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Massive public art installation lands in Toronto’s Midtown neighbourhood
A permanent art installation by Toronto-based art collective Blue Republic has landed in the city’s Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood at the foot of Redpath Condos.Commissioned by the condo’s development team, Capital Developments and…
Ontario Association of Architects Launches New Logo and Website
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) unveiled its new Leo Burnett Canada designed logo and new website during a special online launch.The logo shows the Ontario Association of Architects as a place to bridge communities. The…
Winners of the Ville De Montreal design competition announced
Alto Design, Dikini, and Lateral + Induktion have won the Ville de Montréal’s multidisciplinary design competition to embellish Esplanade Tranquille with playful urban furniture.The winning proposal includes a fountain with a spiral…
What does a post COVID restaurant look like? Dining experience might lose appeal
Dining with your closest friends in a Plexiglas bubble, or grabbing a solo bite on a ``bumper table'' encircled by a large rubber tube, restaurants are trying to find creative ways to keep their customers safe — and physically distant — as…
OPPI Announces Susan Wiggins as its New Executive Director
The Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) is pleased to announce Susan Wiggins as its new Executive Director.Wiggins begins her new role with OPPI on June 15, 2020, allowing for a two-week overlap to facilitate a smooth…
How emerging technology will make for safer, more efficient air travel
Emerging technologies are key players in achieving a hygienic airport experience that satisfies new social distancing norms and creates a touch-free environment. However, the technology itself is just one piece of the puzzle. Designing for…
With Offices, The Flex is On
As organizations strive to achieve competitive advantage, creating a workspace that boosts collaboration, innovation and productivity is at the top of the agenda for facilities professionals in 2020. Employers are overseeing workforces that…
Ep. 305 – Good F***ing Design w/ Jason Bacher
One founding half of GFDA and certified foulmouth, Jason Bacher is a talented designer, dedicated teacher and all-around decent human being. We talked about his humble beginnings selling wallpaper and how that eventually led him to found…
2020 National Urban Design Awards winners announced
Twelve projects across Canada that range from public art installations and parks to a revitalized underpass have been selected for the 2020 National Urban Design Awards.The awards are part of a two-tier program held in cooperation with…
élément Art Installation Suspends Above Mont-Royal Avenue
An art installation inspired by the incandescence of a light bulb filament and the current that flows from one person to another suspends above the corner of Montréal’s Mont-Royal Avenue and Boyer Street.Designed by Stéphanie Leduc…