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Pop-Up Hotel
Dutch firm pink cloud has proposed a solution to the existing vacant office space located in high urban areas as a result of the recession. Using a kit of parts, the infrastructure of old towers can be transformed into a series Pop-Up hotels providing tourist with a diverse set of accommodations across the urban metropolitan.…
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Riding for Heart
Early Sunday morning, the TAS team took part in the 26th annual Ride for Heart, which prompts the closure of the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway. The team started their journey at 8:30am which proved to be an advantage as they missed the heavy rain fall and long line-ups at the beginning of the…
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Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto
Located in the heart of Toronto is Shangri-La, a luxury hotel based on the legendary land featured in James Hilton‘s 1933 novel, Lost Horizon. The 202 spacious guest rooms are among the largest in Canada, starting at 490 square feet. Incorporated work areas and bedrooms are designed to enhance the sleep experience with generous bathrooms…
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Tokyo City Symphony
Symphonize with the world to the ever-evolving city of Tokyo. 3D projection mapping art on a miniature model of Tokyo at a 1:1000 scale. via Tokyo City Symphony
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Syrup Anyone?
Montreal-based studio A+J Metissage (Amélie Lucier + Julien Mongeau) have created a collection of colourful maple syrup containters. The glass pieces are a result of a playful exchange of ideas that invert materials to create new unique characters. The simple combinations are not only decorative but are still very functional. All the products are handmade…
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Colour in the Streets
In a city as vibrant as Toronto it seems like the most dynamic elements of public space are hidden away from view.
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Handmade Carafe’s
Montreal-based studio A+J Metissage (Amélie Lucier + Julien Mongeau) have created a series of Water Carafe’s out of Glass and Ceramic. The pieces are a result of a playful exchange of ideas that invert materials to create new unique characters. The simple combinations are not only decorative but are still very functional. All the products…
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Clear Lake Cottage
Situated among a quite lake community, this modern four-season cottage stands behind the trees revealing its clean modern lines and connection to the outdoors. The Clear Lake Cottage, designed by Toronto-based firm MJMA, takes on a campsite look through its peaked roof which creates an ambiguously modern vernacular feel allowing for snow and water shedding,…
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Graphic Tarantino Screenplays
London-based graphic designer Sharm Murugiah has created a series of illustrations based on the films by Quentin Tarantino.
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Kitchen Table Landscapes
Luke Evans has traveled the world from his kitchen table by exploring the visual qualities of common household materials: shaving foam, glycerine, flour, bricks, and more.
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Philippe Starck for Flos
Philippe Starck describes the concepts behind this latest lamps for Italian manufacturing firm Flos.
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Zephyr Sofa by Zaha Hadid
The Zephyr sofa by Zaha Hadid is a sculpted piece of lacquered fiberglass, designed for Italian furniture company Cassina Contract. The carved shape was inspired by nature and how rock formations are eroded and shaped by the wind over time. The deeply sculpted backrests and sinuous forms allow the sofa to be arranged in a…
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Pan Am / YMCA Recreation Facility
Toronto-based firm, MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects (MJMA), is part of a large integrated team responsible for the recreation centre and training facility that will form part of Toronto’s 2015 Pan Am Games Athlete’s Village. The program includes a sports medicine clinic, fitness centre, pool, and ancillary athletic and wellness facilities. The building design balances the…
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Parkour!
Practitioners of parkour challenge their minds and bodies creating freedom of movement; paths defined by city planners are erased and a concrete playground is established, presenting and re-presenting unique ways of using living, social and commercial spaces.
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One Yonge by Hariri Pontarini Architects
One Yonge by Toronto-based firm Hariri Pontarini Architects will be a mixed-use development that re-defines the typical ration between residential, commercial and retail space within a single city block. Located on the longest street in North America, this proposed landmark will comprise of six new buildings, and the re-cladding and addition of 10 storeys to…
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Edmonton Eskimos Field House and Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre
Toronto-based firm Maclennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects have designed the Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre. The project is a joint-use partnership between the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Eskimos Football Club; combining football operations, stadium programming, and a recreation centre. The facility adaptively reuses the 1978 stadium fitness centre and connects these usergroups over 4 stories through…
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A Golden Stadium
New renderings reflect the latest design for the Golden State Warriors Stadium. Situated along the San Francisco waterfront the public space now occupies 50% of the site allowing for more amenities and access to the harbour.
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Gatsby Glamour
Carey Mulligan plays Daisy Buchanan in Baz Luhrmann’s anticipated rendition of The Great Gatsby. The 1920’s was a momentous change in women’s wear that every generate will always book back to it for inspiration. The Great Gatsby Collection Savoy Headpiece Tiffany designers crafted a magnificent headpiece in platinum for The Great Gatsby, bringing Daisy Buchanan…
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Sentinels on the Rise
Located deep in the Vancouver’s Pacific park are the remains of seven ‘Sentinels’. Hand picked by creative studio Dear Human, these grand Douglas firs were cut down over a century ago.
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The Great Gatsby’s Style Guide
For the upcoming film adaptation of The Great Gatsby, Brooks Brothers produced all the men’s costumes. Along side winning designer, Catherine Martin, 500 men’s outfits were featured in the film which were inspired by images and products from the company’s archives. The following is a special collection based on those outfits. The Great Gatsby Collection…
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The Luxurious Life of The Great Gatsby
Set in the Jazz Age of love and ambition, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic The Great Gatsby comes back to life in a truly opulent showcase of period authenticity and lavish lifestyle. Designed by Baz Luhrmann’s wife, Catherine Martin, the production called for 42 individual sets, taking her team just 14 weeks to build, aping and…
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A Light Scent
Bottle Up by Italian duo Giuseppe Casuccio and Valerio Palmieri is lamp that lights and promotes a product at the same time. Made from upcycled Campari soda bottles and a detachable LED luminaire that is affixed to the top. A small hole in the crown allows the liquid to evaporate over time, allowing for custom…
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Seat Belt Bench
Strap bench by Ottawa-based designer Christopher Solar, is a seat that is made of bold and woven seat belts. The webbed combination is framed by white oak, ash and walnut, which are personally selected by Solar. The piece is part of a collection that can be figured to seat or table-height sizes, varying lengths and…
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Eastlake 17″ Laptop Bag
Constructed from upcycled bicycle tubes, the Eastlake 17″ laptop bag, by Alchemy Goods, is a durable and water resistant portfolio piece. The handles are crafted from reclaimed seat belts creating a distinctive quality to the product’s second life. Each piece is assembled by hand in the company’s Seattle workshop, crafted and examined as to provide…
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Captured Moments in Thailand
Thailand is known for its great food, tropical climate and vibrant culture. Its diverse landscape attracts a variety of visitors because you can find almost anything there.
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Upcycled Tiered Plates
Wilhelm Teller is an upcycled collection of old dishes that are transformed into etagères. Designed by Christian Altherr, Irene Düring and Ana Rangel, the plates are an ensemble of pieces gathered from second hand shops and flea markets. In order to create a unique mix of two or three level combinations, the team had to…
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