2011
March Update
21/03/11 22:18
March 2011
2010 CHBA Awards
We are really honoured to have won gold for our Oak Bay Renovation in all three levels of the CHBA Awards this year: the SAMS (National), the Georgies (Regional/Provincial) and the CARE Awards (Local). We are pleased to have received this recognition for an outstanding project, and we thank our clients for allowing us to enter their project. Keep your eye out for the feature article on this home in the April edition of Western Living. For now check out this article in the Vancouver Sun.
ART IN BLOOM – is just about here!
The installation will be on display March 28 – April 2 at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Come check it out! All proceeds benefit the AGGV.
Excerpt from Artist’s Statement
“Our interpretation of “Marie Feeding the Calves” is an abstract three dimensional deconstruction of the original piece. It is an interactive, technological interface of form, texture and rhythm, drawn from elements of the painting…
…we reference humanity’s interventions and interferences with the natural world: technology is now responsible for sustaining the environment, as Marie is responsible for her calves. Similarly, in our own line of work, we must be accountable for the materials we use and the environments that we affect, while nurturing and protecting the resident in more than simply a structural way.”
Very special thanks to the following contributors of expertise and materials:
Paul Cosgrove (Zebra Construction)
James Scott, Green Roof Professional (Force of Nature Landscaping)
Peter Pardell & Jules Hoedeman (Pardell Electric)
Robert Turner (Robert Turner Decorative Finishes)
Island View Nursery – plants
Oak Bay Parks Department and The Beech House (East Sooke) – for blossoming branches
McLaren Lighting – lighting fixtures
THE DIRTY WALL PROJECT
We have the pleasure of playing host to a series of beautiful framed photographs of scenes of India and other locations by local photographer Kane Ryan. Kane is the founder of grassroots fundraising venture The Dirty Wall Project - read all about it online at:
http://dirtywallproject.com
We will host an opening event for the Dirty Wall show at a future date when Kane is back from India and will be able to join us. Do come around to the office anytime and take a look at his beautiful work!
2010 CHBA Awards
We are really honoured to have won gold for our Oak Bay Renovation in all three levels of the CHBA Awards this year: the SAMS (National), the Georgies (Regional/Provincial) and the CARE Awards (Local). We are pleased to have received this recognition for an outstanding project, and we thank our clients for allowing us to enter their project. Keep your eye out for the feature article on this home in the April edition of Western Living. For now check out this article in the Vancouver Sun.
ART IN BLOOM – is just about here!
The installation will be on display March 28 – April 2 at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Come check it out! All proceeds benefit the AGGV.
Excerpt from Artist’s Statement
“Our interpretation of “Marie Feeding the Calves” is an abstract three dimensional deconstruction of the original piece. It is an interactive, technological interface of form, texture and rhythm, drawn from elements of the painting…
…we reference humanity’s interventions and interferences with the natural world: technology is now responsible for sustaining the environment, as Marie is responsible for her calves. Similarly, in our own line of work, we must be accountable for the materials we use and the environments that we affect, while nurturing and protecting the resident in more than simply a structural way.”
Very special thanks to the following contributors of expertise and materials:
Paul Cosgrove (Zebra Construction)
James Scott, Green Roof Professional (Force of Nature Landscaping)
Peter Pardell & Jules Hoedeman (Pardell Electric)
Robert Turner (Robert Turner Decorative Finishes)
Island View Nursery – plants
Oak Bay Parks Department and The Beech House (East Sooke) – for blossoming branches
McLaren Lighting – lighting fixtures
THE DIRTY WALL PROJECT
We have the pleasure of playing host to a series of beautiful framed photographs of scenes of India and other locations by local photographer Kane Ryan. Kane is the founder of grassroots fundraising venture The Dirty Wall Project - read all about it online at:
http://dirtywallproject.com
We will host an opening event for the Dirty Wall show at a future date when Kane is back from India and will be able to join us. Do come around to the office anytime and take a look at his beautiful work!
