Diamond Schmitt Architects returns to Doors Open Toronto presented by Great Gulf (May 23-24) with two afternoons (1-5 p.m.) of presentations on current projects in Toronto, across Canada and abroad. There will also be models and renderings on display as well as preview screenings of a documentary about a new opera house in Russia designed…
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) will bestow a special Lifetime Contribution Award to Sonja Bata, whom they identify as “a strong advocate of design excellence and benefactor of architecture worldwide.” Over the past 68 years, Mrs. Bata has furthered public awareness and appreciation of design and building excellence through the organizations she has…
Here's another reminder (and we will keep them coming): it's time to consider entering Canadian Interiors' own Best of Canada Design Competition. The purpose of this annual competition - now in its 18th year - is to increase national and international recognition of the talent and outstanding achievements of Canadian designers. The competition is open…
Visitors to Toronto’s financial district were likely wondering why there was a giant fish made out of tuna cans around the corner from a fortune cookie made out of canned tuna in the lobby of the TD Center. They’re just two of 20 structures on display until May 9, as teams of professional designers, architects,…
Interior Designers of Canada and the IDC Foundation are pleased to announce a new scholarship that will honour the memory of Robert (Bob) Ledingham – one of Canada’s most celebrated interior designers. The scholarship will assist Canadian interior designers and educators in their pursuit of higher education. “Bob’s contribution to the profession was immeasurable,” says…
The Design Exchange (DX) and the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Foundation announce the second annual Emerging Designer Competition (EDC), the ONLY competition of its kind in Canada, where innovative design and entrepreneurialism intersect. From digital, interior and graphic design to architecture and fashion design, this national competition seeks to provide a game-changing opportunity for…
Here's a third reminder (and we will keep them coming): it's time to consider entering Canadian Interiors' own Best of Canada Design Competition. The purpose of this annual competition - now in its 18th year - is to increase national and international recognition of the talent and outstanding achievements of Canadian designers. The competition is…
Proof that the CORE (TD Square/Holt Renfrew) is taking green building to heart has been shown by the CaGBC granting the CORE shopping centre’s common areas LEED Gold certification for Commercial Interiors. “Having the CORE LEED Gold certified adds to our unique urban shopping experience, only available in Calgary’s downtown core,” states Regional Operations Manager,…
Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) in partnership with the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is pleased to announce that the popular Leaders Breakfast series will be expanding to a new Canadian city. The eight-city event makes two Canadian stops annually with 2015 marking the event’s ninth year in Canada. Traditionally held in Toronto and Vancouver,…
The American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment have announced its Top 10 Green Projects for 2015. Among them - and the only project from Canada - is the Diamond Schmitt Architects-designed CANMET Materials Technology Laboratory (LEED Platinum certified) in Hamilton, Ontario. ALL ABOUT THE PROJECT Natural Resources Canada relocated its CANMET Materials Technology Laboratory…