Singapore’s Tallest Tower Revealed!
Earlier this month, Singapore-based developer GuocoLand revealed their plans for their latest project, the Tanjong Pagar Centre. What’s so special about this tower? Upon completion (scheduled for 2016), it will be the tallest tower in Singapore.The
INFOGRAPHIC: Keepin’ it Green
We are very pleased to present to you, our infographic for Landscaping Month! Throughout the month of May, we have been discussing landscaping on a variety of levels.We interviewed landscape architect Janet Rosenberg, who prefers to work on large-scale
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
Pei Partnership Architects and Tower Hill Developments Introduce 2221 Yonge
One challenge that developers continue to struggle with is coming up with unique designs. When there are over 300 active high-rise projects in a city, it’s hard to stand out.To overcome this challenge at 2221 Yonge St., Russell Masters and his team at
The 2013 Pug Awards: Nominees Announced!
The Pug Awards have quickly become one of Toronto’s most recognized awards because it’s all about you, what the public thinks of new buildings in the city.Things got rolling in 2004 as The Fugly Awards, as a way to highlight some of the ugliest buildings
Pug Talk: The Future of the Glass Tower?
On April 30, 2013, we attended the Pug Talk at the Art Gallery of Ontario. The topic: The Future of the Glass Tower?The Pug Talk was moderated by Matthew Blackett, Publisher, Creative Director, and Co-Founder of Spacing Magazine. The panel consisted of
INFOGRAPHIC: From the Earth’s Crust to Your Home
We recently had the pleasure of interviewing the COO of Caesarstone, Domenic Oppedisano. We picked his brain about the process of manufacturing quartz surfaces, as well as Caesarstone’s important role in the homebuilding industry.To check out the whole
The Virtual Alternative: The Future of New Home Hunting?
On April 25, we headed up to Yorkville to attend a presentation by 3D Condo Explorer Inc., a company that is trying to improve the way you search for a new home. How do they plan to accomplish this? With The Virtual Alternative.Founder Alexander
Freedom Room: Micro-Housing
The Verge recently posted an interesting article about a group of inmates at a high-security prison in Spoleto, Italy who assisted in the design of a mini-unit floorplan called the “Freedom Room.”The Freedom RoomYou think condo units in Toronto are tiny?
Andy Warhol’s Former Townhome for Sale
Calling all Andy Warhol fans who happen to be looking for a new home - Warhol’s former New York townhome is currently listed for a cheap $5,795,000.The history of Andy Warhol’s former homeThe townhome at 1342 Lexington Ave., was built in 1889 and
