ARIDO 2023

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2023 ARIDO Awards Judges

Rasha AlNaqeeb, ARIDO TruSpace

Derek Buttars, ARIDO Drake+Khan Design

Patty Clydesdale, ARIDO DPAI Architecture Inc.

Jennifer Warling, ARIDO City of Mississugua

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GARY HEWSON MEMORIAL AWARD WINNERS

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Sit down for a Design Consultation with a Registered Interior Designer to have your design questions answered, hear about emerging topics and trends during the Speaker Series, and get a behind the scenes perspective of your local design community during Open Studio events.

This year’s edition is presented in partnership with Interior Designers of Canada, the national advocacy body for interior design.

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Congratulations to the 2023 ARIDO Award Winners

PROJECT THE INSTITUTE FOR SPECIALIZED MEDICINE AND INTERVENTION (ISMI)

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Sara Dagovic, ARIDO

Allison King, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM: HOK

DESIGN TEAM:

Susan Chang, ARIDO

Rowena Au Yeung, ARIDO

LOCATION: Montreal, Quebec

OCCUPANCY DATE: April 2022

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 4,100 sf

PHOTOGRAPHER: Langlois Photo

The Institute for Specialized Medicine and Intervention provides people underserved by the medical community—women, trans, and pediatric patients—with compassionate, state-of-the-art treatment. It was important to establish a sense of control for clients in the space, and the exam rooms are designed with adjustable lighting, individual climate control, and elevated finishesto create a therapeutic, rather than medical atmosphere.

Visual and acoustic privacy was addressed so sensitive conversations can take place in confidence,while biophilic elements, including a living wall, enhance the sense of calm. The clinic has attracted top radiology talent because of the welcoming and supportive space, moreover, staff are choosing to complete their work in clinic instead of at home.

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Impacting care with high-performing ceilings

Healthcare facilities play a critical role in safeguarding patients and promoting healing through safe, evidencebased designs. Rockfon offers a versatile range of acoustic ceiling solutions, including stone wool tiles, metal panels, and suspension grids, to support various design objectives in healthcare environments.

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PROJECT THE HIVE

INTERIOR DESIGNERS:

Joanne Chan, ARIDO

Bruce Freeman, ARIDO

Glenn Cheng, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM:

SDI Design

COMPLETION DATE:

June 2022

DIMENSIONS: Width 1’-0”x Length 24’-0” x Height 9’-0”

PHOTOGRAPHER: Scott Norsworthy

The firstof its kind in Canada, this 3D printed masonry wall is the result of a collaboration between design professionals, students, and faculty at an Ontario university. Drawing from the construction knowledge of bees, the design employs hexagonal cells for an even distribution of load while minimizing material use but maximizing strength and stability. Clay’s plasticity and malleability bring a handmade sensibility to the 3D printed pieces. Its material changes during the drying and firingprocesses mean that each finishedtile is unique. As it’s located in the officesof a wealth management firmit underscores the collective purpose of the space.

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PROJECT FLORETTE RESTAURANT + BAR

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Dyonne Fashina, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM:

Denizens of Design Inc.

LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE: November 2022

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1,200 sf

PHOTOGRAPHER: Scott Norsworthy

While interior designers traditionally aim for perfection in their projects, this design team chose to highlight the imperfect, comforting aspects of this new restaurant space on Toronto’s Queen Street West. Centring the design around “Aunt Fern” a fictionalmuse, they sought to create a space that felt like the home of a dear family member, and the treasures she’s collected over a lifetime.

Moving the bar back by fivefeet added more space to the dining area, and the raised platform in the front window, formerly a karaoke stage, is now a large window booth, adding a sense of occasion for patrons in those seats.

Overhead, the barrel-vaulted ceiling is an eye-catching jewel that draws in people from outside. It references historic architectural detail, establishing a strong presence and identity. With a friendly clatter of plates and cocktail making, the space fosters an energetic, unpretentious atmosphere for locals and visitors alike.

Collection: Vintage Leather Article: Mustang

Colour: Red Dun

PROJECT

CIBC CONFERENCE AND LEARNING CENTRE

INTERIOR DESIGNERS:

Annie Bergeron, ARIDO

Yen Lee, ARIDO

Staci McCrindle, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM:

Gensler

DESIGN TEAM:

Jessica Mascarenhas, ARIDO

Maggie Chen, Intern, ARIDO

Joshua Fajardo, Intern, ARIDO

LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE: July 2022

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 156,000 sf

PHOTOGRAPHER: Nic Lehoux

A people-focused approach was the starting point for this new three floor conference and learning centre in Toronto. The client needed a space where they could host executive and employee training, as well as coaching and mentoring programs to advance their team’s careers.

