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Welcome to the 2024 ARIDO Awards Gala! It is with great pride and excitement that we gather once again to celebrate the extraordinary talent and innovation within our interior design community. This year’s theme, A Night Under the Ocean: Celebrating Design Excellence in the Depths, is a powerful metaphor for the profound dedication, creativity, and expertise that define our industry.
The ocean, with its mysterious and captivating depths, serves as the perfect inspiration for our celebration. It symbolizes the vastness of imagination and the uncharted territories that interior designers explore to bring visionary concepts to life. Just as the ocean invites us to discover its secrets, so too does interior design challenge us to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Our work, like the ocean’s depths, is rich with layers of meaning, purpose, and artistry.
This year, we’re embracing a significant change in our awards process. For the first time, our finalists are in the spotlight, with the winners to be revealed in a grand moment during the gala. This shift not only builds anticipation but also underscores the diversity, adaptation, and resilience that our designers demonstrate with every project. With 34 outstanding finalist projects across eight categories we celebrate the breadth of talent that defines our profession.
We are once again excited to return to an in-person format, allowing us to connect, share, and celebrate in a more personal and meaningful way. As we enter the fourth year of our evolved Awards format, we continue to advance our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
I would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our partners and sponsors, especially those who have been with us through the years. Your unwavering support has been instrumental in making the ARIDO Awards a success, and we are honoured to have you with us as we celebrate this milestone.
As we dive into the depths of this year’s theme, let us be inspired by the ocean’s mysteries and the infinite possibilities that lie within our own creativity. Here’s to celebrating design excellence in the depths!
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For nearly a century, ARIDO has been at the heart of Ontario’s interior design community, guiding the profession from its earliest days to the influential and respected organization it is today. It all began in 1933 when a small group of pioneering designers sat around a table, envisioning a future where they could foster growth, collaboration, and opportunity. That vision led to the formation of the Society of Interior Decorators of Ontario in 1934, which later evolved into the Interior Designers of Ontario.
A major milestone came in 1984 when the Ontario Legislature passed the ARIDO Act, officially establishing the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO). This act, further strengthened by Bill Pr6 in 1999, grants exclusive rights to the title “Interior Designer” to ARIDO’s Registered Members, ensuring that only those who meet the association’s rigorous educational and professional standards may use the designation.
By elevating the title of Interior Designer to a legally recognized profession, ARIDO has helped establish the credibility and trust that clients can expect when working with a qualified professional. It is illegal for anyone in Ontario who is not a Registered Member of ARIDO to claim this title, ensuring that the public can have full confidence in the knowledge, expertise, and ethical standards of its members.
As ARIDO celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, its legacy is not only one of regulatory leadership but also of fostering a thriving, innovative design community. With over 25 events and activities every single year, spanning the province, ARIDO continuously strengthens its relationships with members, industry partners, and the wider design community, all while promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion.
This milestone anniversary is a testament to the unwavering commitment of ARIDO’s members and partners. Together, the association has built a legacy of design excellence that has not only shaped the profession but also protected public safety for generations. ARIDO invites the design community to continue standing alongside it in upholding these high standards, credentials, and the pursuit of design excellence for the next 90 years and beyond!
PROJECT AND/ORE
INTERIOR DESIGNER:
Kourtney Madeley, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM: Solid Design Creative Inc.
DESIGN TEAM: Ian Rydberg, Intern ARIDO
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario
OCCUPANCY DATE: October, 2023
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 4,178 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Rick O’Brien, Stills & Motion
The space celebrates the art of storytelling by offering an unparalleled multi-sensory journey. Features include 2000+ m2 of intricately lit, custom whimsical murals framed by a custom Victorian greenhouse, a tent-draped mezzanine and a two-story mirror installation. The basement, in stark contrast to aboveground, showcases a cave dining experience, dimly lit by a custom meandering miner-inspired light feature.
