Architecture

Riverwalk 24/7/365

May 16, 2016

Origins Design Concept Riverwalk 24/7/365 is a proposed project to celebrate Sarnia’s unique place and historic role in building Canada as part of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017. This is a place that everyone can enjoy 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, without admission. The proposal gives
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“Why Architecture Matters”

March 11, 2014

“Why Architecture Matters”, Paul Goldberger Winston Churchill authored the famous quotation, “We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” We spend the vast majority of our lives in buildings. Architecture is that broad and diverse built environment that, in serving our needs, makes us feel exhilarated, awed, sheltered, secure, oppressed, confused, frustrated, bored, and a
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Top Ten Books on Architecture

January 11, 2014

On these recent days of the winter, we who dwell in the Northern Hemisphere can truly appreciate the value of the creature comforts that architecture provides. While we dream about summer and those long warm days outside, the truth is, we spend most of our lives in buildings; and it is architecture that can make
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Lambton Financial’s new branch full of surprises

March 30, 2012

By DAVID LAVENDER The new Lambton Financial Credit Union at Exmouth and Capel is a welcome replacement for the Fat Moe’s Bar and Grill that previously occupied this site. The trademark Lambton Financial logo is now prominently located on a distinctive glass tower that tops an eclectic contemporary design worthy of this intersection, but diminished by the garish temporary
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Snowfest ‘Igloo’ brings interesting architectural features to local celebration of winter

January 18, 2012

By DAVID LAVENDER That glowing 70-foot diameter orb in Centennial Park is the Igloo for Snowfest now in its 10th year of celebrating winter through this weekend. Geodesic domes are a rare sight in our urban landscapes, although they can be found wherever inexpensive column free spaces are needed. Canadians have the iconic Eskimo igloo
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