In two days the most anticipated design event in Canada opens its doors. The 2015 Interior Design Show will start with a gala opening night on Thursday, January 22nd, followed by a Professional Trade Day on Friday, and two General Admission days on Saturday and Sunday. IDS will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention… [Read More]
_naturehumaine revives a 50 years old residence
Canadian based architecture firm _naturehumaine has completed a 50 years old suburban residence on Montreal’s south shore. The house was originally built by the client’s father in 1960’s, and it was in much need of rejuvenation. _naturehumaine have completely redesigned the house, bringing it to today’s living standards. The original house incorporated a series of… [Read More]
Drolet Residence by _naturehumaine
_naturehumaine has renovated a house right by Jean-Talon market in Montreal, Canada, for a couple with a passion for cooking. The clients had two main requirements in the re-organization of their newly acquired house. Firstly, they wanted a large kitchen island as the main focal point of the house, and secondly they wanted their living spaces on… [Read More]
Dulwich Residence by _naturehumaine
_naturehumaine has recently completed a contemporary extension to a 1920s house located on a large lot on Montreal’s south shore, in Canada. The new addition was designed to harmonize with the existing house, as well as highlight and expose the structural brick. The two constructions were linked together by a glazed volume that houses the… [Read More]
Highlands Branch Library in Edmonton Canada opens its doors
The Highlands Branch Library in Edmonton, Alberta, has officially opened its doors. The first built library in Canada by schmidt hammer lassen architects, in collaboration with local studio Marshall Tittemore Architects, provides the Highlands’ community with a distinctive landmark which underlines that this new creative centre for learning is open and accessible. The Highlands Branch Library… [Read More]
Au Pain Doré bakery by _naturehumaine
_naturehumaine has recently completed the renovation of the Au Pain Doré bakery. Located on the ground floor of a 3 storey building on Côte-des-Neiges, Montreal, Canada, the bakery is inspired by the European concept of ‘bakery/café’ that combines the sale of baked goods and high quality coffee where the barista takes center stage. _naturehumaine completely redesigned the… [Read More]
Aureola Tea Set by Luca Nichetto & Lera Moiseeva
Venetian designer Luca Nichetto and Russian designer Lera Moiseeva, collaborated once again in the creation of the Aureola tea set. The tea set was designed for Toronto gallery/shop Mjölk, and will be part of the Totemica exhibition, along with the Sucabaruca coffee set. The idea of designing a tea set comes from personal research conducted by… [Read More]
Luca Nichetto Lera Moiseeva + Mjölk “TOTEMICA” Exhibition in Toronto
After first presenting us with the coffee set Sucabaruca for the first time at Mjölk gallery/shop in Toronto, Luca Nichetto and Lera Moiseeva are returning to present an exhibition that will unveil the birth of the product, as well as insights on the production. Titled “TOTEMICA”, the exhibition will take place at the Istituto di Cultura Italiano di… [Read More]
Canadian Pavilion wins Special Mention at the 2014 Venice Biennale
Arctic Adaptations: Nunavut at 15, curated by Lateral Office of Toronto, wins a special mention at the 14th International Architecture Exhibition of la Biennale di Venezia. The project was selected from 68 national participants, and it marks the first honour for a Canadian pavilion at the Architecture Biennale. Arctic Adaptations explores the evolving role of… [Read More]
Chez Carl Tapas & BBQ by Jean de Lessard
Montreal based interior designer Jean de Lessard has designed the Chez Carl Tapas & BBQ in Nun’s Island, Canada. The restaurant interior was inspired by fractal theory, an interpretation of nature’s geometry, and its wonderful irregularities. The variable geometry that was integrated succeeds in breaking the monotony and gives beat to the space. But it… [Read More]
