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THE GOODS: Lighting

THE GOODS: Furniture

SEEN: Maison + Objet 2019

SEEN: Hรกbitat Valencia

SEEN: Cersaie

SEEN: Host

Svend Nielsen Ltd.

Interior products

Building products

Professional services

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BEYOND M AT E R I A L S

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By Shannon Moore

Guiding

Light

From luminaries that mirror sleep cycles to pendants with living façades, the market’s newest lighting fixtures are both innovative and bright.

Mitzi | HUDSON VALLEY LIGHTING GROUP Plant Chandelier | MOOOI Designed by Kranen/Gille, the ornate chandelier makes a bold statement in a market dominated by modern and minimalist fixtures. The steel and coated glass chandelier is unrestricted by cables or wires, allowing its arms to grow, twist and spread in different directions. Moooi’s fixture is part of a series originally designed for the Noordbrabants Museum in the Netherlands. www.moooi.com

The Mitzi collection initially began as a creative outlet for Hudson Valley’s young designers, who were interested in exploring innovative applications of materials at modest price points. Now available to consumers, the collection features affordable and completely unique fixtures in a variety of styles and finishes, from chandeliers to pendants, table lamps, wall sconces, floor lamps and more. www.hudsonvalleylighting. hvlgroup.com

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OE Quasi Light | LOUIS POULSEN Designed in collaboration with the Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson, this pendant lamp purposefully looks different at every angle, offering endless interpretations for the viewer. Two contrasting geometric shapes – an icosahedron (20 faces) and a dodecahedron (12 faces) – are nested inside of each other, shaping and manipulating the bright LED light that’s emitted from its core. www.louispoulsen.com

Multilux | LUMINIS Capable of delivering up to 22,000 lumens, Luminis’ Multilux line was developed for high ceiling applications such as grocery stores, airport terminals, car dealerships or convention centres. The pendant or surface-mounted lights come in five different configurations and multiple colours; and thanks to a multi-circuit design, each of its fixture heads can be individually controlled, allowing for different beam options within the same luminaire. www.luminis.com

Hugo Architectural System | SLAMP This 2019 Red Dot Awardwinning architectural lighting system consists of onemeter-long elements that can be connected using a single electrical output, power supply and rosette. Available in prism or white versions with simple suspension and bright illumination, the Hugo fixtures are fully adjustable in height and angle. Designers can choose to combine up to seven lights depending on their preferred style or need. www.slamp.com

Overlap | FLOS Designer Michael Anastassiades has paid homage to FLOS’ muchloved trademark cocoon with this new pendant lamp. The dimmable Overlap is constructed using steel and a spray-gun, creating an illusion of interlocking rings pushing through an outer membrane. The void space between the perpendicular planes is deliberately concealed to activate users’ imaginations. Overlap provides soft, diffused light and is available in two sizes. www.flos.com

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Xi | POLTRONA FRAU With a name meaning “morning light” in Chinese, Neri & Hu’s lamps emit a soft glow reminiscent of sunlight at dawn. The two new styles – a floor lamp and extra-large pendant – complement the collection’s existing models with their lantern-like bodies and saddle-leather straps. The upper layer of the blown-glass lamps are available in amber, emerald, sapphire or moonstone, with camel or taupe straps and brushed brass or brushed burnished steel hardware. www.poltronafrau.com

Green Collections | OLEV OLEV has found an innovative way to reduce noise in public spaces. The Exagon Silence Green and Green Silence collections use natural stabilized linchen, a composite organism, as the star material in their pendant and panel lights, offering soundproofing and purifying properties alongside a pleasant ambient light. The hand-selected Scandinavian linchens remains fresh and soft over time, are anti-static and fire resistant, do not need water, and offer a hostile environment for insect reproduction. www.olevlight.com

Echo OLED | EUREKA LIGHTING Eureka Lighting has utilized OLED technology in its new Echo pendant. The ultra-thin, saucer-shaped fixture provides subtle, soft and glare-free accent lighting ideal for places where high-quality illumination is needed in the absence of natural light. Echo can be canopy-mounted or installed with a track system, on its own or with multiple fixtures in a set. www.eurekalighting.com

480 | HEALTHE INC. This line of architectural luminaries takes its name from the wavelength of light that corresponds to the body’s peak circadian sensitivity (the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle). Blue-enticed light at 480 nanometers provides an alertness-boosting impact akin to natural sunlight, while a blue-depleted light creates a calming environment that enhances sleep. The luminaries are available in a variety of linear profiles and lengths, in suspended, wall-mount or recessed styles. www.healthelighting.com

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Gather ‘Round This year’s top furniture picks favour simple geometric forms, wood accents and minimal embellishments.

