Benjamin Moore will not only provide the paint and supplies needed for facades, porches, railings, shutters and other exterior building trims, but its colour experts will consult on the best choices to enhance the architectural style, regional influences and historic references in each community.

Benjamin Moore’s “Main Street Matters”

Benjamin Moore, one of North America’s most respected paint manufacturers and colour authorities, announced today its biggest initiative ever to revitalize communities across North America through the launch of “Main Street Matters.” The campaign asks consumers around the country to cast their vote online for which 20 Main Streets should be revitalized of the more…

May 27, 2013

Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) is the national advocacy association for interior designers in Canada representing more than 2,500 Registered and Intern interior designers and 1,000 Student members across the country.

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Countdown to World Interiors Day

World Interiors Day, held annually the last Saturday in May, is a worldwide event that celebrates the positive impact of design on society. In honour of World Interiors Day 2013, Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Fredericton and Halifax officially proclaimed May 25 as “World Interiors Day.” “Interior design is more than…

May 24, 2013

Best of Show was awarded to University of British Columbia Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences/CDRD by Saucier + Perrotte Architectes & Hughes Condon Marler Architects. Photo by Marc Cramer

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Best of Show: UBC’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences/CDRD

The annual Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) Celebration of Excellence Awards - held on on Fri., May 10 - showcased the best in architectural design and innovation by Ontario architects. Fifteen new buildings in Toronto, Montreal, Los Angeles, Tel-Aviv, Waterloo, Sequin Township and Vancouver were distinguished in this year’s Design Excellence category. Entry criteria were expanded…

May 16, 2013

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BCIT announces new Bachelor of Interior Design degree: update

A long-time provider of interior design education, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has added a Bachelor of Interior Design to its well-respected certificate and diploma offerings. The program provides graduates a direct path to becoming a Registered Interior Designer. This is an important step, because in 2015 the Interior Designers Institute of BC…

May 6, 2013

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In memoriam: Robert (Bob) Ledingham

It is with extreme sadness that we mark the passing of Robert (Bob) Ledingham. As one of Canada's top interior designers his contribution to the Canadian design profession was immeasurable. Bob was a visionary, a leader in the true sense of the word, and a consummate gentleman. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations…

May 6, 2013

Ed Feiner, Hon. FRAIC, has graciously agreed to be the keynote speaker at the College of Fellows Convocation Ceremony on June 6, held in Halifax, and part of the 2013 Festival of Architecture.

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Ed Feiner to the rescue

Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, Eduardo Souto de Moura, Hon. FRAIC, will not be able to participate in this year’s Festival of Architecture, held in Halifax June 5–8, and presented by RAIC |Architecture Canada in partnership with the Nova Scotia Association of Architects. Ed Feiner, Hon. FRAIC, has graciously agreed to be the keynote…

May 3, 2013

With his wife and professional partner, Deborah Moss, Edward Lam established Moss & Lam: a professional studio dedicated to creating custom art pieces.

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In memoriam: Edward Lam

We have lost one of the greats of Canadian design: Edward Lam. Edward Lam, who, as partner in the artistic Moss & Lam, created countless works that grace the interiors of international hotels, restaurants and retail environments, public and private spaces, died of a brain aneurism on Monday at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. He…

April 26, 2013

The Flos Architectural Studio is open for business at Inform Interiors in Vancouver.

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Flos does Inform

Flos, the renowned Italian lighting manufacturer, is excited to announce the opening of the Flos Architectural Studio at Inform Interiors in Vancouver. The renovated space is now open to the public, with 90 square meters of architectural lighting including Wall Piercings, Wall Rapture, Spun Lamps, Soft Profile and more, built right into the walls and…

April 25, 2013

Centre for Green Cities, Evergreen Brickworks, Toronto. By Diamond and Schmitt Architects Incorporated. Centrepiece of a unique adaptive reuse of a brownfield heritage site in the city. Photo by Tom Arban

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Here’s to the winners of the OAA Awards

Demonstrating the best in architectural design and innovation, winners of the 2013 Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) Awards feature both Canadian and international projects designed by Ontario architects, ranging from sustainable single-family homes to the redevelopment of key cultural and civic destinations. Representing Ontario’s emerging new talent and some of the province’s most established architecture…

March 27, 2013

The long anticipated new restaurant from the Hotel Arts Group, Yellow Door Bistro, has officially opened its doors to the public.

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Behind the Yellow Door

The long anticipated new restaurant from the Hotel Arts Group, Yellow Door Bistro, has officially opened its doors to the public. Yellow Door Bistro combines the classic ingredients of bistro-inspired cuisine with a contemporary and whimsical design experience in the trendy hotel environment of Hotels Arts. “We encourage guests to step beyond the yellow door and…

March 21, 2013