Sidney Harper has 20 years of international experience in all aspects of luxury interior design and decor: extensive working knowledge of techniques, products, and materials used in high-end residential and commercial environments. His ability to self direct coupled with a diligent approach to the work undertaken allows him to confidently deal with clients and manage multiply project concurrently.
In words of one of his clients:
"Sidney Harper is an exceptional designer—on several fronts. He has an impeccable sense of composition. His sense of color is flawless. His attention to architectural as well as personal detail is staggering--all this while incorporating his clients’ personalities without compromising his highly developed aesthetic sense. His designs are luxurious, elegant, and completely livable. He has helped me realize my dreams"
SIDNEY HARPER DESIGN, MONTRERAL, DESIGNER - OWNER
Responsible for all the aspects pertaining to interior design and operation of the business. Responsible for calculating and forecasting material requirements and costs. Purchased furnishings, selected designs, sketches, accessories, paintings, and deco products as per the client’s budget. Responsible for arrangements of fabrics, carpets, furniture, fixtures, drapes, paint, wallpaper and outer garden area of the project. Projects ranging from exquisite multi-million dollars residences to lofts, studios, offices and art galleries.
Distinct Clients among others;
❖ HRH Prince Philip Duke of Brabant Crown Prince of Belgium, Official House
❖ Vice President Laurel of the Philippines, Family Residence
Responsible for complete architectural detailing/transformation of an existing typical villa into a Spanish Colonial Revival Style Residence in prestigious San Lorenzo, Makati the Philippines from the conceptual 2 -3D plans (interior end exterior, plus the courtyards) to the completion. Managed trade crew of 15 for 6 months on location. Responsible for material, fixtures and furniture selection and purchasing, decoration including color schemes, light, drapery, bedding.
❖ Robert Shaw, Hong Kong, Vancouver
❖ UNWASHED GRAPE THEATRE, Montreal 2005 - 2010 ART DIRECTOR
Created sets for numerous theatrical productions.
SHIZUE, LONDON, CREATIVE DESIGNER
Image consulting, conceptual design, prototype design. for high-end fashion designer.
BD & DESIGN ASSOCIATES, Vancouver, BC, CA, DESIGNER ASSOCIATE
Established design, planned and refined the architectural concepts along with furnishing and interior designing. Estimated material requirements and costs, and presented design to client for their ap- proval. Responsible for interacting with client to determine factors such as budget and architectural preferences. Responsible for guiding client on proper color coordination, space utilization, cost, and use of furnishings as per the architectural theme.
Designed a 20.000 sf., 3 level, boutique show room specializing in a luxury furniture, lighting, accesso- ries and interior design services. Responsibilities included continuous floor plan design changes, visual merchandising, window display, lighting design, and floral design.
Advised clients on interior design factors, such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment, color coordination as well as accessorizing.
HERMES, Vancouver, BC, CA, DESIGNER VISUAL PRESENTATION
Responsible for the store image, layout and concepts, visual presentation and store display forecasting event specific and seasonal trends, space planning, interior design and lighting fixtures, for world’s top luxury boutiques and brands. Taught staff members merchandising methods, image consulting, image representing gift-wrapping, color theory and sales tactics.
Fendi, Vancouver, BC, CA, Designer Visual Presentation
Responsible for the store image, layout and concepts, visual presentation and store display forecasting event specific and seasonal trends, space planning, interior design and lighting fixtures, for world’s top luxury boutiques and brands. Taught staff members merchandising methods, image consulting, image representing gift-wrapping, color theory and sales tactics.
CELINE, Vancouver, BC, CA, Designer Visual Presentation
Responsible for the store image, layout and concepts, visual presentation and store display forecasting event specific and seasonal trends, space planning, interior design and lighting fixtures, for world’s top luxury boutiques and brands. Taught staff members merchandising methods, image consulting, image representing gift-wrapping, color theory and sales tactics.
NOBUTA VERNISSAGE, Vancouver, BC, CA, Art Director
Designed and created sophisticated and unique hand made Emilio Robba sculptures using nontraditional materials many of which grace residences of private collectors like the Canadian Prime Minister Brian Maulroney.
John Casablancas Institute, Vancouver, BC, CA, Fashion & Design
Fashion and Design. Art degree with major in visual presentation
Stanford Who's Who, 1st Place
❖For outstanding achievements in design profession appointed Honoured Member of The Stanford Who’s Who and included in the Black Book 2012 and 2013 edition.
❖“Zen Style Residences” Book, 1st Place
A hard cover book under the tittle “Zen Style Residences” to which I was requested to write a preface as a Zen and Fen Shui Master.
The book included one of my projects, " A Transcendent Sanctuary"
The book was published in Asia in different languages as well as US by Phoenix Publishing.
❖Korean Times , Toronto, Honorable Mention
acknowledged for outstanding design in retail sector
Best Design, 1st Place
❖Best Design Award Harvest Theater Festival, Montreal for best set and costume design
Designer of Refinement, Honorable Mention
❖La Voix Décor Magazine named "Designer of Refinement"
