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Social space at 2K Montreal office

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This Sophisticated Tech Office is a Study in Contrasts

ACDF balances light, dark, privacy and openness in the design of video game publisher 2K’s new Montreal workspace.

Words: Sydney Shilling
From: Interiors

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Mike Davis: Remembering a Giant of Generosity

Roger Keil pays a personal tribute to a legendary urbanist — and a leading thinker of the contemporary Left.

Words: Roger Keil
From: Curiosity

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MRDK Digs Deep To Reinvent an ’80s Home on Montreal’s South Shore

Sunken courtyards update a handsome but worn-out property for a new era.

Words: Eric Mutrie
From: Architecture, Interiors

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“We Want Our Work to Endure.” An Interview with Didi and Sandi Pei

The heirs of an architectural legacy, the Pei brothers have been forging their own path in the world with projects for some of the world's biggest banks, cultural institutes and developers.

Words: Vladimir Belogolovsky
From: Architecture

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Kastella Transforms Wood Offcuts into a Showpiece Collection

The Montreal-based company transforms leftover hardwood into a versatile trio of stools.

Words: Stefan Novakovic
From: Design

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A lime plaster staircase curls into a large volume that contains a fireplace in the living room of a Montreal home renovation by Ménard Dworkind.

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From: Architecture, Interiors

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La Souche in American Black Walnut and White Oak

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Words: Stefan Novakovic
From: Design

Memorable Moments from IDS Toronto 2023

Words: Stefan Novakovic, Eric Mutrie, Sydney Shilling
From: Design

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A close-up look at the bright yellow high table, with matching chairs

A Living Room for Canada’s National Film Board

Words: Stefan Novakovic
From: Architecture, Interiors

S’y retrouver installation at International Garden Festival 2023

What to Expect at the 24th Annual International Garden Festival

Words: Sydney Shilling
From: Curiosity, Design

Demi & Gem by DeMuro Das Are Masteries of Stone Marquetry

Words: Kendra Jackson
From: Design

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A biophilic design installation in Mason Studio's office featuring a floating island of greenery.

How to Design a Biophilic Office: 5 Highlights from AZURE Talks

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IDS 2023: Five Design Talks With AZURE

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#296: Jan/Feb 2023

Laneway-facing facade of Williamson Williamson Toronto home

A Toronto Laneway House Perfectly Fits a Family of Five

Williamson Williamson weaves magic into the city fabric with a Toronto laneway house in a bold red brick.

Words: Elizabeth Pagliacolo
From: Architecture

LAMAS Makes a Modern-Rural Statement in Quebec

In Quebec's Eastern Townships, LAMAS designs a resolutely novel house informed by the area's old stone buildings.

Words: Odile Hénault
From: Architecture

Picton’s Revamped Royal Hotel Displays a Strong Sense of Self

In Prince Edward County, Giannone Petricone Associates reimagines a small-town landmark to court tourists and locals alike.

Words: Eric Mutrie
From: Architecture, Interiors

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Spotlight: Facades

From a Copenhagen showpiece by 3XN to an exploration of AI design, our Spotlight on Building Envelopes explores the latest in façades.

InDéfense and Hôtel OKKO Bring a New Sense of Place to a Historic Region in France

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Words: Kendra Jackson

Wildwood Bamboo cladding system by Fiberon

4 High-Performance Facades That Don’t Sacrifice on Style

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Words: Kendra Jackson

The Hermitage of San Juan de Ruesta in Spain Returns to Life

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Words: Giovanna Dunmall

Portrait of Material Cultures team

5 Regenerative Design Principles by Material Cultures

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Words: Kendra Jackson

A Case Study in Uniform Concrete: Casa Santos in Mexico

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Words: Kendra Jackson

SlimLine 38 window system by Reynaers

4 Innovative Window Systems That Welcome the Outside In

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Words: Kendra Jackson

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Artificial Intelligence Tools Conjure Architectural Renderings in Seconds

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Words: Jaclyn Tersigni

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Location: Canada, Toronto

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Schools

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Location: Canada, Ottawa
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University of Calgary

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Location: Calgary, Canada
Graduate: Doctor of Design, Master of Architecture

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Location: Canada, Montreal
Graduate: Master of Architecture
Undergrad: Bachelor of Science in Architecture

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Location: Stockholm
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Undergrad: Bachelor of Fine Arts

A lamella structure designed by Dalhousie University School of Architecture's Coastal Studio

Dalhousie University

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