ADORNE PORTABLE NIGHTLIGHT FLASHLIGHT The user simply pushed on this innovative nightlight to remove it from the wall and use it as a flashlight; the device recharges while mounted in the wall and operates for up to 10 hours without having to recharge

On a roll: Legrand’s Adorne lighting controls are raking in awards

Four dramatically different lighting controls from Legrand’s Adorne collection of light switches, dimmers, outlets and design-driven wall plates achieved Gold and Silver at the recent IIDEXCanada Innovation Awards, which took place Dec. 3-4, 2014, in Toronto: • GOLD – Adorne Portable Nightlight Flashlight • SILVER – Adorne Pop-Out Outlet • SILVER – Adorne Touch Dimmer…

March 4, 2015

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Herman Miller announces senior leadership promotions and appointments

Herman Miller, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLHR) today announced the following leadership promotions and appointments, effective immediately. Greg Bylsma, previously chief financial officer at Herman Miller, has been named chief operating officer of Herman Miller North America (Work and Learning), following Curt Pullen’s decision to step down from the company. Malisa Bryant, previously VP of North America…

March 3, 2015

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For the first time in 20 years, the Canadian Furniture Show will be open to the public

On June 7, 2015, everyone has the chance to find inspiration in the largest furniture showroom in the country. The Canadian Furniture Show (formerly The Canadian Home Furnishings Market or TCHFM) has been held since 1972; it is the only national furniture show in the country and the seventh largest trade show in Canada. With…

February 19, 2015

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Star designer Karl Lagerfeld partners with CD Capital Developments and Freed Developments on his first interior design initiative in Canada

CD Capital Developments and Freed Developments announced today an exclusive partnership with style icon Karl Lagerfeld to design the residential lobby spaces in the Art Shoppe Lofts + Condos, a new mixed use development at Yonge and Eglinton in Toronto. The first condominium project in North America to involve the creative direction of prolific designer…

February 19, 2015

"L'Embarquement pour Cythre No 11," by Isabelle Menin

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Berlin-based gallery concept LUMAS opens in Toronto and Vancouver

Art can bring a space to life; but sometimes finding that perfect, unique piece that suits your personal style can be difficult. Enter LUMAS. The Berlin-based home gallery concept offers affordably priced, authentic works by a curated selection of more than 160 artists from around the world in the areas of photography, digital art and…

February 12, 2015

Era is a range of lounge chairs designed by Normann Copenhagen's in-house designer Simon Legald

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Normann Copenhagen receives international recognition for new furniture venture called Era

Normann Copenhagen's new lounge collection Era has barely come on to the market before it is honoured with the prestigious German Design Award. It has won the German Design Award for 2015 in the category of Home & Decoration. The award is given for outstanding product design. Not only did Era win in its category,…

February 12, 2015

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada is a voluntary national association, representing 4,800 members. The RAIC advocates for excellence in the built environment, works to demonstrate how design enhances the quality of life and promotes responsible architecture in addressing important issues of society

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RAIC statement on the National Memorial to Victims of Communism

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) released the following statement today: "The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) respectfully requests that the site chosen for The National Memorial to Victims of Communism be reconsidered. "The proposed location, adjacent to the Supreme Court of Canada, represents Canada’s democratic values and respect for justice. We believe…

February 5, 2015

PARTNERS IN DESIGN Moooi founders Casper Vissers (photo by Rob Overmeer) and Marcel Wanders (photo by Erwin Olaf)

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Original Moooi founders regain 100-per-cent control over the company

Moooi founders Marcel Wanders and Casper Vissers have repurchased the remaining stake from B&B Italia, making them now fully owners of Moooi. Wanders and Vissers have been running Moooi ever since its launch in 2001 - Wanders acting as art director and Vissers as company CEO. Ever since, they have collaborated intensively together. Moooi and…

January 28, 2015

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Introducing ONE Global Design: a new network of 17 firms from the U.S., Canada and Mexico

Historically, national and international corporations with a need for architectural and interior design services in different cities have had two options: hire different small firms in each market and oversee multiple individual projects, or go with one large firm with the resources but limited local insight, talent and accountability. Today, 17 independent corporate architectural and…

January 27, 2015

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For Czech lighting company Brokis, Lucie Koldova gives a Whistle

At the January 2015 Maison & Objet fair in Paris, Brokis is debuting Whistle, a new pendant light by Lucie Koldova. Whistle is one of the nicknames glassblowers give to the cane they use to blow glass. It's a rustic and solid tool that Koldova hollows out, revealing the full transparency of its interior with…

January 27, 2015