Genoa Collection | BEAUFURN

Angel Collection | ROCHE BOBOIS The cocktail table, sofa, armchair and bridge chair, designed by Silvana Angeletti and Daniele Ruzza, each contain distinct aluminum frames with elements that split and join together like the branches of a tree. The furniture is available in white, blue or anthracite grey, with polyester foam cushions in four outdoor-friendly fabrics. www.roche-bobois.com

With tapered lines and subtle silhouettes, Beaufurn’s new Genoa chairs are ideal for dining tables, bars, lobbies or lounges, in both public and private settings. The chairs contain steam-bent ash wood frames and upholstered seats, and can be finished in eight colours and a range of fabric options. The side chairs are stackable, whereas the arm and lounge chairs have back supports and integrated metal components for rigidity. www.beaufurn.com

Nara | POLIFORM Designed by Jean-Marie Massaud, this versatile piece of furniture suitable for use as a stool, bedside, coffee or side table contains a simple compact circular top and three interconnected legs that form a sturdy trefoil base. Nara is available in two different sizes, in black elm or hickory walnut canaletto. www.poliform.it

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A-frame Canteen Desk | VERY GOOD & PROPER

Tape Cord Outdoor |

This newest addition to the line pairs a linoleum top with cast aluminum legs to achieve a light yet sturdy worktable. While the A-frame Canteen Desk fares well on its own, brackets on its legs allow multiple desks to be joined together at once, offering convenient options for collaborative workspaces. The desk is also available with a wooden top, with powdercoated or raw metal legs. www.verygoodandproper.co.uk

MINOTTI Nendo Design’s 2018 Tape collection has been expanded to include new items for the outdoors. The sofas, chairs, chaises lounges and tables are crafted in metal with a new outdoor finish, including water-resistant and removable cushion covers in various colours. Like all Tape products, the new outdoor pieces contain the line’s signature ribbon piece that aesthetically secures the legs to the crown. www.minotti.com

Roubel | PINCH In celebration of its 15th anniversary, British design studio PINCH has launched a new sofa that embodies the brand’s commitment to strong shapes and high-quality materials. Roubel is defined by its top-heavy, wrap-around frame that sits on delicate wooden legs, offering targeted neck and back support and a comfortable base. The piece draws its inspiration from classical influences, and is fully customizable in any fabric, with oak or walnut legs. www.pinchdesign.com

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Atwood Desk | POWELL & BONNELL

Elinor | PEDRALI

Powell & Bonnell recently announced the addition of 10 new products to its furniture line, among them the Atwood Desk, a minimalist writing table ideal for office, hospitality or domestic settings. Available in pre-set or custom sizes, the desk contains tapered wooden legs that are attached to a table top using unique architectural truss-work. Inset lacquered apron and pencil drawers provide modest storage, with hardware that complements the metal details on the table’s base. www.powellandbonnell.com

Designed by Claudio Bellini, the Elinor table is inspired by the soft, curving lines of its namesake executive chair (also by Bellini for Pedrali). The table’s base is defined by two elements moulded from rigid polyurethane foam and upholstered in genuine leather. The base supports an ultra-thin, 6mm laminate top, which is available as a square or rectangle with smooth edges. Elinor’s base elements can be moved and repositioned into different geometric arrangements to suit a variety of styles and needs. www.pedrali.it

Conference Tables | UNION WOOD CO.

Torre Conference Tables | HBF FURNITURE

This residential-turned-commercial furniture maker has launched its first line of hand-crafted wood conference tables. The four new designs – A-frame, Campfire, Taper and Radius – prioritize simple forms, modern lines and organic textures. Each table is built-toorder in Vancouver using sustainably harvested North American hardwood. www.unionwoodco.com

Named after the Italian word for “tower” and inspired by the form of a cake stand, Artis Studio’s Torre Conference Tables contain thin, solid ash wood tops and weighted conical bases. The collection is available in single, double or triple base options, in different colours and sizes with built-in power capabilities. www.hbf.com

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La Lampe | MAIORI For this new solar lamp collection Maiori went beyond their normal PVC fabrics or aluminum for the shades and instead dressed them up in high performance Sunbrella fabrics. Three new models launched at Maison & Objet carry the fabrics: La Lampe Padère; La Lampe Pose 5; and La Lampe Popup 2, and the blue and red Sunbrella colours corresponds to the sky and sun, the two elements that recharge the solar modules that power the hybrid lamps. www.maiori.com

La Nouvelle Vague As always, the September edition of Maison+Objet delivers as the place to witness what’s happening in home decor now. Otero | HAMILTON CONTE This armchair is a surprising piece for the French furniture brand better known for showcasing the richness of dark woods and marbles with sumptuous fabrics in greys and beiges. Here, transparency and visual lightness are the raison d’être, while still being a comfortable seat. Effective as a single chair, they can also be grouped in modules of two, three or more to make a curved sofa. www.hamiltonconte.com

Urban Geometry | NOTRE MONDE Designer Dawn Swietzer was inspired by Art Deco architecture and geometric patterns, with a touch of ‘70s flair, when creating the Fall 2019 collection, which includes a range of full and minisized hand-painted trays that explore symmetry, repetition and of colour. www.notremonde.com

