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Global thinking was central to this architectural design firm’s new Toronto office
Designed for wellness, flexibility, and inclusion, IA Interior Architects’ new Toronto office is an urban hub with a global outlook. The new office space is located in the Royal Bank of Canada’s o ...
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What to ask before hiring an Interior Designer
Here at Sanura Design we love educated clients- and curious clients. An integral part of our process is ensuring our clients have all the information they need- and that includes k ...
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Toronto’s Albion Library turns the page on dated institutional design
With a vibrant façade and a warm, light-filled interior, this revitalized Toronto Public Library branch is one for the books. Albion Library is much more than a place to house reading material. Loca ...
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BID Projects – Georgian College
ARIDO would like to celebrate the class of 2021 from Ontario ARIDO-recognized schools and ensure their work is appreciated. ARIDO has worked with these schools to promote a selection of 4th year BID s ...
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How does an Interior Designer save you time?
If you’ve been following my video journey, you’ll recall this video above called “Fabric Sourcing and You” outlining why it’s not as easy as you think to pick o ...
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Cooling Off In The Hot Days Of Summer
You’re hot, you’re sweaty. What are you going to do for relief? Other than the obvious answers – hang out by the pool, at the mall with igloo temperatur ...
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Turning a Garage into Gallery
Established in 2004, the Nicholas Metivier Gallery has become one of Canada’s most distinguished contemporary art vendors. With business growth, the Gallery required a significantly larger display s ...
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You’d never guess this sleek office is for a dairy co-op
With roots on the farm, Gay Lea Foods has grown to become a leading Canadian dairy co-operative, with more than 1,400 dairy farm members across Ontario and Manitoba, and over 4,300 shareholders within ...
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Stone, water, and sky bring calm to a bustling Yorkville office
The design team was faced with the re-visioning of a well-established international executive search firm. The client wanted to downsize and rebrand in their newly purchased space, with a raw, collabo ...
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BID Projects – Conestoga College
ARIDO would like to celebrate the class of 2021 from Ontario ARIDO-recognized schools and ensure their work is appreciated. ARIDO has worked with these schools to promote a selection of 4th year BID s ...
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A space for creative ideas to thrive
Artscape Daniels Launchpad is a not-for-profit space for creatives, a marketplace of ideas, and resources where members may build connections, and launch their practices in an inspiring and dynamic en ...
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BID Projects: Yorkville University
ARIDO would like to celebrate the class of 2021 from Ontario ARIDO-recognized schools and ensure their work is appreciated. ARIDO has worked with these schools to promote a selection of 4th year BID s ...
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Elements of Chinese architectural history are key components of this restaurant’s design
Now opening its seventh location, Congee Queen wanted to incorporate elements of Chinese culture to reach out to new customers while maintaining their iconic brand for existing ones. The seating layou ...
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Humber College students become the educators with interior design service project
Interior design programs have all sorts of ways students learn about the field, and educating students on how deeply interior design impacts our lives each day. Recently, I spoke to Professor Zaiba Mi ...
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BID Projects – Humber College (Part 2)
ARIDO would like to celebrate the class of 2021 from Ontario ARIDO-recognized schools and ensure their work is appreciated. ARIDO has worked with these schools to promote a selection of 4th year BID s ...
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Beyond COVID-19: The future of hotels?
The COVID-19 pandemic has people feeling insecure about their surroundings and their connection to nature is more important than ever. It’s a well-known fact that the virus spreads less in open spac ...
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This luxe home mixes casual with refined details
This new build construction of a 15,000 square foot family home for long time empty-nester clients was a rare opportunity. Having lived in this country acreage north of Toronto for over two decades an ...
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Modern design for this forward-thinking law firm
As a law firm focused on intellectual property and technology law, Smart & Biggar wished to host their clients in a modern, open environment. Interior Designer: Joanne Chan, ARIDO Design Team: Gle ...
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BID Projects: Humber College
ARIDO would like to celebrate the class of 2021 from Ontario ARIDO-recognized schools and ensure their work is appreciated. ARIDO has worked with these schools to promote a selection of 4th year BID s ...
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Student Central becomes campus landmark with blue and yellow refresh
Student Central becomes campus landmark with blue and yellow refreshLakehead University had two concerns with the reimagining of their Student Central space in a pre-existing building. First, they req ...
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Client’s dreams of Parisian boho chic achieved in this New York loft
Restrictions abounded in this New York renovation project after the client purchased a 3,100 square foot loft in Soho, New York. With a move-in date four months away, strict condo rules and the New Yo ...
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BID Projects 2021: Ryerson University
ARIDO would like to celebrate the class of 2021 from Ontario ARIDO-recognized schools and ensure their work is appreciated. ARIDO has worked with these schools to promote a selection of 4th year BID s ...
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How Coty’s Toronto headquarters set a new design standard for their offices
Coty is one of the world’s leading beauty companies with approximately $9 billion in revenue, a rich entrepreneurial heritage, and an iconic portfolio of leading brands. In the midst of a histor ...
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BID Projects 2021: Sheridan College
ARIDO would like to celebrate the class of 2021 from Ontario ARIDO-recognized schools and ensure their work is appreciated. ARIDO has worked with these schools to promote a selection of 4th year BID s ...
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A Stunning Lobby Transformation into a Functional and Modern Interior
Every now and then a project comes along that we know will be challenging but we cannot wait to roll up our sleeves and figure out the best way to approach the design and provide the client ...