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Passages Insolites, EXMURO arts publics
From June 20 to October 14, 2019, Québec City residents and visitors will discover the 6th edition of Passages Insolites, a 4 km public art circuit in the historic Petit Champlain and Saint-Roch districts. The event brings together 14 artworks produced by 40 local and international artists and architecture collectives whose work plays on the idea […]
INSIDE: World Festival of Interiors reveals most Insta-friendly Designs Amsterdam, Netherlands
With designers ever conscious of how their projects will appear on Instagram, a host of jaw-dropping interiors that push the design boundaries define the twelfth edition of INSIDE, the World Festival of Interiors. Whether it’s a novelty cat café in Guangzhou, China, or a global heritage brand such as Fortnum and Mason inside London’s Royal […]
Panorama: Rising to the Challenge Laval, ACDF Architecture
ACDF Architecture, a firm recognized for its seamless integration of iconic structures into formidable landscapes, is proud to unveil Panorama, a 30-storey retirement complex on the banks of Rivière des Prairies in Sainte-Dorothée, Quebec. The first of four senior residences being developed in collaboration with Group Sélection, Panorama is a 286-unit retirement complex comprised of […]
The stunning combination between materials and details, Hotel Marriot Courtyard Al Barsha
Hotel design and hospitality design are full of great examples of interior and architecture design by many firms across the whole world – but it is not always so easy to come across spaces, materials, finishes and chromatic choices as suggestive as in the case of the Hotel Marriot Courtyard Al Barsha designed and by […]
Helsinki Central Library Oodi in Finland, ALA Architects
Oodi, the new Helsinki Central Library that opened in December 2018, has proven to be extremely popular with Helsinki residents and visitors alike. The building welcomed its one-millionth visitor already in March 2019 with daily visits on the busiest days topping at 20,000. People come there to spend time, not just to borrow and return […]
“La Barque” Residence, ACDF Architecture
La Barque is a hyperactive family’s peaceful shelter. Located on the shores of Lake Ouareau in Saint-Donat, the house was inspired by the owners’ love for the northern landscapes. Under the curved ceiling of the house, reminiscent of a boat hull, its serene interior atmosphere captures the calm of the surrounding hills and provides the […]
Bahá’í Temple of South America, Hariri Pontarini Architects
The Bahá‘í Temple of South America in Chile, designed by Siamak Hariri of Hariri Pontarini Architects, has been shortlisted for The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) International Prize. Awarded every two years, this world-renowned prize celebrates architecture from around the globe that transforms society and promotes justice, respect, equality, and inclusiveness. The RAIC received […]
Interior design firm BlazysGérard designs the new Dandy restaurant: harmonious simplicity and refinement
Michael Tozzi, former chef at Olive et Gourmando and Le Club Chasse et Pêche, didn’t hesitate to call on interior design firm BlazysGérard when it came time to open his own restaurant, Dandy. The project brief was clear: Tozzi wanted a welcoming, unpretentious space with a touch of class. A place that would feel like […]