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Triple Threat: The Norwood Park Laneway Suites Redefine Collaborative Urban Living
When a property owner purchased two side-by-side semi-detached, multi-unit homes on Gerrard East, the goal was simple: build two park-side laneway suites as premium rental properties. But what started as a standard property investment quickly evolved into a masterclass in neighbourhood collaboration.
Mar 244 min read


Bridging the Gap: How "Practice Before Practice" is Redefining Design Education
Practice Before Practice, an upcoming exhibition and panel hosted at Mason Studio, showcases a radical collaboration between Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), Mason Studio, and student housing developer HOEM. This isn't your standard end-of-year student showcase—it’s a live look at a "working prototype" for the future of the industry.
Mar 212 min read


National Home Show 2026: A Vibrant Wrap-Up
The doors have closed, the booths have been carefully disassembled, and the Enercare Centre has quieted down, but the vibrant energy of the National Home Show still lingers in Toronto's design community.
Mar 169 min read


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.
Feb 253 min read


Condesa Collection - Studio Benu × Golshaah
Condesa is a furniture and lighting collection born from friendship, travel, and a shared design language shaped by experience.
In collaboration with: Studio Benu × Golshaah
Feb 212 min read


Homage to Aker: A Landscape that grew from its surroundings
This project is an exercise in architectural restraint and environmental symbiosis, situated within a rugged, forested West Coast site. Drawing deeply from the lineage of mid-century modernism—specifically the architectural foundations of Sharpe Thompson, Berwick and Pratt and subsequent work by Michael Lightbody—the design treats the landscape not as a backdrop, but as a primary building material.
Feb 44 min read


IDS Toronto 2026: Design as a Living Laboratory
IDS Toronto 2026 welcomed tens of thousands of architects, designers, students, and enthusiasts for four days of rigorous exploration and creative exchange.
Jan 312 min read


Harmony and Ascension: A New Pavilion for Saint Joseph’s Oratory
Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal, Montreal’s most iconic spiritual landmark, has unveiled a transformative new pavilion. Designed by the architecture firm Lemay, this four-storey intervention creates a seamless connection between the city, the mountain, and the basilica.
Jan 253 min read


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.
Jan 223 min read


Learning from the Pandemic: Toronto’s New "Campus of Care" Sets a New Standard for Senior Living
In the heart of downtown Toronto, a transformative infrastructure project is underway that promises to redefine how the city cares for its most vulnerable seniors. The Rekai Centre at Cherry Place is not just a new long-term care home; it is a direct response to the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jan 134 min read


The Kitchen: The Beating Heart of the Contemporary Home
The kitchen is the room where stories are shared over coffee, where guests are welcomed with a glass of wine, where remote work happens at the island, and where creativity flourishes.
Jan 83 min read


Expanding Your Home: Garden Suites
Add extra living space to your property, create a rental income stream, or perhaps build a cozy spot for aging parents
Jan 43 min read
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