The challenge was to transport the guest to a world beyond their expectations despite its urban location. Other challenges were to create a cave below grade while addressing mechanical needs with low ceiling conditions and ensure authenticity and harmonizing the ground floor and mezzanine while preserving their unique traits and making the vast space feel intimate.
The outcome of this space is a seamlessly merged series of strong design elements: floor to ceiling murals; feature bar; vintage lounge; tented ceiling; custom furniture and lighting; and a subterranean cave. Each detail contributes to an immersive journey, urging guests to discover unique stories. The design’s thoughtfulness shines in the play of light, texture, and reflective surfaces on every level.
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PROJECT SCOTIABANK NORTH CONCOURSE LOUNGE
INTERIOR DESIGNER:
Colleen Baldwin, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM:
Scotiabank Canadian Retail Design Team
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario
OCCUPANCY DATE: October, 2023
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1,200 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Ludwing Duarte
The project is located at the Concourse Level of the new Scotiabank North Tower of the Bay & Adelaide Centre in downtown Toronto’s PATH network. The purpose of the space was to provide a customer retail experience, while maintaining a notable Scotiabank Retail Brand presence within the PATH. The ideation starts by discarding any preconceived notions of what a standard retail banking experience is, while instead prioritizing how a space can best benefit occupants within its context. While using an architectural concept as a means to reengage the public in a retail setting, the result was a space developed to be a quiet ephemeral respite in contrast to the PATH’s otherwise busy, fast-paced retail corridors. Conceptually, this is achieved by eroding a pedestrian path through a red retail mass exposing an occupiable space of organic, undulating wood striations akin to natural cave formations seen in nature.
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PROJECT 1001 ROBERT-BOURASSA
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Annie Bergeron, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM: Gensler
LOCATION: Montreal, Québec
OCCUPANCY DATE: January, 2024
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 172,545 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Adrien Williams
At its heart, 1001 Robert-Bourassa is designed to bring people together. Formerly a conventional and non-descript lobby, Gensler’s design expands and transforms the space into an immersive destination, capable of functioning as an event venue for up to 300 people, and of fostering community, wellness, and collaboration.
To encourage human interaction and reflect the spirit of the city, tiered seating—inspired by the topography of Mount Royal—beckons visitors to scale the “mountain” for a moment of reprieve, to meet a friend or work colleague, and to experience the space from an elevated vantage point. To transport visitors to “not just another lobby,” Gensler collaborated with Moment Factory to layer into the design a series of multimedia features including a large LED digital wall, spatialized soundscapes and bubbleclustered chandeliers, that inspire feelings of wellness and wonder.
PROJECT FOREST ESTATE HOME
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Jeffrey Douglas, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM: Douglas Design Studio
LOCATION: King City, Ontario
OCCUPANCY DATE: June, 2022
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 10,600 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Mike Chajecki
This luxury modernist home was once a mundane suburban bungalow. The clients had a strong vision of a mid-century to contemporary motif. The spacious main entry area sets the tone for the entire home as high ceilings and rooflines give the space an open, airy and uncluttered feel.
On this main level, the communal living spaces of living room, dining area and kitchen form the central element. The principal bedroom suite set to one side and a separate wing housing the children’s and guest bedrooms to the other subtly ensure privacy without interrupting the flow of space, movement and light.
On the lower level, entertainment areas include a home theatre room, a guest bedroom, gym, and spa washroom with steam room, all centred around the outdoor pool, jacuzzi and cabana. An additional closed-off suite with its own kitchen and lounge area encompasses the needs of the clients’ multi-generational family
PROJECT LAKESIDE LIVING
INTERIOR DESIGNERS: Neil Jonsohn, ARIDO Kelly Cray, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM: U31 Inc.
