Cloverdale Gold

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Coverdale Campus has achieved LEED Gold certification in the New Construction category from the United States Green Building Council. LEED is the globally recognised standard for measuring building sustainability. Designed by the leading sustainable architectural practice of Bunting Coady Architects, the new 17,200 sq.m. (185,139 sq.ft.) campus includes 21 shops and 27…

November 19, 2008

Leaf chairs at Trend USA's Cersaie booth.

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Can you feel it?

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…

November 12, 2008

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Hooray for HOK

Global architectural design firm, HOK, has been recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and a Greater Toronto Top 75 Employer for leading the industry in attracting and retaining employees in its offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.Among the highlights that earned HOK these distinctions were its environmentally sustainable, LEED Gold Certified…

November 12, 2008

The Royal Ontario Museum's William Thorsell (left) will sit down with the legendary Klaus Nienkamper, for a wide-ranging discussion and celebration of Nienhamper's 40-year history as as a furniture innovator.

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An eye on IIDEX

Participants, speakers and exhibitors from around the world are gearing up for IIDEX/NeoCon Canada, the country's foremost exposition and conference showcasing the best of design, architecture and innovation for the built environment. Highlights this year include Canhome, covering sustainable living; the Green Patient Room, a symposium of sustainable healthcare; Material Experience, featuring a hands-on material…

August 11, 2008

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The CCA presents Will Alsop: OCAD, an Urban Manifesto

The Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) presents the exhibition Will Alsop: OCAD, an Urban Manifesto, on view from 13 June until 5 October 2008. The exhibition features British architect Will Alsop's preparatory work for the Sharp Centre for Design at the Ontario College of Art & Design (OCAD) in Toronto and reveals specifically the role…

June 10, 2008

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HOK’s Joe Pettipas Honoured with Distinguished Leadership Award

HOK's Joe Pettipas received the Distinguished Leadership Award from the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) on Sunday, June 8, 2008, at the IIDA's Annual Meeting in Chicago. The Distinguished Leadership Award was given to Joe Pettipas, IIDA, IDC, ASID, ISP, ARIDO, LEED AP for his tireless contributions to advancing the profession of interior design.…

June 10, 2008

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Material ConneXion’s first Innovation Lab opens at Haworth

Material ConneXion, the leading global platform for material solutions and innovations, has opened its first Innovation Lab inside the newly designed corporate headquarters of Haworth Inc. in Holland, Michigan. The custom-built lab a unique interactive exhibition of innovative materials and products tailored to Haworth's specific design needs and business objectives marks the introduction…

June 9, 2008

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Canadian architects invited to submit entries

The World Architecture Festival, a genuine celebration of the work, concerns and ambitions of the international community towards architecture, will be held from October 22nd to 24th, 2008, in Barcelona! Long awaited, this new worldwide contest represents the biggest event meant to recognize quality and excellence in the field of architecture. The…

May 12, 2008

raw's design for the new flagship MINI dealership in Toronto riffs on the cool sophistication of the BMW building behind it.

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Raw talent

raw design is one of the most vibrant new architecture studios on the international scene. Co-founded by award winning architects, Roland Rom Colthoff and Richard Witt (formerly design partner and senior design architect respectively at Quadrangle Architects). raw design arrives with a high-profile list of clients and a breadth of experience that extends beyond…

April 11, 2008

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ARIDO honours (March 28, 2008)

The Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) announced the latest additions to its prestigious Honours and Fellows awards program last night as part of the Association's Annual General Meeting. The highest level of recognition bestowed by the Association, three Fellowship Awards and one Honorary membership were handed out to four key industry players…

March 28, 2008