Inspired by the natural surroundings and First Nations heritage that inform TRU's identity, the building features an undulating, 400-foot-long roof that echoes the landscape and shades the south facade, allowing for expansive glazing to bring daylight and views deep into the program areas. Photo by Tom Arban

New law school building by Diamond Schmitt (with associate architects Stantec) opens in Kamloops, B.C.

The first new law school in Canada in 30 years has opened its new home at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, B.C. The design by Diamond Schmitt Architects revitalizes an existing campus building known as the Old Main with an iconic two-storey addition that provides 45,000-square-feet of state-of-the-art learning space. Inspired by the natural surroundings…

July 24, 2014

With a large walk-in tub door that swings outward, built-in contoured seat and deep soaking dimension, innovative new units from American Standard make it safe and easy to enter and exit the tub, while providing all the health benefits of a full body bathing experience

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American Standard line of walk-in tubs and seated showers makes residences and hospitals safer

Easy Tubs Sales & Installations has announced the launch of the award-winning American Standard Brand line of walk-in bathtubs and seated showers in the Toronto residential and commercial markets. With a large walk-in tub door that swings outward, built-in contoured seat and deep soaking dimension, the innovative new units make it safe and easy to…

July 24, 2014

La Plancha is a cooking appliance composed of a smooth enamelled cast-iron surface for searing foods - a cooking method that preserves their flavour through caramelization of juices. Photo by Xavier Leoty

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French company Eno launches La Plancha – billed as “a true revolution in outdoor cooking” – in North America

La Plancha is a cooking appliance composed of a smooth enamelled cast-iron surface for searing foods – a cooking method that preserves their flavour through caramelization of juices. This “cooking by contact” style has been growing in popularity for a number of years in France, as it meets consumers’ culinary expectations: rapid cooking, delicious taste,…

July 14, 2014

The intention of this biennial award is to celebrate a single work of architecture that is transformative, inspired as well as inspiring, and reflects the humanistic values of justice, respect, equality and inclusivity

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RAIC announces the appointment of a distinguished jury to select the winner of the inaugural Moriyama RAIC International Prize

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) Foundation has announced the appointment of a distinguished jury to select the winner of the inaugural Moriyama RAIC International Prize – one of the largest architectural prizes in the world. The deadline for submissions is Aug. 1, 2014. The prize consists of $100,000 CAD and a sculpture by…

July 4, 2014

YOO Montreal: minimal style. Rendering by CNW Group/YOO Montreal

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Say “Yoo-hoo” to YOO MONTREAL, a luxury development designed by YOO Inspired by Starck

Set to be built in the "Future Cultural Corridor" of Montreal's Griffintown district, YOO Montreal - designed by YOO Inspired by Starck - will soon become one of most sought-after addresses in the province of Quebec. This luxury residential development, located at the corner of Ottawa and Young streets, will comprise more 96 apartments over…

June 19, 2014

Organ, Maison Symphonique. Photo by Photographie Panatonic

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Diamond Schmitt-designed Maison Symphonique in Montreal inaugurates its pipe organ

The Montreal Symphony Orchestra tonight inaugurates the pipe organ at Maison Symphonique. The 6,489-pipe colossus is a design collaboration between Jack Diamond, principal, Diamond Schmitt Architects, and Quebec-based organ manufacturer Casavant Frères. This is the architect’s first organ commission. His role was to create the organ facade – the configuration of pipes above the stage…

May 29, 2014

Best of Show was awarded to Centennial College Library and Academic Facility by Diamond and Schmitt Architects Incorporated

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OAA Awards unveils three more honours: Best of Show, the Michael V. and Wanda Plachta Award, and the People’s Choice award

The annual Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) Celebration of Excellence Awards on Fri., May 9, showcased the best in architectural design and innovation by Ontario architects. Fifteen new buildings in Toronto, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Bracebridge, Hamilton, Brampton, Midhurst, and Halifax were distinguished in this year’s Design Excellence category. The 2014 award-winning projects reflect their environment and…

May 15, 2014

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“Superheroes of the night”: introducing two new pieces from The Guest by Lladr Atelier collection

Valencia-based Lladró has introduced two new pieces from The Guest by Lladró Atelier collection, created in collaboration with French illustrator Rolito. The artist has borrowed inspiration from his son Leonard Kitaro to dream up a superhero of the night who, together with his partner, protects sleepers and lights up dreams with his magical pajamas and…

May 15, 2014

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Architects from 12 Canadian cities are named 2014 Fellows by the RAIC | Architecture Canada

The Toronto designer of a Baha’i temple in Chile, a Vancouver wood champion, a Halifax historic conservation expert and a Montreal hospital specialist are among the architects from across Canada to be named 2014 Fellows by the RAIC | Architecture Canada. The RAIC College of Fellows bestows Fellowship in recognition of outstanding achievement. Criteria include design…

May 5, 2014

Rendering of the Hanwha HQ remodelling by UNStudio. The concept for the animated facade lighting responds to the media activities on Hanbit Avenue

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Ben van Berkel/UNStudio’s design is selected as winning entry for the remodelling of the Hanwha headquarters office tower in Seoul

Amsterdam-based UNStudio’s design has been selected as the winning entry in the competition for the remodelling of the Hanwha headquarters building in Seoul. The renovation of the office tower incorporates the remodelling of the facade, the interior of the common spaces, lobbies, meeting levels, auditorium and executive areas, along with the redesign of the landscaping.…

April 24, 2014