Exterior of Bridgepoint Active Healthcare and the former Don Jail

Toronto’s Bridgepoint Active Healthcare adds another award to its roster

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) has selected Bridgepoint Active Healthcare in Toronto for a 2015 AIA National Healthcare Design Award. It is the single winner in the category of Built Project over $25 million in construction cost. Bridgepoint addresses the needs of those coping with complex chronic disease.…

July 21, 2015

VERSA ON TREND (from left): Borneo (straw colour), Cadiz (pumpkin), Gossamer (cobalt), Zambra (indigo), Wavelengths (majestic)

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COLOUR WATCH Interiors are singing the blues…and mustards

According to folks in the know, 2015 is the year of blue and mustard. Every value and hue of blue is showing up in fabrics, interiors, carpeting and furniture. You’ll find it in conservative navy suits, All-American faded denim, international indigo dyes, the turquoise of island waters, the purpled blue of heather, and pale blue…

July 14, 2015

BEFORE & AFTER The MacOdrum Library at Carleton University in Ottawa

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Carleton University library wins design-transformation award

The MacOdrum Library at Carleton University in Ottawa has received a 2015 Ontario Library Association (OLA) Library Building Award. The tri-annual program recognizes library architectural and design transformation. Diamond Schmitt Architects in joint venture with Edward J. Cuhaci and Associates Architects renewed the 1960s-era facility, adding 74,000 square feet of new space and…

July 9, 2015

Mark Roush has assumed the office of president of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES), the international leader in lighting education, standards, publications and professional development

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MAN IN THE SPOTLIGHT Mark Roush assumes presidency of the IES (2015-16)

On July 1, Mark Roush assumed the office of president of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES), the international leader in lighting education, standards, publications and professional development. He succeedes Paul Mercier. Roush has been a member of the IES for 36 years. During his career in lighting, he has worked in various…

July 2, 2015

Home Candle Holder was created by Miles Dexter. Photo by Miles Dexter

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FORM MADE CONCRETE Home Candle Holder from the U.K.’s ContemporaryLab

ContemporaryLab's Home Candle Holder, created by Miles Dexter, is a pure piece of design. Each candle holder is individually cast in concrete, giving it its own unique appearance. The underside is date-marked with the year, and has four cork pads to sit on any surface. Its size: length 11cm; depth 5cm; height 8cm. ALL ABOUT CONTEMPORARYLAB Brighton, U.K.-based ContemporaryLab was…

June 24, 2015

"We are very excited about the opportunity to be working together with Centura," says Dennis Darragh, general manager for Forbo Flooring Systems in North America. "This partnership allows us to offer even more of Forbo's flooring products in the Canadian market. Centura is a very well-respected company in the flooring market, which owes its success to its outstanding customer service and quality product offering"

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Forbo Flooring Systems enters distribution agreement with Centura Tile

Forbo and Centura are proud to announce they have signed a distribution agreement on certain commercial vinyl lines - lines that Forbo currently does not carry in the Canadian market. Forbo Flooring Canada Corp, part of the Swiss Forbo Group, will continue to directly market and distribute their core focus products, such as their flagship…

June 22, 2015

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RAIC Fellow, well met: Stantec’s Noel Best

Vancouver-based architect Noel Best was inducted as Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute Canada (RAIC) at the Festival of Architecture in Calgary on June 4. The College of Fellows of the RAIC bestows Fellowship in recognition of outstanding achievement. Criteria include design excellence, exceptional scholarly contribution or distinguished service to the profession or the community.…

June 15, 2015

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LEAVE IT TO LEVO Allseating reimagines ergonomics with its latest streamlined task chair design

Offices across North America are filled with ergonomic seating solutions heavy with adjustable features. But when you ask most people to demonstrate how they’ve personalized their chair to meet their specific needs, the majority have changed the seat height and stopped there. Many find the paddles and levers too complicated and intimidating to use properly.…

June 11, 2015

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Molteni&C and Dada inaugurate flagship store in Madrid

The Molteni Group has refurbished its Molteni&C Dada flagship store in Madrid, thereby consolidating its long-standing partnership with Concepto DR, leaders in prestigious home furnishings and a benchmark for design in Madrid. With the Madrid opening, the Molteni Group has taken a significant step in its ambitious plan to requalify its own distribution network. Internationally…

June 11, 2015

COMFORT AT WORK With its patented technology and innovative backrest design, Crossline moulds to the body, supporting the spine without restricting or influencing movement

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Inscape will unveil 5 European-designed seating lines at NeoCon

Inscape will be introducing five European-designed seating lines at NeoCon. These stylish seating designs provide a range of options for the way work is done today, whether it’s in a more traditional workspace, a collaborative standing-height workspace or lounge-type work areas. CROSSLINE: "COMFORT AT WORK" Crossline is the result of close collaboration between scientists, engineers…

June 8, 2015