Incredible Treehouses That Bring Out Our Inner-Child
Do you remember the story of the Swiss Family Robinson? How they were stranded on an island after they were shipwrecked in the East Indies? Well, we loved the film adaptation of the book because the treehouse they made was so cool. It was definitely far more impressive than the ones we had as children! Over the years, creative individuals have sought out to create super impressive treehouses, here are some of the ones we’d live in: Continue reading
Amazing Vacation Homes From Around The World
We’ve got vacations on the mind after the whirlwind weather we’ve been having in Toronto lately. Augtober isn’t really our cup of tea! Though we’ve got nothing planned, a little browsing never hurt anyone and so we found some of the best vacation homes, ever.
Take a look: Continue reading
5 Pieces of Really Cool Outdoor Furniture
We have an eye for design, there’s no doubt about it! We love building condominiums that push the limits of design and are unique and different in their own ways. But we also love looking at great pieces of architecture, especially homes and big institutions from all around the world. Lately however, we’ve been coveting cool pieces of outdoor furniture.
Check out some of our favourite pieces at the moment: Continue reading
4 Beautifully Juxtaposed Buildings
Old vs. new, modern vs. classic, Lady Gaga vs. Billie Holiday. Juxtaposition is everywhere, whether it’s in music, film, food, or architecture. When you visit a city for the first time it’s common to see a shiny modern building next to a century-old church, or a decades-old monument next to a brand new landmark.
Take probably the most famous example of juxtaposed architecture, The Louvre in Paris. The most famous museum in the world dates back to the 17th century, and the baroque architecture of the original building juxtaposes sharply against the modern aesthetic of I.M. Pei’s glass pyramids. Attendance at the museum has doubled since the pyramid’s completion in 2002, which got us wondering about other examples of juxtaposition in architecture, and its impact on those buildings. Here are our top picks – two are in Toronto: Continue reading
Reading Up: Our Favourite Architecture Blogs
As many of our readers know, we’re kind of obsessed with great architecture. Our buildings are a testament to that, but we also appreciate impressive architecture from around the world. We keep our fingers on the pulse by checking out our favourite architecture blogs daily. We’re sure you all have your favourites, but here are the ones we can’t go a day without. Continue reading
5 Incredible Green Roofs From Around The World
We have a special spot for green spaces and public areas in Toronto, and we’re lucky to have so many of them near our projects. We’ve also included some green space in our projects, like the above ground plaza connecting our two E Condos’ towers.
When we were incorporating green space into E Condos, we began researching others around the world and we want to share with you our favourites. Continue reading
An Architectural Tour Around Yorkville
If you’ve been reading our blog regularly, you’re already well aware that we love Yorkville, Toronto’s hottest and most luxurious neighbourhood. There’s so much to do and see in Yorkville, but did you know it’s also home to some of Toronto’s coolest architecture? Let’s take a look. Continue reading
Brazil’s Hotbed of Architects
With the FIFA World Cup coming to an end this weekend, we thought we’d pay homage to the host country, Brazil, and its many talented architects. Today, Brazil’s “heroic-minded and intellectual” architects are being put on the map for their designs and their talent. Let’s take a look at some of Brazil’s best architects, past, present and future.
Double Take: Our 5 Favourite Twin Towers
We love all buildings – whether they’re tall skyscrapers or they push the limits of design, we love ’em all. Now, imagine a beautiful building, only duplicated. That’s exactly what twin towers are – two beautiful buildings side by side! This week on the blog we take a look at some of the world’s most beautiful pairs of buildings.