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FOLIO.YVR

Celebrating West Coast Luxury Lifestyle | Elevated Consciousness

Category / ☆ Issue #20 – September 2023

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EPPICH House II: West Coast Legacy of Erickson & Oberlander

Introducing Eppich House II, the iconic  Arthur Erickson-designed family residence  in West Vancouver’s British Properties on 1.18-acres, a masterpiece crafted of steel and glass that extends into the natural landscape. Timelessly designed in 1979 and completed in 1988, the home at 1056 Groveland Road is named after the Hugo Eppich family, who originally commissioned and...

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CASK YVR Invites You to Visit 1920s Shanghai for a Whisky Tasting

In 2021, CASK Whisky Vault launched and is a 65-seat sanctuary of style and unapologetic celebration of the finer things in life. The venue vibe is 1920s Art Deco meets Shanghai, infused with a contemporary Asian aesthetic that incorporates rich woods and lush emerald green velvets. Upon entering the room, and if the sliding doors...

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CURV: Enjoy Life in the World’s Most Luxurious Passive House

Throughout the world, the environmental challenge has given architecture a renewed sense of purpose. CURV, with its Passive House credentials, takes this to the next level. It is also the first building project in Vancouver for Montreal-based developer Brivia Group. Visually stunning, the undulating shape is meant to resemble a fresh, green shoot emerging from...

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Showcase Pianos Presents: The Fazioli F278 Under the Deft Touch of Jeff Goldblum

Oscar and Primetime Emmy-nominated star Jeff Goldblum performed his first show in Canada with his band, the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, at the Vogue Theatre in August. Named after an elderly friend of Goldblum’s mother, the group has released three albums: ‘The Capitol Studios Sessions,’ ‘I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This,’ and ‘Plays Well with Others.’...

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3D Artist Julia Koerner’s HY Mini by JK3D is a Fall Must-Have!

For those in the know, the Vancouver Art Gallery Gift Shop is a jewel among one of the finest collections of art in the world. For those passionate about handbags, Fashion Fictions’ Julia Koerner‘s HY Mini by JK3D clutches are a perfect combination of art and fashion. FUNCTIONAL ART The HY MINI is entirely 3D-printed,...

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Nafsika Antypas: From Pilaros to Plant-based Nafsika’s Kitchen, Business is in Her Blood

Entrepreneur Nafsika Antypas is a writer, author, executive producer, actress, and mother of two. “The joy of witnessing my children grow, learn, and thrive is immeasurable. Being a mother can bring a sense of fulfillment, purpose, and unconditional love. However, it can also be physically and emotionally demanding, requiring constant multitasking, sacrifice, and selflessness. “Balancing...

Sunzen Art Gallery: A Glimpse into the ‘Treasures of the Heaven’

The Sunzen Art Gallery exhibition, “Treasures of the Heaven,” featured the work of Chun Feng Xiang Yu, one of the top porcelain makers in contemporary China, with kilns in Jingdezhen City, the birthplace of Chinese porcelain. The founder and current owner, Zou Jun, has been working as a porcelain artist for over thirty years. The...

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Vancouver Art Gallery Launches ‘Poets, Locks, Cages’ by Parviz Tanavoli

A landmark exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery marks the first major presentation of works by Iranian-born, Vancouver-based artist Parviz Tanavoli in Canada. Renowned for his unique ability to merge sculpture and poetry, Tanavoli’s exhibition will captivate audiences and ignite a new appreciation for his extensive contributions to modern sculpture. With more than 100 works...

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ARC VECTOR Leads the Electric Motorcycle Pack with Luxurious Sleekness

For over 13 years, Vancouver’s Luxury & Supercar event has celebrated automotive excellence by presenting the finest vehicles from the past, present, and future. At the 2023 edition, held at the Richmond Olympic Oval Riverside Place, a new UK marque joined the main-stays – Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, McLaren, Rolls-Royce, Audi, Land Rover, and others. ARC...

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Issue #20 – Publisher’s Message by Helen Siwak, EIC

Welcome to the 20th Issue of Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine! In this issue, we revisit the Vancouver Art Gallery for the Parviz Tanavoli exhibition ‘Poets, Locks, Cages’ and discover Fashion Fictions artist Julia Koerner‘s 3D-printed handbags at the VAG Gift Shop. At the Sunzen Art Gallery, “Treasures of the Heaven” launched showcasing the intricate porcelain...