Meik Wiking is the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen and one of the leading experts in global happiness. Committed to understanding happiness, subjective well-being, and quality of life, Meik works with countries across…

In his debut book, designed by the renowned art director Fabien Baron, Reimer has curated a collection of his favourite Instagram personas. For Reimer's spectacular facial collages, inspiration comes from the most quotidian things--from feathers, soy…

RCR Arquitectes is a Spanish architecture firm consisting of principles and co-founders Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem and Ramón Vilalta. The trio were the 2017 recipients of the Pritzker Prize for Architecture. This event is a part…

Inspired by her travels and love of botanicals, vitruvi cofounder Sara Panton has written Essential Well Being—a book about using essential oils in your beauty, body and home rituals. In this modern guide, she shares more…

Omar Gandhi is the Principal of Omar Gandhi Architect, an architectural practice founded in 2010 with small teams in both Halifax and Toronto. The work of its two studios – OG Halifax and OGTO – has…

Eppich House II tells the story, through stunning images and Arthur Erickson’s own words, of how a unique collaboration with “dream clients” resulted in Erickson’s most striking residence. It’s a daring experiment that embodies Erickson’s West…

AOA25 marks the 25th anniversary of Acton Ostry Architects. The book presents a chronology of projects that hold a special significance for founding partners Russell Acton and Mark Ostry, which are illustrated with photographs, drawings, models…

For the month of March, we are exploring the world of Eames. For decades, Ray and Charles led the mid-century modernist movement in America and have become a household name around the world. Working in cooperation…

Tom Dixon with special guests Teenage Engineering.

Airport terminals have emerged as the most important public buildings of the twenty-first century. Stantec: Airports provides a behind-the-scenes look at a dozen of the most innovative contemporary airport terminals. One of the largest global design…

Joanne Sasvari, author of Vancouver Eats and Chef Ricardo Valverde from Ancora Waterfront Dining & Patio. There will be two demonstrations, at 5pm and 6pm. Please select the one time that best suits your schedule. Filled…

On October 4th, we hosted the West Coast Modern League, to celebrate the creative contributions of Bruno Freschi, Don Vaughan, Paul Merrick, Peter Cardew, Richard Henriquez, and their pivotal roles in the shaping and evolution of…

Carlos Alfaro from Kettal joined us with trade clients for Spanish libations and tapas.

Four accomplished craftsmen from Japan to our 50 Water Street showroom where they will host workshops and discuss how their work strives to maintain a strong bond to the traditions of their ancestors while looking forward…

The firm was founded in 2003 and, over the past 15 years, has become one of the most prolific practices in the historic precincts, focusing on adaptive reuse and new infill construction. The practice began with…

Alex Schweder coined the term “Performance Architecture” in 2007 to encapsulate the understanding of architecture that gives cues for how we are to behave and offers itself as a prop for inhabitants to form and perform…

Well known for his exemplary work on the Fogo Island Inn. Saunders' firm is led by a strong contemporary design sensibility, the studio believes that architecture must play an important role in creating place, using form…

Susan received her Masters of Architecture degree from Dalhousie University in 2000 and after working in Montreal and London returned to her hometown of Vancouver. Following four years at James Cheng Architects Susan joined mgb Architecture…

MoMA New York Senior Curator of the Department of Architecture & Design as well as the Director of R&D speaks of her work and design in general.