Amidst the stately Georgian homes of Forest Hill in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, stands a square house that’s a work of art designed by architectural firm PARTISANS. Canvas House’s innovative design and sculptural facade set it apart, making it a noteworthy addition to Toronto’s architectural landscape. The 5,220-square-foot residence serves not only as a home for […]
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What does brick want to be? While steel and glass rely on their inherent physical properties or the power of thinness to impress, brick and mortar are often seen as basic, relegated to a plebeian class of material often unfairly shared alongside textiles within the context of contemporary art. Challenging this cultural connotation is Netherlands-based […]
Borrowed Earth Collaborative, founded by Ruchika Grover, accentuates the natural materials and beauty found on our planet through artistically transformed stone tiles, panels, and bricks. The surfaces, for use by interior designers and architects, capture the asymmetry and complexity of the material while telling a story that helps create awareness. These pure, natural materials are […]
As hubris pushes architects and developers to new, literal heights in an effort to maximize price per square inch, pedestrian scale projects and the public realm continue to suffer. But Brooklyn-based Format Architecture Office bucks this standard practice with the unveiling of their remarkable design for the Leica Store & Gallery in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, […]