Architecture
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The public square we never got
Stephen Otto, one of the board members of the Friends of Fort York, slipped a print-out under Spacing’s office door a few weeks ago. It was the...
By Matthew Blackett -
Doors Open Niagara
One of the happiest traditions in recent years has been Doors Open, a free annual architectural event that allows visitors to explore and appreciate old...
By Sean Marshall -
The Art of Parking
Editor’s Note: Thus continues the investigation into the many parking lots of downtown Hull by Spacing’s Ottawa/Gatineau Region correspondent...
By Amber Yared -
Pier 27: What kind of waterfront do we want?
(Photo taken of promotional display for Pier 27) Off the radar compared to many recent development proposals in this construction-crazy city, a new...
By Sean Marshall -
The 1970 Architectural Concept
Ed: Thus continues the investigation into the many parking lots of downtown Hull by Spacing’s Ottawa/Gatineau Region correspondent Amber Yared...
By Amber Yared -
talk20 toronto call for participants
talk20 is not a lecture but a gathering, an open forum for the dissemination of ideas in art, architecture and design. It provides a open stage for...
By Chris Hardwicke -
Mimico Asylum walk Sunday
From the Toronto Architectural Conservancy: The former psychiatric hospital on Lakeshore Road in Etobicoke will be the location of our annual summer walk...
By Shawn Micallef -
Stroll: Yorkdale Mall
This week’s Stroll column in Eye Weekly took us to Yorkdale Mall. While not a true public space, it’s a major public-private place in Toronto...
By Shawn Micallef -
SPACING POLL: Is Filmport’s new HQ a landmark or mistake?
The local media blogworld is vastly different that the traditional media world — we like each other. Spacing often receives emails from our...
By Matthew Blackett -
Update: Vacant Lot Theme Park cancelled
Vacant lots in Toronto have been the subject of more than a few articles and art shows in recent years. On Saturday night a group of artists are holding...
By Shawn Micallef -
Pedestrian-Friendly Gould Street Design Competition
In conjunction with the international Walk21 conference being hosted by the City of Toronto in early October, Ryerson University is launching an...
By Dylan Reid -
Weekend headlines
photo by Colin McConnell/Toronto Star CITY HALL NEWS • HUME: Tough week at the office, mayor? [ Toronto Star ] • Embattled mayor hangs tough ...
By Matthew Blackett