| Plus: Why Canada’s procurement system is fundamentally broken | | |
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| | Top of Mind | “Somewhere along the line, we started looking at architecture in strictly monetary terms. I don’t know when exactly it happened, or whether it was a consequence of neoliberalism and public cutbacks, but it became all about finding value and eliminating risk.”
— Toon Dreessen, Principal of Ottawa-based DCA Architects, on the root of Canada’s procurement problem. | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Missing Little | | The Toronto-based ReHousing research project demonstrates how multiplexes can make better urban neighbourhoods. | | |
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| | | The Problem with Procurement | | AZURE’s Stefan Novakovic explores how the bureaucracy of procurement shapes design — and how civic culture shapes bureaucracy. | | |
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| | | | Pyramid Scheme | | A geometric feature wall brings rich texture to a Milan restaurant designed by Andrea Maffei Architects. | | |
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| Events | | In Vancouver, The Decisive Moment exhibition at the West Vancouver Art Museum will highlight the work of Canadian architectural photographer Ema Peter. In Berlin, the sixth edition of the city’s Design Week will explore how design adapts in times of crisis. | | | | |
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