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A data-driven approach provides a fresh path for this design studio
Developed for an interdisciplinary design studio that leads the industry in sustainability and healthy environments, this project was conceived as a transformation not only of a workplace, but of a de ...
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Inspiration was locally-sourced for this luxurious downtown Toronto condominium
Situated at the intersection of Toronto’s landmark financial and heritage St. Lawrence Market districts, 88 Scott was an opportunity to create a standout, luxury downtown residence. Interior D ...
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This government office stands out, instead of blending in
Gone are the days of formulaic government offices and thank goodness for that! Using an activitiy based design methodology, the LWG design team developed four floors of light-filled space d ...
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A desert oasis in Scottsdale
This private residence is situated on prime five-acre property in one of Scottsdale’s premier desert estate communities. Surrounded by mountains to the north, east and west, and vast views of ce ...
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9 tips for Resilient Restaurants
2020 has taught us all a lot of tough lessons—even ones we couldn’t have possibly prepared for. When it comes to restaurant owners, one of the biggest takeaways from 2020 is the importance of havi ...
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This home is a marriage of minimalism and tradition
An elegant residence located in Mississauga made for an interesting project for our design team. Our clients had different views about how their home should look and feel, one wanted a modern and mini ...
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Wine Cellars & Wine Tasting Rooms – Coming Of Age
In wine there is truth and in wine cellars there are many truths. Wine collecting and having the “right” bottle on hand, requires a special space of its own ...
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Updating a basement? 5 things you should consider
Gone are the days of ‘low’ unfinished basements that rank of mold and mildew. A place to do laundry, access storage, sports gear and Christmas decorations. No ...
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This office has multiple neighbourhoods, each with its own personality
Tandia Financial moved from three cramped floors to a single daylight-flooded level featuring 18 foot ceilings. With the entire organization now on one floor we had to come up with a way of structurin ...
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A new startup model in a tired industry deserves a unique workspace
Clearbanc is making waves in the investment industry, disrupting the standard model of a traditional firm by providing cash for ads in exchange for revenue share. A much more appealing option for e-co ...
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This gorgeous house has so many dream home features
When the client approached us for the interior design of their new-build residential project they had one clear request: an industrial style family home inspired by New York lofts and warehouses. Inte ...
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East coast cool infuses this office with casual, relaxed atmosphere
For their Contact Centre in Halifax, TD Insurance wanted to captivate and exceed the expectations of TD’s younger employees. The client wanted an effective workplace with ample space for relation an ...
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Entertainment company works from show stopping office
Entertainment One is a Canadian-based, global leader in the film, television, and music industry. Their ongoing business growth and strategic acquisitions had left their operations spread across Toron ...
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Forest surroundings inspire this Toronto software office
In 2017, Toronto’s BlueCat Networks, an enterprise DNS and cyber security provider, had recently earned several nods as a great place to work, with a focus on shared values like clarity, curiosi ...
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Creativity is a healing force at Marnie’s Studio, SickKids
The Marnie’s Studio project at Sick Kids Hospital transformed the existing Bear Theater into a multi-purpose art and performance space. The original theatre space resembled a forest with dark co ...
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How custom millwork makes this space work
Located just off the main entrance of this modern family home, the existing compact space needed to maximize function, operating as library, in-home office, kids homework area, and mudroom overflow. I ...
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A clear understanding of concept eliminates the need for luck
Bell Mobility Inc. wanted a dynamic design for the launch of their new brand into the Canadian mobile phone market. The innovative Lucky Mobile kiosk focuses on the simplicity of service and their cor ...
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History Repeats Itself
Vitorhya Shields and her team completed the space planning, design, construction drawings and project management of this condominium main floor lobby including mail room, security area and e ...
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This office is brighter under the sun
Proving life’s brighter under the sun, Sun Life consolidated two of its existing offices into one vertical campus for over 2,000 employees. Interior Designer: Sharon Turner, ARIDO Design Team: D ...
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Opening up room for collaboration
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce approached LWG Principal Marc Letellier with a challenge. In redesigning their office space, they wanted him to create a space that would remove the silos wi ...
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History and progress are the inspiration for these university spaces
Ryerson University’s Podium Building, built in the 1970s, houses both the Archives – the university’s institutional memory, with records spanning 200 years – and Special Collec ...
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Stone, water, and sky bring calm to a bustling Yorkville office
Interior Designer: Theo West-Parks, ARIDODesign Team: Shannon ToddDesign Firm: Westparks + AssociatesPhotographer: Steve Tsai The design team was faced with re-visioning a well-established internation ...
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Mining corporation strikes gold with new office design
Interior Designer: Chantal Frenette, ARIDODesign Firm: Kasian ArchitecturePhotographer: Michael Muraz Lundin Mining Corporation is a Canadian-based multi-national mining organization, a lea ...
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Nothing strange about the design for this java joint
Strange Love Coffee is a growing Toronto-based coffee shop focusing on providing a unique coffee experience by utilizing specialized treated water and one of a kind roasts which are hand picked by a C ...
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Interior Design team deserves credit for Visa’s new offices
Visa used the relocation of its Canadian headquarters as an opportunity to create a highly energized and progressive working environment for their employees; one that fosters increased communication a ...