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Penthouse at Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences sells for $28 million, a Canadian record

An international buyer has purchased the West Penthouse of the new Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences in Toronto's tony Yorkville neighbourhood, currently under construction, for $28 million, making it the most expensive condominium residence sold in Canadian history. The penthouse residence occupies the top floor of the 55-storey West Residence building, and…

June 1, 2011

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Big news for B.C.’s Thompson Rivers University

The mountainous setting of Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, British Columbia, provided inspiration for the winning design to revitalize a building at the heart of the campus. The university selected a joint venture between Diamond and Schmitt Architects and Stantec to create a vibrant centre for student life that will also house the first…

May 27, 2011

TOP (FROM LEFT): PARTNERS Bruce Kuwabara, Marianne McKenna, Thomas Payne, Shirley Blumberg; PRINCIPALS Christopher Couse, Luigi LaRocca, Mitchell Hall, Goran Milosevic; DIRECTORS Amanda Sebris (Marketing), Phyllis Crawford (Finance), Philip Marjeram (Technology); SENIOR ASSOCIATES Andrew Dyke, David Jesson, Judith Taylor, Robert Sims. BOTTOM (FROM LEFT): ASSOCIATES Kevin Thomas, Kael Opie, Carolyn Lee, Dave Smythe, Matthew Wilson, Mark Jaffar, Brent Wagler, Bruno Weber, John Peterson, Steven Casey, Paulo Rocha, Meika McCunn, Glenn MacMullin, Kevin Bridgman.

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The new KPMB

The founding partners of Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects (KPMB) -- Bruce Kuwabara, Thomas Payne, Marianne McKenna and Shirley Blumberg -- are pleased to announce the appointment of new principals, senior associates, associates and directors in the firm. The collective talent and expertise of the 25 new appointees has contributed to designing buildings and…

May 17, 2011

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BE AMONG THE BEST!

ACT NOW! The deadline to enter our 14th annual Best of Canada Design Competition is fast approaching. All entries must be in by Friday, May 20, at 5 p.m. Click on Best of Canada at the top of the canadianinteriors.com home page and go from there. Good luck!

May 13, 2011

Atrium of Quadrangle Architects' Corus Quay project, shot from the third-floor bridge. The five-storey space brings light into the central areas of the large 70,000-square-foot floor plates. There are bridges on the third, fourth and fifth floors, allowing ease of access across the atrium. The three-storey double TV studio in the centre of the space acts as a platform for the top of the studio lounge, a large TV wall to the south, an acoustic object in the large, hard-surfaced space and a launch point for the slide.

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Quadrangle at 25

Driven to realize projects that inspire, Quadrangle Architects Limited (www.quadrangle.ca ) is celebrating 25 years of success. Since opening its doors, this Canadian design powerhouse has become one of the country's leading architecture, design and planning firms. Long relationships with great clients mean the firm has created some of Canada's most notable buildings and interiors. Quadrangle's portfolio includes landmark multi-unit residential…

May 6, 2011

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The Association professionnelle des designers d’intrieur du Qubec (APDIQ) become full members of IDC

Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) is pleased to welcome the Association professionnelle des designers d'intérieur du Québec (APDIQ) and its membership as full members of the national Association. On Friday, April 29, 2011, APDIQ members attending the Annual General Meeting in Montreal voted almost unanimously in favour of joining IDC, becoming the eighth provincial interior…

May 2, 2011

Ines Hanl of The Sky is the Limit Design in Victoria, BC, won an award for Best Sustainable Bathroom at the 2011 NKBA Design Competition.

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Seven Canadians win awards in 2011 NKBA Design Competition

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) has announced the finalists in the 2011 NKBA Design Competition, honoring the best kitchen and bath designs of the year. Sponsored by GE Monogram, HGTVPro.com, Kohler, ServiceMagic, This Old House, and Waypoint Living Spaces, the 2011 competition honors the top three designs in each of nine categories,…

April 27, 2011

Audience members at the 2010 Green Toronto Awards.

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Toward a green Toronto

The City of Toronto and Green Living Enterprises are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2011 Green Toronto Awards. The City's environmental awards of excellence recognize the individuals, organizations and companies helping to lead the way to a cleaner, greener Toronto. "We are very proud of these Torontonians for their commitment to our…

March 16, 2011

Robert Ledingham is the recipient of the prestigious 2011 Leadership Award of Excellence.

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Three cheers for Robert Ledingham

The Interior Design Institute of British Columbia (IDIBC), along with Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), have presented long-standing IDIBC member, Robert Ledingham, with the prestigious 2011 Leadership Award of Excellence. The award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the profession of interior design, was presented at the inaugural IDC/IIDA…

March 2, 2011

On March 10, The Power Plant will unveil a new visual identity and improved visitor services, including a new lobby, website and new exhibitions.

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We got The Power

The Power Plant will reopen to the public on March 10 with a day-long celebration. The Toronto galley will unveil a new visual identity and improved visitor services, including a new lobby, website and new exhibitions. Festivities begin at noon, when Members of The Power Plant will be the first to enjoy an exclusive first…

February 16, 2011