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How to inject personality into a workplace

The brilliance of a well-designed workplace is not always evident ...

Design Quarterly

The future workplace

Flexible work styles, open workstations, access to daylight and collaborative spaces were all identified as key design elements for the future workplace ...

Design Quarterly

The lure of luxury

Soaring 32-storeys, Three Harbour Green is the tallest of the three Harbour Green towers in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour. But that is not the only reason this luxury condominium stands above the rest.

Design Quarterly

Digital fever

Ink-jet technology represents a new system of floor and wall tile decoration that is positioned to alter the way ceramic and porcelain is decorated.

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High-performance bathrooms

From varying faucet spout heights to all inclusive shower systems, designs are effortlessly blending technology and style, while allowing personal customization to enhance daily activities in the home.

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Beyond the colour wheel

Effective use of colour must always be motivated by a clear design rationale that can be related aesthetically to the built form, functionally to wayfinding or branding, or psychologically to the needs of the end user.

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Simple elegance

Transforming an outdated Vancouver jewelry store into a modern and sophisticated space earned Box Interior Design top honours at ...

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Beyond the walls

The most significant trend is the kitchen that creates a seamless transition between indoors and out. Today’s kitchen contains all the desired accoutrements that can adapt to serve both spaces in a cohesive way.

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Making the right flooring choice

Making the right flooring choice and then installing and maintaining it properly can result in years of durable service and significant cost-savings.

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Sexy steakhouse

Opened in late October 2011, Black and Blue is an impressive 12,000-square-foot specialty steakhouse in Vancouver.

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The outdoor kitchen

The outdoor kitchen has become the new indoor kitchen, encompassing all the conveniences of an indoor kitchen so delicious culinary creations can be executed from start to finish outside.

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The ratings are in

As television prices continue to drop and sizes increase, designers need to rethink room design.
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Understanding carpet warranties

Over the years, carpet warranties have changed considerably, limiting their liability. In some cases, the manufacturer will: specify what type of cleaning is appropriate to maintain the warranty; require cleaning receipts to indicate when and ...

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Workspace usage trends

Here are three space usage trends that have been successfully implemented by organizations in recent years. An organization can use these as guidelines to formulate its own space usage needs.

Design Quarterly

The “live-in” kitchen

The new kitchen revolves around changing where traditional work centres are placed within an expanded roomscape still labelled the kitchen.
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Canadian Facility Management & Design

The design power of corporate DNA

Creating a successful space strategy involves understanding the company’s culture, its goals and staff work styles. Understanding the company’s corporate DNA is critical to creating the right space, coupled with the right ...
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Design Quarterly

A misunderstood profession

Decorating is an important part of what some interior designers do but only a small part. This perception can affect designers’ ability to practice.