Welcome to 2011
02/02/11 22:57
January 2011
Welcome to 2011! We have had a great start to the year, with numerous projects initiated in the Design end of our business, and in Construction as well. We are excited about the growth of relationships with our new clients and are pleased to welcome back a number of previous clients again. We are happy to have the opportunity to help them all achieve their goals for their homes and properties!
In December we saw the successful Grand Opening of Timeless Toys at their new location in Oak Bay. Lorin Turner, Rus Collins and Abstract Developments turned this project around on a very tight timeline in order to open in time for an exciting holiday season for kids and adults alike.
Rus and Lorin are currently collaborating on a project called Art In Bloom, a fundraiser for the Art Gallery on display from March 27 - April 2. They are doing a living installation piece that is an interpretation of a classical painting they were presented with by the event organizers.
A number of local designers, local and international artists, botanists and floral arrangers are participating in the event, presenting lectures and hosting workshops, and designing other installation pieces, all following a theme of celebration of the arrival of spring, blossoms, fine art...
Here’s a link to the AGGV event, and there’s a wrap-up Gala Event on April 2nd at the Atrium at Parkside Resort called “The Hanging Gardens of Babylon.” We’ll get photos up when the installation goes in, but be sure to check out the variety of events.
http://aggv.ca/events/art-in-bloom-2011
Recent and upcoming press:
Rus Collins looks forward to representing Zebra Group February 27 at the 2010 SAM Awards Gala event in Banff, to hear the announcement of winners of the CHBA national-level awards for homebuilders. Congratulations to all the finalists!
Best wishes for a happy and prosperous new year from Zebra Group!
Welcome to 2011! We have had a great start to the year, with numerous projects initiated in the Design end of our business, and in Construction as well. We are excited about the growth of relationships with our new clients and are pleased to welcome back a number of previous clients again. We are happy to have the opportunity to help them all achieve their goals for their homes and properties!
In December we saw the successful Grand Opening of Timeless Toys at their new location in Oak Bay. Lorin Turner, Rus Collins and Abstract Developments turned this project around on a very tight timeline in order to open in time for an exciting holiday season for kids and adults alike.
Rus and Lorin are currently collaborating on a project called Art In Bloom, a fundraiser for the Art Gallery on display from March 27 - April 2. They are doing a living installation piece that is an interpretation of a classical painting they were presented with by the event organizers.
A number of local designers, local and international artists, botanists and floral arrangers are participating in the event, presenting lectures and hosting workshops, and designing other installation pieces, all following a theme of celebration of the arrival of spring, blossoms, fine art...
Here’s a link to the AGGV event, and there’s a wrap-up Gala Event on April 2nd at the Atrium at Parkside Resort called “The Hanging Gardens of Babylon.” We’ll get photos up when the installation goes in, but be sure to check out the variety of events.
http://aggv.ca/events/art-in-bloom-2011
Recent and upcoming press:
- In the late fall, Boulevard Magazine released its premier issue of BOULEVARD HOME Design Annual, a beautiful hardcover volume that highlights outstanding local residential projects. Rus Collins was interviewed to be featured with the Home Designers, while Lorin Turner was selected along with a number of other local talent, to participate in Boulevard’s ongoing “Round Table” forum for Interior Design. See current issues of Boulevard Magazine for her Interior Design tips and comments!
- On Saturday January 29th, a home we designed for a local family was featured in the Times Colonist House Beautiful magazine: see “Langford Home all about the family”
- See Lorin’s upcoming interview on Ivan Meade’s design blog here: meadedesigngroup.blogspot.com
- Upcoming feature in Western Living Magazine, April issue: spotlight on Oak Bay Renovation
- Upcoming feature in Canadian Builder’s Quarterly, Spring issue: spotlight on Hollywood Crescent home and Oak Bay renovation, and renovation tips sidebar from Martin and Rus. See photos here.
Rus Collins looks forward to representing Zebra Group February 27 at the 2010 SAM Awards Gala event in Banff, to hear the announcement of winners of the CHBA national-level awards for homebuilders. Congratulations to all the finalists!
Best wishes for a happy and prosperous new year from Zebra Group!
