News of the week

A Bit of Barcelona at Commissaires

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:09:00 GMT

Starting July 15, the Commissaires gallery-boutique will carry original and colourful creations made by Cha-Cha Barcelona.

Iidex Offer For Designers

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:08:00 GMT

The Iidex/NeoCon Exposition and Conference, where thousands of design lovers gather every September in Toronto, is offering a travel subsidy for professionals in the industry who wish to attend.

Montreal Students Are Going Green

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:07:00 GMT

This summer, an 800-square-foot green house will be built in Park Jean Drapeau, designed by some forty Engineering and Architecture students from Montreal for the Solar Decathlon, an international contest that took place in Washington, D.C.

Inspiration in 20 seconds (and 20 images)

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:06:00 GMT

For the past year, the bimonthly Pecha Kucha Nights provide Montreal creators (designers, architects, artists, etc.) with the opportunity to dive into the scene and come out with a good dose of inspiration; the summer session will take place Wednesday, July 9 and will surely not disappoint.

Eat Art In Full Expansion

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:05:00 GMT

Dishes become a work of art, and this art is truly delectable: focus on a movement that is gaining weight.

Creativity Montreal Is On Vacation

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:03:00 GMT

Our newsletter will be taking a break for a few weeks and will be back on Friday, August 15th.

Montréal Reveals its Good Design Practices

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:09:00 GMT

The Design Montréal office, in collaboration with the Ministère québécois de la Culture, des Communications et de la Condition féminine, as well as with the City of Montreal, has just launched its good design practices booklets, entitled "Imaginer, réaliser la ville du 21e siècle."

No Jealousy Here

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:08:00 GMT

Some designers have been using decals to dress up walls for a while, but now windows, blinds, tables, sofas, chairs and cushions are entitled to the same treatment.

A Design Back-to-School

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:07:00 GMT

The Centre de design at UQAM has just announced its 2008-2009 programme.

Architects' Gardens

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:06:00 GMT

After announcing its program a few weeks ago, the Reford Gardens' International Garden Festival is finally open; in addition to its permanent gardens, visitors can enjoy 13 contemporary gardens created by teams of designers and architects from around the world, until October 5.

Back to Basics

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:04:00 GMT

Maison&Objet's Observatoire has completed its 13th inspirations booklet, with a focus on simplicity; it's a preview of the trends and influences to watch for in 2009 in the design world.

Montréal As Seen By Wallpaper

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:09:00 GMT

The Wallpaper City Guides, a series that began in 2006 to mark the 10th anniversary of England's famous Wallpaper magazine, are aimed at design and architecture aficionados, and the Montreal guide has just been published.

Graphic Tour

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:08:00 GMT

Montreal's GSM Design has created the scenography and the design for the Passagers / Passengers exhibition featured at the Espace 400e in Québec City since June 3rd.

New Awards at the Prix D'excellence in Architecture

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:07:00 GMT

The Ordre des architectes du Québec is issuing a call for nominations and the programme for the remittance of the 25th Prix d'excellence in architecture: this special edition will feature new awards, a new publication and several public events.

One Location, One Theme... Many Possibilities

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:06:00 GMT

Prior to this fall's opening of its WorkShop studio and its permanent exhibition hall, Moodroom took advantage of its participation at the Sidim to introduce its concept to Montrealers.