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White: Wilmington's Cargo District ships in urban incubators
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (371+ words) Containers provide excellent way to create low-cost commercial and residential space on orphan land. The project was spearheaded by developer Leslie Smith of LS Smith Inc. , who in 2010 acquired a commercial space at 1607 Queen St. in a neglected industrial area,…...
Opening the vault: How architecture reopens the Glenbow Museum to Calgary
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1077+ words) Take a sneak peek inside the Calgary institution's J. R. Shaw Centre for Arts & Culture, as massive renovations continue A unique thing about renovating an older building like the Glenbow Museum, project creative director Robert Claiborne says, is that you never know…...
'Building a home should feel exciting, not exhausting"
2+ week, 6+ day ago (608+ words) A collection of build-ready, architecturally defined homes with curated interior design is set to ramp up the new build market. A new collection of design-forward home plans is set to change the way builders, developers and home buyers interact with…...
Making the change: Putting sustainability at the heart of design
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (477+ words) Whether it's the exterior of a home, how it uses power or the interior materials and decor, sustainable choices all add up. When it comes to home design, sustainability can mean so many things " making clever choices in the sourcing…...
'A sign of respect': Recipients announced for Indigenous-led housing projects in Calgary
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (684+ words) 'To be able to create housing opportunities, for homes to develop and flourish, it is more than just checking off a box on a list of needs,' said Samuel Crowfoot, Chief of the Siksika First Nation The City of Calgary's…...
'Transformational gift': National access Arts Centre closer to building new centre due to significant donation
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (696+ words) A Calgary-based charity that supports artists with disabilities has reached 75 per cent of its goal to raise funds for a new centre in West Hillhurst " thanks to a significant donation by a B. C. couple who operate an investment firm focused on…...
Guild at University District offers connected lifestyle
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (975+ words) Crystal Creek townhomes have roof-top terraces with views of the night sky, private elevators and even space for a home dance studio. "So, for me, having a room or a space to practice my dance in my home was really…...
Kenny Brain talks 'making your home weird again' at Calgary reno show
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (472+ words) Meet the experts for all your home reno projects in one place. There's a new face on the home show circuit this year and with him comes a fresh look at home design and renovation. "My topic at the renovation…...
Graphic of the week: Inglewood's remarkable historic buildings
10+ mon, 6+ day ago (292+ words) Exceptional Journalism Powered by Media Innovation. Our Mission: Keeping Canadians in the know with ambitious, trusted and high-quality journalism. Delivering high-value and data-driven marketing solutions to businesses and advertisers. Our Vision: To be the most innovative media company in Canada…...