A look back at BAZIS in 2016
2016 has been a busy year for the entire BAZIS team with a number of projects taking shape. We kicked off the year with the finishing touches on Emerald Park, our iconic green glass towers located at Yonge and Sheppard. This striking and luminous architectural concept, dramatically punctuates the monochromatic skyline of North York.
Everything You Need to Know About NYE at the ROM
The holiday season is peppered with all kinds of seasonal events, but none are quite as significant as New Year’s Eve. NYE is a complicated occasion that is often faced with varied opinions. For some, they absolutely can’t wait until the end of the year arrives and they can toast the previous and next 365 days (with a glass of bubbly in hand of course). For others, December 31st is the worst night of the year due to all the hype and often expectations fall short. The key to having a great New Year’s Eve is picking a cool, fun party, and making sure you’re surrounded by people you care about. The ROM’s NYE party may be just the ticket! 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
July at Exhibit
It’s been a while since we checked in with the progress at Exhibit so we went down to Yorkville to check out what’s going on at our Bloor Street project! The crew is working hard to get it off the ground and they’re doing a great job. Continue reading
Friday Nights at the ROM
There’s something at the ROM for visitors of all ages including those that like to party! Every Friday night from October 18th to December 6th, the ROM hosts their Friday Night Live. DJ’s, live music, food, drinks and dancing. All in a museum. It doesn’t get any better than that! Continue reading
Exhibits at the ROM
What’s not to love about Exhibit Residences? It’s located in one of the most desirable neighbourhoods in Toronto and is close to some of the best shops and restaurants in the city. But probably one of the greatest things about Exhibit, is that it’s right across the street from the Royal Ontario Museum. Read on to find out how you can win two tickets to the ROM!