DESIGN TEAM: Shauna MacLeod, ARIDO
LOCATION: Orillia, Ontario
OCCUPANCY DATE: May, 2022
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 5,800 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Gillian Jackson
Replacing the old family cottage, this new build was fashioned to reflect the couple’s changing needs. Set in the tranquility of Lake Couchiching, the low-slung architectural form with its intersecting roof pitches and expansive glazing provided the perfect starting point to create something modern and warm with a playfulness well-suited to its owners. Designed as a primary residence, as well as an escape destination for family and friends, the restrained detailing in the form of walnut slatted partitions, wood-clad ceilings and the expanses of a clean white envelope, all provide a nod to the architect’s vision and allowed the interior designers to animate the spaces with eclectic combinations of colours, textures and personal artifacts which speak to the client’s unpretentious passion for a life well lived.
PROJECT PROJECT EGLINTON LOFT
INTERIOR DESIGNERS:
Luca Campacci, ARIDO
Vinh Le, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM:
Level Studio Inc.
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario
OCCUPANCY DATE: January, 2023
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1,100 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Vinh Le
In the Eglinton Loft project, the building was home to offices and was converted in the early 2000s giving a very spacious layout and 11-foot ceilings to play with. The designers completely renovated and reconfigured the kitchen appliance locations to create a more functional flow. The client had a bold vision for an all-black kitchen which we balanced with a white island. A large yellow sectional was the perfect choice for this project to balance against the kitchen. Black metal was chosen to work with the loft feel and was incorporated in the many legs of the furniture and accent pieces such as drink tables, side tables and chairs. A custom window and door system was designed to bring as much natural light into the den as possible and incorporate the industrial aesthetic with custom-designed shelves that house the client’s extensive book collection.
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PROJECT SERENITY HOME
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Jeffrey Douglas, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM: Douglas Design Studio
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario
OCCUPANCY DATE: May, 2022
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 7,360 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Mike Chajecki
The concept for this modern, comfortable family home started with the clients’ desire for warmth, natural light and an uncluttered environment. The home is designed to age in place, contributing to make the generational journey a smooth transition.
The teardown-and-rebuild project opts for an open concept in the main floor living areas. As the original house had many subdivided rooms — too many of which felt like they were barely in use — the open concept successfully subverts expectations and ensures all available space is aesthetically and practically utilized. Its lived-in and relaxed feel encompasses both family living and fuss-free entertaining. Great attention was given to details like texture, colour and upholstery, which delineate spaces while preserving seamless connections. The designer prioritized balance and proportion, creating a calm, serene environment. For example, millwork elements were carefully coordinated for providing full functionality without compromising on symmetry, contributing to a restful composition.
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PROJECT THE FARM
INTERIOR DESIGNER:
Connie Braemer, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM:
Connie Braemer Design Ltd
LOCATION: Prince Edward County, Ontario
OCCUPANCY DATE: September, 2023
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 4,000 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Erik Rotter
To escape the hustle and bustle of their high-pressured city lives, the clients selected a property in Prince Edward County in order to create a serene easy living environment to escape to. With views of the water and surrounded by trees, the design intent was to create as many connections to the natural surroundings as possible. Separate wings surrounding a central core great room were used to create a private yet connected feeling throughout the home. Single level living was a prime focus when developing the layout with as many oversized windows as possible to bring the beauty of nature inside. Similar decisions were made when selecting the finishes for both the exterior and interior of the home. A vein of continuity runs throughout with finishes that take inspiration from the warmth and texture of its surroundings while staying true to the client’s clean modern aesthetic.
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PROJECT UNCOVER / RECOVER HOUSE
INTERIOR DESIGNER:
Nadia Cannataro, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM:
Large Medium Design Office
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario
OCCUPANCY DATE: 2023
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1,830 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: doublespace photography
The project is a full renovation of an 1890 Victorian semi-detached singlefamily dwelling in the west end of Toronto. The house was layered with several modifications over its 130-year history and had most recently sustained damage due to a small fire. The interior was peeled away to the exterior load bearing masonry walls, and a reconfigured set of contemporary spaces tailored for a married couple with two active young boys was layered within this existing envelope. The interior demolition uncovered many hidden spaces and opportunities to reshape the volume and recover space within the building shell. The project intertwines historical artifacts, contemporary interpretations of the past, with contemporary living, construction, and materials.
