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This classroom design projects the future
The Ted Rogers School of Management at TMU expanded their ability for diverse, experiential learning with the Classroom of the Future. This inventive interior was designed as a flexible, non-hierarchi ...
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This Toronto condo is a perfect mix of tranquility and invigoration
This updated one bedroom condominium located in a bustling Toronto neighbourhood reflects the energy of the surrounding area while also providing our clients with a place to relax and recharge. Our ai ...
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An Interior Designer’s Guide To Bathtubs and Showers – For Your Luxurious Bathroom Design
Keeping clean has never been more luxurious and spectacular. The Master Bathroom, in particular, is the second-most-popular room to be renovated after the kitchen. Visual appeal, functionali ...
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A Modern Kitchen with a Touch of Rustic Chic
This client had a vision for their first home and hired us to help bring that vision to reality. In addition to modernizing the kitchen in both style and function, they wanted to make the sp ...
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Harty House is Wrapped in Calm and Peacefulness
Harty House, a suburban oasis, is a residential renovation project designed by Toronto-based design firm Atelier Sun. The design overcomes the challenge of converting a cookie cutter builder ...
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ARIDO Award: ShadowBox
ShadowBox was designed as a blank canvas that perfectly captures the elusive play of light and shadow on the interior’s walls, and reveals the juxtaposition and contrasts between the architect ...
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ARIDO Award: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education Lobby and Entrance
The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at UofT , a leader in Indigenous Education, is a decades-old institution with a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and social justice. ...
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ARIDO Award: 99 Gerrard
The design challenge at this outdated yet exceptionally located building with a mash-up of parking, retail, and an anonymous office tower was to turn it into the most sought-after rental address in do ...
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ARIDO Award: SQ2
SQ2 is the second tower in the first phase of a master planned revitalization of the Alexandra Park public housing complex by our developer client, in partnership with The Toronto Community Housing Co ...
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ARIDO Award: Ravine House
Although this house was exquisite and beautifully designed, it was stark and uncomfortable to live in. As interior designers, we had to reinvent the space in such a way that respected the exquisite a ...
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ARIDO Award: Windfield
Inspired by the large property with surrounding woodland views, a unique architectural ‘pod’ style concept was created based on dividing the functions of the home into three practical zones; a pri ...
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ARIDO Award: Modern Simplicity
Our clients wished to turn their house into a contemporary urban refuge. Since their home is located in an established pocket of Toronto with spacious, but traditional homes, we had to create the perf ...
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ARIDO Award: Charlotte Street Penthouse
Our design team transformed this downtown Toronto penthouse suite into a sophisticated home that aligned with our client’s tastes and busy, modern lifestyle. Our strategy was to completely renovate ...
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ARIDO Award: Cavana Ridge Spa
Cavana Ridge Spa is a lofty hospitality project that presents a beautiful balance of design challenges and inspiring potential. Our team’s mandate was to transform a run down, vacant water testing f ...
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ARIDO Award: York Condos
York Condos is a three-building complex in Markham, Ontario. The buildings line an above-grade parking structure crowned by an extensive landscape and amenity terrace providing a shared community spac ...
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ARIDO Award: Deep Time Hall at the National Museum of Natural History
The design of The Smithsonian’s new permanent gallery, Deep Time Hall at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC expresses its central message; life flows powerfully forward, d ...
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ARIDO Award: 411 Church (Amenity Spaces)
411 Church is the first residential condo building signaling a major shift taking place on Church St. in downtown Toronto. Figure3 captured the unique dynamism and modern luxury desired by the movers, ...
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ARIDO Award: Trailside Presentation Centre
Located in the beautiful Town of Oakville, Distrikt Trailside was designed to create an elevated lifestyle imbued with fine dining, world-class shopping, lush surroundings and luxury living. To provid ...
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ARIDO Award: Management Consulting Firm
Our client, who occupies this heritage status building, had outgrown their space and needed facilities that could accommodate the dynamics of a growing, tech-savvy team. Working through several ...
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ARIDO Award: Aurora Armoury Canadian Food & Wine Institute
Constructed in 1874 for the Department of National Defence, the Aurora Armoury is a Federal Heritage Building and century-old community venue originally used for infantry training, town meetings, spor ...
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ARIDO Award: Clock Tower Lofts
The Clock Tower Lofts project involved a multi-unit residential building located at the prominent intersection of King and Bathurst Street in downtown Toronto’s vibrant entertainment district. ...
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ARIDO Award: Durand Home
We preserved the beautiful historic details of this Queen Anne century style home. The goal was to convert the house back into a single family home with a modern floor plan for a busy family.&nb ...
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A Guide to Requesting Interior Design Services – Downloadable PDF
As the provincial body for interior designers in Ontario, we work to protect the public by regulating the interior design profession for the betterment of the profession and in the best interests of t ...
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3 Reasons to Hire a Registered BCIN Interior Designer in Ontario
Are you thinking about renovating your home or making an addition? It can be challenging to decide whether to take on the design yourself, hire a contractor or a professional designer.
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An immaculate office space that celebrates Toronto’s iconic hidden laneways
Our client, being a leading waste management and removal organization in Toronto, witnesses firsthand the negative effects of throw-away culture, guiding our design principles toward quality, durabili ...