Architecture
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Some Good Art Shows for the Geographically Inclined
There’s always good art showing in Toronto–even art for the map-obsessed. But this is a particularly good part of the fall for some...
By Leah Sandals -
A new and old look for the Dufferin/St. Clair library
This morning I had a chance to get a sneak peak at the Dufferin/St. Clair Library’s just-completed renovations. The construction has lasted for 15...
By Mike Bulko -
My favourite Mississauga space
Two weeks ago I was a member of Mississauga’s 2008 Urban Design Awards jury. I got to tour around the sprawling city — in a Mississauga...
By Matthew Blackett -
Subway trains become office space
If you find yourself in London, England anytime soon, you may want to check out the work of the Village Underground in the Shoreditch neighbourhood. They...
By Matthew Blackett -
When theatre and architecture merge
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sana Samanian, the editor of Ryerson University’s 325+ architecture magazine, took in the unique theatrical-architecture...
By Spacing -
Public space design in Portugal
Calà§ada pavement in Figueira da Foz. For as long as I can remember, my family has been going to Portugal for family reunions and vacations. Every few...
By Patricia Simoes -
Gallery Guide: “The street belongs to all of us”
“The street belongs to all of us” is an exhibition currently on display at the Eric Arthur Gallery in the University of Toronto Faculty of...
By Dylan Reid -
Event Guide: Talk on sustainable homes and communities
Architecture for Humanity Toronto is holding another in its series of “Building Sustainability” lectures, on Monday: Going Green: Designing...
By Dylan Reid -
Architecture Fetish: A PoMo ProMo
Postmodern architecture may often be equated with the excess of the 80s and may be derided along with shoulder pads and power suits as an unfortunate...
By Thomas Wicks -
Event Guide: Heritage Complex
WHAT: Heritage Complex, an exhibition featuring architecturally based installation and multimedia work WHEN: Opened on June 26, running until September 7...
By Matthew Hague -
Old Markham and Heritage Estates
After visiting the “Downtown Markham” site last Saturday, I went on to the old village of Markham. What’s interesting is the lack of...
By Sean Marshall -
The Glass Factory
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK – In early March, I discovered a missing board on the hoarding surrounding an abandoned glass factory in my neighbourhood in...
By Joseph Clement