10 BAY — MCMASTER GRADUATE STUDENT RESIDENCE
INTERIOR DESIGNERS:
Iva Radikova, ARIDO
Laura Le Lievre, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM: Diamond Schmitt Architects
C0-DESIGN JOINT VENTURE: SRM Architects
DESIGN TEAM: Nicole Wong, Intern ARIDO
LOCATION: Hamilton, Ontario
OCCUPANCY DATE: September, 2023
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 330,405 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Lisa Logan
Responding to ever growing demands for quality student housing, 10 Bay –McMaster Graduate Student Residence fosters a thriving community in the heart of Hamilton’s evolving downtown core. The new residence reflects the university’s commitment to creating a vibrant campus that promotes academic excellence and the health and well-being of student life.
Rising at the corner of Bay and King Streets, the 30-storey building is home to over 644 graduate students and their families. The design transforms student housing by recognizing the pivotal role of amenities for community engagement, and the impact of purposefully designed units. Multiple shared spaces are included and nurture a balance between learning and connection, while carefully detailed, light-filled and inviting living spaces support a range of accommodations and accessibility needs.
Rhythm distinguishes itself as a premium rental community, offering striking contemporary design and exceptional modern amenities tailored for a youthful Gen Z and Millennial demographic with a dynamic lifestyle. Established with a clear brand vision from the onset, the design looked to seamlessly translate the energy and movement inherent to the brand into the physical space.
The design translates the essence of Rhythm and the brand values and identity into the physical space, placing emphasis on community and providing ample opportunities for residents to socialize. The design and amenity programming introduce a unique, socially driven lifestyle previously unparalleled in Ottawa.
PROJECT THE PARKER
INTERIOR DESIGNER:
Dominic De Freitas, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM: Figure3
DESIGN TEAM: Megan Hayward, Intern ARIDO
Nadine Burdak, ARIDO
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario
OCCUPANCY DATE: October, 2022
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2,700 sf
PHOTOGRAPHERS: Scott Norsworthy and Adrian Amariucai
The Parker brings next-level luxury and a carefully curated living experience to the rental scene. A shining example of Figure3’s unique design approach to purpose-built rentals, The Parker places emphasis on social connection and community, coupled with an extensive upscale amenity offering. A unique hospitality partnership with hip urban café 10 Dean amplifies the activated lobby experience, which features a seamless flow between public and private spaces.
In contrast to how rental lobbies were laid out in the past (bare and transient), the approach here focused on connection and convenience; a perfect complement to this amenity driven lifestyle. The space looks beautiful, but is ultimately packed with strategic elements, branded experiences, warm materials, and intimate furniture groupings that influence desired behaviour and elicit emotional responses and positive outcomes for our clients and their tenants.
PROJECT
CONESTOGA COLLEGE COWAN CENTRE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
Designed for the Health Sciences Bachelor of Applied Biotechnology and Medical Laboratory Science Programs at Conestoga College’s Doon Campus in Kitchener, the Cowan Centre transforms existing academic classrooms into state-of-the-art laboratories for cutting-edge research. The design needed to meet highly technical requirements while also supporting Conestoga College’s vision to “put science on display.” The team created bold and bright showcase laboratory spaces that featured the innovative research being done. Being very efficient with organizing the floorplan, the team quickly discovered that the shallow building footprint offered a unique opportunity to layer glazed openings, creating visibility into the laboratories, views to adjacent laboratories, and views out to the woodlot. This design strategy resulted in bright, colourful, light-filled research spaces that are not typical of laboratories and generated a unique condition where research could be displayed and celebrated.
PROJECT FH FARMHOUSE
INTERIOR DESIGNER:
Dyonne Fashina, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM: Denizens of Design Inc.
