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Summer 2016
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8 | DEL Condominium Life | Summer 2016
Lighting
DEL Condominium Life | Summer 2016 | 9
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Lighting 101
L
ight is an important part of any good design. Good lighting
will enhance a room, but great lighting can make it shine!
For a lighting plan to be successful in your living space, you need
to consider a layered approach to your lighting. Layering is advantageous not only because it provides the flexibility of creating
a variety of atmospheres and functions within a given space, but
also because it improves the aesthetic of your space. Let’s explore
the four different categories of lighting layers: ambient, task, accent and decorative.
By Linda Mazur
Ambient lighting will generally illuminate a space and allow you
easy mobility throughout a room. Task lighting, as the name
states, affords you added lighting in a specific area devoted to a
particular undertaking, such as reading or working at a kitchen
counter. Accent lighting can be used to highlight artwork, décor
or perhaps architectural features within a space. Decorative lighting, the fourth layer of illumination, is simply an accessory to
your room − the “finishing touch.”
One source of light that should never be forgotten in design is
Designer Linda Mazur is the principal
designer of Linda Mazur Design Group. With
over a decade of experience, this sought
out multidisciplinary interior design firm
is known for providing innovative interior
renovations and full-scale build projects
that reflect timeless style and optimal
functionality. The Toronto-based firm
serves clients throughout Canada. www.
lindamazurdesign.com @LindaMazur Group
natural light, what I like to consider to be a fifth layer of lighting.
Natural light is the most inexpensive and environmentally friendly
light available. Many new condo builds are being constructed
that feature wonderfully large window that allow for maximum
natural light, even in the smallest of spaces. Not only can this
feature offer an abundance of natural light and a wonderful view,
it also can create the illusion of a larger, more grandiose, space.
A great example of a functional lighting design can be seen in
this recent kitchen project. The recessed pot lights provide ambient lighting; under-cabinet lighting and island pendants offer task
lighting, and decorative lighting is found in the glass cabinetry,
which adds a special touch to the room in the evenings. Finally,
our beautiful, large picture window allows for an array of natural
lighting to flood the room.
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Here are a few lighting design tips to get you started:
•Recessed pot lights are a lovely addition in a room, but this
is not always an option if you live in a condo. If that’s the
•Work with a reputable lighting store when purchasing your
case, consider track lighting. There are many great track light
lighting. They can offer technical assistance from certified
systems on the market that have a very high-end look and are
lighting specialists who will help you to address your needs.
adaptable to a wide variety of sizes and pendant selections.
• Incorporate a different style of light in to your space – something
• Use dimmer switches where possible. This not only can reduce
a bit modern in a more traditional environment, or a beautiful
your electrical usage, but also adds to the ambience of a room.
crystal chandelier paired with a rustic farmhouse table.
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•When in doubt, hire a design professional!
•The general rule for an eight-foot ceiling height is that a chandelier should be hung approximately 29 to 33 inches above a
dining table, for each added foot of ceiling height increase by
three inches.
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Framing Your
Views
W
indow coverings can serve many purposes, from
practical to purely aesthetic. Most homeowners tend
to focus on privacy and light control when deciding
on window treatments, while designers tend to choose window
coverings based on the desired effects — softening the room, designing the space, framing the view. Thankfully, you can achieve
the best of both worlds with custom window treatments, allowing
form and function to coexist beautifully.
By Sara Augenblick
So where to begin? Choosing the right window coverings can be
a daunting task for a homeowner staring down an overwhelming
amount of bare windows. The key is to prioritize: I advise my
clients to begin by using shades to cover the windows in the bed-
Photographs courtesy of Stephanie Buchman
rooms and bathrooms being used. Since it is unlikely that colours
and furniture have been finalized, avoid purchasing permanent
fabric drapery treatments right away. Instead, begin with shades
for privacy and sun protection, keeping them neutral and staying
consistent throughout your home. This will avoid imposing limitations when it comes to selecting fabric for drapery.
