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Architects from 13 Canadian cities named 2015 Fellows

A Winnipeg expert in bio-medical facilities. The head of Montreal’s international district. The designer of a major Newfoundland cultural space. A Toronto leader who contributed to the Evergreen Brickworks. All four are among the Canadian architects to be named 2015 Fellows. The College of Fellows of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) bestows Fellowship…

April 13, 2015

New York Times art critic Blake Gopnik to present Textile Museum of Canada 40th Anniversary Lecture on Andy Warhol and the Art of Textiles, Wednesday, June 3

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NYT art critic to lecture on Andy Warhol and the Art of Textiles

The Textile Museum of Canada is pleased to present New York-based art historian and critic Blake Gopnik who will offer the Museum’s 40th Anniversary Lecture Andy Warhol and the Art of Textiles on Wednesday June 3, 2015 at 6 pm, followed by a private reception and fundraising dinner with the speaker at 7:30 pm. Long-time…

April 13, 2015

Franois Cardinal. Portrait by Marco Campanozzi, La Presse

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RAIC announces winners of the President’s Award for Media in Architecture

The Montreal daily newspaper La Presse and two of its journalists are the recipients of the 2015 President’s Award for Media in Architecture, given by The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC). “It is increasingly rare for any newspaper to support architectural criticism,” says RAIC president Sam Oboh, FRAIC. “It is extraordinary to see a…

April 10, 2015

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Ciot porcelain stoneware for exterior use can stand up to anything Canadian weather can dish out

Ciot is introducing a complete program of porcelain stoneware for exterior use that is perfectly adapted to Canada's cold winter conditions. Ciot offers a wide array of colours and finishes that can be coordinated to any outdoor lifestyle. Porcelain stoneware exterior pavers with their thickness of 20mm are resistant to frost, abrasion, stains and compression. Their…

April 9, 2015

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OCAD University is honouring accomplished alumni for their outstanding professional and artistic achievements

To mark the 100th edition of its annual Graduate Exhibition (GradEx100), OCAD University is honouring accomplished alumni for their outstanding professional and artistic achievements, as well as for their service to the community. This year’s recipients: • Legacy – Painter Doris McCarthy (AOCA, 1930) • Distinguished Alumni – Designer Donna Cummings (AOCA, 1967)…

April 9, 2015

The project aimed at more than displaying products: the goal was to communicate the manufacturer's history and identity with a graphic and spatial narrative thread, with the ultimate objective of preserving memories and emphasizing the quality of its products. Photo by Claude-Simon Langlois

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In Old Montreal, Lemay designs a one-of-a-kind showroom for Artopex

Artopex, one of Quebec’s largest manufacturers of office furniture, commissioned Lemay to design its new showroom in the heart of historic Old Montreal. The project is located in the prestigious former headquarters of the Royal Bank of Canada. After sitting vacant for more than 25 years, the emblematic building has been completely revitalized and rethought…

April 9, 2015

Thousands of influential buyers and decision-makers of the design, architecture and real-estate industries will participate in the 80+ accredited seminars offered by industry leaders

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THERE’S STILL TIME! IIDEXCanada 2015 extends call for presentations

There's still time to sign up as a speaker at IIDEXCanada 2015, Canada's National Design and Architecture Exhibition, which takes place Dec. 2-3 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building. Thousands of influential buyers and decision-makers of the design, architecture and real-estate industries will participate in the 80+ accredited seminars offered by industry leaders.…

April 8, 2015

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Global study – commissioned by Interface – connects levels of employee productivity and well being to office design

"The Human Spaces report into The Global Impact of Biophilic Design in the Workplace," commissioned by the global modular flooring experts of Interface and led by renowned organizational psychologist Professor Sir Cary Cooper, has revealed that employees who work in environments with natural elements report a 15 per cent higher level of well-being, are six per cent more productive…

April 7, 2015

The Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) was designed to be net positive in seven different ways: net-positive energy; structural carbon neutrality; operational carbon; net-zero water; turning passive occupants into active inhabitants; promoting health and productivity; and promoting happiness. Image courtesy Perkins+Will

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Recipient of RAIC’s 2015 Green Building Award: Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) at UBC

A Vancouver research institute, designed to be one of the most sustainable buildings in North America, will receive the 2015 Green Building Award. The award, given by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the Canada Green Building Council, recognizes outstanding achievement in buildings that are environmentally responsible and promote the health and well-being…

April 1, 2015

WOMAN OF THE HOUR Susan Algie, founder and executive director, Winnipeg Architecture Foundation Inc. (WAF). Portrait by David Firman

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Susan Algie of the Winnipeg Architecture Foundation recipient of RAIC’s Advocate for Architecture Award

Susan Algie, executive director of the Winnipeg Architecture Foundation (WAF), will receive the 2015 RAIC Advocate for Architecture award. The advocate for architecture award is for individuals who have contributed to the elevation of architecture in the public realm by means other than the practice of architecture. This award recognizes the long-term commitment to, and…

March 31, 2015