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Design Museum showcases Ai Weiwei’s largest ever Lego artwork
The Design Museum unveils Ai Weiwei’s first ever design-focused exhibition, Ai Weiwei: Making Sense, a recreation of French Impressionist Claude Monet’s famous painting, Water Lilies (1914 — 26). Constructed entirely of Lego, the work Titled Water Lilies #1, is over 15m in length and will span the entire length of one of the walls in the…
Tacit presents a series of art exhibits at The Drake Hotel
Tacit is taking over The Drake Hotel for a series of art exhibits that will completely transform the hotel's Modern Wing lobby, starting this April until May.…
Joint TSA/OAA Project to Survey Architectural Education Opportunities for K–12…
The Toronto Society of Architects (TSA) and the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) are embarking on a joint project to better understand the landscape of K–12…
Keynote Speakers at NeoCon 2023 to Draw on Hip Hop, Community, and Technology
NeoCon has announced the keynote speakers for this year’s exhibition, which will take place from June 12-14, at THE MART in Chicago.
The speakers include:…
Here’s what businesses and consumers can do to tackle modern slavery in supply …
Forced labour, bonded labour and forced child labour affect millions of people worldwide.
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Stuart Milligan, Thompson Rivers University and Nancy…
Remembering Arlene Gould, 1946-2023
Arlene Gould passed away in Toronto on March 2, 2023, at the age of 76. Arlene is survived and lovingly remembered by Robert Cushman, her husband of 48 years, her…
APDIQ to help interior designers master REVIT software
The Professional Association of Interior Designers of Quebec (APDIQ) and the Commission des partenaires de marché du travail (CPMT) have developed Graitec, a program…
Graphisoft’s Archicad Collaborate makes leading BIM technology more accessible through new subscription offering
With Archicad Collaborate, architects now have easy, affordable access to powerful BIM technology for design and cloud collaboration...
Playful Colours Lift Family Spirits at Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) provides an important resource for families with critically ill children: free housing and meals for families staying near medical...
Dipped in Creative Gold – The Beauty of Imperfection
When we think of beauty, we often imagine clean lines, flawless finishes and near perfection. It’s a perceptive flaw that causes us to overlook...
LOLA Architecture’s Efforts to Design for All
Last year, the Parkdale Community Rink opened as the first accessible outdoor rink in Canada. This community gathering place in Calgary, Alberta was designed...
Creators Serving Creators
“Bold moves and an entrepreneurial spirit are in our DNA and have deep meaning within our organization – starting with our founder John Michael...
The Backbone of Industrial Storage: 5 Reasons Pallet Racking Shouldn’t Be Overlooked
Pallet racking is an essential component of any industrial facility. It provides the backbone for storage and organization of products, materials and supplies. Especially...
PRODUCTS
A vase is a vase is a …
This past summer, I was very humbled to be selected among seven international designers to participate in a design workshop at Vignelli Center for Design Studies in partnership with Corning Museum of Glass. The assignment was to…
PROJECTS
Catwalking into new developments: The Décor Studio
The Décor Studio by dkstudio architects is an upscale decor centre designed for a developer building a condo hotel for Chef Nobu’s new restaurant and development in Toronto. The goal for the space, which also doubles as a design centre for their low-rise developments, was to create a luxurious experience that the designers describe as the…
Simplicity in Wooden Forms: Harty House
Harty House, a suburban oasis, is a residential renovation project designed by Toronto-based design firm Atelier SUN. The design overcomes the challenge of…
New levels and new experiences: The St-Gérard residence
Located in the heart of Montreal's Villeray district, the St-Gérard residence is a single-family home that sustained design challenges. The ISSADESIGN agency…
Winter Stations displays winning designs at Woodbine Beach
Winter Stations is back at Woodbine beach for its 9th year, with the five winning designs selected from hundreds of submissions worldwide, alongside three…
Three ways metal ceilings are influencing design trends
Metal ceiling tiles have a rich history that date back to the late 1800s, when they were originally made from corrugated iron or tin covered steel. They were…
Adapting to Canadian Snow: Schnee-Eule chalet
Located in the forest, outside of the village of Morin-Heights, Quebec, and designed for a family of four by Atelier L'Abri, the Schnee-Eule chalet allows its…
Dream Staycation: Memphremagog Lake Residence
Located on the shores of Lake Memphremagog, in the Eastern Townships Region of Quebec, the Memphremagog Lake Residence is a 6,700 square foot home designed by…
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