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New Fortune City: Fortunately, City well prepared for pandemic with multi-modes of alternative transportation. Those wishing to avoid mass transit have something to be thankful for: Exhibit A — 3 modals: CarShare (@evocarshare shown), BikeShare (@mobi_bikes shown) & simply walking. The latter being the City’s greatest longterm decades long planning gift • The WALKABLE CITY • Vancouver is one of a mere handful of large cities in North America offering extensive pedestrian friendly corridors & spaces. By no means is the City complete or perfect, but it’s at least acknowledged & part of the interwoven fabric & longterm planning visions every step of the way. #newfortunecity • #walkablecity • #walkability • #alternatives • #multimodal • #carshare • #bikeshare • #pedestrianfriendly • #cityofvancouver • iPhone photo by @smallstudiodesign — #smallstudiodesign • (at Grandview - Woodland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIJXz4rhP3V/?igshid=1jv7mi47p75lu

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New Fortune City: Heaven’s Gates —- “Hark the herald, angels sing!” ••• Rejoice, it’s a #rainyday • In many cultures, #rain is a sign of #luck , #abundance & #prosperity • So play something softly my #angels & have #gratitude for nature’s abundance falling from the heavens above. ••• —- KEEP VANCOUVER WET — an old slogan from late 19th—early 20th C. — Abundance of water is what made us prosperous — in forestry, salmon fishing & many other ways ... 🍺🍹🍸 😉. ... so cheers 🥂 to that! 💕🇨🇦 ••• •_____________| 🌧 |____________ • When it rains, perhaps buy a lottery ticket? — Hey you never know ||>> it could happen to you. I happen to know it did for these homeowners. And they’ve never looked back since. 😉. iPhone photos by @christopherlylesmall @smallstudiodesign — Shot #onlocation in First Shaughnessy’s Angus Park area. #singingintherain • #newfortunecity • #shaughnessy • #keepvancouverwet • #harktheheraldangelssing • ##coastalconditionals • #smallstudiodesign • (at Angus Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHtIF98hBbc/?igshid=63yikyjoyhin

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“Don’t ask me ... I just work(ed) here.” FbFriday: [👈🏼 slides] Smallstudio Design ~> oh I don’t know - it’s not like I’m the only one who was an #influencer ... but I know I was one of the many who had #influenced the #urbanplanning #urbandesign #vancouverwaterfront ~ specifically #falsecreek & the #shapeofthingstocome or as they’ve come to be ... #sosueme #design #architecture #construction #designbuild #thenandnow #city #vancouverism #newfortunecity #flashbackfriday #smallstudiodesign (at False Creek Science World)

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New Fortune City: Coast Modern. Cantilever Confidently into the Future. Lotsa dollars in Dollarton-Deep Cove. If spending, invest in the best money can buy. Historic/vintage/heritage #architecture is awesome. So too #design which marks the essence of our time & peeks into the future. ••• This stealth bomber of #modernity a 21st.C fortress sculpturally wrapped in metal/wood cladding. ••• Neat, discreet, & discrete. Architecturally unobtrusive (discreet) yet discerning/apart from the rest (discrete). ✅ ••• “Words can't describe this #dreamhouse ... Captures views of Indian Arm [glacial fjord], looks out to mountains in distance through the huge picture windows ... Step inside to be drawn into light & scenery ... extraordinary design by D'Arcy Jones, Architect. Built by OPEN HORIZON with the highest standard & craftsmanship. Pool, hot tub, Miele appliances, freestanding wood f/p, smart home, air con., radiant floor heating, backup gen., TESLA wall charger, built in BBQ, home theatre, sauna & more, in modern U shape with 2 courtyards ...” — Realtor Listing • “Newness is highly valued in contemporary culture. To stay relevant, architecture needs to reflect this newness in the built world, but more maturely & sustainably. Since newness & history complement & enhance each other ... practising architecture requires lifelong learning ... depth & substance come from looking backwards & forwards simultaneously, to find inspiration in the technical & poetic accomplishments of every culture.” — Architect’s Statement _________________ iPhone photos by @christopherlylesmall @Smallstudiodesign [or, as noted, darcyjones.com] Shot #onlocation in Dollarton, District of N. Van, near Deep Cove, Indian River & Roche Point. Homes in Dollarton list for $4.1million on average (est. mortgage = $15k/month), 285% higher than ave. listings of $1.07million across all N.Van. properties. Average Dollarton homes are 4,835 sq ft, w/ 5bdrms/4 baths. Apartments comprise 3/4 of avail. postings in #northvancouver district. #vancouverhomes • #vancouverarchitecture • #newhomesvancouver • #modernhomes • #coastmodern • #newfortunecity • #smallstudiodesign • (at Lowry Lane Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGeIlOMhFja/?igshid=tqjd9jrppx8t

