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Colour coordination

No matter whether you are building a new home, or freshening up an existing one, choosing complementary exterior colours is quite a challenge.

Studios opened to public

For two days this weekend, 27 artists in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows will welcome the public into their studios as part of the Art Studio Tour.

Coordinate colours like a pro

No matter whether you are building a new home, or freshening up an existing one, choosing complementary exterior colours is quite a challenge.

Analyzing successful design

TRYING to quantify what makes a building or space feel special is not as obvious as it seems.

Photo collection shows off best of architecture

? Balthazar Korab: Architect of Photography by John Comazzi, Princeton Architectural Press, 192 pages, $45

Building gets heritage status

The site formerly known as the Melissa Park Lodge is headed for a heritage designation.

Local companies up for awards

Three local companies are being recognized for their work with a slew of award nominations.

Gallop to share design tips at Home and Garden Show

A local interior designer will be sharing her expertise on the main stage at the annual B.C. Home and Garden Show at B.C. Place next month.

Living it up at the Del Marcos

That's right - apart from the sight of a fax machine and a momentary snafu in the space-time-continuum that had Bryan Adams' "One Night Love Affair" playing on the poolside sound system - it's Sinatra time all the time at the Del Marcos Hotel. And why shouldn't it be. Designed in 1947 by architect William F. Cody, the Del Marcos (225 West Baristo Rd., delmarcoshotel.com) is a swingin' 16-room joint that maintains its space-age bachelor pad vibe with mid-century modern furnishings, room names such as The Shag Room and Esquivel Deluxe, a heated saltwater pool, complimentary cruiser bikes and a strict no kids policy. Sweet relief.

Library a rough-cut gem in an urban jewel box

I travelled to Seattle over the holidays and had the pleasure of visiting the wildly contemporary Seattle Central Library designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas.

Municipal politicians let voters down by approving 37-storey North Delta tower

Re: 37-storey tower will be Delta's tallest building, Dec. 21

You said it

"We sometimes don't expect to see impaired drivers in the morning."

Proposal isn't in keeping with the neighbourhood

I am opposed to the form and design of the proposed townhomes on the site of the former Baptist church at the corner of 47A Avenue and Delta Street in Ladner.

VanDusen Centre birthday

The award-winning VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre celebrated its first birthday Oct. 23 and the long-running local tourist attraction is reporting a 25 per cent increase in visitors and revenue since the facility opened last year. Garden membership numbers are also reported to be up significantly. The design team of architect Perkins + Will and landscape architect Cornelia Hahn Oberland-er developed the master plan for the $21.9million facility, designed to be self-sufficient and produce as much energy as it uses, making it both energy and carbon neutral.