Architecture
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Events Guide: Building for the economy – Architecture at Harbourfront centre
WHAT: BUILDING FOR THE ECONOMY: Architecture at York Quay Centre WHEN: Opening reception Friday, June 26th 2009, 6-10pm. Exhibit open daily until Monday...
By Jake Schabas -
Checking in on the Roundhouse renovation
Built in 1929-31, the John Street Roundhouse is an architectural wonder. Its 32 bay semi-circular structure centred around the now functional turntable...
By Jake Schabas -
More than a bridge: Reflections on Bridging the Design Gap
Several weeks ago, the members of Bridging the Design Gap, an informal design charette, posed the question: ‘when is a bridge more than just a...
By Nigel Terpstra -
Entertainment District’s Master Plan
This morning, the Toronto Entertainment District BIA unveiled their “Master Plan†to redevelop much of the downtown core. From Queen to the Gardiner...
By Shaun Merritt -
Simcoe Wavedeck opens ahead of schedule
Two weeks ahead of schedule and significantly under budget, the beautiful Simcoe Wavedeck opened this morning. With the roar of the Gardiner sounding...
By Jake Schabas -
Throwback Thursday: A city within one city block – The Royal York
Every Thursday, Spacing will bring you a snapshot of Toronto’s past, looking into what took place that day in the city’s history. Throwback...
By Jake Schabas -
All aboard the Committee of Adjustment
The City of Toronto Committee of Adjustment is one of those obscure appointed boards that actually has a big impact on the city. It decides whether...
By Dylan Reid -
Pedestrian Bridge Design Competition Vote
Last March, the City’s planning staff put out a report regarding a pedestrian and cycling bridge that would cross the rail corridor south of Front...
By Jake Schabas -
World Wide Wednesday: Radical Urban Theory and California Dreaming
Each week we will be focusing on blogs from around the world dealing specifically with urban environments. We’ll be on the lookout for websites...
By Jake Schabas -
Montreal Monday: Palais de Justice, Guerilla Gardening, the Conduit
Each Monday, we bring you some of the popular posts from our sister blog, Spacing Montreal. We’ll keep an eye open for topics and discussions that...
By Jake Schabas -
Events Guide: Part II of the Toronto Trilogy — Architecture for Humanity lecture series
What: Episode II: Toronto Transforming When: May 19, 6:30 pm Where: Trading Floor, Design Exchange, Toronto Dominion Centre (234 Bay Street) Architecture...
By Mike Bulko -
Architecture Fetish: Longhouses
Toronto has been inhabited for thousands of years. During those years countless structures were built housing the aboriginal peoples who lived here but...
By Thomas Wicks