Issue 1, 2023

DESIGNLINES

Your ultimate guide to Toronto's best contemporary design destinations

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Designlines Magazine
Editor-In-Chief Catherine MacIntosh Web Editor Joseph Cicerone Copy Editor Rebecca Payne Contributors Veronika Aquila, Iris Benaroia, B.F. Dawes, Simon Lewsen, Anna Lin, Silvana Longo, Carolyn Pioro, Rosemary Poole, Rebecca Shore Winn, Emily Smibert,
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Good Company
Smibert is a magazine editor and freelance writer with experience across numerous consumer and trade industry brands. Her byline has appeared in This Magazine, Elevate and the Los Angeles Review of Books. She resides in Toronto with her sheepadoodle
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Small Talk
There is always chatter about people getting squeezed out of the city – economically, mentally or physically. There just isn’t enough room, it seems. And the price tags are jaw-droppers. And, even if you live in a larger home, there are compact corne
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One Thing
From fields of fauna to the depths of the ocean, Tel Aviv lighting design studio Aqua Creations gathers inspiration from organic forms found in nature. A central piece of the studio’s growing portfolio, the Morning Glory floor lamp is reminiscent of
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Coffee with Designers
The work of artist-designer-educator JP King sits at the intersection of numerous design approaches. From installation art to experimental videos, each of his pieces are born out of a passion for storytelling. In conversation with Designlines, King s
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Space We Love
Brutalist accents are seamlessly woven into the muddy earth-tone palette of Evangeline, the stylish bar and lounge atop Toronto’s Ace Hotel. Up on the 14th floor, exposed concrete and cozy vintage furniture harmonize in a scheme of dreamy interiors b
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Media Review
A common way to discover the spirit of a city is by exploring its streetscapes. So, what happens to that spirit when the city’s visual markers begin to change? In Spacing’s eleventh book, the magazine’s publisher, creative director and co-founder Mat
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The Beach Motel
Welcoming amenities of chilled or warm, lavender-scented hand towels and cups of Madagascar vanilla-infused iced tea are the first intimation The Beach Motel is something special. “Our goal was to create a unique, boutique property with a guest-focus
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Black Bear Woodworking
“The woodworker’s dream is to have your shop on your homestead,” says Terry Moore, the millworker, since 1997, behind Black Bear Woodworking. Moore’s wish came true loosely because of Jesse James – no, not Sandra Bullock’s ex, but rather, the America
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Vanity Fair
Branding its vision as “the synthesis of emotions and functional innovative design,” London, Ontario-based Moralia is a manufacturer and design firm that crafts dramatic bespoke interiors so luxe you might feel like Tony Stark in his Malibu mansion.
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Tapped In
Tara faucet in new Dark Chrome, price upon request. Available to order or purchase at any authorized Dornbracht dealer. Sailing 3-hole washbasin tap by Fantini Rubinetti designed by Yabu Pushelberg. Shown in Deep Black, price upon request. Available
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Character Study
Set amongst the dense hospital buildings of Baldwin Village, the 1980s-era condo tower conveys nothing of the interiors found inside one young family’s unique condo. Devised by Rachel Quinn and Nicholas Luciani of the design-build firm Luciani Projec
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FUN House
Plywood, that most humble of materials, is often relegated to out-of-the-spotlight supporting roles in terms of design (think sub-floors, exterior wall sheathing, roof linings), but in this cute-as-can-be home, it takes a star turn. “The choice of pl
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Take Me To church
What once stood as a simple one-storey place of worship along the railroad tracks in the Junction is now a residential property with three fully separate rental properties, one behind the other. Architect Gloria Apostolou of Post Architecture designe
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Space Makers
Creative Union Network, the boutique firm started in 2012 by husband-and-wife duo Claudia Bader and Timothy Mitanidis, is known for making small spaces seem big. The work is often colourful and quirky, but for the partners architecture isn’t only—or
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Closet Systems
CC’s customized organization and storage solutions maximize the potential of your rooms and closets. Think: Murphy beds, garage workbenches, tailored wardrobes with adjustable shelving, baskets and pull-out hampers. Go beyond utilitarian and appoint
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Contemporary Furniture
Anazaō designs, builds and installs fine custom wood furniture and decor, as well as architectural millwork and handcrafted steel. Homeowners and designers will find contemporary bespoke beds, dining tables, vanities and dressers made from single sla
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Kitchen & Bath
AC's focus is squarely on kitchen and bathroom fixtures. Among the 50-plus brands in store are faucets by Blanco and Hansgrohe, rain showers by Aquabrass and Dornbracht, commercial-grade sinks by Elkay, elegant free-standing soaker tubs by Porcher an
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Design Accessories
Brothers Chris and Mark Siemicki agree: “Home is where the heart is.” The two opened 313 in their childhood abode to house their shared passion, fun and playful design-forward objects by cool international brands. Home accessories from Dusen Dusen, M
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The Beauty of AI
Have you ever wondered how AI architecture is used in designing buildings? We’re here to tell you that it’s a lot more than just a trend. AI is quickly becoming an essential part of the design process, and it’s changing the way architects approach th

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