that’s because we had the right collaborators. They knew how to achieve what the teams’ vision was from day one.” Another project that exceeded the original vision was the Cambie + King Edward development in Vancouver. The interiors there were by RAAW +design, which joined the consultant team in 2016. They were given a brief that targeted “livability, durability, and longevity.” RAAW is led by Allyse Y. Li, a registered interior designer and LEED professional. She says that they designed those interiors to be “beautiful” but also “truly universal.” Unlike when designing an interior renovation or tenant fit-in, their approach to new construction development is to give the future residents space and freedom to make their own design decisions. “Part of my mentality when it comes to designing the interiors for development projects – on any scale, large or boutique – is that I don’t know who lives in them upon and beyond completion,” Allyse explains. “I care deeply for sustainability in the sense that I don’t want people to be able to live in these homes without having to prematurely modify the interior built environment.” “Spaces that are tastefully and carefully designed, but let their occupiers’ get creative and personal are better loved and last much longer,” she adds. “I absolutely stand behind my design philosophy and professional approach.” For his part, Steve describes the results that RAAW achieved on that project “as modest, contemporary and timeless.” THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
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