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario
OCCUPANCY DATE: December, 2022
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1,200 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Scott Norsworthy
The standard for fast casual salad concepts in North America has somehow aligned fresh produce-based dishes with acid green accent walls, clinical white counters and loud graphics. FH Farmhouse reimagines the fast casual salad concept by embracing farming culture and sustainability. Located in a converted heritage chapel, this calming, contemporary salad bodega caters to diverse demographics, from moms to trendsetters craving healthy options. The space is envisioned as a modern interpretation of a farmhouse, blending natural light, verdant greenery and warm wood tones to evoke a welcoming ambiance. The design harmonizes minimalist aesthetics with tactile comforts, featuring bespoke curved details like the planter wall with integrated cove lighting and a ceiling gently arching towards the service bar. These elements, from the reclaimed oak posts to the communal harvest table, reflect both rustic charm and urban sophistication, echoing the spirit of Canadian farm life in a city oasis.
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PROJECT INDIGO, THE WELL
INTERIOR DESIGNER:
Winnie Leung, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM: Indigo Books & Music Inc.
C0-DESIGN JOINT VENTURE: Dalziel & Pow
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario
OCCUPANCY DATE: October, 2023
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 16,000 sf
PHOTOGRAPHERS: KH Images & BDP Nick Caville
Indigo’s new flagship at The Well in downtown Toronto marks a brand evolution. This 16,000-square-foot space embodies Indigo’s ethos, offering a community hub for book enthusiasts and cultural connoisseurs. It is a sanctuary for reflection, a treasure trove for discovery, and a beacon of design and beauty. This store not only serves as a happy place for customers but also represents Indigo’s commitment to sustainability and ED&I, ensuring a strong future for the brand and store design vision.
PROJECT KEILHAUER NYC SHOWROOM
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Suzanne Wilkinson, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM: Figure3
DESIGN TEAM: Heather Woods, ARIDO
LOCATION: New York, NY, USA
OCCUPANCY DATE: January, 2024
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 6,390 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Steve Tsai
Located in the New York Design Center, the Keilhauer flagship showroom exemplifies innovation and hospitality-inspired design, redefining the traditional showroom experience. The entryway features illuminated signage on a limestone wall, drawing in visitors from the 11th-floor hallway where the open layout showroom welcomes with a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Versatile lounge areas facilitate events and activations, and a large central bar encourages relaxed guest interaction. Flexible workspaces highlight Keilhauer’s diverse furniture solutions while vertical display niches showcase the furniture as sculpture and highlight collaborations with European designers. Curated artwork adds cultural depth, focusing on women artists.
The showroom’s sophisticated colour palette and strategic design elements create a cohesive aesthetic while carbon-neutral materials and energy-efficient lighting align with Keilhauer’s commitment to sustainability.
PROJECT MISOYA RAMEN SHOP
INTERIOR DESIGNERS:
Tracy Ho, ARIDO
Joanne Chan, ARIDO
Glenn Cheng, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM: SDI Design
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario
OCCUPANCY DATE: July, 2023
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 552 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Mike Black
Misoya Ramen, a culinary time capsule spanning 552 square feet, opened within CIBC Square’s upscale food hall in Toronto’s financial district. This intimate eatery seats 13 patrons, offering an authentic Japanese dining experience. The design brief centered on ambitious directives: transporting guests to Japan’s Edo Era; ensuring accessibility and respect for all diners; creating a scalable kiosk prototype for future expansion; and championing sustainability while nurturing culinary talent. These pillars formed a strategy transforming the modest space into a portal to Japan’s rich culinary heritage. By blending cultural authenticity with modern values of inclusivity and sustainability, Misoya Ramen aims to provide an unparalleled dining experience that honours tradition while embracing contemporary ideals.
