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”
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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”
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:”
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”
Chronicling the cultural and economic history of Yonge Street and its enduring importance
Article originally appeared on Torontolife With its arrow-like purpose, laid out as a great linear axis running north from the edge of Lake Ontario, Yonge Street has been a measure of Toronto’s progress and vitality since its inception, attracting businesses and cultural initiatives that have shaped the city’s identity. As historians have analyzed, Yonge StreetContinue reading “Chronicling the cultural and economic history of Yonge Street and its enduring importance”
The Beauty of Winter: Exploring Toronto in a Snowstorm
Welcome to our 4K walking channel! In this video, we invite you to join us on a snowy stroll down the bustling Yonge Street in Toronto. As the day before Christmas, the city is alive with holiday cheer and the streets are adorned with beautiful Christmas lights and decorations. As we make our way fromContinue reading “The Beauty of Winter: Exploring Toronto in a Snowstorm”
A Winter Wonderland: A Night Walk Through Ottawa During a Snowstorm
It was a cold and snowy day in Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, when I decided to take a walk in the midst of an intense snowstorm. As I stepped out into the wintry wonderland, I was immediately struck by the beauty of my friends snow-covered street and the charming brick houses that lined them. WrappedContinue reading “A Winter Wonderland: A Night Walk Through Ottawa During a Snowstorm”
Timber! A guide to woodstuffs
While new materials are always showing up at local building supply centres and big box suppliers, some of the most interest materials and more specialized pieces are a still special order. The advantage, though, is that they can be custom-made to size in many cases, saving labour and creating less waste. Another advantage is howContinue reading “Timber! A guide to woodstuffs”
Pedestrian Streets are Helping Montréal Move on From from Lockdown.
Walking the Pedestrian Streets of Montréal Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante has announced that 10 streets in the city will be pedestrian-only this summer. Montréal is a great city for walking and enjoying public places. Pedestrian streets are very popular in Montréal and are part of the urban landscape, especially during the summer season. They encourageContinue reading “Pedestrian Streets are Helping Montréal Move on From from Lockdown.”
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