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Retro References Meet Contemporary Style in an Ottawa Wine Bar

Azure Magazine

One of Canada’s oldest and largest public markets, it now serves as a year-round hub for shopping, eating and nightlife. The bar, meanwhile, is where the diner references take centre stage. The post Retro References Meet Contemporary Style in an Ottawa Wine Bar appeared first on Azure Magazine.

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Concrete Hong Kong: learn about architecture through foldout models

Creative Boom

A new book celebrates the architecture of Hong Kong public housing in the 1950s-1980s. During the 1950s-1980s, when the colony was under British rule, public housing embraced the modernist architectural approach, and Hong Kong initiated mass housing projects that dramatically redefined urban living. Weird, isn't it?

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Top 10 of 2023: Our Favourite Public Spaces

Azure Magazine

From landscapes that address climate change (while welcoming cultural and social life) to a rich variety of parks, plazas and buildings — and even infrastructure projects — that engage the urban realm, the best public spaces are a celebration of community and collective spirit.

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Two Deserts: From Form's latest exhibition traces the changing shape of the Californian desert

Creative Boom

In fact, the title of the film itself is a reference to his oft-quoted debut editorial, where he opines that "There Art Two Deserts," one a grim desolate wasteland, the other the real desert with hidden gifts that pass by the superficial observer. However, the aftermath of his tragic loss is the focus of Two Deserts.

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Wolff Olins completes major brand refresh for New York's world-famous Botanical Gardens

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As a starting point to encapsulate the institution, the agency created a singular idea for the brand: 'Do right by nature' – a reference to studying nature, protecting it, learning from it and enjoying it. A call to action, spotlighting the leading work of NYBG and acknowledging the active role of nature itself.

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Malin Rosenqvist's textural works are inspired by her love of reading

Creative Boom

In a recent piece titled The Metamorphosis, Malin references her love of the printed form. "At Additionally, the artist is eager to create more book covers for the publications that have left an indelible mark on her life. Otherwise, the artist draws inspiration from a variety of cultural forms, including books and music.

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Learning From Barcelona: A New Future for Toronto’s Public Parks

Azure Magazine

Parc de l’Estació del Nord is a case in point, seamlessly incorporating a mix of uses and functions into an ambitiously designed public space. Recent renovations continue with a similar understanding that the provision of food, social services and public open space are essential to the successful functioning of a city.