We’ve been talking a lot lately about exciting new Calgary landmarks – both around the office and on the blog. We have talked about who’s...

As an office, we are thrilled to say that our beloved office manager, Caroline Ruiz, has returned to the office after spending some time...

Unless you have been living under a rock or have only recently moved to Calgary, you know by now that Calgary is getting a new library!...

Last month we polled our newsletter readers and our office for questions they wanted answered by our fearless leaders: Richard Davignon...

Architecture is not subjective. That was the concise opening statement by Richard when DMA University started on my first day on the job....

I surely cannot be the only person who desires to exist inside of a smaller footprint, somewhere on the edge of the grid, if not off of...

It happened again and immediately my perception changed. I found myself immersed and captivated. I had no previous idea, yet it made...

We frequently field questions that inquire about the success of projects, both our own or as a critique on others’ – how or why a project...

In February’s newsletter, we featured the current Esker Foundation shows exhibiting the works of Jack Bush and contemporary artist...

Design thinking: A perfect fit where the appeal of the brand synergy is greater than the sum of the appeal of each brand proposition....

I recently ran across two seemingly dissimilar, but equally as fascinating anecdotes: something called “place attachment”; and another...

What is this wizardry we speak of? We want great partnerships with the construction managers and contractors we work with. Why? Because...

There is something odd going on in Calgary. Specifically in the single family residential redevelopment market. We are noticing that...

Just like in fashion, design trends are often seen to be cyclical and are typically born of societal needs and pressures. Trends can...

Nostalgia and reverence is often what people feel when it comes to older homes and buildings. Not always justified nor does it need to...

Living or visiting Calgary, we have all seen the giant blue ring light post on 96th Ave NW visible from Deerfoot Trail. You may have seen...

Reviving the sensuality of the 70s I often hear “I love modern, but not if it’s cold or stark”. A very well received solution to this...

“Le Parti” [1] comes from the French Prendre parti meaning “to make a decision” [2] often referred to as the big idea, [3] it is the...

Redevelopment vs. real innovation, what is the difference? While working simultaneously on new infill developments and significant...

It is interesting how some people talk about modern homes and use descriptors like “boxy”, “plain”, or “flat” – but is it reasonable to...

Recent kudos for Calgary have been many and raving. We were named one of the coolest (The New York Times had us 17th on their 2014...

With the gift giving season upon us, we’ve come up with a list of ten books for archiphiles of all ages. And to make your shopping...

If someone were to tell you that the house you are buying is going to be torn down in 40 or 50 years, you’d think they were crazy. Yet...

Collaboration between architects and interior designers is integral to producing a successful project, and in this post we will share how...

The New York Times – T Magazine recently featured a home in Stockholm, Sweden designed by the Scandinavian architecture firm Claesson...

In a recent blog post “The Parti and the Bicycle” I shared one of my favorite things about being the principal of an architecture firm –...

There’s been a lot of buzz lately about fashion brands entering the hospitality business, particularly in Dubai. The Emirate is already...

In a recent essay in The New York Times’ T Magazine called By Design: The Franchising of Architecture, critic Witold Rybczynski...

One of my favorite things about being the principal of an architecture firm is figuring out how we work as a studio to produce things....

1. We are a young, cosmopolitan, and confident city. Our adventurous, if not rebellious, spirit has us always looking forward as opposed...

Years ago I built a house in the southwest Calgary neighborhood of Bankview. My neighbours to the east had subdivided their lot into 2...

It is no secret that the cost of urban land in Calgary is rising and the space available for development is shrinking.  Building a new...

When it comes to architecture, Modern and Contemporary are terms that are often used interchangeably.  What is the difference between...