Cultural Continuum. Shim-Sutcliffe s Integral House LUXURY HOME CANADA

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1 N ọ 2 WINTER 2011 $12.99 US / $12.44 CA LUXURY HOME CANADA Cultural Continuum Shim-Sutcliffe s Integral House Timber Frame Thrill tdswansburg Design Studio / Palatial Playground Fourteen Estates Grand Villa

2 Larger Than Life Ontario s Fourteen Estates recall traditional building styles with upscale details text by Eugenia Orr

3 A PLACE TO PLAY No matter the temperature outside, swimming is always in season in the indoor pool. The massive windows and glass ceiling make the die-hard swimmer feel like the pool is actually outside.

4 F ourteen Estates, a family-owned business in Ajax, Ontario, has been constructing custom homes for over thirty years. The company specializes in residential communities, commercial developments and executive country homes throughout greater Ontario. We will build for anyone, whether on a piece of land, or a spec house on an inventory of land, says project manager Aaron DeRosse. Rick and Karin Rondeau are the creative geniuses behind Fourteen Estates. A little over a decade ago, their son Shawn joined the team to continue the company s mantra of exceptional quality and unmatched customer service. He is now executive manager. We strive for quality in all aspects of the building process, explains DeRosse. We go above and beyond, exceeding the minimum construction standards. This includes giving the customer exactly what they want and filling in the blanks with high design. Fourteen Estates has perfected this process, which is based on the excellent team assembled to complete each home. As builders, the company has amassed the best tradesmen who meet with clients and, at the same time, efficiently complete each project. Fourteen Estates ensures a smooth process with on-site management to address any issues that may arise. One of Fourteen Estates recently completed projects is the Grand Villa, which is part of the Barclay Fieldstone Estates Development, located on the outskirts of Toronto in Pickering, Ontario. The Grand Villa is the flagship of the development, where we included every upscale detail, says DeRosse. The Villa sits on one of thirty-five 1.5-acre lots within the development, giving the site an exclusive and private feel. The Grand Villa, one of twenty completed homes, is completely outfitted with every amenity. The home features an elevator, nanny Grand Satisfaction For over thirty years, Fourteen Estates has been building high-quality custom homes in the Toronto area. A family-owned company, Rick and Karin Rondeau, along with their son, Shawn, have created homes that not only make the client happy with the final product but also inspire confidence throughout the entire process. A Fourteen Estates home can be identified by its intricate stonework, steep roof lines, rotunda patios, tailored garage doors, decorative exterior lighting schemes, copper cupolas and pristine landscaping. At the Grand Villa, Fourteen Estates created grandness with architectural details in the form of raised crown moulding, multi-level ceiling lines, arched entrances, windows and doorways, and separate nanny quarters. Inside, the home features six ensuite bedrooms, walk-in closets, a speaker system, an indoor pool, cedar spa and environmentally controlled wine cellar. The Grand Villa is situated on 1.5 acres in the Barclay Fieldstone Estates development in Pickering, Ontario. 82 luxury home CANADA WINTER 2011 lhcanada.com

5 CIRCULAR INTEREST The spiraling curves of this red oak staircase offset the striking zebra rug and zebra-inspired art deco telephone bench beautifully. The entrance of the Grand Villa (opposite) welcomes guests with a circle drive around a well-manicured landscape. The multiple rooflines draw the eye up toward the copper cupola at the center of the roof. WINTER 2011 luxury home CANADA 83

6 We like the challenge of designing and building a home on a unique piece of land that maximizes the space. Aaron DeRosse, Project Manager 84 luxury home CANADA FALL 2011

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8 TASTING DESTINATION This wine cellar will make a wine lover out of anyone with its stone walls and floor and storage for nearly 500 bottles. With room for many to gather around the table, it is not just wine storage, but a destination gathering space for tasting parties. quarters, wine cellar, exercise room and library. The home was designed to feel grand, says DeRosse. The opulence was achieved with architectural details, including dentil moulding, arched openings, windows and doors, custom cabinetry and multi-level crown moulding. The kitchen and adjoining dining space are delineated by a jetted, arched opening, flanked by two columns and raised moulding detail. Columns accentuate the entrance to the formal dining room, and the room has an oval shape to accommodate large aisles around the table. Columns are also used to accentuate the deck and tub in the master bathroom, which features arched windows, dual vanities, makeup table and steam shower. Each of the six bedrooms is ensuite with spa-like bathrooms and separate entrances. The library features custom cabinetry and a curved niche in the wall, the ideal space for art and lighting. While the pool and spa may be indoors, the space has windows on all sides and features a glass roof allowing one to swim in comfort and experience the outdoors no matter the temperature. For those hot summer days, there are immaculately manicured outdoor living spaces that include an outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven and fire feature. The goal of Fourteen Estates is not to build large homes, but rather to construct quality homes. We like the challenge of designing and building a home on a unique piece of land that maximizes the space, says DeRosse. Another challenge that Fourteen Estates meets is determining exactly what the client is looking for and translating that into reality. It takes a skilled designer with experience to guide each client through the process, says DeRosse. It is also necessary to bring comfort and confidence to the client, as there are many who have never had a home built before. In a development, a certain integrity and feeling must be maintained throughout, while incorporating the prospective owners individual preferences. Fourteen Estates watches construction trends to maintain their foothold in the industry, while continuing to be a reputable business and giving each client what they want. We attend trade shows and industry functions, look for new products and new styles in order to stay fresh, says DeRosse. Fourteen Estates continues to create homes that are signature in style and grand in feel. A message from PS MacInnis Construction Coming from a family of custom builders, Paul MacInnis learned early on the importance of high-quality workmanship. With over 25 years of experience, PS MacInnis Construction has focused fifteen years on custom residential framing. For the past seven years, Paul has developed a strong working relationship with Fourteen Estates and the Rondeau family. As lead carpenter for the featured project, Paul is grateful for the opportunity to showcase his skills. A message from Deluxe Stair and Railing Deluxe Stair & Railing Ltd. has been providing the highest level of quality and customer satisfaction to the most reputable builders in the Greater Toronto Area for nearly fifteen years. Our emphasis has always been about providing superior quality products in a timely manner and using old-fashion techniques which makes each product original. Our team at Deluxe provides an unparalleled level of craftsmanship and satisfaction to our customers, which sets us apart from the rest. Visit our newly designed website for a closer look at who we are and the exceptional work we have done in the past. Remember, nature creates but never duplicates. 86 luxury home CANADA WINTER 2011 lhcanada.com

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