The space transcends traditional conferencing facilities with technology to fully support hybrid meetings and be inclusive of all participants. The auditorium can host 1,000 attendees, with smaller meeting rooms, an open crush space, and a large commercial kitchen to serve varied hospitality needs.

Accessibility was key, with the design team establishing an unaided street-to-meet path of independence for people of varying mobilities as well as gender-neutral washrooms, voice-activated controls, and contrasting materials and braille integration for people with vision loss.

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CIBC CONFERENCE AND LEARNING CENTRE

Andreu World Toronto

ORU Collection

Designed by Patricia Urquiola

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340 King Street East, Street level Toronto, Ontario Canada, M5A 1K8

PROJECT

SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES

INTERIOR DESIGNERS:

Martha del Junco, ARIDO

Tsvetelina Rabashki, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM:

Perkins&Will

LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE:

September 2022

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 120,555 sf

PHOTOGRAPHERS:

DoubleSpace Photography and Tom Arban Photography

Interior and exterior are in dialogue at York University’s new School of Continuing Studies building. The interiors respond to and compliment the unique exterior geometry of the building. This strategy allows the School to adapt to changing programming, teaching pedagogies, and the needs of students, faculty, or visiting guest lecturers.

The ground floorcreates a visual connection between the interior activities of the building and the exterior life of the campus. The design team also considered the acoustic characteristics of the entire space through an accessibility lens in order to support learning needs, emotional wellbeing, and inclusion for all students. The building also includes a prayer room with ablution stations and a nursing room with comfortable seating and storage space.

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PROJECT WELDON LIBRARY REVITALIZATION PHASE ONE

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Martha del Junco, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM: Perkins&Will

DESIGN TEAM:

Melinda Rigole, ARIDO

CO-DESIGN JOINT VENTURE:

Cornerstone Architecture

LOCATION: London, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE: January 2022

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 80,000 sf

PHOTOGRAPHER: Scott Norsworthy

Originally constructed in 1967 by John Andrews, Western University’s D.B. Weldon Library has served as its heart of scholarship for more than 50 years. A series of piecemeal interventions in the following decades reduced the library’s ability to serve stakeholder and student needs.

With a desire to enrich the existing brutalist architecture, the design team established a series of strategic interventions that support contemporary pedagogy, research, and operations. The design enhances and elevates the underlying architecture – celebrating the power of Andrews’ design, while elegantly accommodating current and future needs.

New floors,sculptural lighting, textural millwork, and varied furnishings enhance the building’s brutalist character while making the space lighter, brighter, and more adaptable. A new feature stair connecting the ground floo and mezzanine recalls the form and placement of a previously demolished concrete version. Clad in white oak, the stair harmonizes with the adjacent info desk, display cabinets, and study bars – warm, tactile elements that signify opportunities to approach, engage, and explore.

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PROJECT

BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP (BCG) CANADIAN HEADQUARTERS

INTERIOR DESIGNERS:

Caitlin Turner, ARIDO

Kristina Kamenar, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM: HOK

DESIGN TEAM:

Jenna Walsh, ARIDO

Brittany Tod, ARIDO

LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE: May 2022

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 9,000 sf

PHOTOGRAPHERS:

Klassen Photography and Karl Hipolito

Boston Consulting Group’s new Canadian headquarters embody their mission through experiential installations which highlight their culture and brand. The design team created an iconic three-story atrium which fosters a sense of belonging and creates the “wow” factor sometimes missing in typical officedesign. Across from the atrium is an installation of company milestones in oak and brass, signalling the significanceof BCG’s place in Canada. The installation takes pride of place and connects the team to the past while simultaneously inspiring future possibilities. Circadian lighting, acoustic treatments, and flexiblefurniture options cater to the diverse needs of staff, particularly their neurodiverse population.

