Posts Filed Under: design

Vandalist: Depression and Design

It doesn't have to be this way.

By Stephanie Avery Mar. 11th, 10:30 am

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Development Signs Could Become Less Boring, More Readable

Worthwhile Toronto initiative could see the City "sell democracy" through better design.

By Leah Jensen May. 20th, 3:00 pm

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The SRT Gets a Makeover

On Sunday, Scarborough Rapid Transit riders can check out the first newly redesigned vehicles.

By David Hains Mar. 20th, 11:00 am

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Ryerson Reveals Design of New Mixed-Use Building on Church Street

The Church Street Development north of Dundas will feature clinical experience suites, teaching and research space, and residence beds.

By Sarah Sweet Oct. 21st, 2:15 pm

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Here’s What the TTC Wants Toronto’s New Subway Signage to Look Like

Bloor-Yonge and St. George stations will be the test sites for a new generation of signs.

By Steve Kupferman Oct. 23rd, 12:30 pm

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Door Stops: Photographing the Doors (and Walls, and Textures) of Toronto

A new photo project that stops and looks—really looks—at the ordinary textures that make up the city.

By Andrew Louis • Photos by Andrew LouisFeb. 13th, 11:30 am

Design TO DO

A peek behind-the-scenes of the Toronto Design Offsite Festival.

By D.A. Cooper • Video by D.A. CooperJan. 27th, 3:42 pm

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The Gladstone Hotel Unveils Come Up To My Room 2013

The popular annual design show enters its tenth year.

By Chris Riddell • Photos by Dean BradleyJan. 25th, 2:00 pm

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Locally Made: Evan Biddell

The bad boy of Canadian fashion does it his own way.

By Kelli Korducki • Photos by Corbin SmithAug. 23rd, 3:00 pm

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Locally Made: The Art and Design of Bookhou

For John Booth and Arounna Khounnoraj, making useful goods is a family affair.

By Kelli Korducki • Photos by Corbin SmithJul. 26th, 9:30 am

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Locally Made: Grant Heaps, Textile Artist

Fabric fanatic Grant Heaps makes quilting look cool.

By Wyndham Bettencourt-McCarthy (guest opinion) • Photos by Corbin SmithJun. 15th, 4:00 pm

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A Kinder, Gentler Pug Awards

Once focusing on the worst, architecture awards now highlight public's choices for the best new buildings in Toronto.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 14th, 9:12 am

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Proposed TD Centre Billboards Hit a Nerve

Local architecture historian rallies to halt development of two massive billboards on the Ernst and Young tower.

By Kelli Korducki Dec. 7th, 12:30 pm

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Mark Osbaldeston Exorcizes Toronto’s Architectural Ghosts

Osbaldeston, author of Unbuilt Toronto 2, has made a side-business out of digging up plans that went awry.

By Steve Kupferman Dec. 2nd, 10:30 am

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We Live Here: 157 Coxwell Avenue

Many passersby don't know what to make of the tall, skinny, multi-coloured building on stilts at 157 Coxwell Avenue—but for Benjamin Walsh and Darren Berberick, it's home.

By Carly Maga • Photos by Joel CharleboisDec. 1st, 10:00 am

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Department of Ironies: Toronto Kills Fort York Bridge, Then Awards It Toronto Design Award

Posthumous vindication?

By Hamutal Dotan Sep. 20th, 2:09 pm

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I Want Your Job: Tim Oakley, Sonic Boom Window Designer

By Wyndham Bettencourt-McCarthy (guest opinion) Jun. 22nd, 12:00 pm

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Introducing: UrbanToronto on Torontoist

By Urban Toronto Jun. 15th, 12:30 pm