Montreal Casino, 2013; expansion and modernization; Montreal. Photo by Stphane Groleau

Let’s hear it for Provencher_Roy: the 2015 recipient of RAIC’s Architectural Firm Award

Provencher_Roy, a Montreal firm noted for a number of major projects - which include airports, hotels, and university buildings - will receive the 2015 Architectural Firm Award of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC). “Provencher_Roy was chosen for the breadth and consistently high quality of work over many years,” said the five-member jury. “They…

February 18, 2015

Joel Feldberg has served as the president and chief operating officer of The Global Group since 2006, but has been with the company since 2002 serving in various roles. His focus recently has been reinventing the company's line of healthcare products

Products

The son also rises: Joel Feldberg named president and CEO of The Global Group

The Global Group announced today that founder and CEO Saul Feldberg has appointed Joel Feldberg as president and CEO of the company effective Feb.10, 2015. Saul Feldberg will retain his position as chairman. “As Global’s president and chief operating officer, Joel has led with intensity and a deep commitment to our employees, customers, and the…

February 17, 2015

Diamond Schmitt Architects is a leading full-service architectural firm based in Toronto with an international reputation for design excellence and sustainable design solutions

News

Diamond Schmitt Architects wins design competition for a major recreational facility in Lethbridge, Alta.

The $109.5-million Crossings Leisure Complex will include a multi-sport field house, a fitness centre, running track and several gymnasia, as well as an indoor playground, a child-minding area and multi-purpose rooms. Aquatic features will offer a lap pool, waterslides, a “lazy” or “adventure river.” and whirlpools. Flexible multi-purpose space will allow engagement for all ages and…

February 5, 2015

iQ Office Suites is opening its second shared office location - at 250 University Ave. in Toronto's vibrant downtown district

News

iQ Office Suites launches firm’s second Toronto location – in historic Bank of Canada Building on University Avenue

Based on the increased demand for flexible workspaces that inspire creativity, encourage collaboration and meet the needs of a rapidly changing mobile workforce and entrepreneurial economy, iQ Office Suites is opening its second shared office location - at 250 University Ave. in Toronto's vibrant downtown district. Opening in early February, the new, purpose-built workspace in…

January 29, 2015

Products

Italian kitchen star Scavolini opens two new locations in Spain

Operating since 1984, Scavolini is the leading name in Italy for kitchens. Nowadays, the company also offers collections for bathrooms and living rooms. For over 20 years, the brand has been present in Spain and currently has 22 stores located across the country including, recently, two important openings in Marbella and Burgos. The new Scavolini…

January 26, 2015

Situated in the heart of the nation's capital of Ottawa, the relocated food court is part of a $360-million modernization and expansion project by Cadillac Fairview

News

GH+A wins first prize for Rideau Centre Dining Hall from the Retail Design Institute

International retail design firm GH+A is the proud recipient of the Retail Design Institute (RDI) First Prize for the design of the Dining Hall at Rideau Centre in Ottawa. RDI announced the winners of the 2014 International Store Design Awards Monday night during the Awards Gala held at the Times Center near Times Square in…

January 21, 2015

Since donating to build the first Noyes hospital in 1972, Gunlocke has continued to be a good neighbour to the Noyes Health system in Dansville, New York. To support the building of the new Mary Saunders Beiermann Emergency Department, Gunlocke supplied furniture for the waiting and patient rooms and also made a US$25,000 donation to assist with expansion efforts

Products

Gunlocke continues its legacy of local community involvement and support

Giving back and Gunlocke go hand in hand. This leading contract furniture company’s legacy not only includes producing handsome wood casegoods, tables and seating, but also a long history of philanthropy and community partnerships, since its inception in 1902. Recognized by the United Way of the Southern Tier in upstate New York in 2012 with…

January 6, 2015

Inscape, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of office furniture, has been initiating change in workspace design for the past 125 years

Products

William-Sonoma’s West Elm + Inscape Corporation = a promising partnership

Home furnishings retailer West Elm, a member of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. portfolio of brands (NYSE: WSM), and Inscape Corporation (TSX: INQ) recently announced an exclusive partnership that capitalizes on the strengths of each company to reimagine the user experience in the commercial furniture market. In Spring 2015, the two brands will launch West Elm Workspace,…

December 8, 2014

Products

Good work: the Shoelaces lamp is made by Spanish people who have had a rough life

Spanish designer Curro Claret presents a project for the Spanish lighting company Metalarte - resulting from its collaboration with the Majorcan company, Camper, and the Arrels Foundation in Barcelona and San Martín de Porres Foundation in Madrid. The new lamp model is made with and is called Shoelaces and was presented for the first time…

December 8, 2014

The Faculty of Social Sciences was recognized with the Institutional Building Award on Dec. 3 at the Ontario Concrete Awards

News

Good things (awards, in this case) come in threes for University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Social Sciences building

A new academic facility at the University of Ottawa has garnered three design awards this season. The Faculty of Social Sciences was recognized with the Institutional Building Award on Dec. 3 at the Ontario Concrete Awards. Diamond Schmitt Architects and KWC Architects designed the building. The 15-storey tower and adjacent podia form a…

December 5, 2014