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New Fortune City: Coast Modern. Cantilever Confidently into the Future. Lotsa dollars in Dollarton-Deep Cove. If spending, invest in the best money can buy. Historic/vintage/heritage #architecture is awesome. So too #design which marks the essence of our time & peeks into the future. ••• This stealth bomber of #modernity a 21st.C fortress sculpturally wrapped in metal/wood cladding. ••• Neat, discreet, & discrete. Architecturally unobtrusive (discreet) yet discerning/apart from the rest (discrete). ✅ ••• “Words can't describe this #dreamhouse ... Captures views of Indian Arm [glacial fjord], looks out to mountains in distance through the huge picture windows ... Step inside to be drawn into light & scenery ... extraordinary design by D'Arcy Jones, Architect. Built by OPEN HORIZON with the highest standard & craftsmanship. Pool, hot tub, Miele appliances, freestanding wood f/p, smart home, air con., radiant floor heating, backup gen., TESLA wall charger, built in BBQ, home theatre, sauna & more, in modern U shape with 2 courtyards ...” — Realtor Listing • “Newness is highly valued in contemporary culture. To stay relevant, architecture needs to reflect this newness in the built world, but more maturely & sustainably. Since newness & history complement & enhance each other ... practising architecture requires lifelong learning ... depth & substance come from looking backwards & forwards simultaneously, to find inspiration in the technical & poetic accomplishments of every culture.” — Architect’s Statement _________________ iPhone photos by @christopherlylesmall @Smallstudiodesign [or, as noted, darcyjones.com] Shot #onlocation in Dollarton, District of N. Van, near Deep Cove, Indian River & Roche Point. Homes in Dollarton list for $4.1million on average (est. mortgage = $15k/month), 285% higher than ave. listings of $1.07million across all N.Van. properties. Average Dollarton homes are 4,835 sq ft, w/ 5bdrms/4 baths. Apartments comprise 3/4 of avail. postings in #northvancouver district. #vancouverhomes • #vancouverarchitecture • #newhomesvancouver • #modernhomes • #coastmodern • #newfortunecity • #smallstudiodesign • (at Lowry Lane Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGeIlOMhFja/?igshid=tqjd9jrppx8t

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CSI Vancouver: crouching history, hidden fortune cookies • Never ceases to amaze how among Vancouver’s vast inventory of New-Fortune City contemporary cookie-cutter constructions & with so much ever-greenery in #leafygreenvancouver ... it’s reassuring how much old Architectural Heritage peeks through — enough people care to preserve the #architecturehistory of the city. #csivancouver • #newfortunecity • #heritagevancouver • #smallstudiodesign • (at Grandview–Woodland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9To26mBOO5/?igshid=183wp7gl7m7oj

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Line of Wisdom: Wall St.'s rather different in Vancouver vs New York's "Line of Wisdom" #wisdom #wisdomline ... A #layout of #views from Wall & Trinity [pocket] Park ~ just a wee thing - small #greenspace affording wonderful #views #vistas of #ships coming & going in our busy #harbour #portofvancouver #burrardinlet #eastvan #eastvancouver #hastingssunrise #wallstreet #onthewaterfront #newfortunecity (at Wall & Trinity Park)

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I’ve got my eye on you Vancouver - watch out I’ll be somewhere watching you. iSketch iDraw iPhoto iVideo iMovie iWrite #videosketchbook #lightscameraaction any which way … in my own way I cover the City that gets into the heart of me. You never know when or where … from early in the morning to so late at night, it’s early in the morning again. (usually the latter) #vancouver #twinke #citylights #canadianpacific #canadiansunset #vancouvernoir #vancouverbyzeenite #vancouverbynight #pacificnorthwest #newfortunecity #twinpeaks #smallstudiodesign #smallstudiofilms #sumaru #eastvancouver (at Smallstudio Design)

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Flashback Friday: Bryan Adams’ #famouswords of #amazement at his own #hometown [ #layout ] “I'm amazed every time I come back to Vancouver, at how much it's changed. You go away for a month and there's three more skyscrapers.” ~ Bryan Adams, Musician 🎶 #bryanadams #quotation #alwayssomethingnew #amazed #amazing #changes #changingvancouver #parqvancouver #parqvancouvercasino #newfortunecity #smallstudiofilms #smallstudiodesign (at JW Marriott Parq Vancouver)