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Until recently, the very idea of reducing a drawer side to 8 millimetres and, above all, making industrial production commercially viable would have been unthinkable. The new slim drawer system not only offers the only 8-millimetre one-piece steel drawer side in the world – Vionaro V8 is also the first pure-metal drawer side with no plastic elements. All parts are made of steel and joined using cutting-edge laser welding technology. That produces maximum stability plus longevity and ensures an almost 100 per cent recycling rate.

PROJECT GOOGLE MONTREAL

INTERIOR DESIGNERS:

Anthony Orasi, ARIDO

Alexandra Dobrzynski, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM: iN STUDIO

DESIGN TEAM:

Rosemary Ratkaj, ARIDO

Clancy Snook, ARIDO

Sarah Stafford, ARIDO

Vince Zhao, Intern, ARIDO

LOCATION: Montreal, Quebec

OCCUPANCY DATE: January 2022

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 67,000 sf

PHOTOGRAPHER:

Gillian Jackson

Celebrating a sense of place was the strategy for Google’s new Montreal office.Located in the historic Read Building, the officepays homage to iconic Montreal neighborhoods including the Old Port, Chinatown, and Little Italy. Many structural elements were left exposed, such as worn concrete, heavy-gauge steel, and raw brick. A feature stair clad in structural steel tubing provides a central landmark for situating onself within the floorplate

The design team developed an inclusive wayfindingmethodology, supported by high contrast signage elements and the inclusion of braille features. With coloured carpeting which changes by floor,the stair supports this strategy. The space also highlights local and Indigenous artists and artisans with custom murals, fibreart, and graphics.

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Skycove is a projected glass structure that provides expansive views and captures light from three sides and from above. It’s an intimate space to disconnect, relax, and rejuvenate. While cozy for one, the seat can reach up to 20 square feet, which is large enough for multiple people. When hectic schedules and frequent distractions limit time spent with friends and loved ones, Skycove presents a unique and inviting place that can encourage people to gather and share their lives.

Skycove is a projected glass structure that provides expansive views and captures light from three sides and from above. It’s an intimate space to disconnect, relax, and rejuvenate. While cozy for one, the seat can reach up to 20 square feet, which is large enough for multiple people. When hectic schedules and frequent distractions limit time spent with friends and loved ones, Skycove presents a unique and inviting place that can encourage people to gather and share their lives.

Skycove is a projected glass structure that provides expansive views and captures light from three sides and from above. It’s an intimate space to disconnect, relax, and rejuvenate. While cozy for one, the seat can reach up to 20 square feet, which is large enough for multiple people. When hectic schedules and frequent distractions limit time spent with friends and loved ones, Skycove presents a unique and inviting place that can encourage people to gather and share their lives.

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PROJECT MINTO GROUP INC.

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Susan Brewster, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM: places&spaces

LOCATION: Ottawa, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE: March 2022

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 50,242 sf

PHOTOGRAPHER: Kevin Belanger

How do you unify a team of more than 350 staff in one space? The design team answered that question with their project for Minto Group Inc. Fresh air and fresh energy were guiding themes, signalling the company’s renewed focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as health and safety priorities. The design team exceeded the required accessibility standards and added amenities such as a wellness room for meditation, prayer, or exercise.

Technology is thoughtfully integrated, ensuring that participants have an equal seat at the table, whether they’re connecting from home, the office or job sites.

One of the main gathering hubs provides natural light from skylights, lush plants, and adjoined rooms which bridge indoors and outdoors. Employee autonomy is considered, as staff who might be overwhelmed in a large meeting space can participate in adjacent smaller spaces, with technology that mirrors the presentation for everyone. Staff can be together, and set their own level of control and choice.

PROJECT NUTRIEN RIVER LANDING

INTERIOR DESIGNERS:

Janine Grossmann, ARIDO

Danielle Leon, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM:

Perkins&Will

DESIGN TEAM:

Lindsey Furik, Intern, ARIDO

LOCATION:

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

OCCUPANCY DATE:

March 2022

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 129,000 sf

PHOTOGRAPHER: Ben Rahn, A-Frame Studio

Nutrien’s new space is an officethat pays homage to their Saskatchewan roots while celebrating their global agricultural success. Human connection, sustainability, and user experience inform the function and form of their office on the top nine floorsof Saskatoon’s newest officetower.

The design integrates references to Treaty No. 6 as a way to honour Indigenous, First Nations and Métis people’s history, culture, and connection to the land where the city of Saskatoon is located. This work was informed by an internal stakeholder group of Indigenous employees. Throughout the space, artwork by Indigenous and Canadian artists capture both the historic and contemporary values of the organization, and the vast Prairie surroundings.

