Posts Filed Under: Architecture

Another Glass Box: The Stalinist “Bunker” Edition

Mayoral foibles, Google's urban charm offensive, finalists for George Brown's new wood building, and how many avocado toasts will you need to give up?

By Dan Seljak Mar. 26th, 7:40 pm

Introducing: Another Glass Box, a new weekly architecture feature

Keesmaat’s Next Venture, Shitty Architecture Men, Mod Squad, Presto Problemo, Bench Press, and more in this debut edition.

By Dan Seljak Mar. 18th, 5:34 pm

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Bars, barriers and ghost amenities: Defensive urban design in Toronto

A new website documents "hostile architecture" from around the city.

By Cara Chellew Feb. 12th, 4:57 pm

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Historicist: Eden Smith and the Arrival of the Arts and Crafts Movement in Toronto

A key figure within the Canadian Arts and Crafts movement, and well-connected to the cultural elite, Toronto architect Eden Smith made a lasting impact on the urban fabric of the city.

By Adrian Gamble Jul. 22nd, 12:10 pm

Now and Then: The Stories of Draper Street

Now and Then explores the stories behind Toronto’s historical plaques and monuments.

By Erin Sylvester Feb. 17th, 2:40 pm

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Historicist: Making Sunnybrook Military Hospital a Reality

A Toronto park becomes a much-needed veterans’ hospital.

By David Wencer Nov. 12th, 12:00 pm

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A Short History of One Spadina Crescent

From theological college to architectural school, the revitalized site has survived a lot of near-visits by the wrecking ball.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 8th, 4:30 pm

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Historicist: A Building of Her Own

How a Russian exile came to Toronto and designed Lawren Harris's Art Deco house.

By Kaitlin Wainwright May. 28th, 12:00 pm

What You Should Explore at Doors Open 2016

Your guide to some of the best of the 130 buildings taking part in Doors Open this year.

By Erik Mclaren May. 25th, 1:30 pm

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Historicist: A House Fit for a Lieutenant-Governor

Before there was Chorley Park, there was Government House on Simcoe Street.

By David Wencer Mar. 26th, 12:00 pm

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Shaping Toronto: Queen West

The evolution of the University-to-Spadina strip.

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 16th, 2:00 pm

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Shaping Toronto: Centennial Projects

The local legacies of Canada's 100th birthday in 1967.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 24th, 4:00 pm

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Introducing UTSC’s Environmental Science & Chemistry Building

An innovative addition to the east end campus officially opens today, and feels a bit like science fiction.

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 29th, 10:00 am

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Tomorrowland: Previewing Toronto’s Architecture of the Future

A new exhibit shows what the future of Toronto development looks like.

By Kate Fane Jun. 1st, 12:00 pm

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The Rise and Fall of Stollerys

This weekend's hasty demolition of the century-old menswear store at Bloor and Yonge raises issues about heritage preservation in the city.

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 21st, 4:00 pm

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These Aren’t Your Average Lifeguard Stations

Winners of the Winter Stations Design Competition will bring some warmth to the cold Toronto shoreline.

By Peter Goffin Jan. 13th, 1:30 pm

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Toronto, Now in Glorious 3D

With the latest Open Data release, Toronto City Planning hopes app developers will find creative uses to model the city in 3D.

By Peter Goffin Jan. 9th, 9:15 am

2014 Hero: The Aga Khan Museum and Ismaili Cultural Centre

Nominated for: promoting the cultural history of Islam, and giving Toronto a new architectural landmark.

By Jamie Bradburn • Illustration by Brett LambDec. 22nd, 6:02 pm