Atrium of Quadrangle Architects' Corus Quay project, shot from the third-floor bridge. The five-storey space brings light into the central areas of the large 70,000-square-foot floor plates. There are bridges on the third, fourth and fifth floors, allowing ease of access across the atrium. The three-storey double TV studio in the centre of the space acts as a platform for the top of the studio lounge, a large TV wall to the south, an acoustic object in the large, hard-surfaced space and a launch point for the slide.

Quadrangle at 25

Driven to realize projects that inspire, Quadrangle Architects Limited (www.quadrangle.ca ) is celebrating 25 years of success. Since opening its doors, this Canadian design powerhouse has become one of the country's leading architecture, design and planning firms. Long relationships with great clients mean the firm has created some of Canada's most notable buildings and interiors. Quadrangle's portfolio includes landmark multi-unit residential…

May 6, 2011

Matt Petersen, president and CEO of Global Green USA, and U.S. Chair of Green Cross International.

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Allsteel sponsors NeoCon 2011 keynote speaker

For the 12th consecutive year, Allsteel Inc. is partnering with IIDA to sponsor the keynote speaker at NeoCon. Scheduled to address attendees at the Monday, June 13th opening session is Matt Petersen, who as president and CEO of Global Green USA, and U.S. Chair of Green Cross International, has created a strong universal presence as…

April 15, 2011

The University of Waterloo's integrated Health Sciences Campus. Photo courtesy of Hariri Pontarini Architects.

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Hariri Pontarini and the 2011 OAA Awards

The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has released its list of winners of the 2011 OAA Awards, which represent the best in Ontario architectural design, innovation and business. Hariri Pontarini Architects has been honoured with two awards in the Design Excellence category -- for The University of Waterloo Integrated Health Science Campus and the Winter Olympics Ontario Pavilion. …

April 14, 2011

Audience members at the 2010 Green Toronto Awards.

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Toward a green Toronto

The City of Toronto and Green Living Enterprises are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2011 Green Toronto Awards. The City's environmental awards of excellence recognize the individuals, organizations and companies helping to lead the way to a cleaner, greener Toronto. "We are very proud of these Torontonians for their commitment to our…

March 16, 2011

Clockwise from top left Cary Wolfe, Stanley Saitowitz, Todd Saunders, Stephen Teeple, Rene Daoust, Elizabeth Meyer.

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Spring lectures

The John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design at the University of Toronto is pleased to announce the Bulthaup Spring 2011 Lecture Series. Richard Sommer, dean and professor of Architecture & Urbanism at Daniels notes that the school has a significant role to play in broadening and strengthening the university's engagement with its city through…

February 1, 2011

THINK SMART incorporates all the unique components required for the Education environment - such as student desks, library shelving, modular lockers and teacher's desks - all of which seamlessly harmonize across all other Groupe Lacasse brands and collections.

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Groupe LaCasse goes to school

The New Year begins with a resounding bang for Groupe Lacasse as the company launches THINK SMART, a complete furniture offering to address the varied needs of the learning environment - from the Dean's office and teacher's planning areas to classrooms and media centers, as well as the infirmary, student cafés and locker rooms. Groupe Lacasse…

January 7, 2011

During his more than 30-year career, Leszek M. Muniak - familiarly known as Les - has worked with a wide variety of clients on hundreds of building code and fire protection projects across Canada, the United States, and the Middle East.

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Les the Leader

Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) have presented Leszek M. Muniak, co-founder and principal of the Toronto-based Larden Muniak Consulting Inc., with the prestigious 2010 IIDA Leadership Award of Excellence. The award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the profession of interior design, was presented at the fourth annual IIDA…

December 10, 2010

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Korson comes to Woodbridge

Korson Furniture Design has come to Woodbridge, Ont., home of Campio, Kingsdown and Superstyle. One of Canada's leading manufacturers and distributors of quality furniture and home accents has opened a new state-of-the-art facility, including a showroom, manufacturing plant and warehouse. The new facility is located near the intersection of Highways 7 and 427, just 10…

November 30, 2010

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1 + 1 = IN8

Michel Arcand and Don Parker have recently joined together to establish a new interior design firm, IN8 Design. IN8 Design is a full-service interior design firm specializing in innovative design, project delivery and project management of commercial and residential interiors with emphasis on the integration of contemporary architecture, graphic design, furnishings and fine art.…

November 10, 2010

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Honours for Diamond and Schmitt

Ontario Wood Works! reccently presented the Jury's Prize to Diamond and Schmitt Architects for outstanding use of wood in design at an awards gala in Toronto. The winning project is the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts in the Town of Richmond Hill, Ont. The award is given at the discretion of the jury…

November 8, 2010