Building Connection through Culture — The Cultura Collection was inspired by the natural beauty found in the Oaxacan community and culture. Vibrant colours and rich textures capture the local essence and pay homage to the region’s intricate woven textiles, the contours of the Oaxacan landscape and the weathered patina of architectural materials.

PROJECT PINTEREST

INTERIOR DESIGNERS:

Annie Bergeron, ARIDO

Jessica Baird, ARIDO

Abigail David, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM:

Gensler

DESIGN TEAM:

Nina Bast, ARIDO

LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE: August 2022

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 44,000 sf

PHOTOGRAPHER: Ben Rahn / A-Frame

As the visual inspiration platform that is used around the world to discover inspiring creators, source unique products, and generate ideas, the team at Pinterest sought to bring their platform to life in their new workplace. Creating an “experience first”setting with a minimum of half the space dedicated to immersive delight and wonder, the design team hosted blue-sky ideation sessions with employees to open a forum for ideas.

Employees are drawn to the whimsical amenity-centric space which features a glamping tent, hidden speakeasy, and greenhouse space. Murals and accessories for the styling of the space were sourced from multiple minority and LGBTQIA+ owned businesses. The transiton between hybrid and in-person collaboration is supported by a robust tech set up, underscoring the balance between individual effort and collaboration. The right mix of spaces bolsters creativity, and an ambient, inclusive sense of belonging.

PROJECT SONY MUSIC

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Anthony Orasi, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM:

iN STUDIO

DESIGN TEAM:

Betty Chor, Intern, ARIDO

Katy Krause, ARIDO

LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE:

April 2021

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 19,000 sf

PHOTOGRAPHER: Steve Tsai

Drawing inspiration from Yorkville’s Coffee House era of the 1960s – a time and place that launched the careers of music legends – both artist and employee talent were the harmonizing tones at the centre of this project. This new environment brings together three separate business units and 150 staff in a bright and comfortable workspace, while providing a touchdown space, a performance venue, and a recording studio for Sony’s artists. Sampling the product at Sony Music means listening to music and all materials, wall assemblies, and furnishings were selected with acoustic performance in mind.

Functionality without compromising on aesthetic or comfort – from a faux architectural fireplaceto retro leather seating, this is a space that supports employee engagement with a neighbourhood café feel.

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PROJECT SPADINA WORKPLACE

INTERIOR DESIGNERS:

Caroline Robbie, ARIDO

Andrea Hall, ARIDO

Julie Sumairski, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM:

BDP Quadrangle

DESIGN TEAM:

Stephanie Wiebe, ARIDO

LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE: 2022

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 40,000 sf

PHOTOGRAPHER: Adrien Williams

Designing for human behavior and fostering innovation were the two key strategies for this workplace redesign. The design team aimed to inspire a return to the officenot from necessity, but a genuine desire fueled by the energizing atmosphere of the space.

With a ‘nest’ structure, employees naturally gravitate to spaces that suit their work and proximity, empowering them to select their ideal environment for the day ahead. The Oasis provides a serene retreat, featuring a skyline view, natural light, and lush plants. The Black Box encourages focused discussions, while the Back Alley acts as a casual, collaborative hub with a relaxed atmosphere.

A central convienience stair was added, adjacent to the lobby and reception desk, which encourages staff to make use of both floorsof the space. By incorporating and refurbishing existing elements, the new design feels familiar and infuses new life.

GARY HEWSON SCHOLARSHIP

Created in 2018, the Gary Hewson Scholarship is awarded in memory of an individual with a big personality and even bigger heart, who touched the lives of many in Ontario’s interior design community.

Gary Hewson, ARIDO was an Interior Designer and former President of ARIDO (2005/6) who was awarded the title of "Fellow" based on his volunteerism. Gary worked tirelessly during his time as ARIDO President and was a driving force in advancing the recognition of the Interior Design profession.

His dedication to volunteerism and mentoring peers in the profession is the inspiration for this scholarship which seeks to encourage students throughout the province.

The scholarship is awarded each year to one interior design student from every ARIDO-recognized school who has shown exemplary peer leadership and volunteerism in their community, or the interior design industry.

SPADINA WORKPLACE