Neutral shades are also the most economical and clean-looking
option for getting your priority windows covered. You may want
to continue with shades throughout your home, or you may opt
for neutral sheers, which are great for larger windows; this will
Sara Augenblick is the principal and
designer at Model Space Designs, a leader
in full-service custom-made window
covering design. With over a decade of
experience, the company provides the latest
products and stylish design solutions for all
your window needs throughout the GTA.
www.modelspacedesigns.ca @MSD_Toronto
not interfere with your drapery design scheme. For a more formal
look, consider Hunter Douglas silhouettes or pirouettes.
Drapery fabrics should only be selected when you are closer to
the final stages of decorating. After you have carefully planned
and considered the overall design of your home, I urge you to
avoid simply layering your windows with skimpy side panels;
they ar unattractive and appear misplaced, especially on large
windows. Panels should be custom made with maximum fullness
in a ripple fold or top-pleated style with protective lining.
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To maximize the visual impact of your window coverings, have
its lavish appearance and extraordinary hang. Wool has an opu-
the panels installed on the ceiling or, if you have crown mould-
lent hang as well, while silk remains a classic alternative. Prints
ings, place the rod just below the crowns. If there is wall space
are also a great way to add visual interest; geometric prints, Ikat,
past the side frames, extend the drapery past the frame and keep
ombre and jacquard are hugely popular for panels.
the rods small in diameter. Flashy hardware and oversized finials
are a thing of the past; keep hardware slim and subtle; the fabric
Let’s finally say goodbye to the ultra minimalistic less-is-more
should be the focal point!
phase and embrace more warmth in our interiors. Carefully considered custom window coverings are the perfect way to add per-
Choosing colours is no small task. Grey is a popular fabric colour option today, though metallics, earth and jewel tones are all
gaining popularity. Don’t be afraid to add texture: linen has great
natural texture and organic elements, and velvet is often used for
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sonality and high style to any space.
DEL DIVERSIONS
Fun and Sun at
the Annual Del
Cup Tennis
Tournament
O
n Saturday, June 18, the 63 tennis players who registered for this year’s Del Cup Tennis Finals gathered at
the lovely SkyPark/Vista/Trillium tennis courts. And some
got in their first matches across the street at the Monterey.
The players and other participants – the onsite management
team, volunteers, supporters from the various competing condominiums and members of the SkyPark community who came by
for a chat and to see how much their tennis courts were appreciated – all were happy to be part of a wonderful day’s event under
blue skies and plenty of sunshine. The fair-complexioned among
us crowded under a shady tree, while others basked in the sun
on the bleachers.
Around noon, lunch was ready for those coming off the courts and
By Patricia MacKellar
for players just arriving who wanted to eat before their match,
and everyone else soon joined in for the refreshments.
The matches continued into the late afternoon. As each category finished, trophies were presented to the individual winners:
Kirill Alekseyenko from Majestic I took home the prize for Men’s
Singles Champion; David Tzang and Dahong Wong from the Consilium won the Men’s Doubles; and Alin Pan and Andy Lin from
the Circa Carriage Homes won for Mixed Doubles. All of them
Patricia MacKellar is
the Publisher of Del Condominium Life
and the Del Condominium Lifestyle
Program Manager.
earned 10 points for their condominium.
In the history of the Del Cup, we have never seen the results we
saw this year. Three condominium communities ended up with
the same final score! Normally, the overall winning condominium
would get to display the Del Cup in its recreation centre for one
year, after which it would be returned by the defending team. But
this year, with a three-way tie, each condominium will keep the
cup for four months. The Circa Carriage Townhomes will host the
Cup until October 31, when it will be turned over to Consilium I
DEL DIVERSIONS
until the end of February, passing finally to Majestic I until June
15. The Cup will then be returned to Del’s head office in time for
the 2017 Del Cup Finals.
Congratulations to the Circa Carriage Townhomes, Consilium I
and Majestic I, and to all the participants for making the tournament another memorable event.
