We love the clean and curvy lines of this chic home in Oakland, California. The architecture is second only to the amazing landscape and views that surround it. Enjoy the view by clicking HERE
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Expo 67 in Montreal meant a lot of things to a lot of people, but no one more so than the world renowned architect, Moshe Safdie. His innocent vision of a utopian community housed in a futuristic mash up of concrete cubes, was not only imagined, but executed into what became then, and still is today, Habitat 67. Architect Bjarke Ingels of BIG, has been one of Safdie’s greatest admirers and is currently proposing a development in Toronto, which has been strongly influenced by the eclectic architecture of Habitat, so much so that it has been dubbed Habitat 2.0.
For those of us who appreciated the strange beauty and for those of us who never quite got the why’s or the wherefore’s of Habitat ’67, this article by Karrie Jacobs for Curbed.com helps shed a bit of light into the amazing journey Mr. Safdie took to bring this unprecedented project to fruition. Read the whole story HERE
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Over its 123 year History, Massey Hall has become one of the most iconic venues the city has to showcase local and international talent. As the building’s popularity stayed on course, the structure itself has not aged gracefully over the years. Until recently, restoration processes have not always fared favourably to this grand dame of architecture, prompting the Province of Ontario to infuse an additional $4 million to bring back the aging structure to its formidably elegant self once again. We look forward to seeing the end result of this vast undertaking in the years to come. Read more at canadianinteriors.com by clicking HERE
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The Expo for Design, Innovation and Technology (EDIT) will host its inaugural event from September 28 – October 8, 2017 at the home of the former Unilever Soap Factory. The 50,000 sq. ft venue will host a wide range of events, demonstrations, installations and workshops showcasing sustainable development in every form. Guest speakers Dr. David Suzuki and Leslie Woo are among a vast array of personalities who will talk on global issues and the movement towards advancing the human condition. For more information and to purchase tickets check out their website by clicking here
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Grove is currently converting a shipping container into a unique space which will be unveiled in a future article. During our design process we did a lot of research into the world of the recycled container and found incredibly innovative designs that people are implementing. Shipping containers have come a long way from their intended use. With a little imagination and a seemingly unending supply of recyclable containers, the applications for this versatile medium is unlimited. Not only are the steel boxes durable, portable, and inexpensive, it turns out that they can be used for almost any self-contained structure one can think of. From pop-up retail stores and restaurants to sales offices, swimming pools, garages and even homes and cottages, the possibilities are endless. The trend is gathering momentum as more and more people are jumping on board with their own creative uses, and the end results are astounding. The pictures below are just a few of the ingenious ways people have re-purposed containers. Now that’s thinking outside the box!
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“The biggest emotion is the bridge to optimism”, Brian May.
3-D printing of a metal bridge in the Netherlands is a concept fast becoming a reality and truly a product of determination and optimism. Read this fascinating story published on weburbanist.com by clicking here and sign up to receive our blog.
We liked Erin Donnolley’s article for Azuremagazine.com on a proposed condominium project that architects believe Toronto would be the ideal location for. The building would be constructed from sustainable materials in an offsite facility and transported as finished units and craned into place forming a Tree Tower. The entire building would be clad in timber and each unit would have a lush exterior patio garden with trees and vegetation to offer privacy and peaceful views alluding to a forestry exterior instead of the urban jungle it will be located in. Read the entire article here and sign up for our blog!
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A vast expansion to the Robarts Library at the U of T is underway with an aim of completion for the 2019-2020 academic year. Increasing current study space by approximately 25%, the new addition will incorporate sustainable design features including a rain recycling system, along with a green roof and other environmentally conscious features. For more information read here
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There has been so much talk about the newly created Berczy Park and its wonderfully whimsical dog fountain. It is a well designed space that adds fun and functionality to a previously underused and underappreciated piece of downtown real estate. Read more here and then visit the relaxing space with or without a canine friend.
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A company out of the UK has developed a unique concept in mobile architecture. Take a look at Weburbanist.com’s article on this engineering marvel by the aptly named company, Tenfold Engineering. Click here for the story.
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