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News (June 01, 2001)


The Sanctuary is designed to accommodate congregations of varying sizes.

Simple Blessings

Two new churches near Toronto put a modern spin on a long-standing tradition of ecclesiastical architecture.

The security fence shut down Quebec City's legendary public streets.

Wall of Shame

Security measures for the recent Summit of the Americas transformed Quebec City's historic public spaces into armed camps.

Applied Rendering: WinnerDalibor Cizek, Michael Starr (Cicada Design)David Dow, Michael Leckman, Thom Pratt, Donald Schmitt (A.J. Diamond, Donald Schmitt and Company), TorontoBahen Centre for Information Technology, University of TorontoA.J. Diamond, Donald Schmitt and CompanyProject Development DrawingPC with Dual Pentium 450 using 3DStudio MAX, Lightscape and PhotoShopClarke This is a good example of a classic section rendering that describes the relationship between different spaces quite well. There is clearly a good understanding of how to use light to create some drama in the space and give it a sense of depth. There is an element of restraint here combined with an abstract view that is really quite eloquent. This was a difficult category in which to pick a winner, as many of the works appear to be converging on a certain style and approach over the last few years. This entry percolated to the top through its superior sense of balance.MacLeod The office of A.J. Diamond, Donald Schmitt and Company displays a formidable depth in its use of CAD, and its renderings have a distinctive look and feel. As this section shows, they are seasoned practitioners in the use of Lightscape to achieve realistic lighting effects. While it is not difficult to put lights in a CAD model, to do it well is a real challenge. The expert lighting, the presentation and the delicate modeling of the space combine to make this submission a winner.

Reality Check

Submissions to this year's Art of CAD competition suggest that computer rendering has become increasingly mainstream at the expense of experimentation.

Article (May 01, 2001)

Article (May 01, 2001)


Bringing Down a Bent at Leslie Street, January 2001.

End of the Road

Photographs documenting the partial demolition of Toronto's elevated Gardiner Expressway capture the demise of an infrastructural giant.

Receiving their Due

Receiving their Due

The RAIC is launching two new awards that recognize architectural innovation and excellence in contract documentation.

La Villa du lac au Castor, Grandes-Piles, QuebecPierre Thibault ArchitecteThe column structure draws its inspiration from the surrounding forest.

The Guises of Time

A villa in the Laurentians draws on classical and Native American traditions to create a rich experience for mind and body.

As infill row houses in the city's Notre-Dame-de-Grce neighbourhood.

Ten Years Old and Growing

What started out a decade ago as a demonstration project on the McGill campus has resulted in 10,000 units of affordable housing in the Montreal area.

Products & Services (May 01, 2001)

Products & Services (May 01, 2001)