Renovations to Montreal’s Biodome means a temporary move for its 4,500 animals

Renovations to Montreal’s Biodome will mean 4,500 animals who have called it home will be moving out temporarily. They will mainly be housed in and around the city during the major year-long renovation work which begins April 3. But temporary digs have also been found elsewhere in Canada and the U.S. until the Biodome reopens in late…

April 3, 2018

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DesignEx events coming to Okanagan and Kitchener

In May and June, the one-day DesignEx trade shows are coming to Okanagan, British Columbia, and Kitchener, Ontario, creating a showcase for the local and national design industry. According to the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) "DesignEx trade shows are a great alternative to regular trade shows. They are cost-effective, intimate events where instead of…

April 2, 2018

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Waterloo’s Lazaridis Hall honoured with UK Civic Trust Award

This month, the Civic Trust Awards in the UK has presented Diamond Schmitt Architects with a Commendation Award for Lazaridis Hall at Wilfrid Laurier University. The international event is the longest-running built environment awards program in Europe. Lazaridis Hall was one of only two projects recognized from North America and is Diamond Schmitt’s third Civic…

March 12, 2018

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Interior design celebrated at 2018 BC Wood Design Awards

This week, British Columbia's 2018 Wood Design Awards celebrated innovative architectural and structural design across the province. While the record-breaking height of Acton Ostry's Brock Commons at the University of British Columbia dominated the field, the use of wood in interior design was also lauded. This year, the Interior Beauty Design Award went to Vancouver-based Cornerstone…

February 28, 2018

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BUILDEX trade show coming to Edmonton in March

With the west coast's BUILDEX Vancouver now in full swing, next month will see the BUILDEX brand make its way east to Edmonton, where the city's largest trade show and conference for the construction, renovation, architecture, interior design, and property management industries will take place on March 20 and 21. Part of the Informa Exhibitions family,…

February 15, 2018

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MOCA to pull back the curtain on new home in May

Ending nearly three years of anticipation, the Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto Canada (MOCA) will be re-opening at its new home in Toronto's Lower Junction on May 26. After leaving its former home on Queen Street West, the museum will return to Toronto's west end at its new home in the historic Automotive Building on…

January 31, 2018

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BUILDEX Vancouver trade show returns in February

On February 14 and 15, BUILDEX Vancouver will take over the Vancouver Convention Centre West, bringing together over 14,000 attendees, 600 exhibits, and more than 80 educational seminars. As Western Canada's largest trade show and conference for the Construction, Renovation, Architecture, Interior Design and Property Management industries, the two-day BUILDEX Vancouver is a key part…

January 22, 2018

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COC unveils plans for Canada Olympic House

On Monday, January 8, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) unveiled plans for Canada Olympic House at the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018. In partnership with the COC, the team at Sid Lee Architecture designed the house with a true ‘Canadiana’ look and feel, creating a patriotic hub for all Canadians and Team Canada fans in…

January 9, 2018

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Shigeru Ban’s Terrace House granted ‘Alternative Solution’ building permit

Terrace House, the highly anticipated development by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban, has received official approval to use exposed mass timber in the top 7-storeys of this 19-storey building. The issuance of the Building Permit required approval of an “Alternative Solution” to demonstrate compliance with Vancouver’s Building Code, thereby allowing the use of mass timber…

December 28, 2017

The next stage of renewal at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa will be unveiled on New Year’s Eve. The Kipnes Lantern is a three-storey, multi-sided signature element of the NAC’s architectural rejuvenation, a $225-million project by Diamond Schmitt Architects. Positioned above the new Elgin St. entrance, the Lantern features the largest transparent LED screen in North America. The Lantern will showcase productions presented not only on NAC stages but also on the stages of performing arts organizations across Canada. The idea to create a “fifth stage” at the four-stage arts complex came from NAC CEO Peter Herrndorf and architect Donald Schmitt during the planning process to transform the mid-century Brutalist structure into an inviting and transparent facility that engages with the city. “The unique see-through technology of the screen complements the transparency established in the new public wings that enwrap the NAC and provide connection with downtown Ottawa and outstanding views of nearby landmarks,” said Donald Schmitt, Principal, Diamond Schmitt Architects. “The Kipnes Lantern is a beacon for the performing arts, showcasing the breadth and excellence of the music, theatre and dance being produced across Canada,” said Peter Herrndorf. In addition, digital ‘shorts’ created by Montreal’s Moment Factory, will convey moments of wonder and whimsy throughout the year. The Lantern will also recognize events of national importance such as Canada Day, Remembrance Day, and National Indigenous Peoples Day. Vancouver-based company ClearLED provided the transparent digital screens on four sides of the Lantern in addition to smaller fin screens along the Elgin Street façade. The National Arts Centre rejuvenation was inaugurated on July 1st with the opening of improved spaces for performance, new wings for audience and presentation events and reorienting the building to open onto the city after having its concrete back turned on Ottawa for 50 years. New events space along the Rideau Canal and further enhancements to the NAC’s theatres will open in 2018.

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Showpiece Kipnes Lantern set to grace renewed National Arts Centre

The next stage of renewal at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa will be unveiled on New Year’s Eve. The Kipnes Lantern is a three-storey, multi-sided signature element of the NAC’s architectural rejuvenation, a $225-million project by Diamond Schmitt Architects. Positioned above the new Elgin St. entrance, the Lantern features the largest transparent LED…

December 22, 2017