Industry News

Ledingham honoured with legacy foundation

The Interior Designers of Canada (IDC), along with the Interior Design Institute of British Columbia (IDIBC), have created a new legacy foundation, as part of the IDC Foundation, in honour of one of Canada’s most celebrated interior designers, Robert (Bob) Ledingham.

ARIDO announces 2013 award winners

The Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) has announced the winners of its annual awards program.

IDC elects new president

Ada Bonini, principal of Bob’s Your Uncle Design Ltd. in Vancouver, is the new president of the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC).

New urban resort coming to Vancouver

Dundee Corp., Paragon Development Ltd. and 360 VOX Corp. are collaborating on a $535-million urban resort adjacent to the B.C. Place stadium in Vancouver.

Construction underway on new Hilton hotel

The first Canadian Home2 Suites by Hilton hit a construction milestone, with steel studs going up at the site in Edmonton.

Concord Pacific unveils new development

Concord Pacific has unveiled plans for its newest neighbourhood in Vancouver, which is the city’s largest development announcement since the 2010 Olympics. Located at ...

CaGBC launches online LEED project database

The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) recently launched an online LEED project profiles database in honour of World Green Building Week.

UBC’s CIRS receives LEED platinum certification

The University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) recently received the university’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) platinum certification.

REMI Network nominated for publishing award

The REMI Network has been honoured with a finalist nomination in the 2013 Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs) for best overall online-only publication website.

Revitalization of Vancouver’s Sinclair Centre

Chernoff Thompson Architects is leading the revitalization of Sinclair Centre in downtown Vancouver.

RFQ issued for new Vancouver Art Gallery

The Vancouver Art Gallery has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in its search for a design architect for its new building.

IDIBC Awards of Excellence winners

The 2013 IDIBC Awards of Excellence winners were announced during an award ceremony Sept. 20, in downtown Vancouver.

Laurentian School of Architecture opens doors

Laurentian University recently welcomed students to its new School of Architecture in northern Ontario.

NLC’s Energy House achieves LEED platinum

The Centre of Excellence for Clean Energy Technology at Northern Lights College's Dawson Creek campus in B.C. has achieved LEED platinum status.

Hotel design award winners announced

Eight design firms will be recognized at this year's Air Canada enRoute Hotel Design Awards ceremony, for their contribution to the hospitality industry.

Executive Group begins construction on NY hotel

Vancouver’s Executive Group has started construction on the Executive Hotel Le Soleil New York.

IDSWest presents H&L Laneway Home

At this year’s Interior Design Show West (IDSWest), a 516-square-foot custom laneway home will showcase a sophisticated, contemporary take on small space living and provide an opportunity to address current and future housing challenges.