May/June 2024

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The Works
If two realms of work can be said to occupy opposite sides of the spectrum, they might be the industrial factory and the A.I. company. The first, though still very much relevant, seems a relic of the past: In an extremely online world trending toward
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Editor Elizabeth Pagliacolo Art Director Brian Wong Deputy Editor Kendra Jackson Senior Editors Eric Mutrie, Stefan Novakovic Associate Editor Sydney Shilling Editorial Assistant Sophie Sobol Senior Digital Designer Conner Palomba Junior Designer Tor
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Quiet Luxury
In the steep, forested nook, a narrow and winding driveway offers the only hint of a human habitation. Atop a rocky incline, the thicket of trees finally gives way to a clearing, revealing a striking open vista of the Gaspereau River Valley. Here, th
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Contributors
MEXICO CITY What did you work on for this issue? I wrote about a community centre in Jalpa de Méndez (p. 44). I’ve always been interested in the limits of social architecture — those things that design alone can’t solve — so I enjoyed learning about
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Your Feedback
Re: The RAIC and the Memorial to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan The federal government’s decision to overturn the outcome of the National Monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan design competition has ignited widespread controversy across Canada
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Creative Lineage
After more than two decades of fruitful collaboration, brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec shocked the industry when they announced their professional split late last year. While both now operate independent product design studios, Ronan is becoming
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The Spirit Room
Memorial services are known to be places of reflection — but rarely do they inspire meditations on design. And yet a revamped funeral parlour in Quebec City’s quiet Beauport borough has become a testament to the comforting role that a well-crafted sp
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Hall of Fame
With any celebrity business, a famous face only gets you so far. It takes a skilled behind-the-scenes team to translate star power into compelling products. And in the case of Houseplant, the weed paraphernalia brand led by actor Seth Rogen, credit f
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Group Chat
Famous co-founder: Seth Rogen Main focus: Clever, stoner-chic homewares Standout launch: The Stack Lantern ashtray, a portable lamp with an integrated lid for butts that’s perfect for lighting up on a patio or camping trip. Famous co-founder: Matty M
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Brand New
Sali Tabacchi Melissa Agostino Henry Tyminski Creative Directors for IDS ForceMAJEURE Laurent Hainaut CEO Meilyn Weege Strategy Director for ICFF Publicis Alberto Fusignani CEO Paolo Ciuccarelli Founder, DensityDesign Lab for SALONE DEL MOBILE MA: [
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A Beaver And An Octopus Walk Into A Design Fair…
Over its 25 editions, Toronto’s Interior Design Show (IDS Toronto) has cast a much-needed spotlight on Canadian design — and in this corner of the world, you’re never too far from the forest. This past January, IDS Toronto moved out of the woods in o
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Gradual Embrace
When an ambitious community infrastructure project was first announced, the people of Jalpa de Méndez were wary. Located in the Mexican state of Tabasco, the city harbours a population of around 90,000 and, until recently, lacked adequate public spac
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Made to Measure
In New York, converting an obsolete industrial building into a residence is nothing new. Artists began doing so at the end of the Second World War, when industry moved outside of the city and opened up more economically viable (though raw) options fo
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The Art of Travel
Called on to create a private retreat in Niagara-ont-he-Lake, Toronto interior design firm ACDO had the opportunity to subvert the conventional waterfront getaway. The client had a clear vision for his home situated on a sandy stretch of Lake Ontario
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In Good Order
Low-slung and sophisticated, the Logos system by Vincent Van Duysen for Molteni&C can be customized for composition and finish. Sleek vertical dividers break up the mix-and-match horizontal modules, which include open compartments, drawers and cabine
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Comforts of Home
As with the piece of infrastructure that inspired it, the Bridge light by Tonone founder and designer Anton de Groof features multiple evenly distributed supports that maintain balance along the linear design. The dimmable LED is sandwiched between t
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Perfectly Positioned
With all the hallmarks of a laid-back beach house — whitewashed walls, pale wood furniture, creamy upholstery — the apartment is a moment of calm in the Podil district of Kyiv. But it wasn’t always this way. In fact, when interior designer Yana Molod
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Gather Round
Designed for Minotti, the pared-back and rational geometry of Rodolfo Dordoni’s Brady dining table puts the emphasis on the richly veined marble top (variants include Grigio Orobico, Calacatta, Marron Damasco and Nero Marquina), which is placed withi
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(e)co - Working
IT that long ago that co-working spaces were riding what seemed like a massive wave that would never break. New brands were launching every few months (East Room in Canada, Second Home in Europe and NeueHouse in the U.S. were just some of the more in
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Hunts Point Of View
Atumultuous history of development has characterized Hunts Point Peninsula over the past century. Located along the southeastern edge of the Bronx and bounded by New York City’s East River, Bronx River and the Bruckner Expressway, the largely industr
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Making the Cut
Beautiful, solid, comfortable. When Simone Ferkul met ATTIC co-founders Melissa Gobeil and Susan Shaw, she asked them to choose three words that define their custom, ethically sourced gold jewellery and engagement rings. “Those are the three words th
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Treeouhse rules
MAKE the workspace a landscape. That was the essential brief that Nvidia put forward to Hood Design Studio, best known as the firm behind the landscape architecture at Crosstown Memphis, the new de Young Museum in San Francisco and the International
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Worlds Of Work
When the building is a relic, a ruin, a shell of its former self, an adaptation that links past and future can be just as audacious as it is sustainable and functional The Domino Sugar Refinery in Brooklyn was once the largest such operation in the w
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Brave New Whirls
Textiles are one of the most underused and underappreciated tools in the designer’s tool kit. They soften the hard edges of modern materials and interiors to add comfort, intimacy, acoustic buffering and pure sensual pleasure. And every January, Fran
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Office Solutions
Finding a “formal synthesis” between straight and curved lines, the Frank table by Robin Rizzini features two slightly curved and tapered legs that support a slim rectangular surface with rounded corners. Materials Die-cast aluminum in multiple colou
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Flooring
Inspired by the coordination of a marching band, these Bentley Mills carpet tiles bring together a variety of patterns — some bold and booming, others soft yet impactful — to convey a harmonious sense of rhythm. Choose from 12 colourways, four PVC-fr
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Design In The Making
In his 25-year career, German rug designer Jan Kath has become renowned for the intense colour and meticulous craft of his hand-knotted designs. Showcasing more than 30 collections, this coffee table book delves into his inspirations and creative pro
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First Step Home
Depending on your point of view, Toronto is growing too quickly — or too slowly. While complaining about construction is practically a local pastime, the housing shortage has never been so acutely felt. And although the pace of change can seem relent

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