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Cupolone & Gospel | SELETTI

Cane | NORTHERN

At first glance, this suspension lamp by Studio AMeBE – a hyper-realistic reproduction of the dome of Saint Peter made of resin and presented in white or anthracite – makes it seem as if the consistently irreverent Italian design brand may be feeling a tad penitent these days. But then you turn around and see Studio Job’s (together with Nynke Tynagel) newest pieces of blasphemy: wall lamps with halo-effect LED inspired by but subverting the imagery of church stained-glass windows. I guess it’s back to the confessional booth. www.seletti.it

You probably don’t think about brooms very often, do you? Thankfully Wilhelm Grieg Teisner and Lars Olav Dybdal of Gridy do. Their powder-coated steel dustpan and brush have handles that rise to waist-level and magnets hidden inside the top of each that bring both parts together to create the curvaceous silhouette. www.northern.no

Respiro | DCW ÉDITIONS Philippe Nigro splits his time evenly between Paris and Milan, which explains why a French industrial designer would name this pendant lamp Respiro, which is the Italian word for “breath,” an accurate description of this piece, which looks like a hanging book whose pages open up at the rustle of a breeze. www.dcwe.fr

2020 Collections | TOULEMONDE BOCHART For their new collection, Toulemonde Bochart (a OneCert label) wove the geometric patterns of Art Deco and Constructivism together with a variety of colours from terracotta to deep blues and natural hues. Examples include oversized motifs in Laurent Maugust’s ‘Ginko’ rug, while Florence Bourel pays tribute to Art Deco graphics with her ‘Polia’ rug (pictured). www.toulemondebochart.fr

Herringbone Collection | VITRA Back in 2018, the design duo Shay Alkalay and Yael Mer of London-based Raw-Edges were given the plum gig of furnishing an entire floor of VitraHaus on the Vitra Campus. One of their creations was a series of pillows and small, tree-like wooden objects with patterns based on the immersion dyeing technique: the transformations of different materials and shapes when parts of them are dipped in a dye bath. An on-site hit, they developed the objects into the Herringbone Collection of pillows, vessels and trees. www.vitra.com

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Compiled by Peter Sobchak

News that Valencia had been selected World Design Capital 2022 broke just as Hábitat Valencia opened its doors to 33,000 professional home and contract sector visitors, leading to a place truly buzzing with good design vibes.

Through Spanish Eyes

Alat | CALMA

Paralel | POINT Designed using teak wood and rope, this outdoor collection by Gabriel Teixidó is made up of a set of two dozen pieces that include chairs, armchairs, seats and tables. The name (not a misspell) is inspired by the structure and silhouette of the long parallel arms that wrap around the backrest in a welcoming, supportive way. www.point1920.com

Meaning “winged” in Catalan, the name makes perfect sense since this modular sofa is entirely dominated by Brutalist geometry, giving it a heavy, robust appearance that contrasts with the lightness of the lateral wings. Available in a range of materials, but the plywood is a nice touch and a material not seen very often in Spanish design. www.calmaoutdoor.com

Hug | LEBOM

Hari | ONDARRETA

No surprise where the name came from: this sofa looks like it is ready to envelope you. The question is: was it name first, design second, or the other way around? All that its designer, Francesc Rifé (a name that popped up a lot at companies showing product at Hábitat), will admit is he wanted you to have “a fantastic sitting.” www.lebom.es

A new family of chairs, stools and lounge pieces designed by JMFerrero of the Valencian studio Estudi{H}ac was launched at the show, inspired by industrial textile looms and delicate sewing thread. The name itself conveys that muse, being a Basque word that means “thread.” The seat and back utilize a combination of materials including wood, steel and polypropylene in addition to the unique upholstery. www.ondarreta.com

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Sunset | PUJOL ILUMINACION This cheerful yet elegant new table lamp uses circular shapes to define every element, including a support structure created from three tubular semicircles, extruded at different heights with the sphere of light supported at its the highest point. www.pujoliluminacion.com

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Liz | EXPORMIM

SANCAL

Designed by workhorses Ludovica Serafini and Roberto Palomba, the goal of this outdoor collection was to pay homage to “the sensual and captivating forms” of cinema icon Liz Taylor and the flair of the 1950s. The line of armchairs, a sofa and XL sofa are characterized by elastic fabrics stretched across metallic tubular structures, giving both a stability and transparency well-suited for outdoor spaces. www.expormim.com

This is a brilliant example of an entire collection guided by one singular design idea, in this case reproducing the colour, light, materials and graphical image of the Turati metro station on Milan’s M3 line, with a restricted palette of grey, yellow and red tones. Among the collection is the Next Stop sofa, Interchange bench (pictured), a Meeting Point pouf and Mind the Gap rug, all designed by Nichetto Studio. Other firms were tapped for additional products as well, including Rafa García, Juan Ibañez, Note Design Studio and Ionna Vautrin. www.sancal.com

Ibiza | VONDOM The Valencian outdoor furniture company and Catalan designer Eugeni Quitllet are working together to rid the seas of plastic. No joke. Their first effort is the Ibiza collection produced using recycled polypropylene plastics (mostly fishing nets) from the Mediterranean, specifically around the Balearic islands, a venture the company is calling Vondom Revolution and applying to other collections. www.vondom.com

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Staying On Top

Unlike paint, fabrics, rugs, wallpaper or even furniture, ceramics/ porcelain is a full life-cycle building material designed with 50 years in mind. Annual trends, therefore, make less sense. This explains the broad range of designs seen this year at Cersaie. More insightful perhaps are changing technological trends, expanding and honing tile design. As one company rep put it, advanced digital technology is making quality porcelain less expensive, but by making it easy for anyone to turn out respectable renderings, top designers have had to up their game in order to stand above the rabble.

