Momentum X 2

Big news from Momentum Textiles on two fronts. SYMBOL & EON Momentum is pleased to start 2013 with the launch of Symbol and Eon, two coordinating textiles that exude refinement and sophistication with tech-influenced edge. Symbol’s sleek construction and bold geometric pattern is complimented by Eon’s metallic sheen and rich colour palette of captivating brights…

April 16, 2013

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OMA goes to Tokyo

Designed by Shohei Shigematsu and OMA’s New York office, Coach’s newest flagship store opened on Omotesando, a prominent retail corridor in Tokyo. The flagship design features a facade of 210 stacked, translucent display boxes in a herringbone pattern of vertical and horizontal orientation that accommodate the brand’s wide repertoire of products. In addition to the…

April 11, 2013

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Go for a spin

Among the new rugs presented by Italian carpet company Nodus in MIlan (at FuoriSalone 2013) are colourful Spin 1 and Spin 2, designed by Constance Guisset. Spin 1: 210 colours creating a woolen rainbow. Material: wool; finishing: at 100 knots per square inch; production: three months. Spin 2: a rug with delicate colours, suitable for any environment. Material: wool; finishing: handtufted;…

April 10, 2013

EEEL is a student-centric building designed to provide opportunities for hands-on and experiential learning in both individual and collaborative settings. Photo by Tom Arban, courtesy of Perkins+Will

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U of C’S EEEL gets LEED Platinum

The University of Calgary’s Energy. Environment. Experiential. Learning (EEEL) Building has recently been certified with LEED Platinum status. The EEEL building was designed by the architectural and interior design team led by Perkins+Will and Dialog. EEEL is one of the largest LEED platinum certified laboratory buildings in North America. “The design of EEEL centres around…

April 6, 2013

All for one: members of 5468796 Architecture. Note: "At the moment we have 11 full time members at the office - the 12th, Sharon, left in the fall to pursue her PhD. She is shown in the table shot but not the headshots. That being said, her spot at the desk is often occupied by a colleague, contractor or collaborator, so we like to think that we are still a table of 12."

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5468796 Architecture’s winning strategy

RAIC is pleased to announce that it has selected 5468796 Architecture Inc. as the recipient of its first annual Emerging Architectural Practice Award. 5468796 Architecture is a Winnipeg-based collaborative studio, established in 2007. Under the guidance of Johanna Hurme, MRAIC, Sasa Radulovic, MRAIC, and Colin Neufeld, MRAIC, the office unites the diverse knowledge and experience of 12 young…

April 3, 2013

The Darcey table is a hand-crafted oval table of American black walnut available in two sizes - 84"L and 94"L. As its name suggests, this versatile design was inspired by a ballerina delicately poised on tip toes and its clean lines ensure it is easily paired with many different chairs and styles.

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Steuart Padwick brings his collection to Canada

Steuart Padwick, award-winning British contemporary furniture designer who has had success with British retailers such as The Conran Shop, Liberty and Heals, is bringing his collection to Canada through collaboration with Gabriel Ross, a modern furniture and accessories retailer. “We fell in love with Steuart's collection the first time we placed eyes on it and…

March 30, 2013

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Lamin-Art’s heavy metal

Lamin-Art is launching a new, exclusive collection of handcrafted, embossed metallic laminates called Metal-Art. The collection features large-scale, three-dimensional designs with an artisan touch. “Designers and architects are the visionaries defining the future of our spaces and environments,” says Hans Mutzke, Lamin-Art’s design director. “This breakthrough collection answers the call from interior designers and architects…

March 27, 2013

Centre for Green Cities, Evergreen Brickworks, Toronto. By Diamond and Schmitt Architects Incorporated. Centrepiece of a unique adaptive reuse of a brownfield heritage site in the city. Photo by Tom Arban

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Here’s to the winners of the OAA Awards

Demonstrating the best in architectural design and innovation, winners of the 2013 Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) Awards feature both Canadian and international projects designed by Ontario architects, ranging from sustainable single-family homes to the redevelopment of key cultural and civic destinations. Representing Ontario’s emerging new talent and some of the province’s most established architecture…

March 27, 2013

At the monographic exhibition Momentan, opening at the Museum des Arts Dcoratifs in Paris on Apr. 26, 800 square metres will be dedicated to showing all the projects the Bouroullec brothers have made since the beginning of their first collaboration, about 15 years ago.

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Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec – so far

French designers Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec are opening their monographic exhibition Momentané at the Museum des Arts Décoratifs in Paris on Apr. 26. Eight hundred square metres will be dedicated to showing all the projects the ultra-talented brothers have made since the beginning of their first collaboration, about 15 years ago. The exhibition is articulated…

March 26, 2013

The long anticipated new restaurant from the Hotel Arts Group, Yellow Door Bistro, has officially opened its doors to the public.

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Behind the Yellow Door

The long anticipated new restaurant from the Hotel Arts Group, Yellow Door Bistro, has officially opened its doors to the public. Yellow Door Bistro combines the classic ingredients of bistro-inspired cuisine with a contemporary and whimsical design experience in the trendy hotel environment of Hotels Arts. “We encourage guests to step beyond the yellow door and…

March 21, 2013