This year's top of the tops: The Shard. Photo by Malcolm Chapman

Top of the tops: the winner (and runners-up) of the Emporis Skyscraper Award

The Emporis Skyscraper Award, the world's most renowned prize for skyscrapers, this year goes to London. The tallest building in Western Europe, The Shard, was chosen by an international panel of experts from more than 300 skyscrapers that are at least 100 metres (328 feet) tall and that were completed during the previous calendar year. The award, given…

May 22, 2014

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Cassina goes to Cologne

Cassina returns to the iMM Cologne fair with some of the most important names from the international contemporary design scene. Germany is one of the most significant markets in Europe for Cassina and the fair is the perfect opportunity to present the brand’s authentic style in warm living environments. Versatility for the home and…

February 6, 2014

Bowery is the collection's ode to punk, named after the street where the legendary CBGB night club was located.

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Disco, punk & rap, according to Davide Tonizzo

Davide Tonizzo’s latest product collection, NY Sounds, was launched at the MACEF trade fair in Milan on Sept. 12. NY Sounds is a series of three clocks that tells the story of three great musical genres that came out of New York City. The designer explains: “I love products that have narratives. This new collection is…

September 27, 2013

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Innovant discusses the future of the workplace with Greg Lindsay

Earlier this summer, Innovant’s marketing team attended an IIDANY Facilities Forum focused on the topic, “The Evolving Workplace: Change or Adapt?” Moderated by David Craig, Associate Principal at Cannon Design, the discussion featured insights on the evolving workplace and what this means for the industry from two workplace innovators, Greg Lindsay, Contributing Writer for Fast…

September 2, 2013

The successful D'E-light desk lamp by Philippe Starck is now available in an updated version

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Four from FLOS

This fall, FLOS is introducing four fab products. D’E-LIGHT BY PHILIPPE STARCK (NEW VERSION!) “When the iPad, a source of information, becomes a source of light”—Philippe Starck The successful D’E-light desk lamp by Philippe Starck is now available in an updated version which allows users to recharge all generations of i-Pod, i-Pad and i-Phone, and…

August 22, 2013

Humber Centre for Justice Leadership, exterior view. Photo by Tom Arban

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Gow Hastings Architects shortlisted for the 2013 Architectural Journal Retrofit Awards

Gow Hastings Architects has been shortlisted for the 2013 Architectural Journal Retrofit Awards in the "Higher Education'" category for its Humber Centre for Justice Leadership in Toronto. The awards ceremony takes place on Sept. 11 at The Brewery in London, England. The other shortlisted firms/projects in that category are all located in England: Architecture PLB,…

July 16, 2013

"Our Audi Terminal is the latest global architecture concept developed by Audi AG," says Michel Lauzon, president of Groupe Lauzon. "With a bright and spacious design not unlike today's newest airports, the terminal is notable for its dynamism, asymmetry and transparency."

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Awesome Audi

Groupe Lauzon recently inaugurated the largest Audi Terminal in the Americas. The facility is located in Laval, Quebec. Offering more than 130,000 square feet (the equivalent of almost 2.5 football fields) and spanning three stories, the spectacular building includes: • A showroom able to accommodate more than 20 vehicles; • More than 10 reception counters for…

February 25, 2013

Designers created the interior space to best serve the way real families live. The kitchen, recognized as an important gathering place for most families, is designed for convenience and practicality - a seamless transition from the cook space to the dining space to the living space, linked by built-ins. There are a variety of surfaces for people to gather around, including a prep space for casual dining, and a more formal dining area (for family dinners), and integrated appliances.

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Great Gulf introduces new “Active House” townhomes

Toronto’s west end neighbourhood of Brockton Village, is the setting for a first-in-Canada community of 20 luxury townhomes designed with the European “Active House” principles in mind. Designed to optimize space, the homes of Lighthaus Brockton, being developed by Great Gulf, are developed with family living in mind and are wider and brighter than any…

December 14, 2012

Brooklyn-based Areaware is proud to be a winner of Treehugger's Best of Green Award in the Cars & Transportation cateogy for its Strida Folding Bike.

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Treehugger’s Best of Green Awards

Brooklyn-based Areaware is proud to be a winner of Treehugger's Best of Green Award in the Cars & Transportation cateogy for its Strida Folding Bike. Strida is the first completely new bicycle geometry in 95 years. Inside a triangular frame of lightweight aluminum, power is transferred to the rear wheel via a silent clean Kevlar belt. Handlebars…

April 8, 2011

Pictured is the M Bath from the M Collection by WETSTYLE.

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Nexterra Green Homes announces five partners for LivingHomes project

Toronto-based Nexterra Green Homes has named five partners whose products match the LivingHome project goals of sustainability, environmentally sound materials, modern design and energy efficiency. An announcement was made in Toronto at IDS11, followed by a five-booth tour that included Euro-Line Appliances, WETSTYLE, aquabrass, Benjamin Moore and CaesarStone, The first home being installed in…

January 31, 2011