2013

After working around the world, Vancouver designer Sophie Burke brings international influence to her designs.

A Vancouver-based design team creates laneway homes that demonstrate bigger isn't always better.

A pair of UK imports exemplifies the best of West Coast design with their collection of smart, simple spaces.

Sculptor, furniture designer and artist Brent Comber defies categorization with his holistic and inspiring approach to wood.

Treana Peake of Obakki creates a new business model that pairs fashion design with humanitarian need.

Seven up-and-comers set to change the face of Canadian design.

With an eye to local materials and environmentally conscious design, architect Cedric Burgers has created work that's a celebration of next-generation modernism.

From its base in the Okanagan, CEI Architecture designs wineries that seamlessly meld modern architecture with sustainability.

A university project evolves into one of the West's most enduring design studios.

Robert Bailey's elegant, richly layered interiors reflect the designer's natural optimism and love of warm, coastal modernism.

Western Living celebrated its 6th annual Designers of the Year Awards on September 12 with 500 designers, architects, local celebrities, media and more at Vancouver's spectacular London Aviation Centre