Architecture
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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 -
Facebook Friday: The art and obstacles of architecture
As the name suggests, every Friday Spacing profiles Facebook groups that are using the social network to articulate their experiences and share...
By Sarah Magwood -
Alsop: “Toronto needs an affordable housing policyâ€
The Star reports today that a deal has been reached on the development disputes in the Queen West triangle (some other concerns, such as height and...
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“Honest” Ed: Retailer, Placemaker, Dadaist?
Okay, so there’s been immense coverage this past week about Ed Mirvish and his varied impacts on our city. But what are his impacts in the public...
By Leah Sandals -
The Sam’s sign vs. the CityTV truck
CityTV will soon be vacating the 299 Queen Street West address that was for years the iconic home of CityTV, Much Music and other cable television...
By Sean Marshall