If you’re looking for a new home or are thinking about selling yours, we’ve recently published a new book called “Show & Tell: Unlocking the Secrets of New Home Buying” filled with insider tips and useful information. The following is a short excerpt from the book:
The way we live has changed greatly since our grandparents’ – and even our parents’ – generation. For an explanation of the modern landscape, we spoke with one of Vancouver’s foremost architects James Cheng, who apprenticed with the late Arthur Erickson. Since setting up his own practice in 1978, Cheng has become known worldwide for his large-scale condominium towers.
To understand great architecture, Cheng points out, it’s important to remember that you don’t need to be an expert. Follow your heart, he says, and you’ll know you’re in a unique city – whether it’s London, New York or Vancouver. ”When we design, we have to understand why people choose to live here. There’s a certain feeling here,” he says, pointing out that the city is designed to be walked around. Its design allows most homes to enjoy a view of the natural landscape: the water, the mountains.
“People like the view, so they like windows,” he explains. ”At the same time, they want natural light to come in, even on a grey day.” Vancouver is often dubbed the City of Glass because of its mostly glass-covered condo skyline.
If you’re in an urban setting and your home is smaller than the traditional home, he adds, having an abundance of glass works well. ”It makes everything feel more open,” he says, “and the connection to the exterior via a balcony is the same thing. You can expand your space, borrow from the outside in.”
To read the full interview with James Cheng, register now to receive your free copy of Show & Tell.
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