Business of Design

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 a...

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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 Collee...

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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. Bra...

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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 w...

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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 Mode...

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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 ofte...

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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 be...

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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 con...

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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 chie...

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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 renova...

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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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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 h...

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