Most cities in North America have vast networks of back alleys or laneways that are often underused, uninviting places only there for utilitarian purposes. Toronto is no exception. With land scarcity becoming more of an issue every year, it is time to start reclaiming these…
Historically, materials and building methods have reflected the geographical characteristics of different places, giving a sense of belonging to the communities that inhabit them. Unfortunately, since the advent of the reinforced concrete era, material choices and building techniques have been narrowed down to metal, concrete,…
“Cities that meet the needs of children will not only create more resilient children, they will help to create more resilient cities.” Last week, the City of Toronto became engulfed once again in a discussion regarding the increasing danger found in its streets. And anytime cars,…
For the past few years, our studio has been experiment and exploring Revitfor projects, and we’re excited by the possibilities that it holds! Revit is a BIM program, which stands for Building Information Modeling. It allows for greater automation of tedious tasks and centralizes all information…
In landscape design, nature has always been held as an ideal model. However, the idealized aesthetic often does not correspond with the practical functional demands. Nothing encapsulates this more than Japanese gardens which have the graceful calm of a tranquil forest, a deceptive laissez-faire of…
The image of a massive glacier extends from the planes of the exterior architecture to the artwork that wraps around select walls in the ground floor that represents layers of ice and crystals slowly being compressed by the weight above. The overall brightness of the…
Large swaths of plantings make for a simple way of handling stormwater runoff in Västra hamnen, Sweden. Photo: Audric Montuno
