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Taktik Design is Redefining Senior Living at Cloria
What if architecture could change the way we look at aging? In Beloeil, the newly designed shared spaces of the Cloria residence are doing exactly that. Designed by Taktik, this fresh approach to senior living leaves outdated conventions behind. Instead of rigid schedules and clinical spaces, the design encourages autonomy, freedom, and a vibrant sense of community.


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.


The Rebirth of Toronto's Historic Palm House: A Century of Sunlight
For more than a century, the Allan Gardens Palm House has been a glowing jewel in the heart of downtown Toronto. Built in 1910 and standing as one of Canada’s last remaining Edwardian-era glass conservatories, this architectural landmark has long been a beloved green sanctuary for the city.


Luminaire Authentik’s New FORMA Collection
Lighting is no longer just about illuminating a room; it is about making a statement. Luminaire Authentik has recently unveiled FORMA, a striking new collection that sits perfectly at the intersection of minimalism and postmodernism. With FORMA, light transforms into a visual language of its own.


Steal the Look, Kill the Industry: Why Design Piracy is Canadian Furniture’s Biggest Threat
The "Made in Canada" label on a piece of furniture isn't just a geographic fact—it’s a declaration of quality, ethical labor, and material integrity. But as international "fast-furniture" floods the market, the domestic industry is leaning heavily on an unsung hero to survive: Intellectual Property (IP).


Margaret Brosnan
If her personality were a piece of furniture, she says she would be a big, wooden kitchen table. It is a fitting metaphor for an interior designer whose ultimate goal is to be approachable, comforting, and a unifying force for the people around her. For this designer, creating a beautiful home is not just about picking the right paint colour; it is about bringing people together through intentional, thoughtful design.


Montpellier Celebrates 20 Years of the Festival des Architectures Vives
This spring, the historic city of Montpellier, France, is preparing for a major milestone. From June 9 to 14, 2026, the Festival des Architectures Vives (FAV) returns to transform the hidden courtyards of the city’s private mansions into stunning displays of modern design.


The Chicago Marriott Northwest Reboot: Flawless Design Meets Zero Delays
In the high-stakes world of hospitality renovations, the clock is just as critical as the aesthetics. Every delayed shipment and missed deadline translates directly to lost revenue and operational headaches. However, through the meticulous execution demonstrated by Kabana Group in this project, a large-scale renovation breathes new life into a property, elevating its market position and thrilling its guests.


Wasl Tower Wraps: Modern Sustainability in Traditional Ceramics
Standing 302 metres tall, just a stone's throw from the Burj Khalifa, a striking new silhouette has officially joined the bustling heart of Dubai. Completed in late 2025, Wasl Tower is far more than just another glass skyscraper.


Caldera Collection: From High Desert to High Design
In the world of modern interiors, "perfect" can sometimes feel a little cold. We’ve grown accustomed to factory-precise finishes and ultra-glossy surfaces that look great in photos but lack a certain soul. Clayhaus Modern Tile, the Portland-based studio known for its bold shapes and vibrant colours, is challenging that sterile perfection with its newest release: The Caldera Collection.


Architect’s Honest Verdict on AI: Beyond the Hype
The architecture and design world is buzzing right now. If you believe the endless stream of online videos, artificial intelligence is about to do everything for us—from the first conceptual sketch to the final cost breakdown. Honestly, after watching some of those flawless, hyper-speed demonstrations, I’m starting to think the videos themselves are generated by AI.


Rojin Aval
As Design Principal of Aval The Label and Co-Founder of Studio X Interiors, Rojin Aval is moving toward more architectural, high-end residential and commercial projects, where ideas can be explored on a greater scale. At the same time, she is building systems—integrating new technologies, refining processes, and shaping a practice that is as operationally strong as it is creative.


The Coulee House: An Earth-Bermed Masterpiece by S-IAD
Designed by the architectural studio S-IAD, the Coulee House is a stunning earth-bermed home uniquely inspired by the dramatic landscape of Southern Alberta.
What is a Coulee? A regional term describing a small valley, deep ravine, or gully carved by rivers over time. Characterized by steep banks and undulating slopes, coulees serve as natural oases offering shelter and refreshment to life travelling down to the river’s edge.
While deeply rooted in this specific Albertan land


Entertainer’s Dream by Lori Morris: Where luxury performs
Lori Morris doesn’t just design rooms; she creates worlds. Entertainer’s Dream is a cinematic, fully immersive suite built for one thing: the ultimate hosting experience. Every inch of this space is designed to lead guests through a story of deep blues, shimmering brass, and soft velvet. It’s bold, it’s moody, and it’s unapologetically glamorous.


Where Heritage Meets the Future of Work: Transforming Cadillac Fairview’s TD Centre Office
Inside the landmark Toronto-Dominion (TD) Centre, Michel Arcand and Don Parker, in collaboration with Ray Inc., have completed a stunning transformation of a management office for Cadillac Fairview. The project proves that a space can celebrate the strict discipline of historic modernist architecture while effortlessly serving the fluid, collaborative realities of contemporary workplace culture.
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