SFRIDO | FIORANESE

Compiled By Rhys Phillips

One trend is the rendered insertion of rich wood into humble concrete as is with Fiorannese’s elegant SFRIDO. www.fioranese.it

Lux | 41ZERO42 41zero42’s Lux demonstrates printing and glazing technologies’ ability to create a sense of 3D transparency, here using a trending botanical image. www.41zero42.com

Styl’editions | STYLGRAPH While Stylgraph’s premier collection Styl’editions includes glass-like minimalist panels, the firm focuses on bespoke and clients’ own patterns at reasonable cost. www.stylgraph.it

Foil | REFIN Refin’s Foil collection features several oxidized metal renderings including Cor-ten steel. www.refin.it

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Icon | TARGET GROUP An inspiration for Target Group’s collections, New York City’s 93-year-old fashion maven Iris Apfel has been eulogized by the firm in a series of striking porcelain portraits. www.target-group.net

Vedononvedo | DECORATORI Against the grain, Decoratori’s Vedononvedo collection uses state-of-the-art silk screening technology to etch-in mirror elements that also respond to light angles. www.decoratoribassanesi.it

Overcome | LEONARDO Using only the tones and colours of its natural materials, Leonardo’s Overcome collection eschews ink jet printing. www.leonardoceramica.com

Liquid | 14ORAITALIANA There is a tangential reference to marble rendered as water colour-like wash in 14oraitaliana’s aptly named Liquid panels. www.target-group.net

Turtle | IMOLA While just about every marble in the world has at least one rendering somewhere at Cersaie, Imola’s designers take liberties, including weaving in real gold veining, to create Turtle, a cheeky “inspired by” tile. www.ccimola.it

Vetrite Gem Glass | SICIS Using glass instead of porcelain, Sicis offers opulent, show-stopping renderings of onyx and other precious stones. www.sicis.com

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Héra + Tamara | PEDRALI Displayed together, the Patrick Jouindesigned armchair Héra is the perfect complement to the sleek Tamara pendant light by architecture firm Basaglia Rota Nodari. Elegant in its ergonomic simplicity, Héra is available in ash or American walnut, with a seat upholstered in fabric, leather or artificial leather. Tamara comes in a powder-coated aluminum finish, and is inspired by the design of early 20th-century automobile headlights, recalling the iconic self-portrait of modernist painter Tamara de Lempicka, in which she is seated behind the wheel of a green Bugatti. www.pedrali.it

The Host with the Most Under the gracefully undulating glass-and-steel canopy of FieraMilano in the Milan suburb of Rho, over 200,000 people gathered for the 41st edition of HostMilano, a major international trade show dedicated to the hospitality and catering industries that took place in mid-October. From armchairs to cutlery to fine bone china, the following represents some of the design highlights that distinguished themselves from the pack.

Gold Decor Series | DIBBERN

Allegro + Bilbao | DEGRENNE

Nearing its 50th anniversary, esteemed family-run German company Dibbern manufactures fine bone china and porcelain products held by prominent hotel chains such as Four Seasons and the Park Hyatt, and by fashion powerhouses Céline, Fendi and Brunello Cucinelli. Here, the vision of London-based product designer Bodo Sperlein is expressed in three unique china patterns: Golden Forest, Gold Leaf and Golden Pearls. Cups, plates, bowls and platters of fine bone china are embellished with motifs derived from the natural world, a compellingly graphic complement to any table. www.dibbern.de

Evoking the retro appeal of Mid-Century Modern glassware, Degrenne’s Allegro and Bilbao collections tempt with their pleasing organic contours and subtle jewel tones. Integrally coloured, the transparent glass vessels are mouth-blown according to traditional methods, and are, thankfully, dishwasher-safe. The stackable design of both styles is a space-saving feature, a godsend in compact domestic environments where storage is at a premium. www.degrenne.fr

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Smart Wood | KARTELL With a creative concept developed by French superstar Philippe Starck, the Kartell Smart Wood collection embodies sustainable innovation. In addition to using a raw material with low environmental impact, the implementation of a patented technology enables the molding of a single, fine layer of wood to extend the curvature to its very edges. The result is a fully three-dimensional and sculpturally contoured seat that ensures maximum comfort. The Smart Wood series comprises the high-backed K/ wood armchair and matching S/Wood footrest, the P/wood chair, and the Q/wood chair with a choice of white or black plastic seat. www.kartell.com

