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Feb 18, 15 •
2041 Views •
Architects, MONTRÉAL •
sixty7 Architecture Road •
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Jan 26, 15 •
2847 Views •
Architects, MONTRÉAL, Skyscraper •
sixty7 Architecture Road •
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How DDIR hopes their exploratory Riopelle project for Montreal will encourage a stronger relationship between that city’s central green space and the St. Lawrence River. . By Farahdeen Khan… . The Riopelle is purely a design exercise for a...
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Jan 25, 15 •
3024 Views •
Architects, Sustainability, TORONTO •
sixty7 Architecture Road •
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SUSTAINABLE.TO on their latest case study on energy efficient walls, homes resilient to the challenges of climate change and a project that’s literally about to take off. . 1. Your site lists over 40 strategies that you employ in your projects. Which...
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Jan 14, 15 •
2875 Views •
Architects, Best of 2015, International, Museum •
sixty7 Architecture Road •
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DDIR Architecture Studio’s ethereal proposal for the Guggenheim Helsinki (“No Thing”) wasn’t a finalist, but depicts a connection between the museum and the public. “When man walks in and does not feel the same intensity,...
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Dec 26, 14 •
2047 Views •
Architects, MONTRÉAL, Sustainability •
sixty7 Architecture Road •
Comments Off on Keeping it green, since 1992: Smith Vigeant Architectes
If you think the use of the word sustainability seems overused, you might be right. It’s a word which can be used in any industry. It’s great that everyone is so environmentally conscious; we’ve been building awareness for almost three decades now....
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Dec 15, 14 •
2869 Views •
Architects, Interior Design, International, Retail, TORONTO •
sixty7 Architecture Road •
Comments Off on The ins & outs of the retail experience: dkstudio
From Hong Kong to Montreal and in between, Toronto-based dkstudio has been helping global retail and corporate clients create spaces that stay true to their brand while respecting cultural sensitivities. 1. Some retailers see their stores as a space to...
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Nov 29, 14 •
3149 Views •
Architects, VANCOUVER •
sixty7 Architecture Road •
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By Phil Roberts… Piers Cunnington knows the value of transferable skills. The former IT business analyst turned architect is finding joy creating tangible solutions. Piers, along with Clinton Cuddington, are partners of Measured Architecture, a...
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Nov 27, 14 •
2613 Views •
Architects, MONTRÉAL •
sixty7 Architecture Road •
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Olivier Lajeunesse-Travers and Guillaume Marcoux of Montreal-based Microclimat on client reactions, creating beaches in Montreal and why they’re pursuing microdevelopment. (Responses translated from French) 1. What does the client think of the...
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Nov 13, 14 •
2735 Views •
Architects, TRUE NORTH •
sixty7 Architecture Road •
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Jack Kobayashi of Whitehorse-based Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd on working with First Nations communities and how Yukon’s changing demographics are influencing the architecture of the territory. 1. Describe the importance of working with...
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Nov 11, 14 •
3034 Views •
Architects, International, Rural •
sixty7 Architecture Road •
3 Comments
Moriyama RAIC International Prize winner Li Xiaodong gives an in depth account of how the Liyuan Library came to reality and its oneness with the environment. 1. The Liyuan Library was built on a very small budget. Give examples of design decisions...
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Nov 5, 14 •
2598 Views •
Architects, International, MONTRÉAL •
sixty7 Architecture Road •
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By Phil Roberts… In almost 60 years of existence, Lemay has evolved from parochial architectural firm to international integrated practice. In early October, Lemay acquired 3 of IBI Group’s Quebec-based business units, Daniel Arbour et Associés,...
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Nov 3, 14 •
2372 Views •
Architects, VANCOUVER •
sixty7 Architecture Road •
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Travis Hanks and Shirley Shen of Vancouver-based Haeccity Studio Architecture on being proactive and their vision for a new type of public consultation. 1. How much was the Office for Unsolicited Architecture an encouragement for your work? Shirley...
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Oct 28, 14 •
2992 Views •
Architects, VANCOUVER •
sixty7 Architecture Road •
29 Comments
Architect D’arcy Jones on daily life from the perspective of small projects, prefabricated cabins and the picturesque site of 24 Sussex Drive. 1. Describe how ‘lil’ projects enhance the landscape and the interesting moments they create. A...
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Oct 20, 14 •
2352 Views •
Architects, Retail, VANCOUVER •
sixty7 Architecture Road •
32 Comments
We asked architect Marianne Amodio about the inherent importance of uselessness and about the way we live and shop. 1. Why does your practice propose “weirdness” as a concept and believe that uselessness has an “inherent...
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Oct 9, 14 •
2450 Views •
Architects, MONTRÉAL •
sixty7 Architecture Road •
3 Comments
By Phil Roberts… When many people around the world think of one word to define Canada, that word is usually cold. It’s not cold all the time, but it can get cold. Canadians don’t complain about the cold, we complain when it gets too cold. Same could...
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Oct 6, 14 •
2298 Views •
Architects, OTTAWA •
sixty7 Architecture Road •
24 Comments
By Phil Roberts… Failure precedes success. And sometime the failures are many, making the successes even sweeter. After realizing that he wasn’t going to be a carpenter, and finding no passion in building decks and sheds, Ottawa-based architect...
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Sep 19, 14 •
2989 Views •
Architects, CALGARY •
sixty7 Architecture Road •
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Calgary-based SPECTACLE Bureau for Architecture and Urbanism Inc. founding partner Philip Vandermey on the economy, the environment and our obsession with bigness. 1. Why did you choose the name “SPECTACLE”? Many firms use the names of their...
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Sep 1, 14 •
2269 Views •
Architects, International, MONTRÉAL •
sixty7 Architecture Road •
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Charles Côté of Montreal-based MU Architecture on getting contractors to use new construction technologies and working in different contexts around the globe. One of the strengths of your firm is your ability to apply new building technologies to...
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Aug 30, 14 •
3250 Views •
Architects, Renovation, VANCOUVER •
sixty7 Architecture Road •
Comments Off on 564 Beatty Street: A Downtown Vancouver development done right
By James Bligh… The partnership of developers and city planners has left cities stung on frequent occasion. Developers are perceived by some to be driven solely by the fiscal opportunities inherent within land, while city planners seem to be...
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Aug 15, 14 •
2330 Views •
Architects, MONTRÉAL •
sixty7 Architecture Road •
1 Comment
Alexis Naylor of Montreal-based Atelier Général on clients who appreciate experimentation and elements that make spaces enjoyable. How do you get your clients to appreciate the knowledge that you gain from experimentation? Yes, people are open to...
