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]
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]
2017 Design Exchange Emerging Designer Competition Winners Announced
The third annual Design Exchange Emerging Designer Competition has recognized Toronto-based sustainable fashion designer Peggy Sue Deaven-Smiltnieks as this year’s overall winner. Selected by a panel of noteworthy judges including Omar Gandhi (Omar Gandhi Architects), Diti Katona (Concrete) and Shayne Stephens (Saks Fifth Avenue Canada), Deaven-Smiltnieks has received a $10,000 cash prize, as well as… [Read More]
In2Sports evokes the passion for soccer
In2Sports is a brand fueled by the passion for the sport of football/soccer. A retailer dedicated to bring the best experience to the player and/or the fan. The focus of the brand is to stand out from the competition, make shopping memorable for the consumer and provide a working environment that is enjoyable to be… [Read More]
La Taule Sports Center wins Grands Prix du Design 2015
The minimalist design of the La Taule Sports Center has won the Grands Prix du Design 2015 Athletic Training Centre award. Designed by Canadian architecture firm Microclimat, the center takes its name after a former prison that was converted into a fitness center in 2010. The two story building features wide open spaces, where each element was carefully… [Read More]
François-René project by Maître Carré & Architecture Open Form
Developer Maître Carré and Architecture Open Form have proposed a new contemporary residential project in Montreal’s Rosemont-Petite-Patrie neighbourhood. The François-René project uses a fresh approach, and beyond aesthetics it is the first real estate project certified Novoclimat 2.0. From Maître Carré: The François-René project, on Châteaubriand Avenue in Montreal’s Rosemont-Petite-Patrie neighbourhood, boasts six exceptional, thoroughly contemporary residences. Montreal… [Read More]
Du Tour Residence by Architecture Open Form
Architecture Open Form has transformed a residence from the 60s into a contemporary oasis. The minimalist interior and natural colour palette complemented the details characteristic to the original building. A large exterior terrace that houses a kitchen, dining area, spa and relaxation space connects the interior with the surrounding landscape. From Architecture Open Form: The… [Read More]
Univers Nuface by ADHOC Architects
ADHOC Architects used colors, textures and materials to create a unique experience for the Univers NuFace cosmetic care clinic. Inspired by the brand’s butterfly logo, the architects inserted into the space a microscopic texture of the butterfly’s wing. The abstract result creates a focal point and a unique interpretation that links back to the company’s branding. From ADHOC… [Read More]
Das Bier by Humà design + architecture
Montreal-based Humà design + architecture has transformed a former show bar into a casual industrial beer pub infused with European tradition. Large scale communal tables and benches highlighted by custom-made industrial chandeliers create a social environment. From Humà design + architecture: Das Bier enhanced the premises of a former show bar, by implanting the industrial style German “Bierhall”… [Read More]
KL House by Bourgeois / Lechasseur architects
Bourgeois / Lechasseu architects designed a house that blends the traditional country style with contemporary elements. Situated in North Hatley, Canada, the KL House is reminescent of East Coast homes by the sea. Bold openings and minimalist details placed against cedar siding and tin roof create a unique residence in this surreal landscape. From Bourgeois / Lechasseur architects: At… [Read More]
