Opened in 2023, Harmony Commons is the newest expansion to the University of Toronto Scarborough’s campus. The new residence offers more than beds for 746 first-year students and resident advisors, but also includes a servery, an expansive dining hall, and administrative offices. The project also marks a definite shift in campus architecture. It’s an investment that the university wants to …
When the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation took ownership of the Woodbine Casino – attached to Toronto’s most-established horse racing track – they came with a new vision of building an entertainment mecca close to North America’s fourth largest city. Taking inspiration from successful Vegas complexes, the new Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto is not just a casino: it’s also two ho…
Today’s architects and engineers are faced with a growing problem. In an economic climate that wants to build, build, build – whether it’s high-rise, high-density housing; public facilities such as recreation centres, schools, and hospitals; or towering offices for real estate developers – those who design these buildings must consider more factors than ever before. And there’s one fa…
Ask a Maritimer, and they will tell you a million stories about the weather. Hurricanes, snow-storms, gale-force winds – it’s part of the deal you make for living on the rugged and beautiful North Atlantic coast. This is the sort of environment that presents unique challenges to architects, contractors, and engineers. The sort of challenges that limit the effectiveness of most staple …
Three years ago, Lorraine Stephanyshyn was craving change. Faced with the daunting prospect of a big, empty house, with costs on the rise, the recent-retiree was looking for a dramatic shift in lifestyle. She found inspiration from her daughter. “She said, ‘Mom, you love those tiny home shows,’” Lorraine recalls. “And I just thought… yeah! I really like that idea!” Shortly thereaf…
