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ARCHED STRETCHER

Stretcher in tables, chairs, etc., in an arched form. Typically seen in the English Restoration period.  (Mi)


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ARCHITECTS’ FURNITURE

Particularly refers to the English furniture designed by architects of the 18th century and has architecture features such as arches.  (Mi)


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Know the rules when insuring secondary suites | Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver

Know the rules when insuring secondary suites | Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver.


Current Villa Design Update

We Have completed the 1:200 scale model of  first design option. Please let us know your thoughts. The land is 4000 Sq.m and the allowed building foot print is 150 sq.m.  (to see the images click on “read more”)

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ARCADED PANEL

Panel decoration in form of the arcade: arches with columns. Typically seen in English Renaissance designs and architecture. (Mi)


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ARCADED BACK

The back of chair or bed, representing arcade: arches with pillars.  (Mi)


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ARCADE

Series of arches supported by piers or columns. Arcade in design is used as a motif (carved decoration). (Mi)



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Secondary Suite; Do you need an Interior Designer ?

Secondary suite designs are often fun and at Metamorphous Interiors, we do our best to serve your interest and keep your secondary suite interior design project under specified budget.

secondary suite interior design

We get to know our client, chat with them about their projects needs, find every member’s requirements and try to find that fine line where everyone is happy. If you ever wonder what an interior designer dose in the whole concept of secondary suite interior design, well we have to say a lot but don’t get fooled by what you see on TV because reality shows are far from reality. Read more


ARABESQUE

Arabesque refers to a carved design in the form of geometrical or floral scrolls, as well as the form of mythological characters, humans and animals, usually framed in a rectangular form. Arabesque is used by art historians to describe the elements in the decorations of two phases alone: in the Islamic art and the European art. 

Arabesque (Islamic Art): From the 9th century and onwards. The Islamic arabesque is a developed version of Byzantine and Late Antique scroll decorations. There’s an emphasis on leafy forms and vines in the designs.

Arabesque (European Art): From Renaissance and onwards. In European art, arabesque refers to a decorative motif consisting of flowing and organic forms which don’t cross each other. It’s a simple form of the Arabesque in Islamic art.  (Mi)


Arabesque in European Art: The “Tellus Panel” from the Ara Pacis, Rome, c. 27 A.D.

Arabesque in Islamic Art: Part of a 15th century ceramic panel from Samarkandwith white calligraphy on a blue arabesque background.


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ARCA

Arca is a chest, used in the middle ages and renaissance, mainly in Spain and Italy, to store treasures. (Mi)

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A useful chart about Secondary Suite

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver put together a comprehensive chart about secondary suite. This chat is based on the old Building codes (BCBC 2006). However, new codes are out and many things have changed. You can see the chart by clicking here.
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