the[...]

Shooting Inside A Huge Mile End Artist Loft With The Girls of Querelles.ca

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Owned by Montreal based Iranian artist Sayeh Sarfaraz, this 1528 sq/ft loft in The Mile End is indeed masterfully decorated. The space was crafted with a family in mind, providing closed quarters for the kids and parents while the living and cooking areas remain open and wide. Since the property is listed by my colleagues Félix Jasmin & Julie Lem[...]

Inside Infopresse Offices by Atelier Pierre Thibault in Montreal

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Story by Michèle Beauchamp-Roy Photos by Alain Laforest Additional Material by Alexis Caron-Côté I admit being a little excited when asked to cover one of Atelier Pierre Thibault’s project, who - should I mention - is one of Quebec greatest architect, mostly known for his residential projects in perfect symbiosis with nature. I had the privilege to visi[...]

Sophie Le Guerrier Brings to Market a Beautiful Renovated Cottage in Vieux-Rosemont

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UPDATE: This property was just sold in record time! If you are looking for a similar product, let us know! We can help finding it. Cottages are all the craze in Montréal! We met with Sophie Le Guerrier in Vieux-Rosemont, where she's been busy with a special project. This former duplex was completely renovated into a 4 bedroom and 2 [...]

The Durham Hotel - A Stunning Mid-Century Modern Stay in Durham, North Carolina

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About our correspondent: Alison Currier loves to experience local culture at home and abroad. Her work as a training professional for an international jewellery company takes her from coast to coast in Canada and the US, where her curiosity drives her to glimpse into hard-to-access interiors. The Durham Hotel is one of the reason you should visit North [...]

Designer Alexandre Lafleur Shows Us his Craft Inside a 5.5M$ Penthouse at 215 Redfern in Westmount

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215 Redfern is not only the host of a spectacular 5.5M$ listing. It is also home for 60 other luxury apartments, located on the corner of Sainte-Catherine W. Street and Redfern street in Westmount. Rare are large scale residential projects in the neighbourhood and even fewer of them have the modern yet classic look of 215 Redfern. Just two blocks away f[...]

An Intimate Encounter With the Kaufman's Inside The Now Notorious 2.9M$ Plateau-Mont-Royal Hidden Gem

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Liza Kaufman is a Founding Partner of Sotheby’s International Realty Québec LK, representing some of the most prestigious homes in Montreal, breaking records year after year in many real estate categories. This house, located in the heart of the Plateau, is among one of her most interesting properties, for sale at the moment for $2,895,000. From factory, [...]

Meeting on Top with Luxury Broker Caitlin Weaver at Trump Residences in Toronto

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We first noticed this cool terrace on the Instagram feed of Caitlin Weaver, luxury real estate broker at Chestnut Park. A couple of days later, she kindly accepted to take us up there!

A Tour of The Brand New Offices of Women Activewear Brand Lolë Inside The Old Viger Station

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About our correspondent: Olivier Auger is a young and recent graduate from the school of digital media. He collaborates on multiples projects for independent videogame developers, photo studios and digital marketing agencies. After his studies in sociology, Olivier chose to focus on digital media production and content creation. He loves his hometown and wan[...]

Katie Burkard Takes Us Inside an Eclectic PH Loft Conversion in Gastown, Vancouver

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No wonder why this place was recently sold quickly by Katie Burkard at Engel & Völkers for 1 188 000$. This converted loft is something quite rare and unique in a city as "young" as Vancouver.

Enjoying the Salty Breeze at this 10M$ Oceanfront House with West Vancouver Broker D.J. Denner

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About our correspondent: Kim Bellavance is a professional photographer based in Vancouver. She grew up with a camera in her hand, always looking for the perfect shot. For her first story on Tower Trip, she brings us to one of the most picturesque Vancouver properties we've featured so far. I was very anxious and excited to go visit that house. As I dr[...]

Put on a Helmet! We're Climbing Up the Construction Site of ICONE Condominium's Tower

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From the high-tech simulations in the sales office to the way the work site is efficiently managed by Pomerleau, seems like nothing as been left to chance.

Louwana Creek: Outremont’s New fashion-foward active women have a new place to call home

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This spring, Louwana Creek opened its doors on Laurier Avenue West, offering a lifestyle boutique with high-end sports clothes and a Camelia Sinensis tea bar for women (of all ages). Few weeks after the grand opening, we had a talk with Nikolaos Lerakis, from Beau studio, who partnered with space and object's designers Rainville-Sangaré to create this well-t[...]

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