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Interface raises sustainability bar

Interface Inc. has announced that, as part of its "Mission Zero" commitment to eliminate negative environmental impact by 2020, the company pledges to obtain third-party validated environmental product declarations (EPDs) on all InterfaceFLOR products globally by 2012. The worldwide leader in design, production and sales of environmentally responsible modular carpet has also unveiled a report…
November 25, 2010

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Levvit Goodman's Longhouse, for the Native Child and Family Services Building in Toronto, has been honoured with a prestigious Interior Design Best of Year Award. Photo by Colin Jesse Jackson.
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Levitt Goodman’s Longhouse wins big

Canadian architecture firm Levitt Goodman Architects has just received notification from Interior Design Magazine in New York that its Longhouse for the Native Child and Family Services Building in Toronto has been honoured with a prestigious Interior Design Best of Year Award. Levitt Goodman is one of four firms to win an award in the…
November 17, 2010

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Duna was designed by Mario Ruiz of Barcelona, Spain.
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Introducing Duna

HBF introduces Duna, a sophisticated, modern European style lounge series, designed by Mario Ruiz of Barcelona, Spain. Duna, meaning Dune in Spanish, offers a sculpted sofa and lounge chair adaptable for contract, residential and hospitality areas. "Duna expands our lounge series offering, combining a contemporary European aesthetic with the quality craftsmanship and attention to…
November 12, 2010

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While innovative in form, this project shows respect and realism in meeting budgetary considerations and sustainable-development goals.
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Coup de Grce

The jury chaired by Dan S. Hanganu has selected the team of Atelier Big City, Fichten Soiferman et Associés and L'ŒUF as winner of the architectural design competition for the future Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Cultural Centre. Construction of the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Cultural Centre comes under the 2008-2011 Agreement on the Cultural Development of Montréal. The library component benefits…
October 8, 2010

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The City Room at Toronto's Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Lighting design was a crucial consideration for the high-profile opera house fronting busy University Avenue. At night, the glass facade acts as a beacon for the activity within.
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Let there be light (September 21, 2010)

Announcing two seminars at Light Canada, part of IIDEX/NeoCon Canada, held this week at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place. Rethinking Light as a Material Thursday, Sept. 23, 10-11 a.m. This presentation will show how the subtleties of light are a part of our everyday lives, and how light does more than simply allow…
September 21, 2010

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Front Street Plaza - Union Station Master Plan, Toronto Planning & Urban Design: Office for Urbanism
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Urban merger

Office for Urbanism, the Toronto-based planning and urban design leader, will join forces with national design firms Cohos Evamy and HBBH on Aug. 27 in a merger aimed at expanding multi-disciplinary thinking beyond buildings to include places and spaces, communities and cities. Recognizing that client needs increasingly extend beyond property lines, this merger will allow…
August 6, 2010

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In mgb's award-winning Lynn Steven boutique (in Vancouver's Gastown district), an eye-catching "book column" made from 5,600 recycled pocket novels with pages faced outwards mimics the brick wall interior.
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Three cheers for mgb

Vancouver firm mcfarlane green biggar architecture + design (mgb) received top honours at the 37th annual awards gala hosted by the International Interior Design Association on June 13 in Chicago. Recognized with two of the six winning entries selected from more than 300 projects nominated from around the world, mgb's creative interiors for Vancouver-based Lynn…
June 21, 2010

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DIRTT - Doing It Right This Time - is built on an ethic of sustainability in all aspects of its operations.
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Digging DIRTT

The City of Calgary's list of annual Calgary Awards winners has just been announced. DIRTT Environmental Solutions has been recognized for its environmental achievements in protecting and enhancing the environment. The award will be made at the 2009 Calgary Awards ceremony on June 9 at the Calgary Municipal Building. DIRTT joins 16 other recipients being…
June 8, 2010

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Acton Ostry Architects' award-winning Alhambra + Garage + Cordage + Grand + Terminus involved the integration of six- and seven-storey residential buildings with two-storey commercial space and existing three- and four-storey frontages.
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AIBC Architectural Awards

Themes of adaptive reuse and fresh design were front and centre at the 2010 Annual AIBC Architectural Awards, revealed Saturday at the Architectural Institute of British Columbia's annual conference. A total of 11 awards were bestowed upon British Columbia's architectural leaders, including two Lieutenant-Governor Award in Architecture medals; four Lieutenant-Governor Award in Architecture merit awards;…
May 11, 2010

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The 111 Navy Chair is made from at least 111 recycled plastic Coke bottles.
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Coca-Cola and Emeco partner for 111 Navy Chair

The Coca-Cola Company and Emeco, a leading furniture manufacturer, have combined their iconic products, the Coca-Cola contour bottle and the famous 1006 Navy Chair, to create a new chair made from at least 111 recycled plastic bottles. Design Within Reach (DWR) has announced it will be the exclusive retailer of the 111 Navy Chair in…
April 12, 2010

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