Colour in Architecture – Sheldon’s trip to Japan

Colour is an integral part of our environment. It is a critical part of survival in nature that various animal and insect species have more…

November 7, 2024

Toon: Ambitious plan for south side of Wellington Street shows how building design should be done

Ottawa is poised to see another major investment from the federal government, making a commitment to jobs, infrastructure and quality architecture in the heart of…

October 22, 2024

Canadian cities need a new model and the national capital is a prime example

More than 80 per cent of Canada’s 41 million people live in a city, more than double from a hundred years ago, yet the way…

September 30, 2024

Sheldon’s architectural pilgrimage. Shibuya and Omotesando

An important stop on your architectural pilgrimage in Japan should be to the busy and flashy district of Shibuya (), world-renowned for its famous pedestrian…

September 18, 2024

Creative thinking could make the ByWard Market so much better

The historic ByWard Market was home to a vibrant public market for more than a century. It’s been part of the cultural history of Ottawa…

August 15, 2024

Sheldon’s trip to Nara, Japan.

Nara is a popular daytrip destination for tourists travelling on Japan’s “Golden Route,” and is best known for the wild deer walking around the city…

August 6, 2024