Zoë + Dé | ANN DEMEULEMEESTER – SERAX Cult fashion designer Ann Demeulemeester is one of the legendary Antwerp Six that graduated from Belgium’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts in the early 1980s. After leaving the design direction of her eponymous label to others in 2014, she redirected her focus to the study of traditional methods of porcelain design and manufacture and, earlier this year, launched her collaborative collection with Belgian furniture and home décor brand Serax. Echoes of her edgy fashion aesthetic are present in the Zoë stainless steel cutlery range and the Dé porcelain tableware collection; the plates are meticulously hand-painted by artisans using a specific technique developed by Demeulemeester to achieve their unique chiaroscuro effect. www.serax.com

Catene + Labirinto | As the company name would suggest, Richard Ginori 1735 has been manufacturing exquisitely crafted porcelain tableware since the 18th century. From 1923 to 1933, under the artistic direction of celebrated architect and multidisciplinary designer Gio Ponti, the company’s product range was renewed and included Catene and Labirinto. Nearly a century later, these two distinctively geometric Pontidesigned collections are as popular as ever, and on permanent display at Milan’s stunning Villa Necchi Campiglio. www.richardginori1735.com

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Brass Collection | TINA FREY DESIGNS Hong Kong-born, Canadian prairie raised and a San Francisco resident, Tina Frey works primarily in resin but has recently expanded her range to include solid brass in brushed or shiny polished finish. All of these pieces are handmade with a ‘soft’ aesthetic; hand-hammering and hand-sheared edges leave intentional traces of the craftspeople involved in the process of making. And, with brass possessing antimicrobial properties, it is ideal for the bath collection pictured, which includes trays, cup, tissue box, soap dish, and soap dispenser. www.tinafreydesigns.com

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Svend Nielsen Ltd. Celebrates 40 Years Of Excellence

The newspaper ad said there were plenty of opportunities for newcomers to Canada. Svend Nielsen, a 23-year-old certified cabinetmaker, decided to take a chance. He was all the more anxious to get away from post-war Denmark because he was involved at the time with two women and couldn’t face choosing between them.

next 18 years, Derrick studied his craft from every angle, eventually taking over the greatly expanded firm when his parents’ health started declining in the 2010s (Svend and Bodil both died mid-decade). To this day, Derrick keeps the misshapen wooden goldfish that earned him an “F” in his office, a reminder that great things can come from humble beginnings.

When he landed in Halifax in 1953, Svend possessed only his toolbox and seven dollars. The toolbox was all he needed: it didn’t take him long to earn enough money for a train ticket to Toronto. Once there, he promptly met and fell for two more Danish girls. This time around though, the second one proved the charm. Svend married Bodil Larsen and the couple spent every day of their next 64 years together.

Svend Nielsen Ltd. grew exponentially, branching out across Canada as well as the U.S. and abroad, producing custom furniture for scores upon scores of major corporations. Derrick Nielsen attributes his firm’s ranking among the elite of high-end custom furnishers to the trust and respect it shares with the design community, to his team of long-time employees, and to his family’s abiding faith in God.

Another ad caught Svend’s eye in Toronto. Leif Jacobsen, head of the eponymous contract furniture firm, was looking for Danish craftspeople — then and, arguably, now the best-trained cabinetmakers in the world — to form his staff. Svend applied for a job, offering to work for no pay until he’d shown what he could do. Six months later, he was co-managing the company, a job which lasted for the next 28 years until Jacobsen’s was sold to a major Canadian case goods manufacturer.

The story that resonates the most with the Nielsen family — illustrating as it does their determination, work ethic, and mission to “create statement pieces that designers love and the world talks about” — revolves around yet another newspaper ad that Svend spotted while sitting with Derrick in a café one Friday afternoon in 1990. The call-out for new seating for Toronto Pearson International Airport stated that prospective pieces would be considered that Monday at 9:00 AM. Derrick gaped at his father. “It can’t be done!” he protested. Nevertheless, by early Monday morning a row of cushioned metal seats had been designed, produced, chromed and humped up three flights of stairs by father and son. They won the contract. “Never say,” Svend proclaimed in what became his family’s motto, “‘It can’t be done.’”

It was high time, anyway, for Svend to branch out on his own. His self-named company was founded in 1979 in the family garage. Bodil set to work, learning the intricacies of the business both on the “shop” floor and in administration. Son Derrick, then aged 14, joined too, despite failing Grade 8 woodworking class. Over the

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Architectural Hardware

interior products Marathon Hardware

Discount Door Hardware.ca

Importer/distributor of decorative hardware

• Wholesale pricing for everyone everyday! No minimums!

We travel the world to bring you the latest styles. Explore our vast collection of unique European designed handles, knobs and pulls. Experience our fast friendly service at one of our six locations, or easily buy online. Exclusive to the trade at wholesale prices, shipped within 24 hours. Find Amerock, Viefe, Eureka and more. Explore our collections today. Innovation that inspires. Quality that endures.

