Creating your Smart Home
Let’s face it folks – the invention of new technology is moving at the speed of light, and all of our gadgets are just going to get better and smarter. We’ve already seen such an advance in mobile phones over the last several years – do you remember your old Nokia flip phone? Now your phone can do everything you can … and more! Smart technology is everywhere – cars, phones and even homes. Yes, homes! This week, we take a look at how you can create your very own Smart Home. Continue reading
Beautiful Gardens from All Around The World
Though we still have several months to go before we can start gardening or even thinking about gardening, it’s always fun to start planning your dream garden or mini-garden on your balcony/terrace. We took a look at some beautiful gardens, with equally beautiful histories, from around the world.
So have a seat, and be prepared to be amazed: Continue reading
5 Beautiful International Resorts That Are Calling Your Name
Our travel bug has been itching like crazy these past few weeks – and it seems to be a common ailment amongst a lot of our peers as January comes to an end. We know we’re still in store for a few more months of winter and we just can’t help wanting to escape for a little bit – just a week, or two! Here are some beautiful international resorts that are waiting for us, margaritas and beach towels included! Continue reading
4 Chalets That Make Us Want To Escape To The Cold
We know it’s cold outside – really, really, cold. And we know that when thinking of vacation spots, going to a cold destination is the last thing on your mind, but hear us out. When you have a warm, cozy fireplace burning every night and some of the best views ever, then you probably wouldn’t mind the cold so much, right? In fact, you probably never have to even leave your chalet if that was the case!
Here are some of the world’s most luxurious and beautiful chalets. Continue reading
Much-Anticipated Buildings of 2015
Every year, the buildings get taller, stronger, fancier and some would say, better. Being architecture and design-loving nerds, we always keep our eyes peeled to see what’s in store for the near future. This year, we’ve got a whole lot to look forward to.
Here are some projects we can’t wait to see completed or started later this year: Continue reading
Architecture Trends: Ice, Ice, Baby
With the cold weather on our minds (can you believe we’ve already been graced with the first snowfall of the season?), it’s only appropriate for us to share our favourite ice buildings on the blog. We’ve found a few that we wouldn’t mind checking out, as long as we have our down-filled jackets and boots ready!
Without further ado: Continue reading
Super-cool Public Spaces From Around the World: Aquatic Centres
Our love for public spaces shouldn’t come as a surprise to you, we’ve talked about them quite a bit on the blog and on our Twitter. We’re constantly sharing with you new and innovative public spaces, as well as how important it is for the community to have good public spaces open to anyone and every one.
Something that always seems to become community hubs are aquatic centres. With free swim times and lessons for the kids, it’s just natural that people flock to these spaces. Here are a few aquatic centres that have caught our eye over the last little while, let us know if we missed any really cool ones in the comments below. Continue reading
Coolest Amenities Ever
We love cool condo amenities quite a bit. We’ve made that very clear with our big plans for 1 Yorkville. Our newest Yorkville building will have a 14,000-square-foot expanse devoted to a spa, open-air pool and hot tub – which we’re confident our residents will love. Then there’s the wellness centre which has water massage tables, a sauna, steam room and an indoor-outdoor relaxation space. And that’s not all, we have an outdoor screening facility and a CrossFit studio, amongst other neat amenities.
But enough about us, let’s check out other cool building amenities from around the world: Continue reading
Architecture Trend: Domes
Domes, domes, domes. They’re everywhere, and so we really can’t say that this is a new architectural trend because it definitely isn’t – they’ve been around for hundreds and hundreds of years. We all know what a dome is, but do you know why people have been incorporating them into buildings for so many years? Some reasons include more space, amplify sounds (mostly in mosques), and help with keeping the heat/cold in. Continue reading