Niagara-based creative Enrico DiRisio on struggling with asymmetry, building trust in the world of interior design and marketing via word of mouth. For many, growing up in the restaurant industry would inspire a career in food. For Enrico DiRisio, it offered an introduction to the world of interior design. “My grandfather came from Italy and …
Concierge Auctions, one of the most renowned and biggest luxury real estate auction marketplaces on the planet, in conjunction with Mariana Cowan and Ian Smith of The Cowan-Smith team, will be introducing to potential buyers Whalesback, a truly magnificent estate. Whalesback is currently listed via a reserve auction at $2.6 million CAD. Bidding for the property begins August 26, via the …
There is no question that the future well-being of our planet involves the general population, as well as companies throughout all sectors, to commit to sustainability, strategically pushing toward boosting environmental, ethical and social responsibilities. For David Hertz, architect, founder and president of David Hertz FAIA Architects and Studio of Environmental Architecture (SEA), sustainability and …
Alexander Waterworth is a studio that seeks to understand its clients values and their consumers. We look to form partnership, combine philosophies, work cohesively in creating a tailored experience. It is critical for the studio to understand the origin of the idea, to form pillars with the client. We spend a huge portion of time …
Mateo redefines traditional carpets through his archetypal murals ornamented with ancient motifs and striking female faces. French-born artist Mathieu Bories, alias Mateo, blurs the boundary between art and spirituality through his collage and stencil artwork that merges elements of traditional design and contemporary street art. After completing a master’s degree of art in Toulouse, he …
One of Canada’s top architects allows us inside his emotional perspectives used to create his visions of form and place. It is one of the most unifying things about people; we all have an interest in it, and most certainly have something to say about it — architecture. We love that building here, or we …
The auction of items from Takada’s apartment is a rare opportunity to capture the style of the great designer. One of the most eagerly awaited art auctions of the year is happening on May 11, which will offer the sale of furniture from the personal collection of Kenzo Takada, the legendary Japanese designer and icon …
However you decide to design a space, lighting plays a key role in complementing a room and allowing it to reach its full potential. Illuminating a room in a stylish way, whether through a sleek modern lamp or intricate chandelier, serves as a beautiful and contemporary way to make every day brighter. This is exactly …
Given the opportunity to showcase one’s work on a global stage is a chance you wouldn’t want to miss, especially if it’s the Architizer A+Awards. As the world’s largest architectural awards program, celebrating the year’s best architecture, the Architizer A+Awards’ mission is to nurture the appreciation of meaningful architecture across the globe and recognize the …
They say that home is where the heart is. This is true for Min and Yuong, a South Korean couple who invested their hearts into building their new Montréal north-end home after living in a residential condo for a decade. When Min and Yuong arrived in Québec from South Korea in 2008, they spent the …