TO CELEBRATE EXCEPTIONAL TALENT THAT DEFINES THE INTERIOR DESIGN PROFESSION IN ONTARIO, THIS YEAR ARIDO AWARDS FINALISTS ARE BEING HIGHLIGHTED, WITH THE WINNERS ANNOUNCED DURING THE ARIDO AWARDS GALA. THE NEXT FEW PAGES ARE CELEBRATING FINALISTS IN THE CRAFT, GATHER+PLAY, LIVE, LIVE TOGETHER, PRESERVE+RESTORE AND SHOP CATEGORIES.
PROJECT BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP CANADIAN HEADQUARTERS
PROJECT CATEGORY: CRAFT
INTERIOR DESIGNERS:
Caitlin Turner, ARIDO
Kristina Kamenar, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM: HOK
DESIGN TEAM: Jenna Walsh, ARIDO
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario
OCCUPANCY DATE: May, 2022
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 90,000 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Klassen Photography and Karl Hipolito
PROJECT GEORGINA MULTI USE RECREATION COMPLEX
PROJECT CATEGORY: GATHER + PLAY
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Martha del Junco, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM: Perkins&Will
DESIGN TEAM: Tsvetelina Rabashki, ARIDO
LOCATION: Georgina, Ontario
OCCUPANCY DATE: January, 2024
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 80,800 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Scott Norsworthy and Lisa Logan
PROJECT THE WELL AMENITIES
PROJECT CATEGORY: GATHER + PLAY
INTERIOR DESIGNERS:
Marcella Au, ARIDO
Julie Sumairski, ARIDO
Andrea McCann, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM: BDP Quadrangle
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario
OCCUPANCY DATE: January, 2024
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 8277 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Nick Caville and Simon Tanenbaum
PROJECT BREATH TAKING CONDO
PROJECT CATEGORY: LIVE
INTERIOR DESIGNER:
Cheryl Krismer, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM: Crayon Design
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario
OCCUPANCY DATE: April, 2023
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 6000 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Christopher Lawson Photography
PROJECT VAUGHAN PUBLIC LIBRARY — VMC EXPRESS STOREFRONT
INTERIOR DESIGNERS: Luca Campacci, ARIDO Vinh Le, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM: Level Studio Inc.
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario
OCCUPANCY DATE: August, 2023
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2500 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Vinh Le
PROJECT
ARCADIA DISTRICT PRESENTATION CENTRE
PROJECT CATEGORY: LIVE TOGETHER
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Dominic De Freitas, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM: Figure3
DESIGN TEAM: Sarah Stafford, ARIDO
LOCATION: Etobicoke, Ontario
OCCUPANCY DATE: October, 2023
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 3,000 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Steve Tsai
PROJECT RIVERWALK SENIOR LIVING
PROJECT CATEGORY: LIVE TOGETHER
INTERIOR DESIGNER:
Judy Newcombe, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM:
Newcombe Design Associates | X-Design Inc
DESIGN TEAM:
Becky Thayer, ARIDO Krupa Desai, Intern ARIDO
LOCATION: Calgary, Alberta
OCCUPANCY DATE: September, 2023
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 123,000 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Tibor Svajko
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PROJECT CATEGORY: LIVE TOGETHER
INTERIOR DESIGNERS:
Kelly Cray, ARIDO
Neil Jonsohn, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM: U31 Inc.
DESIGN TEAM: Christina Yoo, ARIDO
Shauna MacLeod, ARIDO
Margaret Stagg, ARIDO
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario
OCCUPANCY DATE: July, 2022
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 21,558 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Jac Jacobson
PROJECT
RUNXI TOWERS
PROJECT CATEGORY: LIVE TOGETHER
INTERIOR DESIGNERS:
Stanley Sun, ARIDO
Ashley Rumsey, ARIDO
Marti Gallucci, ARIDO
Nina Kwei, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM: Mason Studio
LOCATION: Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
OCCUPANCY DATE: January, 2023
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2.5 Million sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Seth Powers
PROJECT 55 UNIVERSITY PUBLIC SPACES REVITALIZATION
PROJECT CATEGORY: PRESERVE + RESTORE
INTERIOR DESIGNERS: Trifon Voltsinis, ARIDO
Daniela McLean, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM: SANDBOX designmanagement INC.
