RAAW Design & Associates have been shortlisted for Residential Market Value Over £5 Million Award in The International Design and Architecture Awards 2023.

The Adera Residence is a hidden gem in a westside Vancouver neighbourhood. Designed with careful balance between Classical-inspired details and bold strides toward modern elegance, this private estate represents the pinnacle of customised interiors and luxury projects. Creating a fine balance between French architecture and Oriental elegance, the interiors gracefully orchestrate the beauty of the East and the elegance of the West through bespoke designs and mindfulness to reinventing heritage.

RAAW Design & Associates were challenged with a complicated brief; the clients, with deep cultural ties to their Chinese heritage came from a traditional background yet desired a Canadian residence that was unique from their motherland. They enjoyed European art, history, and culinary cultures, while they wished to pay homage to their heritage through the design. There is a dialogue between old-world classicism and the modernity, where the interiors are shaped by a unique approach to humble luxury, personalised functionality, and refined elegance. Carefully selected and curated, each element in the interior space responds to a specific motif that is echoed in its architectural and landscape counterparts. The result is a beautiful residence that cohesively represents both worlds throughout time.

The project utilises multiple hand-crafted details that embed a longevity in the design. High-performance materials, finishes, and products are used for resilience, such as the 5.5mm top layer black walnut engineered flooring that allows for multiple refinishing/sanding over time avoiding renovations and replacements. Quality hand-made finishes, furniture, and decor are heirloom pieces for future generations. From hand applied gold-leaf interior cove ceilings, to handmade jewellery hardware, bespoke woodwork details and handcrafted rugs, this project is filled with intriguing details that are awe-inspiring. Especially notable is the wallcovering, designed and sourced from Gracie Studio where handprinted details are evident throughout a connected mural, extending from the ground floor to the second floor.

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