This Fast Good restaurant is the first of its kind. The concept of Pachamama emerged by creating the perfect marriage between fast service and casual dining, the whole tinted with an Argentinian spice. Designed by ISSADESIGN, the project faced a tight schedule and was designed on a tight budget. Innovative solutions helped create this lively… [Read More]
Archives for January 2018
Aloha Espresso Bar: Café for the New Flavors and History Buffs
Behind the grey cut stone of an old warehouse store (1869), in the Old Montreal, the most recent Aloha Espresso Bar café explores through shapes the history of Hawaii and the spirit of aloha that intangibly permeates the inhabitants of this rugged terrain archipelago. Created by the interior design firm Jean de Lessard – Designers… [Read More]
WADA Sports, Flagship Store
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, WADA Sports has moved to a newly built headquarter and main retail shop. The new building is also a studio for Wada Bari technology, the brand’s original racket stringing technology. Matsuya Art Works and KTX archiLab have teamed up together to create a space that reflects the brand’s innovative technology… [Read More]
The Private Sezin School Open Roof Space by ATÖLYE adopts unique concept
Educational institutions are increasingly seeking ways to rethink and transform learning environments in a way that increases the possibility of exploration. With this aim in mind, the Private Sezin School in Istanbul approached ATÖLYE in 2014, to design a space for for K-12 students to enable problem-based learning by engaging 21st century skills. Instead of considering… [Read More]
Toronto Famed Restaurant Nota Bene Redesigned by +tongtong
Award winning interior design firm +tongtong has collaborated with renowned Owner/Chef David Lee to renovate the interiors of Nota Bene, an established fine dining restaurant that was originally designed by the buildings Architects KPMB. While remaining in Toronto’s popular Queen Street West neighbourhood, the reimagined Nota Bene features an all-new design. +tongtong developed a concept… [Read More]
La Vague – Unique refreshing rest stop in Montreal
Designed by Arcadia Studio and inserted into five parking spaces facing 4301 St-Denis Street between Marie-Anne and Rachel, La Vague (The Wave) is 74 wooden frames that rotate in three degree intervals, suggesting the motion of a wave hitting the pavement. The seven shades of blue used in this artistic installation are reminiscent of a… [Read More]
Our top picks from Toronto IDS 2018
This year’s Interior Design Show was packed with great new designs and one-of-a-kind installations. We have put together some of our favourite picks from the show to complement the already mentioned special features in our previous article ‘Special Features to watch for at IDS 2018’. Let us know what were your favourite designs from this year’s… [Read More]
Printemps Haussmann by UUfie
The iconic departments store Printemps has been given a face-lift that features an incredible new atrium. Designed by Toronto-based architects UUfie and produced by Yabu Pushelberg, the new Dichroic Glass ‘veil’ takes your breath away. Printemps, named after the season of Spring, is a renowned department store located on Boulevard Haussmann in Paris, France. It… [Read More]
Special Features to watch for at IDS 2018
Tomorrow evening marks the opening of the most anticipated design show in Canada. The 2018 Interior Design Show will start with a gala opening night on Thursday, January 18, followed by a Professional Trade Day the following day, a Globe Style Saturday on the 20th, and a House & Home Sunday on the 21st. IDS will take… [Read More]
