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Micah Lexier & Kelly Mark: Head to Head

Canadian Architect — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 01:02:00 EST

Kelly Mark and Micah Lexier both studied at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NASCAD). They both live and work in Toronto and at times, work with similar materials. Both artists have designed tattoos, use text or counting in their work... [Full Story]

The Globe and Mail's new home in Toronto to be designed by Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects

Canadian Architect — Wed, 1 Feb 2012 15:00:00 EST

The Globe and Mail has announced that plans are underway for its new headquarters, scheduled to open in late 2015. The 480,000square-foot building will be located at the northwest corner of Front Street and Spadina Avenue. Its design will... [Full Story]

Call for submissions to the 2012 Prairie Design Awards

Canadian Architect — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:00:00 EST

Every two years, the Alberta Association of Architects, the Saskatchewan Association of Architects and the Manitoba Association of Architects celebrate those setting new standards of creativity and skill in architecture and interior design.... [Full Story]

Jason Tsironis wins the Canada Council for the Arts' Prix de Rome in Architecture for Emerging Practitioners

Canadian Architect — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:55:00 EST

McGill University School of Architecture graduate Jason Tsironis has been named the 2012 winner of the Canada Council for the Arts' Prix de Rome in Architecture for Emerging Practitioners. Tsironis will use the prize to explore the... [Full Story]

Core77 Design Awards

Canadian Architect — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:00:00 EST

After a successful inaugural launch last year, Core77 - the world's first online design resource - is now accepting entries for the Core77 2012 Design Awards. With progressive categories, professional and student entry fields, globally... [Full Story]

Meanings in Architecture: The Early Works of George Baird 1957-1993

Canadian Architect — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:35:00 EST

Taking place from February 2-April 2, 2012, this exhibition at the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design at the University of Toronto features the early works of prominent academic and practitioner George Baird. This... [Full Story]

2012 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition call for entries

Canadian Architect — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:00:00 EST

The Italian Trade Commission and Confindustria Ceramica, the Association of Italian Ceramics comprised of over 200 Italian ceramic tile manufacturers, announce the official call for entries for the 2012 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition. For... [Full Story]

Interior Design Show in Toronto now on!

Canadian Architect — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:00:00 EST

Taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from January 26-29, 2012, the Interior Design Show is Canada's largest contemporary design fair. Since the doors first opened in 1999, IDS has been visited by over 500,000 design... [Full Story]

Toronto Design Offsite Festival on now!

Canadian Architect — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST

Toronto Design Offsite festival (TO DO) is an inspiring festival of exhibitions and events happening across the city of Toronto from January 23-29, 2012. Formed by an association of several "offsite" shows, all of the exhibitions and events... [Full Story]

The Daniels Faculty presents Jane Jacobs, Undone

Canadian Architect — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:00:00 EST

In the 50-plus years since urban thinker, author and activist Jane Jacobs wrote The Death and Life of Great American Cities, her ideas about what makes a healthy, vibrant and successful city have significantly influenced planning and urban... [Full Story]