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☆ Issue #28 - November 2024 FoF ☆ Global Luxury

Westbank Corp Adds ‘First Light’ Fazioli to Its Repertoire

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverNovember 26, 2024December 30, 2024

The First Light Fazioli, an extraordinary masterpiece, has emerged as a striking centrepiece within Westbank Corp's landmark development in Seattle, WA. Meticulously crafted by the artisans of Fazioli, this piano...

☆ Issue #21 - Oct/Nov 2023 FoF ☆ Global Luxury Showcase Pianos Presents

Showcase Pianos Presents Rachel Naomi Kudo on Kengo Kuma Fazioli

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverDecember 15, 2023December 30, 2024

"The Kengo Kuma Fazioli Grand Piano is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design inspired by nature, with incredible attention to detail in its design and construction. The unique materials used...

☆ Issue #17 - Jan/Feb 2023 FoF ☆ Global Luxury Showcase Pianos Presents

Showcase Pianos Presents: Canadian Jazz Pianist Rufus Lin

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMarch 14, 2023December 30, 2024

For over 12 years, Rufus Lin has given well over a hundred solo piano recitals on various international stages, including his favourite concert venue: the intimate 50-seat Shibuya Hall in...

☆ Issue #15 - F/W 2022

Ian Gillespie, Westbank Corp: The Genesis of a Haute Couture Collection ☆ Folio.YVR Issue 15

Guest ContributorOctober 18, 2022October 19, 2022

A few years ago, an interest in fashion grew into a collection that in a few years’ time I hope will at the very least, be regarded as interesting and...

☆ Issue #14 - June 2022 FoF ☆ Global Luxury

Cloud Fazioli: Ethereal Percussion ☆ Folio.YVR Issue 14

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJune 1, 2022December 30, 2024

Vancouver-based Westbank Corp. commissioned the Cloud Fazioli, a unique beauty with its tumultuous reflective metal plates, for the downtown Deloitte Summit building. Designed by Tokyo-based OSO and Vancouver-based Merrick Architecture...

☆ Issue #10 - January Top 10

Folio.YVR 2019 / Top 10 Read: #3 Manuel Bernaschek: Lessons Learned & Living Well

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverFebruary 5, 2020April 20, 2020

Having the courage to build the best life for your family is something that Manuel Bernaschek holds in his heart. From humble beginnings, he is a man who has been...

☆ Issue #06 - September

Folio.YVR Issue #6: Manuel Bernaschek: Of Lessons Learned & Living Well

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverDecember 13, 2019

Having the courage to build the best life for your family is something that Manuel Bernaschek holds in his heart. From humble beginnings, he is a man who has been...