The UK public's most admired brand, the happiest customers in Canada and now, the 'sexiest virgin in the mall' a retail concept that perfectly represents the stellar attributes of the iconic and iconoclastic brand empire created by Richard Branson.In 2005, II BY IV Design was contracted to create the head office…
Long-established Toronto-based interior design firm Mole White & Associates (MWA) will merge with national architecture, engineering and interior design firm Cohos Evamy integratedesignTM on March 31, 2009. The friendly amalgamation is the result of positive firm collaborations on mutual national projects. The addition of MWA to the Cohos Evamy team will strengthen the presence…
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…
On November 13, Haworth, Inc. celebrated its 60th anniversary at its global headquarters One Haworth Center. A member reception featured Dick Haworth, Chairman of the Board, commemorating Haworth's West Michigan roots, growth to becoming a world leader in the design and manufacture of office furniture and organic workspaces, and dedication of nearly 8,000…
Global architectural design firm, HOK, has been recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and a Greater Toronto Top 75 Employer for leading the industry in attracting and retaining employees in its offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.Among the highlights that earned HOK these distinctions were its environmentally sustainable, LEED Gold Certified…
For the second year in a row, Global was presented with the highest and most prestigious award by the Office Furniture Dealer Alliance (OFDA) -- MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR GOLD. The annual OFDA Dealer's Choice awards are presented to aligned and non-aligned manufacturers for their commitment and outreach to the dealer channel. The…
Interested in learning all about the creative process in design and architecture? Montral designers welcome you on May 3 and 4 as they showcase their most recent creations and the various facets of their professions as part of the second annual Design Montral Open House. More than 70 Montral design offices and sites are part…
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) announced yesterday its 2008 award winners who represent the best in Ontario architectural design, innovation, and business. As well as launching it's newest award category, the People's Choice Award. Buildings in Brampton, Mississauga, Cambridge, Ottawa, and Toronto have been honoured. The public will determine a winner of…
To further enhance customer service and support to glaziers, architects, specifiers and other commercial construction industry professionals in Canada, Technical Glass Products (TGP) is opening a Toronto office and has hired Ron Pitts as Canadian Sales Manager. Pitts is a well-known glazing-industry professional in Canada, having served as a sales representative for TGP-supplied products…
Habitat for Humanity Canada is proud to announce the opening of its Toronto-based national Marketing and Development office, located at 124 Merton Street (Yonge and Davisville). The office was designed and furnished with the help of local businesses who donated product, expertise and services to help create the new space. Habitat for…