How A Multifamily Residence Honors Its Diverse Inhabitants

Although Richmond, British Columbia, is located in metro Vancouver, over half its citizens identify as Chinese, and nearly 75 percent hail from somewhere in Asia. That diversity is at the core of Hollybridge at River Green, an amenity-rich multifamily residence with interiors by CHIL. Culturally specific touches like wok kitchenettes, a tai chi garden, and a mah-jongg room cater to the lifestyle of the local populace, while the overarching concept borrows from the hospitality world.

Among the many amenities is a sunlit 25-meter lap pool lined with a black-and-white mosaic that continues onto the surrounding decking, a gym, anchored by a slatted walnut-veneered canopy/divider, and a kids’ playroom, where materials such as vinyl and plastic laminate are not only colorful but also durable and cleanable. Senior interior designer Diana Ellis drew inspiration from her experience living in Macau and Hong Kong, where she first recognized the timeless beauty of traditional English interiors and their influence. Detailing throughout Hollybridge evokes that, as evidenced by the central elevator bank, where honed Calacatta and Nero Marquina marble flooring joins refined walnut millwork. Multiculturalism is the project’s strength—just like the city it’s based in.

An Oscar Wilde-Inspired Hotel Nods to One of His Classics

This boutique hotel is a literature lover’s dream. CHIL Interior Design turns Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray into a hotel in Calgary, Canada that invites visitors to step into the story. Aptly named, The Dorian is part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection and features Victorian elements a la the novel’s era, as well as bold colors, patterns, and textures.

After adding a literary-themed space to their repertoire of hospitality destinations, the designers at CHIL continue to expand their inspiration. “I feel like now that we’ve done a literary-inspired space, maybe the next one should be inspired by a song or a piece of artwork,” says Lu. “As designers, I think our instinct is to do something that we haven’t done before.”

Inside The Dorian, a Literary-Inspired Hotel by CHIL Interior Design