"I've found that Qualico is super-aware of continually having our homes
resonate with nature. They accomplish that by using materials such as ma-
sonry, boarding and other materials that provide rich colour enhancements
that blend in with and complement the natural surroundings. The homes
rise out of not only streetscapes, but from tall grasses, ponds and greens-
paces, too."
kensington Homes' Rene Giroux, who's manned show homes in both River
Park South and Sage Creek, says variety is the hallmark of both develop-
ments.
"Both areas offer traditional homes along with homes that offer modern
chic detail throughout," he says. "Gone are the days of boring beige stucco
and monotonous and repetitive elevations. With developer guidelines and
oversight, these neighbourhoods are ensuring that a variety of styles are
being introduced."
Giroux cites a collection of kensington homes on Sage Creek Boulevard as
an example.
'Take a walk through
the various trails that run
through the cmunity
and you'll see a beautiful
massing of hes — even
rooflines are considered
in the designs, as
they give hes a unique
character of their own'
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