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Domestic Astronomy: Philippe Rahm

February 25 to April 9

Architect Philippe Rahm creates an ecosystem, where combinations of temperature, lights, time and place are reconfigured. An installation of a prototype of an apartment where the inhabitant no longer occupies a surface, but an entire atmosphere. The furnishings rise and spread throughout the apartment, and stabilize at certain temperatures determined by the body, clothing and activity.

John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, University of Toronto
230 College St.

www.daniels.utoronto.ca


Conferences + View All

2010 AIBC Annual Conference

May 6 to 8

British Columbia's annual highly-acclaimed conference for architects and industry professionals. This year's theme, Community Building: The Social Impact of Architecture, celebrates the variety of ways today's built enviorments define communities and applauds the critical role architecture plays in illustrating that definition. Featuring a broad range of events including seminars, activities and a black tie awards gala, the not-to-be-missed keynote by architect Peter Busby of Busby, Perkins + Will addresses sustainability and the role architects play in shaping communities

Vancouver Convention Centre
1055 Canada Pl.
(604) 683-8588

www.aibc.ca


Competitions + View All

Create10 Student Design Competition

Submission Deadline: March 31

Students can submit original and unpublished designs that explore the theme of transitions in teh form of an interface, installation or interactive artifact.



create-conference.org


Expositions + View All

Interieur

October 15 to 24

In a newly renovated venue by Brussels-based architecture firm Office, the 22nd edition of Belgium’s international biennale explores the contemporary environment with 10 days of exhibits, lectures and satellite events.



interieur.be


Lectures + View All

Gardiner Museum Lecture Series

April 9

Toronto sculptor Susan Collett discusses the architecture of Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Petra and Jordan and her recent works.

Gardiner Museum
111 Queen's Park
(416) 586-8080

gardinermuseum.on.ca


Showroom Events + View All

The Great Light North

March 11, 6-11 p.m.

Stop by Lightform's open house for a view of the dazzling custom installation by Canadian lighting design studio Christiaan + Planck.

Lightform Calgary
1403 9th Ave. SE

www.lightform.ca www.christiaanandplanck.com