Interior Design
Design Quarterly
Bosa Properties’ new award-winning office
Bosa Properties' new Vancouver office, designed by Square One Interiors, won a 2013 IDIBC Award of Excellence.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Balance is key when designing open-plan spaces
Open-plan spaces have grown in popularity in recent years. But these collaborative spaces still need private areas to help workers concentrate.
CondoBusiness
Transforming a former factory into urban lofts
A rare residential laneway project slated for Toronto's Bloordale neighbourhood will transform an old yarn factory into in-demand urban lofts.
Design Quarterly
Designing a bathroom oasis
Bathrooms don't have to be drab. New high-tech features means that transforming small spaces into personal spas is easier than ever.
Design Quarterly
Kitchen work zone concept
Designing an accessible and efficient kitchen layout for the whole family to enjoy
Design Quarterly
Calgary gallery is a work of art in its own right
The award-winning Esker Foundation Gallery is the largest privately-funded, non-commercial gallery in Calgary.
Design Quarterly
The challenge of working abroad
Working abroad can present challenges on many fronts, from design coordination and language barriers to bigger ...
Design Quarterly
The designer’s role in green leases
Designers have a significant role in providing design solutions that address terms and conditions of green leases.
Design Quarterly
Selecting the right hospitality furniture
There are three main criteria for selecting the correct hospitality furniture: placement, style and durability.
Design Quarterly
Creating a mother-friendly workplace
To develop appropriate lactation accommodations, designers need to look at the type of workplace ...
CondoBusiness
Maintaining a condominium’s curb appeal
Updating a building's common elements will bring new investors, new owners and new visibility in an ever-growing ...
Design Quarterly
Internationally award-winning bookstore
Vancouver's World Kids Books received a silver A'Design Award in Milan, Italy, this year.
Design Quarterly
Getting white right
More than 70 per cent of paint sold is white and approximately 50 per cent of the time it is used wrong. Here are eight things to know about this tricky hue ...
Design Quarterly
Picture perfect projects
Whether promoting new work on the web or submitting projects for design awards, photography plays a pivotal role in helping people ...
Design Quarterly
Colour trends for the kitchen
This year's overarching theme will focus on clean vertical and horizontal lines, using shades of grey and touches of vibrant colour.
Design Quarterly
From wine barrels to wood floors
Discerning connoisseurs now have the ability to bring the character of a wine barrel into their cellar by ...
Design Quarterly
Art rental
Many major public galleries allow people to try out artwork before committing to making a purchase. Clients can take their time and live with a piece of art before deciding if it’s for them.



