Anson Kwok of Pinnacle Discusses 1 Yonge Master-Plan - PART 2
Click here for PART 1How come some people are opposed to super tall towers?If you’re a lover of tall design, then you’ve asked yourself this question many times. Anytime a tall tower is proposed, there is a backlash from one community or another that
Would You Get Seasick on the Floating City?
Leading the way in futuristic architectural planning, AT Design Office has developed an innovative solution to climate change and environmental degradation on Earth’s countryside. This visionary ocean metropolis is a floating community that links to the
Home decor tips for people without outdoor space
Have you been eagerly anticipating the warmth that spring eventually brings, but don’t have private outdoor space to fully enjoy it? We’ve got you covered! Here are five design directions to transform your space and bring the outdoors in! 1) Let the sun
Wooden High-Rise Planned for Stockholm
Via C.F. MollerBy Penny MunozScandinavian firm C.F. Moller has teamed up with DinellJohansson for a project that will reveal the tallest wooden building in the world. Receiving much attention in the media already, the proposal for the Stockholm design
Menkes builds the first LEED Silver home in Halton Hills
With the beginning of the year still on our minds, we’ve noticed that sustainable design in the home industry has surpassed being a trend and is quickly becoming the norm. If it’s not the norm, it’s surely becoming very important to homebuyers,
Daniels Waterfront: Bringing it All Together
The Newinhomes.com team took a break from our desks at our 1 Yonge office to walk over to the grand unveiling of The Daniels Corporation’s master-plan at Richardson and Queens Quay East - better known as the Guvernment site. Mayor John Tory, urban design
Imperial Tower by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill
We’ve been discussing the future of the glass tower design a lot recently, ever since the Pug Talk. Some people question the use of glass because of maintenance issues and energy inefficiency - but the truth is, the glass tower isn't going anywhere. As
OHBA Announces 2014 Awards of Distinction Finalists
It’s that time of year again - the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) has announced the finalists of the 2014 Awards of Distinction! There are 39 categories, measuring building quality, design, sales, and marketing. Builders across the province
Architecture and fashion come together at RAW WEAR
One of the most highly anticipated events in Toronto’s architecture scene is RAW Design’s annual community event. This year, RAW WEAR took over an abandoned auto body shop in one of the city’s hottest up-and-coming areas.
How to decorate your new home and support a good cause
What does design and purchasing furniture and accessories for your new home have to do with contributing to the greater good? When we support companies that have a sense of social responsibility it can help bring about a change. We can support positive