• We ship across North America! • Our top brands include Dorex, Falcon, Kaba, KN Crowder, LCN, Richelieu, Schlage & Sugatsune! • Free Shipping in Canada for orders 150.00 & up! • Easy to navigate website - shop by category!

(800) 840-1228 marathonhardware.com

888-880-DOOR (3667)

Sloan

AERDEC Integrated Sink System The AER-DEC is the perfect innovation for any high-end washroom. Soap dispenser, faucet, hand dryer, and sink basin all designed to work together as one beautiful, touch-free, hygienic, highly efficient system.

Ceilings & Ceiling Products

Bathroom Products

customerservice@discountdoorhardware.ca

BARRISOL® Canada

Stretch Ceilings (Light, Acoustic, Recycled) BARRISOL Stretch ceiling systems proudly offered to our Canadian clients for 25+ years! This flexible membrane allows various applications; backlit ceilings (skylight), acoustic®, Mirror®, suspended frames, ARTOLIS wall system, Converto suspended acoustic tiles and even the possibility to create 3D shapes! We allow you creating THE ceiling your project needs, to pop out from everyone else! Installation is fast and clean. 250 colors and 15 finishes. 10 years warranty. (800) 370-2949 www.barrisol.ca

CONVERTO Ceilings Suspended Ceilings Tiles (Acoustic)

This Canadian innovation allows a complete makeover of faded suspended ceilings. No need to throw away your old acoustic tiles. Our system is designed to wrap them as is, so you won’t have to cut or resize. It will keep all original properties of the tile (acoustic & fire-retardant). Easy to clean, we use well-known BARRISOL® membranes which are available in 250 colours and 15 finishes. Ecological; Give a second life to your ceiling tiles! Also available with new tiles! (844) 924-2448 www.converto.ca

Fireplaces

(800) 565-8515 dobbinsales.com

European Home Club Series

The Club Series gas fireplaces come standard with the innovative LED burner system. This system combines colorful LED lighting and fire, with a multitude of color options at your fingertips. Flame height, temperature and an LED illumination are all completely controllable via the intuitive ProControl App which comes standard. (781) 324-8383

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The Architectural Series

Town & Country Luxury Fireplaces

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FLAME. Town & Country Luxury Fireplaces let you incorporate the unbroken flame into your design. Smart features include safe-touch glass, available in three heights, and a touchscreen panel to control flame, light, and colour. Quality craftsmanship that enhances your style. For layout planning and technical installation consultation, contact: architects@townandcountryfireplaces. net

Designed to excel in every aspect – appearance, performance and durability – the flame is where the magic happens, and sets us apart. The finest craftsmanship and materials go into every fireplace, and our unique, customizable Design-AFire system allows you to create the perfect fireplace – indoor or outdoor – with hundreds of distinctive combinations. architects@townandcountryfireplaces. net

(888) 223-0088 townandcountryfireplaces.com

Town & Country Luxury Fireplaces IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FLAME.

The Outdoor Collection

Flooring: Carpet

by Town & Country Luxury Fireplaces

Avenue Rug Inc.

Custom Rugs and Hand-Knotted Carpet Manufactures. Sourced from around the world, Avenue Rug highlights the work of skilled artisans and craftsmen using centuries-old techniques to create custom Rugs and Carpets to last for generations to come. 1120 Caledonia Road, North York, ON Trade Only

(888) 223-0088 townandcountryfireplaces.com

(416) 923-9233 avenuerug.com

Beaulieu Canada

W Studio Artistic Carpets

Beaulieu Canada is a leading Canadian carpet manufacturer with over 65 years of experience in the manufacturing, distribution and sales of floor covering (engineered hardwood, luxury vinyl, engineered luxury vinyl, laminate, sheet vinyl and carpet tiles).

W STUDIO is a carpet and rug design studio specializing in luxury handwoven contemporary, classic and custom style carpets for commercial, residential and hospitality. Photo: One Park Lane Condo Lobby by Clinton Design Inc.

We are the perfect partner for your retail business or your projects. Look into Peerless Contract for custom flooring and print. (450) 546-5000 beaulieucanada.com

Artistic Carpets

W STUDIO is a carpet and rug design studio specializing in luxury handwoven contemporary, classic and custom style carpets for commercial, residential and hospitality design projects. Photo: Scotia Bank Head Office Toronto

(416) 929-9290 www.wstudio.ca

Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Parquet

W Studio

(416) 929-9290 www.wstudio.ca

Lauzon Flooring From Forest to Floors

Since 1985 we’ve had only one passion: reveal the beauty of wood to create exceptional décors. Our unique business model and commitment to responsibly managing our resources mean a floor of exceptional quality that also represents a thoughtful and relevant choice. Moreover with Pure Genius our exclusive smart floor, we can help purify the air in your home. Trust Lauzon for your hardwood flooring. (877) 427-5144

www.lauzonflooring.com

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Prefinished hardwood flooring

At Vintage we are committed to manufacturing a superior quality product that will not only add beauty, character and elegance to any room, but will fit any lifestyle. Choose from tradtional ¾” solid, to engineered to our structured hardwood floors available in widths from 2 ¼” up to 10". Beautiful smooth, stylish Wire Brushed or authentic Hand Scraped textures are also available.

