We are ARIDO, the professional body for interior designers in Ontario.
Interior design is about more than aesthetics. It's about finding creative design solutions for interior environments while supporting the health, safety, and the well-being of the people who use those spaces.
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Purchase your ARIDO Awards Gala tickets today!
A Night Under the Ocean: Celebrating Design Excellence in the Depths!
We are thrilled to open ticket sales for the ARIDO Awards Gala 2024, Ontario’s biggest interior design awards night taking place on October 3rd at Rebel Toronto!
Dive into a night of celebration where we will recognize outstanding interior design projects completed by Registered Interior Designers.
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Ontario Summit + ARIDO AGM 2024 Recap
We celebrated 90 years of ARIDO at the 2024 Ontario Summit and ARIDO AGM on March 20th and 21st! The event included networking, community building, and updates from ARIDO leadership about the Association's work. Attendees enjoyed a program which included learning opportunities related to equity, diversity and inclusion with a special understanding of the interior design profession.
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Announcing the winners of the 2023 ARIDO Awards!
We are thrilled to share the recipients of the 2023 ARIDO Awards!
The October 5th ceremony at Fairmont Royal York was the 40th ARIDO Awards Gala and recognized 14 outstanding projects by Registered members from across Ontario.
Thank you to everyone who attended, this year's judges, and our sponsors and partners for your incredible support!
Congratulations to the 2023 winners!
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Truth and Reconciliation Day: ARIDO joined indigenous led and owned Two Row Architect for a full day workshop
As Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada returns for 2024, the Board and staff, as the organization’s core leadership team, are working to identify how ARIDO levels up its’ commitment and role in Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. This next step expands upon the last three years of educati ...
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Webinar: Navigating the 2024 Ontario Building Code Updates
The new 2024 Ontario Building Code has recently been released by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and will be applicable to projects starting in 2025. In this two part webinar Vanessa Tantalo, ARIDO, a Building Code and Accessibility Consultant, takes us through a summary of the ...
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ARIDO at the Ottawa Fall Home Show 2024
Join us at the Ottawa Fall Home Show on Friday September 27th and Sunday, September 29th for an insightful discussion on navigating the intricacies of interior design projects, including identifying common concerns and ensuring successful outcomes. The session will provide a comprehensive overview o ...
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