Mon.Jan 02, 2017

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A Garden Home Gets Modern in Toronto

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Architectural firm LGA Architectural Partners designed the Garden House as vertically stacked living spaces, so that the green space extends under large floor-to-ceiling windows, and sliding doors open at garden level. The owner of this beautiful garden house wanted to remain in her neighborhood, and did so by updating her old Edwardian house for a new construction in Toronto’s west end.

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We Can Do This

KB Culture

Let's start off the new year gently, shall we? For anyone who was bruised by the events of 2016, I'm sure you can appreciate this approach. Designer Christian Ghion's Alice kitchen is filled with subtle, studied touches that simultaneously soften and enhance the cabinetry. The legs, most obviously, which are also found on coordinating casegoods and coffee tables; the graceful, outward curve of the top drawers, which works to expand the counter surface; the asymmetrical composition of the island

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How do you eat a Whale?

Life of an Architect

2017 has started and I am already trying to decide what it is I am supposed to be doing. Not in “ Why I am I Here? ” existential way, but more in the “ I need to change out the filters at the blower unit up in the attic ” sort of way. While most people are busy making their New Year’s resolutions, I am busy thinking about all the things around my house that need my attention.

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