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Cosentino Éclos®: The Future Inlayr® technology
Éclos® introduces a new category of mineral surfaces with zero crystalline silica, a high proportion of recycled material, and a breakthrough layered design system enabled by Inlayr® technology. The innovation is the result of extensive research and testing, including more than 28,000 hours of R&D and over 1,500 hours of product testing by Cosentino’s Research, Development, and Product teams.
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The N Weekday House: Precision Living by Saso Studio
A Precise Domestic Response to Contemporary Mobility. Not all houses are designed for permanence; some are conceived to respond to movement, repetition, and restraint. N Weekday House belongs to the latter—architecture defined by rhythm rather than monumentality.
Mar 73 min read


The Great Green Flush: Turning Wastewater into Ottawa’s Cleanest Energy
A landmark transformation is underway at Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats, where a groundbreaking energy project is turning the city’s wastewater into a primary power source.
Feb 144 min read


Living Small, Dreaming Big: Modern Bunkie
From prefabricated capsules that can be shipped anywhere in the world to micro-apartments in dense cities and even igloo-shaped residences, this year’s selection of tiny homes has it all. But what does it actually mean to live in an era of "housing compression"?
Feb 124 min read


Arbour House: A Case Study in Light and Low-Carbon Living
In the coastal landscape of Cadboro Bay, Arbour House stands as a testament to the seamless integration of high-performance building science and poetic design.
Jan 183 min read


Reaching New Heights: The University of Toronto’s Academic Wood Tower
The skyline of the University of Toronto’s St. George campus is transforming. Rising near the intersection of Devonshire Place and Bloor Street is a structure that represents not just a physical expansion, but a philosophical shift in Canadian architecture.
Jan 105 min read


Minimal Studio’s brutalist supermarket
Featuring raw concrete furniture designed to punish your shins, a ceiling full of dangling plastic crates that look like a Tetris game gone wrong, and LED lighting bright enough to perform open-heart surgery—this Mallorcan spot proves that 'minimalism' is just code for 'we forgot to finish the drywall.
Jan 42 min read


Off-Site Construction: Reshaping Architecture
The construction industry is reaching a turning point. As traditional methods face rising costs and mounting environmental pressures, off-site innovation is emerging not just as a tool, but as the new blueprint for high-performance design.
Jan 47 min read


Quayside: How Toronto is Pivoting to Build More Housing, Faster
Quayside is one of the most significant housing projects in Toronto’s history. It isn't just a development; it is a long-term vision to transform the waterfront into an inclusive, sustainable, and vibrant community.
Jan 42 min read


Circular Economy: A Fast View of the Future of Architecture
In recent years, the concept of the "Circular Economy" has permeated almost every sector. Architecture is no exception; it has been deeply influenced by this movement, as evidenced by the growing number of projects and buildings designed with these principles in mind.
Jan 43 min read


A Benchmark for Modular Alpine Architecture in 2026
Originally a BMW Group corporate hotel since 1942, the site saw a turning point in 2008 when the original structure was demolished. Architects Oskar Leo Kaufmann and Albert Rüf stepped in with a vision that, nearly two decades later, still feels remarkably ahead of its time.
Jan 45 min read


A Manifesto for Circular and Reversible Architecture
Common Ground, located in South Korea, stands as a landmark of modular innovation. This 5,300 sqm commercial hub, spanning four floors, was constructed entirely from 200 upcycled shipping containers.
Jan 42 min read


From Big Box to Big Splash: Spearfish SRAC
One of the many ways to redefine large, abandoned commercial surfaces—such as shopping malls—is to repurpose them for the sports, recreation, and community sectors. A key advantage of these sectors is their ability to adapt to any space, shape, or surface area.
Jan 42 min read
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