Quadrangle announces partnership with architecture giant BDP

BDP, a major international practice of architects, designers, engineers and urbanists, primarily based in the UK, has made a strategic investment in Toronto-based Quadrangle, one of Canada’s most respected architecture and interior design practices. Quadrangle will lead Canadian operations and BDP’s North American expansion. Quadrangle is now owned by a group that includes BDP as…

February 4, 2019

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Dominic De Freitas named new Principal at Toronto’s figure3

Leading Canadian deisng firm figure3 is introducing Dominic De Freitas as the newest Principal at figure3, one of the foremost interior design firms in Toronto, joining the existing partnership of Darryl Balaski, Eric Yorath and Suzanne Bettencourt. Having joined figure3 more than five years ago to develop the residential sector, De Freitas has been instrumental…

February 1, 2019

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Rubin & Rotman rebranding as Figurr Architects Collective

When the noted firm of Rubin & Rotman Architects moves into its new premises at Parisian Laundry in the coming weeks, not only will it have a new address, but it will also welcome three new partners and have a new name — Figurr Architects Collective. “We are entering a new era, which has led us…

November 21, 2018

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BuzziSpace and Haworth announce global acoustics collaboration

BuzziSpace and Haworth are joining forces to answer the increasing demand for smart acoustic solutions in work environments and flexible spaces. As an expert in acoustic and collaborative workspace solutions, BuzziSpace has become a successful player in the market. More recently, it became evident that further growth would be accelerated with a strong partner that has…

October 19, 2018

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Humanscale names Jane Abernethy its first Chief Sustainability Officer

Office furniture designers and manufacturer Humanscale is proud to announce that Jane Abernethy has been promoted to Chief Sustainability Officer. The creation of this C-suite position at Humanscale reflects the company’s commitment to sustainability and strengthens its position as the sustainability leader in the office furnishings industry and beyond. “At Humanscale, sustainability has never been pushed…

September 14, 2018

The 2nd Avenue Subway in New York features a wayfinding strategy by CVEDesign. Photo via Entro Communications.

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Entro Communications announces New York expansion

Toronto-based Entro Communication Inc. today announced the acquisition and merger of New York based CVEDesign. Entro Communications Inc. and CVEDesign are both leading, highly-regarded environmental graphic design (EGD) firms. The 2nd Avenue Subway in New York features a wayfinding strategy by CVEDesign. The merger results from a long history of collaborative projects and common values as well…

September 7, 2018

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Knoll dealer Drechsel Business Interiors announces new leadership

Drechsel Business Interiors, a Knoll dealer, announced on August 20th that it is moving forward with its succession plan and that Tova Drechsel has been appointed President, effective immediately. Tova Drechsel succeeds company founder Fred Drechsel who has stepped down from operations. Drechsel Business Interiors is a leading Toronto workplace furnishings dealer, representing internationally recognized furniture…

August 22, 2018

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LIXIL and UNICEF announce clean water sanitation partnership

UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s organization, and LIXIL, a maker of pioneering water and housing products, are coming together in a new partnership to help vulnerable children gain access to safe and clean toilets. The partnership, named “Make a Splash! Toilets for All”, will leverage the two organizations’ complementary strengths to support progress towards the sustainable…

August 13, 2018

Patrick Rechtorik and Houman Rahimzadeh take on new roles through major promotions at figure3.

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figure3 grows residential and workplace teams with new promotions

Today, figure3 announces two significant promotions that will help its growing residential and workplace teams further elevate creativity. Patrick Rechtorik and Houman Rahimzadeh take on new roles through major promotions at figure3. Patrick Rechtorik, starting at figure3 in June 2006 and returning in 2015, has been promoted from Senior Team Lead to Creative Lead, Workplace. In this…

August 8, 2018

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Founding Partner Jennifer Tinson returns to figure3 as Workplace Creative Director

Toronto-based figure3 announced today the return of one of the firm’s founding partners, Jennifer Tinson. As Creative Director, Workplace, Jennifer will lead the creative vision for all projects in the growing studio. Jennifer Tinson. Photo via figure3 Having worked with major design firms as well as running her own Brown Tinson Associates agency, Tinson has made her…

July 19, 2018