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Educational Complex Sirius: A Miniature City for Learning
When we think of a typical school, we usually picture a single, large building with long hallways and uniform classrooms. The Educational Complex Sirius takes that traditional idea and turns it completely upside down. Recently named a finalist in the 2025 WAF Future Projects: Education awards, Sirius is not just a school—it is a decentralized urban campus designed to function as a vibrant "miniature city."


Building the Cities of Tomorrow: Cityfi Joins Forces with CannonDesign
When we think about the future of our cities, it is not just about the buildings that fill the skyline. It is about how people move, how communities connect, and how urban spaces adapt to a changing world. Recognizing the need for this big-picture thinking, the global design firm CannonDesign has officially welcomed Cityfi into its consulting practice.


Preserving the Heart of the Hill: The Revitalization of Summit Lake Ski Lodge
It was a quiet but profound gesture, perfectly capturing the spirit of a project built by—and for—the people of Nakusp. When the final tools are packed away, the Summit Lake Ski Lodge will stand not as a reinvention, but as a beautiful continuation of a building shaped by its past and fully prepared for the future.


The Interchange: From Parking Garage to Wellness Hub
Transforming an underused concourse and a segment of underground parking into a state-of-the-art commuter wellness amenity, The Interchange prioritizes comfort, care, and personal dignity. This ambitious vision hasn't just reshaped the daily grind for tenants—it recently secured two prestigious ARIDO Awards, winning in both the Distinct (interior environments) and Craft categories.


Toronto Laneway & Garden Suites: Developer's Cheat Sheet (2026)
In the 2026 development landscape, "gentle density" is the primary engine of urban growth. The legalization of garden and laneway suites across Toronto has opened a high-performance avenue for property owners to maximize land value while providing essential housing stock.


Unlocking the Toronto Fourplex: 3 Structural Challenges We Tackled On-Site Today
Renovating a Toronto fourplex is not for the faint of heart, but doing it right is what turns a risky property into a safe, high-performing asset. You can’t just cover up structural flaws with fresh paint and luxury vinyl plank—you have to fix the bones first.


Designing Joy: An Interactive Flower Wall at South Norfolk’s Pop-Up Park
The AIA Coastal Virginia Pop-Up Park at the ForKids Landmark Center in South Norfolk is a temporary, community-driven urban intervention designed to support families experiencing homelessness through trauma-informed design.


Inside the Lanescape Speaker Series: Demystifying Backyard Housing in Toronto
When it comes to the growing trend of garden and laneway suites in Toronto, Lanescape is a name that leads the pack. While widely known as premier architects and builders, Lanescape has built a reputation that goes beyond just construction.


The 2026 Real Estate Reset: Why Interior Design and Architecture Are the New Market Drivers
The Canadian real estate market has opened 2026 with a whisper rather than a roar. January data reveals a stark adjustment across major metros, pointing to a shifting landscape where market momentum is evolving into a "new normal."


Shattering the Glass Facade: Is the Era of the Speculative Condo Ending?
Now, as we navigate 2026, that shimmering facade is showing signs of structural fatigue. The "Condo Era," as we previously defined it, is not merely decelerating; it is undergoing a forced evolution.


Toronto the Great: Inside the $824M Revitalization of Union Station
Following a 14-year, $824 million comprehensive overhaul, Canada’s largest multi-modal transportation hub has officially transformed from a mere pass-through into a world-class civic destination.


From Scar to Sanctuary: Reimagining Montreal’s Metropolitan Expressway
For decades, the Metropolitan Expressway (Autoroute 40) has been the backbone of Montreal’s transit, but it has also been a scar running across the island. Built in the mid-20th century, this elevated concrete ribbon divides neighbourhoods, creates noise and pollution, and occupies valuable urban space.


Dignity by Design: How CGS Architects is Redefining Affordable Housing in London, Ontario
Combining beauty with utility, Hamilton-based Curran, Gacesa Slote (CGS) Architects completes a landmark affordable housing project that proves cost-effective design doesn't have to look institutional.


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.


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.


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.
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