From Montréal to Calgary, once overlooked and outdated corporate lobbies are being radically reimagined as dynamic places for civic life.
What was once a citadel becomes a sequence of rooms that feel civic, its gravity softened by craft, with a brand of luxury that speaks sotto voce rather than shouting.
Challenging the clichés of children’s interiors, these projects blend Scandinavian restraint, material durability, and architectural collaboration to design for kids and adults alike.
From lush lounges to moody dining rooms, these airport projects show how hospitality-led design can transform travel downtime into a destination all its own.
For the 2026 edition, IDS Toronto attempted to reframe the trade show as a “testing ground” where space itself became the primary medium and product took a supporting role. Not every attempt hit the mark, but overall, the result was a show that felt less like a marketplace and more like a trial run for…
The 1995 “novel about architecture” that critics said “changed the idea of the architecture monograph forever” returns in a collectible new colourway.
How medical aesthetics clinics are taking inspiration from hospitality and retail to shine in a crowded market.
Sansa Interiors started as a pandemic pivot and took off fast, driven by Jude Kamal’s childhood curiosity mixed with grit, ambition, and a lil’ bit of rule-bending along the way.
Two new public healthcare centres take both physical and mental wellness to heart when transforming a clinic into a sanctuary.
How two retail brands are mixing high- and low-end design concepts to appeal to today’s shoppers.