And a big thank you to the Board of Directors and all the residents of SkyPark/Vista/Trillium and Monterey for sharing their
lovely recreational facilities with us. The tournament would not
have been as enjoyable as it was without your generosity.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE
DEL CUP BRIDGE TOURNAMENT
DATE IS
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Venue to be announced
BARBARA SEAGRAM
SCHOOL OF BRIDGE
TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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416-487-8321
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TONS OF FREE PARKING
Kirill Alekseyenko
Men’s Singles Champion
David Tzang and Dahong Wong
Men’s Doubles Champions
Alin Pan and Andy Lin
Mixed Doubles Champions
WALK OF LIFE
The Cardiac
Health Foundation
of Canada and
Del Property
Management
Thank You
Photograph courtesy of Barbara Kennedy
Patricia MacKellar is
the Publisher of Del Condominium Life
and the Del Condominium Lifestyle
Program Manager.
T
he Walk of Life that took place on Saturday, May 28 at
the Ontario Science Centre raised over $500,000.
The Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada sends this heartfelt
note of thanks to everyone who participated:
Your generous support for prevention, education and cardiovascular rehabilitation will help over 30 cardiac rehabilitation cen-
tres in hospitals and clinics across Canada who participate in
health–related organizations such as Cardiac Kids in support of
the national Walk of Life campaign. Funds are used for facilities,
SickKids Hospital, the Canadian Congenital Heart Alliance, the
medical equipment, $30,000 in graduate scholarships, profes-
Mikey Network and the Dr. Terry Kavanagh Heart Health Lab at
sional and public education lectures, and grants to other cardiac
the University of Toronto.
WALK OF LIFE
On behalf of the Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada and Del
We also thank Pool People Ltd. for their generosity and contin-
Property Management, we wish to thank all of our client condo-
ued participation in the Walk of Life.
miniums that contributed their time and dollars to an amazing
organization and for being among the 1,800 participants in the
event.
Congratulations to the condominium team from the Omni com-
munity for winning in the Most Participants and Most in Funds
Happy summer everyone and
Raised categories. They were presented with exercise equip-
let’s help make the
ment, compliments of our friends at Pool People Ltd. We hope
they enjoy their prizes for many years in great cardiac health!
2017 Walk of Life even more successful.
ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR THE WALK OF LIFE
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Exciting Events
Harris en pointe
E
xciting events like these are why I love to live in Toronto
and why we are considered a world-class city.
Ask someone you love to spend time with you to share an evening at the Royal Ontario Museum. Or enjoy an evening with the
Royal Conservatory of Music, as it presents a diverse musical
mix with its 2016/17 season at beautiful Koerner Hall. And
consider the interesting events described here.
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Harris en pointe
A
rt Gallery of Ontario and The National Ballet of Canada
partner to present a new ballet inspired by iconic Canadian painter Lawren Harris.
As the leader of the Group of Seven, Lawren Harris first rose
to national prominence while living and painting in Toronto.
This summer the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) welcomes his
paintings home – following a critically acclaimed trip across the
United States – with an exhibition exploring the relationship of
Harris’ work to Toronto and an innovative new ballet created
and choreographed by The National Ballet of Canada’s Choreographic Associate Robert Binet.
The result of a unique partnership between the AGO and The
National Ballet of Canada, The Dreamers Ever Leave You debuts
at the AGO on August 31 and runs through Sept. 10, 2016.
Performed by artists of the National Ballet to music by compos-
Lawren S. Harris – Grey Day in Town, 1923 reworked early 1930s
oil on canvas 79.7 x 95.4 cm
Art Gallery of Hamilton, Bequest of H.S. Southam, Esq., C.M.G., L.L.D., 1966
© 2016 Estate of Lawren S. Harris
Rui Huang in The Dreamers Ever Leave You
Image by Ryan Enn Hughes and Dylan Tedaldi
er Lubomyr Melnyk, this innovative and immersive performance
ing light and colour, evoking Harris’ majestic visions of land,
invites visitors to move through the gallery as the performance
light and sky.