Flooring: Resilient Flooring, Linoleum

Vintage Hardwood Flooring

American Biltrite AB Pure with Nfuse Technology

AB PURE rubber tiles and sheet with Nfuse technology is an overall product treatment technology that allows the coating to penetrate and seal the product. The benefit of Nfuse technology “Occupancy Ready” rubber flooring is that it requires minimal set-up time thereby dramatically reducing set-up costs while offering simple maintenance capabilities and increased stain resistance as well as being "Declare" Red List Free.

Ciot

Re_Style Re_Style is a collection of glazed porcelain stoneware with several motifs in black and white. With its worn out look, this collection will add charm to your spaces. Re_Style allows you to create very personalized décors by choosing Black Mix or White Mix, including 20 different patterns, or by repeating the same pattern for a more traditional effect.

(800) 437-8743 american-biltrite.com/flooring

Furniture: Commercial

Flooring: Stone, Tile, Marble & Granite

(877) 256-0231 vintageflooring.com

Bongaerts Contract Barbara Lounge Chair

With solid wood legs and a gently curved back, the Barbara Lounge Chair offers exceptional comfort and elegance. Our Chairs, Lounge Chairs, Settees, Sofas, Banquets, Poufs and Pillows, are Hand made with High Quality Raw Materials (Green and FSC Wood) that will last a very long time.

Format: 20.5 x 20.5 cm

All the Upholstery Fabrics we offer are constructed for High Durability, and pass the most stringent Fire Retardant Specifications in Europe, Canada, and the United States. (416) 831-7841 slideshare.net/BCF info@tissim.com

(416) 739-8000 ciot.com

Global Furniture Group A better place to work

The Global Furniture Group’s origins date back to 1966, when it was founded with the basic objective of manufacturing well-made office furniture at affordable prices. That mission continues today through a network of vertically integrated suppliers, manufacturers, marketers and distributors. Global offers a very broad range of office products and services designed to meet the needs of today’s changing workplace. 877 446-2251 www.globalfurnituregroup.com sferuglio@globalfurnituregroup.com

Integral Business Interiors Inc.

Corporate Interiors: Workspace Planning & Finish Selection, Office Design, Consultation and Build Out We have been working with Integral for the thirty months – a time period that has seen us undergo two major office expansions. Throughout this time, the Integral team has provided an exemplary level of service. ~ Johnny Bray, Operations Manager, Ubisoft Toronto

(416) 791-1313

Legrand

the radiant® collection radiant Furniture Power Centers bring a sleek, modern design with the functionality of USB and traditional power together. Quick and easy installation means nearly every piece of furniture can be powered up and ready to recharge laptops, tablets and phones. A sleek design and tamper resistant receptacles bring your furniture a step above ordinary.

(905) 738-9195 www.legrand.ca/radiant

www.integraloffice.ca

Urbann Products

Modern lecterns for prestigious venues A modern image is the key to success in communication. The lectern is the centerpiece of any event and plays an essential role in delivering any message. We offer a whole collection of modern, contemporary and functional lecterns. Now is the time for modern looking and timeless lecterns. Designed and built in Canada by Urbann.

(877) 764-6962 www.urbann.ca

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SWITZERCULTCREATIVE Modern Sustainable Luxury

SwitzerCultCreative is the exclusive Canadian distributor for Artisan.ba. Artisan collaborates with award winning regional and global designers who believe in working with a company that shares their passion for wood. Artisan uses only solid wood from renewable resources and only environmentally friendly materials for finishing. All products are suitable for both Residential and Commercial projects.

Urban Mode Muuto | Fiber Bar Stool

With an expression that is at once comfortable and harmonious, the Fiber Bar Stool is a design with an unobtrusive yet distinct identity. With its shell made in an innovative composite of plastic and wood fibers, the stool has a textured, matte surface and soft, inviting touch, paired with its embracing seat. Designed in two different heights, both available with or without backrest, the Fiber Bar Stool encapsulates the ideals of simply modern design with a human touch.

(604) 736-3020 www.switzercultcreative.com

(416) 591-8834

Furniture: Residential

SWITZERCULTCREATIVE

www.urbanmode.com

SWITZERCULTCREATIVE

Modern Sustainable Luxury

SwitzerCultCreative represents a few fine Made in Canada designs from businesses that value sustainability and quality. Contact us for information about these products. Custom sizes on a variety of occasional pieces are available for residential and commercial hospitality use.

(604) 736-3020 www.switzercultcreative.com

Urban Mode Sunday Collection

Sure, you can multitask on Sunday. But why, when you can just melt instead? Refined and well-bred enough for the poshest of interiors, the Sunday collection is designed to look good, but still be all about the comfort, baby! A simple recessed leg eliminates distraction and lets the cozy cushions and thin frame levitate.

