Artopex, the largest Quebec-based manufacturer of office furniture and one of the most important in North America to offer a full range of office products under one roof, has requalified for the Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies 2008 award. This prestigious national award is sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC Commercial Banking, National Post, Les Affaires and…
Teknion Corporation has announced that its 50th employee has successfully attained certification as a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional. LEED APs have a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles, and the LEED Rating System – and can help streamline the LEED building certification process for clients. …
Next May, the industry's leading experts unite in one spectacular educational programoffered exclusively at the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, LIGHTFAIR International (LFI). In its 20th Anniversary celebration, LFI presents the largest and most comprehensive lineup of seminars, courses and workshops designed to educate attendees on the industry's latest…
On November 25, Canadian design projects from across the country were recognized as the best in class at a gala awards ceremony at the Design Exchange. The historic Stock Exchange Trading Floor made not only an aesthetically beautiful, but also a highly relevant location for a design competition that factors in the economic impact of…
Combining technological advances with environmental awareness; Trend USA introduces a new collection of glass mosaics called FEEL. Creating unique beauty from recycled glass bottles, the FEEL collection contains a minimum of 80% post consumer recycled glass. The palette of 12 colors is derived from the natural shades found on land (greens and browns), sea…
To further enhance customer service and support to glaziers, architects, specifiers and other commercial construction industry professionals in Canada, Technical Glass Products (TGP) is opening a Toronto office and has hired Ron Pitts as Canadian Sales Manager. Pitts is a well-known glazing-industry professional in Canada, having served as a sales representative for TGP-supplied products…
At an awards dinner held Nov. 29, the Design Exchange announced the winners of the 2007 Design Exchange Awards (DXAs). The DXAs celebrate the success of Canadian designers in the areas of: Architecture, Fashion, Graphic Design, Industrial Product Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design. This year 35 awards were…
A true benchmark in the field, the prestigious Crativit Montral Interior Design competition has unveiled its grand prize winners for the second annual awards. The awards recognize retailers for outstanding interior design achievement in their establishments and spotlight designers talents. In addition, this year saw the introduction of two new categories…