Homes of the West

Everything looks like it was meant to be there. And that’s a testimony to Mark’s successful marriage of function and design. The ingeniously clever design touches – alcoves and strategically placed lighting – give the impressive Paul Van Ginkel paintings the platform they deserve. Every piece of furniture and lighting becomes a piece of art in its own right. All of the furnishings were custom built by Alberta artisans to compliment the western influences of his collection. Even the chandeliers in the great room feature wrought iron cut-outs of western scenes surrounding elk hide tepees. There are whimsical touches to balance the majestic display of Calgary artist Paul Van Ginkel’s paintings throughout the house: