IA Interior Architects’ Julio Braga inducted into IIDA College of Fellows

The executive leadership of IA Interior Architects is pleased to announce that Julio Braga LEED AP, design principal at the firm's New York office, has been inducted into the IIDA College of Fellows, the highest honor offered by IIDA to its members. IIDA’s College of Fellows honors those whose activities and efforts have benefitted and…

July 20, 2015

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Hooked on rugs

Presented in conjunction with the Textile Museum of Canada’s 40th anniversary, Home Economics explores the unique stories and histories that have informed hooked rugs in Canada, the highly recognizable forms of folk art with roots in 19th-century North America. Featuring over 100 hooked rugs from the Museum's rich archive of international material culture, the exhibition…

July 17, 2015

As for tweens and teens, they can enjoy the latest interactive video games in a futuristic setting

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Coral Kidz Club – designed by Toronto’s Launch by Design Inc. – opens next month in Cancun

Next month, the Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun Resort and Spa opens the doors to its new $2-million, state-of-the-art Coral Kidz Club. Designed by the award-winning team at Launch by Design Inc. of Toronto, the Coral Kidz Club is like no other children’s program in Latin America with more than 40 activities. “We wanted…

July 7, 2015

Mark Roush has assumed the office of president of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES), the international leader in lighting education, standards, publications and professional development

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MAN IN THE SPOTLIGHT Mark Roush assumes presidency of the IES (2015-16)

On July 1, Mark Roush assumed the office of president of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES), the international leader in lighting education, standards, publications and professional development. He succeedes Paul Mercier. Roush has been a member of the IES for 36 years. During his career in lighting, he has worked in various…

July 2, 2015

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Toronto-based Diamond Schmitt Architects names new associates

Diamond Schmitt Architects is pleased to announce the appointment of three team architects to the position of associate with the company: Liviu Budur, Dan Gallivan and Nigel Tai. At the same time, the company promoted Jennifer Mallard to senior associate. “These advancements acknowledge the contribution these talented architects have brought to a wide…

June 24, 2015

Wolcott, one of the six interior design firms that participated in DesignHive, worked closely with furnishings manufacturer Moroso to create a 4,387-square-foot law office of the future

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Moroso participates in DesignHive workspaces in Los Angeles

Commercial real-estate company Brookfield Property Partners LP has unveiled DesignHive, a collection of vertical workspaces in downtown L.A. DesignHive serves as a catalyst and experiential idea generator for office tenants. Six leading architects were asked to create forward-thinking, unique workplaces to demonstrate the importance of design in attracting tenants and retaining a top-quality workforce. Wolcott,…

June 24, 2015

INTELLIGENT LIFE QuickStand with OfficeIQ

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Humanscale redefines the active office with product debuts

Humanscale, the pioneer in ergonomics, presenting its latest product innovations at NeoCon 2015 in Chicago this month. The products debuted at NeoCon embody Humanscale’s dedication to the creation of ergonomic work tools that promote an active, healthy work environment. Humanscale's OfficeIQ is the ultimate in office intelligence that transforms traditional offices into active workspaces. It…

June 23, 2015

Located on the West Pier historic seafront jetty, the i360 is a unique and futuristic design with its observation cabin rising up along a tower holding up to 200 passengers per journey

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Coming to Brighton in the U.K., i360 will be the world’s tallest moving observation tower

The French company POMA will be part of the construction team for one of the highest and most incredible tourist attractions in the seaside resort of Brighton on the south coast of England. Towering at a height of 162 metres, the i360 is an incredible achievement combining technology, engineering, innovation and design. Located on the…

June 19, 2015

UpStage is based on a simple platform or stage that frees users from the constraints of a benching frame or panel, allowing them to build along horizontal or vertical planes to create layered worksurfaces and multi-story volumes. The innovative structural staging unit integrates a full complement of desks, height-adjustable tables, cabinets, shelves, cubbies and screens

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Teknion shines at NeoCon with a plethora of new intros and ventures

Teknion's 22,000-square-foot booth on the 10th floor of Chicago's Merchandise (a booth redesigned by Vanderbyl Design) is definitely one of the "places to be" at NeoCon, which continues through June 17. Teknion is introducing its latest workplace products designs from Teknion, Teknion Studio and Teknion Textiles, along with exciting new ventures with Cisco and Pearson…

June 16, 2015

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RAIC Fellow, well met: Stantec’s Noel Best

Vancouver-based architect Noel Best was inducted as Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute Canada (RAIC) at the Festival of Architecture in Calgary on June 4. The College of Fellows of the RAIC bestows Fellowship in recognition of outstanding achievement. Criteria include design excellence, exceptional scholarly contribution or distinguished service to the profession or the community.…

June 15, 2015