On losing Frank Gehry, and remembering the decades he spent transforming material, space, and the future of architecture forever. When I woke up today I didn’t plan to write an obituary, I’ve never written one before. I’m still processing the news that Frank Gehry has passed away. For those of us obsessed with the builtContinue reading “Frank Gehry: The Architect Who Showed Us Movement in Architecture”
Category Archives: Canada
From Factories to Parks: How Cities Keep Surprising Us
Urban Alchemy: Transforming Spaces, Layering Stories There’s a quiet kind of magic in watching a city reinvent itself. Factories become art studios, railway yards sprout breweries and playgrounds, and once-forgotten churches glow again as homes filled with life. These transformations aren’t just clever design tricks — they’re proof that cities, like living organisms, have theContinue reading “From Factories to Parks: How Cities Keep Surprising Us”
Magical Winter Walk in Downtown Ottawa
Skating the Rideau Canal in a Heavy Snowstorm. Growing up in Canada, skating was as natural to me as walking. Whether it was on freshly flooded rinks, frozen ponds, or even the occasional stretch of river behind my house, I always found joy in carving lines into the ice. But nothing could have prepared meContinue reading “Magical Winter Walk in Downtown Ottawa”
Ron Thom’s Trent University: A Brutalist Campus in Harmony with Nature
An Underappreciated Masterpiece of Canadian Architecture Trent University’s architecture stands as a remarkable yet often overlooked achievement in Canadian modernism. Designed by Ron Thom, it exemplifies how brutalist principles can harmonize with the rugged landscape of Southern Ontario. More than just a collection of buildings, Trent embodies a masterfully planned environment that responds to bothContinue reading “Ron Thom’s Trent University: A Brutalist Campus in Harmony with Nature”
Rediscovering Canada Through Its Pay Phones:
An Urban Wanders Photographic Journey In a world dominated by iPhones, pay phones have quietly slipped into the background of our cities, becoming almost invisible in our urban landscape. Yet, as I’ve traveled through the bustling streets of Ontario and the vibrant neighbourhoods of Quebec, I’ve become fascinated by these overlooked pay phone booths—each oneContinue reading “Rediscovering Canada Through Its Pay Phones:”
Experience the Magic of the Winter City of Lights
Relaxing walk in Downtown Montréal at Night Experience the night magic of Montreal in the winter with this 4K walking tour of the city’s best light installations. From the colourful displays at the Place des Festivals to the mesmerizing projections at the Quartier des Spectacles, this tour will take you on a journey through theContinue reading “Experience the Magic of the Winter City of Lights”
The Power of Imagination: Toronto’s Waterfront Quest for Innovative Urban Design
From Venice to Toronto: The Inspiration Behind Harbour City Since its founding, Toronto has been grappling with what to do with its sprawling fresh water lakefront, and its identity as a Global City. The waterfront of Toronto has long been a source of both inspiration and frustration for urban planners and residents alike. From theContinue reading “The Power of Imagination: Toronto’s Waterfront Quest for Innovative Urban Design”
Exploring Montreal’s Winter Wonderland
A Walking Tour of the City’s Best Light Art Installations and Pedestrian-Friendly Streets Montreal is a city that truly comes to life at night, with its vibrant light art installations illuminating the streets and adding an extra layer of magic to the already charming city. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, taking a walkingContinue reading “Exploring Montreal’s Winter Wonderland”
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