Ontario Association of Architects names raw design Best Emerging Practice

The new architectural studio raw design has been awarded the Best Emerging Practice Award by the Ontario Association of Architects. The award recognizes the outstanding vision of new firms and innovation in a number of areas including a creative approach to business. “Raw Design demonstrated innovation in all aspects, not…

March 25, 2009

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Scavolini presents Green Mind

Think green. Scavolini’s mission for 2009. With the start of the new year, Italy’s leading kitchen brand since 1984 confirms their great sensitivity towards environmental and ecological matters, and their solid commitment to protecting the environment. Although Scavolini have always ‘done their bit' by reducing waste and discards, complying with standards, and monitoring and…

February 2, 2009

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Lightfair International turns 20

Next May, the industry's leading experts unite in one spectacular educational programoffered exclusively at the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, LIGHTFAIR International (LFI). In its 20th Anniversary celebration, LFI presents the largest and most comprehensive lineup of seminars, courses and workshops designed to educate attendees on the industry's latest…

December 8, 2008

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2008 Design Exchange Awards announced

On November 25, Canadian design projects from across the country were recognized as the best in class at a gala awards ceremony at the Design Exchange. The historic Stock Exchange Trading Floor made not only an aesthetically beautiful, but also a highly relevant location for a design competition that factors in the economic impact of…

December 1, 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

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

GROHE's ne website is specifically designed for the Canadian market.

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GROHE up

After receiving input and feedback from various designers, architects, spec writers and consumers, GROHE Canada, the world's leading single-brand manufacturer and supplier of kitchen and bath faucets, has just launched their new and improved, user-friendly website. The new site, which features beautiful new high-resolution photos, vibrant true-to-life colours, and easy navigation, is…

June 19, 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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Shaw Industries Founding Reporter of The Climate Registry

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. announced today that the company is a Founding Reporter of The Climate Registry among a select group of just over 200 founding reporting entities. The Climate Registry is a non-profit organization established to measure and publicly report greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in a common, accurate and transparent manner consistent across industry…

June 9, 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