The first Alessi store in Canada is located in the heart of Montreal's downtown core located on rue Crescent between Sherbrooke and De Maisoneuve.

Alessi comes to Montreal

Alessi, the world-renowned manufacturer of inspired design objects, opened its latest store in Montreal -- at 2085 rue Crescent -- on April 8. Alessi Montreal features products from the company's vast catalog of 3,000-plus design objects for the home, table, kitchen, office and more. The shop is Alessi's first company store to open in Canada…

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Editor of the Year

Michael Totzke, the editor of Canadian Interiors magazine, was named Editor of the Year this past Friday by the Professional Writers Association of Canada. The award recognizes his outstanding editorial work during the 2009 calendar year. Totzke was presented with a plaque and gift during the Writers' Industry Awards Luncheon at the…

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Members of the Canadian delegation, from left: Desiree Martinez, Francois Gaudreau, Alain Dufour, Diane Menzies, Helen Fotopulos, Nadir Patel, Linda Irvine, Raquel Penalosa, Marie-France Polidori and Ana Masut.

Montreal on a mission

Montreal has been chosen to host the 54th World Congress of IFLA, the International Federation of Landscape Architects, which will be held in 2017. IFLA is an international body representing Landscape Architecture professionals from 62 countries. The delegation, headed by Helen Fotopulos, executive committee member, responsible for Culture, Heri­tage, Design and the Status of Women…

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The Humber Arboretum Centre for Urban Ecology is one of more than 150  projects - from 34 states as well as from Canada, Iceland and Spain - participating in an international pilot project program to evaluate the new SITES rating system for sustainable landscapes, with and without buildings.

Test case: Humber Arboretum Centre for Urban Ecology

The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) announced the selection of the Humber Arboretum Centre for Urban Ecology as one of the first landscapes to participate in a new program testing the first rating system for green landscape design, construction and maintenance. The Humber Arboretum Centre for Urban Ecology will join more than 150 other projects from…

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The compact glass form of gh3's Photographer's Studio on Stoney Lake sits on a granite plinth at the water's edge; suspending the building, lantern-like, on the site.

Governor General’s Medals in Architecture

The Governor General's Medals in Architecture recognize outstanding achievement in recently built projects by Canadian architects. This program, created by the RAIC, contributes to the development of the discipline and practice of architecture, and increases public awareness of architecture as a vital cultural force in Canadian society. These awards are administered jointly with the Canada…

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RAIC welcomes new Executive Director

Architecture Canada | RAIC is pleased to announce Jim McKee has been named Executive Director, effective July 19. Mr. McKee comes to the Institute with experience heading the Coalition for Cultural Diversity (CCD) where he was responsible for all aspects of its operations, including governance, strategic planning, budgeting and fundraising, policy development,…

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The new MINI showroom in Toronto brightens up the surrounding post-industrial area currently in transition.

MINI by raw

Toronto' raw design has brought life the MINI brand with a playful addition to Toronto's commuter skyline. Located at the southwest corner of Eastern and Broadview avenues, the MINI showroom brightens up the surrounding post-industrial area currently in transition. It features extensive glazing and blends raw design's vivid aesthetic with the graphic sensibility of the…

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At the IDC's annual general meeting, Vancouver designer David Hanson accepts his nomination as president.

The once and future IDC

The Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) has announced a restructuring of its organization that will strengthen its role as the voice of interior design. The announcement was made at the Association's Annual General Meeting held April 23 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The meeting was attended by more than 40 representatives from across Canada who came…

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Alessi's Juicy Salif citrus squeezer. A long-time company favorite, the Philippe Starck-designed piece debuted in 1990.

Alessi opens Canadian store

Montreal will soon be home to Canada’s first Alessi shop. Opening its doors un early at 2085 rue Crescent, Alessi Montreal will feature products from the company’s vast catalog of over 3,000 design objects for the home, table, kitchen, office and more. As the first of the…

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ARIDO honours (March 12, 2010)

The Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) announced three Honorary members and one Fellow at its Annual General Meeting, held on March 11 in Toronto. Honorary and Fellow Memberships are the highest honours ARIDO can bestow on an individual and are reserved for those who have truly excelled in their contributions to the…

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