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Park to Parq:Cross-section of Smithe Mews in Downtown Vancouver ... Smithe Mews is only two-blocks long yet has that all very new feeling. The Coopers’ Park Residential area is about 10years old now, while the newer side #casino #hotel #resort of #parqvancouver newly opened /occupied - or still #underconstruction w/ that #freshsmell of curing concrete & #wetpaint ___________✨—✨____________ Art: “Slow”: by #artist Zuang Huan #giantpanda #publicart #chrome #panda @cityofvancouver “New Fortune City”Entertainment District at Parq Vancouver ___________✨—✨____________ #parqvancouver #casino #newfortunecity #downtownvancouver ___________✨—✨____________ Stylized photo w/fX Shot #onlocation @parqvancouver w/#iphone8plus by @smallstudiodesign edit in #googlephotos #smallstudiofilms #smallstudiodesign (at 8 Smithe Mews)

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Go Mo’Slow: ‘twas some #enchanted #evening in New Fortune (& Forbidden) City #newfortunecity #forbiddenfruit Took another look w/ @pacificspiritart to see ... #slow #revisiting “SLOW” #sculpture : by #artist Zuang Huan ... Great #giant #chrome #pandas #publicart #vancouverpublicart #publicartinstallation #cityofvancouver #parqvancouver @parqvancouverbc Shot #onlocation by @smallstudiodesign w/ #iphone8plus #smallstudiofilms #smallstudiodesign (at Parq Vancouver)

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SKYLINES YVR: “Quickly catching as joy rushes past Joyeux Pâques / Happy Easter from East Van’s Cross” ~ CL Small [👈🏼 slides] Mon jeu de mots Français || #wordplay on the sound of French expression for “Joyeux Pâques” in #verse ... Created in CREATE APP #create ... #happyeaster #joyeuxpâques _____________|🌇|____________ #eastvancross #skylinesyvr #french #skytrain #canadiansunset #canadianpacific _____________|🌇|____________ #vancouvernoir #vancouverbyzeenite #newfortunecity #drivebyshooting #smallstudiodesign (at East Van Cross)

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Hinging on ... the Unprecedented: [👈🏼 slides #photostills w/ #effects #fx ] Newer Architecture hinges on opportunities to blossom (or fail) in Transitional interstitial #urbanland #urbanspace #rezoned to allow new Infill in ways differing from “the usual” ... even if, to the eye / external PoV it all seems familiar & nothing new. _________||___________ However,in Built Realm, Architecture & Urban Design it’s really difficult & tricky to convey without graphics / drawings on how a site’s innovative or a break away from status quo ________||__________ Southeast False Creek’s Hinge Park at Olympic Village, Vancouver has so much going on that’s buried beneath the veneer of the visual. Similarly the opposite side of #falsecreek features an Architectural Ensemble of very different approaches to #urbanbuilding types (living, working & leisure) #urbanliving #urbanresort #parqvancouver #edgewatercasino #environmentallyfriendly #sustainability #leed #leedplatinum - #greenarchitecture #greenbuilding Some of which I’m not sure about ... (long story) but time will tell A tale of “two cities-within-a-city” -a case The City of (good) Management vs The City of (poorly) Managed ... The City of Social Progress vs The City of Social Costs (Hint: not personally a fan of gambling, nor casinos - imho) #newfortunecity #smallstudiodesign (at Hinge Park)

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Say Hello Wave Goodbye: A Dashcam Monday Musical Ride through Metro Vancouver https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZBCDOCF0OY&feature=share

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Blueprints: New Fortune City. “By flick of pen Or click of mouse The Plans they draw O’Earth’s ripped raw. With new fortunes made As new cities rise Of steel & brick All from tiny Mouse clicks, & Mighty Pen flick.” ~ c.l.small #smallstudiodesign #newfortunecity #vancouver #blueprint #blueprints #architecture #penandink #drawing #flick #click #poem #poetry #prose #word #city #instapoem (at Smallstudio Design)

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Weekend's Matinee Curtain Call: Monday may be Rainy - not without warning - a good show #prelude to #whatsnext. The #finalcurtain of a glorious weekend. #perspective #views from Wall & Trinity [pocket] Park ~ #skyline #vistas (taken late afternoon-evening) ~ Vancouver's busy #harbour #burrardinlet #portofvancouver #eastvan #eastvancouver #harbourfront #hastingssunrise #wallstreet #onthewaterfront #newfortunecity (at Wall & Trinity Park)