Located in the borough of Pintendre on the outskirts of Lévis, the new 1,500 sq. m. fire station houses eight fire trucks. The concept developed by STGM Architectes and CCM2 Architectes began with a splitting of the station’s functions, which can be seen by the different volume heights between the garage and the living spaces…. [Read More]
adidas x CNCPTS – The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary is the third collaboration between adidas and CNCPTS. Conceived and designed by the Sid Lee and Sid Lee Architecture team, The Sanctuary is discreetly nestled in the basement of one of Boston’s oldest commercial streets at 73 Newbury Street. More than a store. It’s a place of worship, where fans can gather, revere… [Read More]
‘We Are The People’ concept store opens at Aïshti with design by RG/Architects
High-end clothing store Aïshti collaborative concept titled ‘We Are The People’ is set on the fourth level of their Beirut flagship store. Designed by contemporary architects RG/A and curated by fashion director Mouna Harati, We Are The People is a place to discover an exclusive selection of Aïshti’s specialty pieces and as the brand describes… [Read More]
Lemay + Toker design University of Alberta’s Faculty of Extension
The Renovation and Renewal for the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Extension provided a collaborative hub that merged collective and indigenous learning spaces. Located in Edmonton’s Enterprise Square, this updated learning center is the main learning place for thousands of continuing education students each year, and this collaborative space contributes to downtown revitalization. Designed by… [Read More]
Five Fields Play Structure
Designed by Matter Design in collaboration with FR|SCH, the project is a landscape for childish exploration. It shuns function and standard, in favor of liberation. The structure cultivates a child’s—and adults—imagination through play. It encourages inventiveness through its unfolding, discoverable spaces. The playscape is tailored to child size, but still accessible to adults. It prioritizes… [Read More]
Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies
Designed by MYAA Architects, the Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies (QFIS), is located on the Education City Campus, Doha. The scheme provides world class teaching and faculty space and the Education City campus mosque. QFIS is based on the Islamic ‘Kulliyya’ or ‘place where all knowledge is sought’ and the building provides a progressive learning… [Read More]
Wein&Co by BEHF Architects
Close to the St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna, the popular Austrian bar and restaurant chain Wein & Co has opened a new branch. The reason for completely renovating the already existing catering area of a Gründerzeit building was the possibility to extend the company to three levels and to modernize them. On an area of… [Read More]
Modern Argentinian restaurant Bochinche by Viewport Studio
London and Singapore based design agency Viewport Studio have created the interior of modern Argentinian restaurant Bochinche, owned by the SPA ESPRIT GROUP, in a traditional shophouse in the Chinatown district of Singapore. Contemporary Surrealism Bochinche, the word for ‘gossip’ in Latin American Spanish, has been conceived as a casual, lively yet sophisticated space where… [Read More]
Popup Lighting – When Light Meets Art
Popup lighting is a light fixture inspired by popup books. The idea was to turn every day icons into artistic and elegant lamps. The clean shape of the lamp is amplified by the light’s reflection on the wall, creating a ‘wow effect’ and making the ambiance in the room magical… Bringing back that excitement and… [Read More]
DIALOG Designs ‘CapCalm’, a Zen Office Space for Capcom’s Vancouver Head Quarters
DIALOG’s ‘CapCalm’ design is a mature expression of Capcom’s business – past, present and future – it reflects a considerate understanding of a creative’s needs and the psychology of contemporary workplace design. In May 2017, DIALOG’s Vancouver interior design team turned video game office design on its head with Capcom’s new location for its Canadian… [Read More]