Infinity From KI Makes Bespoke Furniture Design Simple
When it comes to contract furnishings, there is no shortage of options on the market. And yet, even with access to the most well-rounded catalogues, sourcing the right products (at the right price)...
View ArticleThe Olympic Breakdancing Scandal Through a Spatial Lens
As the flames of the Olympics fade, continued conversation about Rachael Gunn’s abysmal breakdancing performance persists. Passionate debate has been focused on her lack of technical breakdancing...
View ArticleIn Albania, a Light Installation Evokes the Afterlife
Radiating a soft white light, the tunnel beckons passersby to venture inside and take a moment to contemplate life — and the afterlife. Terminal for Tirana, located on the grounds of Mother Teresa...
View ArticleStudio Vantot Champions Tech-Driven Lighting
For most design students, a graduation project is an exercise in aspiration. It’s the culmination of several years of study and research, the goal of which is to coax a company or more established...
View ArticleA Shanghai Hotel Boasts A Bespoke Lighting Scheme
The lighting in mega-chain economy hotels is rarely inspiring. Harsh fluorescents and unflattering overheads dominate; regardless of the time of day or night, the brightness is glaring. Tapped to...
View ArticleStep Inside the Pink House in Toronto by Local Firm SHEEEP
A home is so much more than a house. Even before its transformation by local firm SHEEEP, the humble property of Nick and Chris in Toronto’s Little Portugal has long served as a cultural hub with a...
View ArticleIn Mexico, the Papaloapan River Park Is Reborn – With Help From Architecture...
The city had turned its back on the riverbank. Despite its potential to function as a vital public space, the area that lay between the Papaloapan River and the city limits of Tuxtepec — an industrial...
View ArticleLanguage Barrier: Rethinking How We Talk About Architecture
Most of my friends (industry colleagues notwithstanding) could count the number of architects they know by name on one hand; a select few could name the designer of their favourite Toronto building...
View ArticleThe Waterworks Food Hall Celebrates Toronto’s Culinary Culture in Style
It hits you all at once when you enter Toronto’s Waterworks Food Hall: the scintillating aromas, the shopfront-style signs pulling you in all directions to various kiosks, the overwhelming excitement...
View ArticleOthership Reaches a Spiritual High with Spa Designs by Futurestudio
A 75-minute class at one of OTHERSHIP’s out-of-this-world bathhouses moves through a thermal circuit of hot and cold experiences accompanied by guided breathwork exercises. Here, senior editor ERIC...
View ArticleThe Stunning Art Gallery in the Old Slaughterhouse
Inside Plato Contemporary Art Gallery in Ostrava, Czechia, several visitors stand around a wall gaping in fascination. They are gazing not at art but rather at a portion of the wall that is slowly...
View ArticleOut Now: Our Sept/Oct 2024 Issue Delves into Cultural Projects
Where does culture get made? How is culture experienced today? For our Sept/Oct 2024 issue we sought out to cover the types of culture that are emerging and how places are being designed to...
View Article5 Stylish Back-to-School Products for a Study-Ready Desk
School is almost in session! From a desktop water feature to a sleek articulated table lamp, these five eye-catching products elevate school supplies to designer status. 1 Stream Water Fountain by...
View ArticleMorphogenesis Unveils a Colourful Tech Hub in Nagpur
In Indian classical music, the seven foundational notes of the heptatonic scale are known as the swara. The distinct tonal progression has shaped centuries of rich musical heritage, and one that...
View ArticleThe Serene Williamsburg Outpost of Sneaker Brand Veja
The French sneaker brand Veja has cultivated a brand story that’s all about sustainability and transparency. It sources organic cotton from Brazil and Peru, it employs rubber tappers in the Amazon...
View Article5 On-Trend Tile and Stone Collections
As we count down the days to Cersaie, we’re eagerly awaiting the latest tile and stone launches we’ll explore on the show floor in Bologna. Until then, we’re highlighting collections that exemplify...
View ArticleADHOC Brings Student Housing to Montreal’s Technopôle Angus
There’s housing, and then there’s student housing. While the build quality of new homes varies massively across the board, apartment buildings intended for Canada’s growing post-secondary population...
View ArticleSanjay Puri Unfurls a Spiritual Journey in Rajasthan
The site itself is spectacular. The Statue of Belief is a 82-metre-tall monument to Shiva – the world’s tallest – in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, India. In its base building, Sanjay Puri Architects has...
View ArticleIs the Future of Toronto Designed in London?
In almost any city on the planet, the scale and density alone would be enough to turn heads. Indeed, the 1.2-hectare, 598-unit Keybridge Estate is now among the densest places in London, its jumble of...
View ArticleNew York Menswear Shop NN.07 Appeals to Stylish Nomads
If you’re looking to refresh your fall wardrobe, NN.07’s New York flagship is an especially good place to start. Long an under-the-radar favourite of TikTok menswear enthusiasts, the brand has been...
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