Dream House Magazine July 2008

A century ago, prominent British architect Henry Sandham Griffith designed a stunning, 7,662-square-foot Tudor Revival home for Victoria barrister Alexis Martin.

Standing tall on a rocky outcropping overlooking its surroun-ding 1.6-acre estate, the home was prominent among the neighbourhood’s other stately residences, today minutes from Victoria’s bustling downtown.

In the 1930s, Yarrow Shipyards president Norman Yarrow lived here, but under later owners it was subdivided…
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CARE Awards – Vancouver Island 2007

Abstract Developments Inc.’s “Radius” project was the big winner, capturing 6 gold awards, including Project of the Year at the 2007 CARE Awards held Saturday evening at the Victoria Conference Centre. More than 300 builders, trades, and suppliers attended the gala event.

“The judges clearly thought Radius was an exceptional project,” says Carol Greaves, Chair, 2007 CARE Awards. “Radius…
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