CHIL Interior Design Capture the Spirit of Contemporary West Coast Living

This week’s instalment of the Project of the Week series features an elegant show flat design by 2025 SBID Awards Finalist, CHIL Interior Design.

CHIL Interior Design was commissioned to design the Latitude on Cambie Presentation Centre in Vancouver. The concept balances boldness with refinement, using rich materiality and sculptural elements to create an immersive experience for potential homeowners. Key features include a dramatic marble reception desk and a ribbon-like ceiling installation that introduces softness and movement to the linear space. Carefully zoned layouts, layered textures, and two contrasting model suites showcase the development’s design versatility. More than just a sales environment, the centre was envisioned as a sensory journey—emotive, elegant, and highly functional—capturing the spirit of contemporary West Coast living.

What was the client's brief?

The client wanted a high-impact presentation centre and show suites that would resonate with Vancouver’s discerning real estate market, particularly international luxury buyers. The brief was to create an immersive experience at Latitude on Cambie Presentation Centre that would not only showcase the quality of the residences but also set an elevated first impression for the entire development. The space also needed to be versatile, supporting a range of client functions and sales events while maintaining its polished, design-forward presence.

What inspired the design of the project?

We drew inspiration from both the sophistication of Vancouver’s global real estate audience and the cultural nuances of the target market. This informed our use of bold materiality, such as the dramatic veining of marble at the reception desk and stone-wrapped columns. In the show suites, one palette emphasizes serenity through pale oak tones, soft textiles, and a lively stone backsplash that energizes the kitchen, while the other embraces richness with dramatic walnut finishes and brushed metals. Layered details like under-shelf lighting, smoked glass closets, and spa-like bathrooms balance luxury with functionality, ensuring the spaces feel aspirational yet liveable.

What was the toughest hurdle your team overcame during the project?

A key challenge was bringing the expandable kitchen island to life. Designed to retract or expand as needed for both entertaining and everyday living, the mechanics required an innovative solution. Thanks to our collaboration with our kitchen partner at Inform, we were able to bring this crucial design feature into the show suite.

What was your team’s highlight of the project?

A highlight for our team was the successful execution of the custom ribbon ceiling feature. Its billowing form was designed to soften the geometry of the sales gallery while guiding the flow of the space. Executing that concept required extensive coordination between designers, fabricators, and installers. The precision needed to suspend and align each segment seamlessly was a challenge, but the end result created a striking focal point that elevated the entire presentation centre.

Why did you enter the SBID Awards?

The SBID Awards celebrate design excellence on a global stage, and we saw this as an opportunity to showcase the innovation, cultural sensitivity, and design storytelling that went into Latitude on Cambie. Entering the awards also reflects our ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of what interior design can achieve.

What has being an Award Finalist meant to you and your business?

Being named a finalist is a meaningful recognition of our team’s creativity and hard work. It validates our design approach and reinforces CHIL’s position as a leader in crafting immersive spaces that resonate with both local and international audiences.

Questions answered by Carolyn Kaczmarek, Director of Residential Design at CHIL Interior Design.

This week’s instalment of the Project of the Week series features a luxury rental building design by 2024 SBID Awards Finalist, CHIL Interior Design.

CHIL Interior Design was tasked with crafting REN, in Seattle's South Lake Union. Inspired by exploration and the fusion of humanity with technology, REN offers an immersive experience through bespoke art and design. Custom artwork and installations adorn the public areas, catering to the vibrant tech industry professionals seeking originality. Amenities include a fully functional lobby bar, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, and interconnected top-floor lounges boasting panoramic city views. Designed to meet the evolving needs of its residents, REN offers flexible workspaces and immersive art galleries, creating a dynamic and stimulating living environment.

What was the client's brief?

REN was our chance to make a bold statement in the US luxury rental market, specifically for the creative minds in Seattle’s tech scene. The brief was all about creating spaces that felt alive, with art and tech merging to spark a sense of exploration. We wanted tenants to feel inspired as soon as they walked through the door.

What inspired the design of the project?

Inspired by the concept of exploration and merging humanity with technology, we wanted every corner to feel like it had a story to tell, where humanity and technology collide in unexpected ways creating a residential space that feels like a journey.

What was the toughest hurdle your team overcame during the project?

Building REN during the pandemic was a wild ride as everything had to adapt as we went. With remote work becoming the new norm, we had to rethink how the space would support hybrid professionals. Flexible co-working areas, private pods, and meeting rooms that feel as functional as they do inspiring. Plus, immersive art galleries and a lobby bar that’s more than just a spot to grab a drink. REN is a place to work, socialise, and unwind, all in one, blurring the lines between home, work, and play.

What was your team’s highlight of the project?

Our biggest highlight was watching the vision of exploration come to life through art. From hanging wood sculptures to glowing astronauts and graffiti-inspired murals, every piece was designed to blur the line between humanity and technology. Walking through the finished space was a surreal moment for our team.

Why did you enter the SBID Awards?

We entered the SBID Awards because it’s a globally recognised benchmark for excellence in design. We invest in awards that hold prestige and celebrates work that pushes creative boundaries and sets new standards in the industry.

What has being an Award Finalist meant to you and your business?

Being an SBID Award Finalist feels like a huge win for our whole team. It’s a validation of all the hard work, creativity, and passion we put into every project. It’s not just about the recognition, but a reminder that we’re on the right track to keep pushing boundaries and creating spaces that inspire.

Questions answered by Carolyn Kaczmarek, Director of Residential Design at CHIL Interior Design.