The Salient Group

Diana Becker and her partner Stella the greyhound live in the Terminus.

Diana was formerly an Interior Designer. Her first job was actually with George Lee at Design 21, 21 Water Street in Gastown, just across the street from Terminus where Koolhaus now resides. She still maintains a design firm and occasionally works for her son Adam Becker.

Tell us a little bit about yourself
I was a partner in Revamp Properties. My then husband was a developer in Gastown in the early 70′s.  Helmut Becker was also a sculptor and created the masks on the exterior of Le Magasin.  We even had a cute three wheeler BMW parked out the front of Le Magasin until the guys from Gold’s Gym picked it up and took it over the Cambie Street bridge!!

I was the founder of Dubrulle French Culinary School, now Art Institute in Pacific Centre.  As a Culinary Professional I was involved in all aspects of the food industry for over 20 years.

Q. What are some of your pastimes?
A. I really love to travel with focus on art and food. Especially in France and India.

Q. Why did you decide to purchase a home at Terminus
A. I bought in Terminus because of an appreciation for the architecture.  I have been involved with Heritage Vancouver for many years. The transformation of this part of the city is long overdue but I feel that it’s time has finally arrived.

Q. What do you like about your neighbourhood?
A. I hope to have a glass of wine at every Gastown establishment over the summer and rate the restaurants and the wines!!! Also to visit every art gallery.

Q. What is something you like about living in Terminus?
A. I like the air conditioning in my suite.  It is so cool and really makes a difference.  The switch from uptown to downtown is very rewarding and I look forward to my courses in Urban Affairs at the new SFU campus.

Mike Telford on his back deck – click for larger image

Meet a member of our tribe – Mike Telford: Mike is a Graphic Designer and a longtime Gastown resident. He has recently moved into Salient’s newest development, the terminus.

Q: Why did you end up purchasing in Terminus?
A:  As a designer, I appreciate quality design and architecture. I’ve lived in Tokyo and in New York, two of the world’s centers for good design. In the Terminus I see qualities that could be found in either of those two cities.

Q: How do you like living in Gastown?
A: Gastown is the juxtaposition of old and new. It is Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood, but really I think we are just seeing the beginning of a new era that will make it one of the most desirable places to live in the city. It has always been a hub of creative businesses and funky residential spaces, and as a resident of the neighborhood for the past 5 years I have noticed the changes that are occurring… great new restaurants, bars, shops, and of course, amazing residential buildings, the future looks good.

Tell us about your home.
It’s very rare that you can tell someone that you live in a condo building downtown and you have a one of a kind home, but that is my place in terminus. I love the fact that I have a truly unique space which is both practical, but stylish as well. The double glass French doors that look out to my huge deck are pretty cool, and of course the building itself, it has a really good sense of community.

Horace was one of the first purchasers at the Terminus building.

Meet a member of our tribe – Horace Lai: Horace is an Architect and one of the first purchasers at The Terminus. He was also one of the first new homeowners to move in.

Q:  Why did you end up purchasing in Terminus?
A:  I like things that are well designed, my clothes, my shoes, my furniture. The dynamic energy between ‘yesterday’ and ‘tomorrow’ inspire me everyday.

Q: How do you like living in Gastown?
A: I love Gastown, its surrounded by many new developments including the Carrall Street Greenway, the new Convention & Exhibition Centre and the future Waterfront Transit Hub. People in Gastown are friendly, creative and open-minded and I love that I can find many avant-garde stores and restaurants in this part of town.

Tell us about your home.
I really like my pad. It’s a 2-level loft in Terminus, clever designed to be both dramatic and playful. Materials like walnut flooring, concrete stairs and glass railings are nicely put together. You can find many innovative living spaces behind the historical facade.

Horace is a fan of the Terminus on Facebook. Catch up with him at www.facebook.com/pages/terminus/50841027486