It’s that time of year again! Time to get your tickets for the 2011 Vancouver Special House Tour!
It’s presented by the Vancouver Heritage Foundation, and will take place on Saturday, September 24th.
More information and tickets available here.

The next Party for Architects is coming up on August 25th! We are happy to announce that Omer Arbel will be speaking, and we have lots of beer from Peroni! Looking forward to seeing all you ‘black turtlenecked’ designers real soon….

Our friends at Coast Modern are having a fundraiser this weekend to help raise money to complete their documentary on west coast modern architecture. A very deserving project indeed. And with oysters, booze and a sweet space, and this party looks like it’s going to be a blast!

More info here.

NEW MAGAZINES HAVE ARRIVED!

We got our first shipment and now have issues of Uppercase, It’s nice that, Monocle, Sleek (from berlin!), Canadian Architect, ‘Scape, Architectural Review, Architectural Record, and Landscape Architecture magazine in store now. Still coming: Log, Meatpaper, Gastronomica, Fillip, Modernism, and some other goodies! If you have any favourites you’d like us to carry, just send us an email and let us know.

We have an opening for a Part-time Assistant Manager. The position commences May 1st and would require a commitment of 20 hours/week.  Must be able to work either Saturdays or Sundays.

Responsibilities include:  retail sales, general administrative duties, book keeping, costing and data entry of inventory, merchandising, and maintaining general upkeep of the store. The applicant must be able to ensure high levels of customer service and support, exceptional product knowledge, and accuracy in all transactions, inventory, and procedures.

The ideal candidate must have a passion for design and a good knowledge of contemporary design. Previous administrative and retail experience is a must. Experience gained in the furniture or design industry would be a definite asset. Education or experience in a creative field (such as architecture, interior design, graphic design, industrial design, art, film, etc.) is a plus. Additionally, you must be fluent in Mac computer applications, and have the ability to move light to medium weight furniture.

Hourly wage is negotiable based upon previous experience.

To apply please submit your resume in person or by email at shop@vanspecial.com

Attn: Anne Pearson

No phone calls please.

Winner of the 2011 Wallpaper design award and the Swedish Elle Design Deco award!

We sourced these on a recent trip to Copenhagen and fell in love with the simple design and the gorgeous lacquer finish.

The STEP stepladder designed by Karl Malmvall is handsome enough to be a piece of furniture, rather than just an utility to be stowed in the closet after use. He even added a hook for placing it on the wall, always within reach: “We have more and more stuff in our homes, electrical gadgets, kitchen appliances, etc. We use our apartments from the floor all the way up to the ceiling. I want to leave the stepladder readily available on the wall, instead of hiding it away in a closet.”

Available in 3 high gloss finishes: white, red and black.

Dimensions folded (HxWxD): 132 x 45 x 5 cm (4′ 4″ x 1′ 6″ x 2″)

Price: $299.99

Thanks everyone for the great turnout at last night’s Party for Architects! Guest speakers were Gair Williamson and Chris Woodford. Next party is July 7th! Hope to see you there.