happens around them. Melnyk will perform his score live in the
space alongside the dancers, who will move freely under shift-
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Says Binet of the work: “Rather than choreograph something
Lawren S. Harris – Untitled (Mountains Near Jasper), circa 1934-1940
oil on canvas 127.8 x 152.6 cm
Collection of the Mendel Art Gallery, Gift of the Mendel Family, 1965
Naoya Ebe in The Dreamers Ever Leave You
that would try to recreate or fix the beautiful, transient mo-
reactively as the situation evolves. As a result, the performance
ments in Harris’s work, I decided to create a work in which all
will always be creating itself, often in unexpected ways.”
elements are constantly shifting in response to one another, as
they do in nature. The dancers will also be making decisions
The Dreamers Ever Leave You is a celebration of Harris’ extraor-
Lawren S. Harris – Old Houses, Toronto, Winter, 1919
82.6 x 98.1 cm Oil on canvas
Art Gallery of Ontario Gift of the Canadian National Exhibition Association, Toronto,
1965 © 2016 Estate of Lawren S. Harris
Rui Huang and Naoya Ebe in The Dreamers Ever Leave You
dinary vision and a testament to his ongoing influence over new
nadian Art, and a co-curator of the exhibition “The exhibition
generations of artists across artistic disciplines.
and ballet lets you look at one of Canada’s most beloved painters through an entirely new lens. By exploring Harris’s roots in
Says Andrew Hunter, the AGO’s Fredrik S. Eaton Curator of Ca-
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the city of Toronto and its diverse populations, the exhibition
Lawren S. Harris – Isolation Peak, Rocky Mountains, 1930
oil on canvas 106.7 x 127 cm
Hart House Permanent Collection, University of Toronto. Purchased by the Art
Committee with income from the Harold and Murray Wrong Memorial Fund, 1946
Rui Huang in The Dreamers Ever Leave You
shows his landscapes as a spiritually profound retreat from ur-
Performances run from Aug. 31 to Sept. 10, 2016. Priced at
banism. For better and worse, these works continue to influence
$45 for AGO Members and National Ballet subscribers and $55
our vision of Canadian identity and it’s exciting to see young
for the public, tickets are on sale now. For more information visit
artists engaging with his legacy.”
www.ago.net.
Exciting Events
The Royal Conservatory
The Royal Conservatory
presents
Incredible Concerts this Fall
T
his fall, The Royal Conservatory of Music begins its
eighth season of amazing concerts in Koerner Hall, an
acoustically stunning space with a growing reputation
as one of the world’s greatest venues for hearing live music.
The 2016/17 season offers a characteristically diverse musical
mix, with autumn concerts featuring a host of classical masters,
double bills of international and Canadian jazz trios, and concerts featuring outstanding young artists.
The predominant theme of the season is the cultural diversity
of Canada. In the lead-up to the 150th anniversary of Confederation, the Royal Conservatory will present musicians from
across the country, representing a wide range of generations
and genres. In fact, more than 70 per cent of the concerts will
feature Canadian talent.
Beyond the patriotic implications of the programming, the
season has a clear artistic vision. “Every performer I’ve programmed this year has something to say artistically,” says executive director of Performing Arts Mervon Mehta. “Some have
a new project to share; others are exciting new artists I want
to introduce to our audience. No one was chosen just because
they were Canadian.”
The artistic direction of the 2016/17 is best exemplified by this
year’s jazz series, The Art of the Trio. Each of the five concerts combines a celebrated Canadian trio with an acclaimed
international ensemble. “After many seasons dedicated to iconic
Generation Next shines the spotlight on five emerging artists, in-
performers and musical traditions, I thought it was time to cel-
cluding pianists Charlies Richard-Hamelin and Tony Yike Yang,
ebrate the many talented jazz trios across Canada and around
the first-ever prizewinners at the Fryderyk Chopin International
the world,” said Mehta.
Piano Competition.
The series opens on October 29 with the Kenny Barron Trio and
They’ll be joined by fellow pianist Alexander Seredenko, cellist
Robi Botos Trio.
Stéphane Tétreault and mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo.
Jazz fans interested in catching the series this fall can also take
advantage of an Italian-flavoured evening combining the Stefano
Bollani Trio and the Roberto Occhipinti Trio on November 18.
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Young Canadian performers will be showcased at a special Koerner Hall concert on November 10.

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