Originally designed in solid wood, the Maitake Table by Patkau Studio has been reimagined in Cosentino’s Ēclos mineral surface.
The announcement comes as construction to replace the Big O’s troubled roof — and make it permanent rather than retractable — is already underway.
These products, which were all launched at NeoCon, highlight how modularity, circular design, and material innovation are shaping workspaces and outdoor environments.
A survey of more than 2,000 participants shows that connections extending beyond the professional context are widespread in the workplace.
As part of the sponsorship, the company is helping introduce young women to career opportunities in the painting trades while promoting greater diversity and representation across the industry.
This year’s DesignTO Youth program features the theme “design is everything” and invites youth between the ages of 18 and 29 to participate.
These products, all launched at NeoCon 2026, showcase how acoustics, sustainability, and innovation are influencing wall and ceiling treatments.
This year’s edition of IDS Vancouver will explore the evolving role of design through immersive installations, spatial experiments, keynote conversations, and material-driven environments focused on contemporary living and working environments.
Beginning with the Freedom, Smart, and Liberty Chairs, the initiative builds on the company’s focus on durable design, material health, and products intended for repeated use over time.
Unlike other jurisdictions, Ontario still lacks formal acoustic standards for classrooms, despite mounting evidence linking noise exposure to learning outcomes and health impacts for staff and students.