DESIGN TEAM: Gary Cheng, Intern ARIDO
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario
OCCUPANCY DATE: May 2023
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 8500 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Anthony Voltsinis
PROJECT MCCAIN FLAGSHIP OFFICE
PROJECT CATEGORY:
PRESERVE + RESTORE
INTERIOR DESIGNERS:
Marcella Au, ARIDO
Julie Sumairski, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM: BDP Quadrangle
DESIGN TEAM:
Caroline Robbie, Life Member ARIDO
Marcella Au, ARIDO
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario
OCCUPANCY DATE: 2023
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 16850 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Nick Caville, BDP
PROJECT IDS FUTURE NEIGHBOURHOOD BOOTH –BE ANYWHERE, TOGETHER
PROJECT CATEGORY: SHOP
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Beverly Horii, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM:
IA Interior Architects
DESIGN TEAM: Andrea Hall, ARIDO
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 225 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Ben Rahn, A-Frame Photography
COMPLETION DATE: January, 2024
PROJECT WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE SERVICES (WRPS) CENTRAL DIVISION
PROJECT CATEGORY: PRESERVE + RESTORE
INTERIOR DESIGNERS:
Chen Cohen, ARIDO
Camille Ganuelas, ARIDO
DESIGN FIRM:
DIALOG Ontario Inc.
LOCATION: Waterloo, Ontario
OCCUPANCY DATE: September, 2023
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 80,000 sf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Scott Norsworthy
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.
2024 ARIDO ROI PROJECT
In 2013, ARIDO launched a new charitable renovation initiative called ROI: Renew-Originate-Implement. What’s on the Inside? The objective of the initiative is to assist an Ontario-based organization or charity through the improvement of their interior environment where essential services and support are provided. To date, ARIDO has completed five ROI projects: Bridge North (2018), Sketch (2016), Variety Village (2015), Fife House (2014), and the CAMH Archway Clinic (2013).
2024 Project Overview: Revitalizing the OEERC and WAC Shared Offices and Community Hub
This year’s project will focus on the improvement and refresh of the Ontario Employment Education and Research Centre (OEERC) and the Workers’ Action Centre (WAC) shared offices and community hub, located at 720 Spadina Avenue, Suite 223, Toronto, Ontario.
The OEERC is dedicated to enhancing public education and awareness about employment rights and supporting workers whose rights have been violated. The Workers’ Action Centre (WAC) is a worker-based organization committed to improving the lives and
working conditions of people in low-wage and unstable employment. In collaboration, OEERC and WAC offer a range of programs, including a workers’ rights hotline, free clinics, and personalized support; educational workshops, materials, and online resources; public campaigns on various worker issues like paid sick days, unpaid wages and migrant worker exploitation; and training to empower community leaders to uphold and understand workers’ rights.
Unveiling a Transformational Design for Community and Collaboration
WAC and OEERC can’t wait to welcome workers in a bright, fresh, inclusive space where they feel at home and can access the critical support they need. In the new reception area, workers will be able to sit down and enjoy a coffee while waiting for their meetings or appointments. An improved flow will facilitate collaboration across the staff, provide flex spaces where the team can take confidential calls or work quietly to a deadline, and new meeting spaces where staff can have project meetings and impromptu brainstorms.
The unveiling of this redesigned centre is going to be exciting for the whole community! The updated meeting and event space will be an asset not only for staff team and members, but for all the grassroots and community groups that rely on this space for an affordable option to host events and meetings downtown. This design is going to be transformational!
For more details about the project and to explore how you can contribute, please reach out to Clenton Afonso, ARIDO Event Coordinator, at cafonso@arido.ca.
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