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    Calgary’s Most Iconic Landmark?
    Richard Davignon
    • Jan 26, 2017

    Calgary’s Most Iconic Landmark?

    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...
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    The City of a Hundred Steeples
    Richard Davignon
    • Nov 29, 2016

    The City of a Hundred Steeples

    As an office, we are thrilled to say that our beloved office manager, Caroline Ruiz, has returned to the office after spending some time...
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    Landscape Integrated Architecture
    Richard Davignon
    • Oct 27, 2016

    Landscape Integrated Architecture

    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!...
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    Q&A with Richard & Doris
    Richard Davignon
    • Sep 29, 2016

    Q&A with Richard & Doris

    Last month we polled our newsletter readers and our office for questions they wanted answered by our fearless leaders: Richard Davignon...
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    Architecture is Not Subjective
    Richard Davignon
    • Aug 26, 2016

    Architecture is Not Subjective

    Architecture is not subjective. That was the concise opening statement by Richard when DMA University started on my first day on the job....
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    Trends: Keepin’ it Simple
    Richard Davignon
    • Jul 8, 2016

    Trends: Keepin’ it Simple

    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...
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    The Architecture Thinking Series
    Richard Davignon
    • Jun 3, 2016

    The Architecture Thinking Series

    It happened again and immediately my perception changed. I found myself immersed and captivated. I had no previous idea, yet it made...
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    Recognizing Design Success
    Richard Davignon
    • Apr 28, 2016

    Recognizing Design Success

    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...
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    Ctrl+C & Ctrl+V
    Richard Davignon
    • Mar 31, 2016

    Ctrl+C & Ctrl+V

    In February’s newsletter, we featured the current Esker Foundation shows exhibiting the works of Jack Bush and contemporary artist...
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    Brand Synergy Design
    Richard Davignon
    • Feb 29, 2016

    Brand Synergy Design

    Design thinking: A perfect fit where the appeal of the brand synergy is greater than the sum of the appeal of each brand proposition....
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    Down the Rabbit Hole
    Richard Davignon
    • Jan 29, 2016

    Down the Rabbit Hole

    I recently ran across two seemingly dissimilar, but equally as fascinating anecdotes: something called “place attachment”; and another...
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    The Client-Centric Contractor Partnership
    Richard Davignon
    • Nov 24, 2015

    The Client-Centric Contractor Partnership

    What is this wizardry we speak of? We want great partnerships with the construction managers and contractors we work with. Why? Because...
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    Don’t Hurt My Feelings
    Richard Davignon
    • Oct 21, 2015

    Don’t Hurt My Feelings

    There is something odd going on in Calgary. Specifically in the single family residential redevelopment market. We are noticing that...
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    Locally Crafted Intentions
    Richard Davignon
    • Sep 25, 2015

    Locally Crafted Intentions

    Just like in fashion, design trends are often seen to be cyclical and are typically born of societal needs and pressures. Trends can...
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    The Newest Thing is Something Old
    Richard Davignon
    • Jul 6, 2015

    The Newest Thing is Something Old

    Nostalgia and reverence is often what people feel when it comes to older homes and buildings. Not always justified nor does it need to...
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    The Blue Hula Hoop: An Interpretation
    Richard Davignon
    • May 29, 2015

    The Blue Hula Hoop: An Interpretation

    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...
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    Bringing Sexy Back
    Richard Davignon
    • Apr 23, 2015

    Bringing Sexy Back

    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...
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    The Parti and the Attitude Behind Each Design
    Richard Davignon
    • Mar 27, 2015

    The Parti and the Attitude Behind Each Design

    “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...
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    “Should I Build or Should I Renovate?”
    Richard Davignon
    • Feb 25, 2015

    “Should I Build or Should I Renovate?”

    Redevelopment vs. real innovation, what is the difference? While working simultaneously on new infill developments and significant...
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    The truth about so-called “Boxy Houses”
    Richard Davignon
    • Jan 29, 2015

    The truth about so-called “Boxy Houses”

    It is interesting how some people talk about modern homes and use descriptors like “boxy”, “plain”, or “flat” – but is it reasonable to...
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    From Cowtown to Cosmopolitan: Why Calgary is Trending to  “Modern” Home Design
    Richard Davignon
    • Dec 18, 2014

    From Cowtown to Cosmopolitan: Why Calgary is Trending to “Modern” Home Design

    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...
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    10 books for Archiphiles of all ages
    Richard Davignon
    • Nov 27, 2014

    10 books for Archiphiles of all ages

    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...
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    Sustainable Architecture: Design with Lasting Power – Part I
    Richard Davignon
    • Nov 27, 2014

    Sustainable Architecture: Design with Lasting Power – Part I

    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...
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    Design Synergy: Beyond Specialization
    Richard Davignon
    • Oct 28, 2014

    Design Synergy: Beyond Specialization

    Collaboration between architects and interior designers is integral to producing a successful project, and in this post we will share how...
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    A Modern Twist on Old World Character
    Richard Davignon
    • Oct 28, 2014

    A Modern Twist on Old World Character

    The New York Times – T Magazine recently featured a home in Stockholm, Sweden designed by the Scandinavian architecture firm Claesson...
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    BLOCK PARTI
    Richard Davignon
    • Sep 18, 2014

    BLOCK PARTI

    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 –...
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    Designer Branded Hotels
    Richard Davignon
    • Sep 18, 2014

    Designer Branded Hotels

    There’s been a lot of buzz lately about fashion brands entering the hospitality business, particularly in Dubai. The Emirate is already...
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    STARCHITECTS vs. LOCATECTS
    Richard Davignon
    • Aug 28, 2014

    STARCHITECTS vs. LOCATECTS

    In a recent essay in The New York Times’ T Magazine called By Design: The Franchising of Architecture, critic Witold Rybczynski...
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    The Parti and the Bicycle
    Richard Davignon
    • Aug 19, 2014

    The Parti and the Bicycle

    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....
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    Seven Reasons Why Contemporary Modern is King in Calgary
    Richard Davignon
    • Jul 17, 2014

    Seven Reasons Why Contemporary Modern is King in Calgary

    1. We are a young, cosmopolitan, and confident city. Our adventurous, if not rebellious, spirit has us always looking forward as opposed...
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    The Painting That I Had To Leave Behind
    Richard Davignon
    • Jun 25, 2014

    The Painting That I Had To Leave Behind

    Years ago I built a house in the southwest Calgary neighborhood of Bankview. My neighbours to the east had subdivided their lot into 2...
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    Urban Infills: Taking Advantage of Small Lots
    Richard Davignon
    • Jun 18, 2014

    Urban Infills: Taking Advantage of Small Lots

    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...
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    Modern or Contemporary: What’s the Difference?
    Richard Davignon
    • Jun 17, 2014

    Modern or Contemporary: What’s the Difference?

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