Home Decor

Fine quality, Made in Canada designs are available exclusively through SwitzerCultCreative. Dining, Living, Sleeping, made to order for Residential and Commercial use. Contact us for further information.

On Sunday, you rest. Available in 2 Sofa sizes, 2 Ottoman sizes, an Armless Sofa, a Chaise and a variety of Sectionals.

This natural gas fireplace series features a contemporary, trimless style and is designed with simplicity in mind. With zero clearance and ventfree technology you have multiple benefits including ease of installation as well as greater flexibility in fireplace location all while delivering fuel efficiency ratings near 99%

Interior Accessories

H Series Vent-Free Gas Fireplaces

EZH2O LIV Built In Filtered Water Dispenser Keep your day moving with a handsfree water source that delivers fresh, filtered water for all the living that happens in your home. Elkay’s ezH2O® Liv™ is the first built-in filtered water dispenser engineered for the home! Designed to seamlessly fit any space, it’s a sleek, convenient addition to any room, from your entertaining space to the master suite, and even the kitchen.

(800) 565-8515 dobbinsales.com

(416) 591-8834 www.urbanmode.com

European Home

Elkay

European Home E Series Electric Fireplaces

Becoming a standard for so many modern designers, electric fireplaces are the perfect complement to any contemporary space. Evoflame technology creates a stunning flame effect while providing all the added benefits of an electric fireplace such as energy savings and installation flexibility.

The H Series modern gas fireplaces are available in three lengths: 42", 60", and 72". As well as Single-Sided, Corner Style, 3-Sided, See-Through and Peninsula.

E Series Electric Fireplaces come in 4 sizes including 32", 40", 60" and 72" as well as Single-Sided, Corner Style, and 3-Sided.

(781) 324-8383 EuropeanHome.com

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Legrand

Two collections. Infinite possibilities.

The Wireless Charger holds and charges a wireless charging-enabled smartphone in a sleek cradle backed by a Qi-certified charging pad. The device replaces a standard, single outlet and installation is quick and easy as the product is designed to replace an existing outlet without requiring new electrical wiring. The small LED light at the base of the charger indicates charging status – glowing solid red while charging and solid green when charging is complete.

COLLECTIONS by Legrand

radiant Wireless Phone Charger

With the adorne and radiant collections, Legrand brings exciting new ideas to often overlooked technology, transforming the way we live.

(905) 738-9195 legrand.ca/collections

(905) 738-9195 www.legrand.ca/radiant

Elkay

Marathon Hardware

Get ready for a whole new experience in quartz sinks. Elkay Quartz Luxe® is exceptionally tough and silky smooth to the touch. Rich, bold colors like blue and red make a statement. The difference is in the details with Elkay Quartz Luxe® sinks. Constructed through a proprietary manufacturing process that combines natural quartz with high-performance, UV-stable acrylic resins, these sinks are as strong as they are stylish. Patented fiberglass webbing is molded onto the bottom of the sink, reinforcing the work area.

For cabinet interiors as stylish as the outside, our collection of kitchen accessories provides the perfect solution to kitchen organization. Explore our European designed pull outs, including pantry, base cabinet, spice and blind corner/angular accessories. Experience our fast professional service at one of our six locations across Canada or easily buy online. Exclusive to the trade at wholesale prices. Shipped within 24 hours. Find decorative handles, knobs, pulls and hinges too.

(800) 565-8515 dobbinsales.com

(800) 840-1228 marathonhardware.com

Quartz Luxe Kitchen Sinks

Olon Industries, Inc

Wrapped Profiles, Panels, Laminates, Drawer Systems Olon recently launched VelourTouch, a 2D Ultra-Matte Collection of solid colours with fingerprint and scratch resistance. VelourTouch captures today's trends of extreme matte finishes and painted cabinet looks. The VelourTouch Collection is available in: wrapped 5 piece door & accessory mouldings; 6mm, 5/8” and ¾” laminated panels; and DecoLINK formable laminate to complete the offering.

Laminates

(800) 387-2319 www.olon.com

Formica Canada Inc. SurfaceSet® 2020

Kitchen Accessories/Organizers

Kitchens & Cabinetry

Kitchen Products

Explore products from the adorne and radiant collections and mix and match solutions from both to create a style that’s uniquely for you with choices for any style or budget.

Suncrest Cabinets Inc. Space to Dream In

Suncrest Cabinets was established over 35 years ago, manufacturing high quality European style cabinetry. Throughout its history, the company has built a solid reputation for providing its customers with superior products and services. Suncrest Cabinets is a member of the National Kitchen & Bath Association.

(604) 278-3445 www.suncrestcabinets.ca

Formica Canada Inc. SurfaceSet® 2020

Engineered Design Palette

No Boundaries Palette

This palette is meticulously intelligent and modular, future-forward and human-centric, synthetic but always grounded. On-screen brights, technical grays and strong saturated colors – along with tactile textures like felt – create a playful and bold feeling that’s at the same time considered and clever. Yellow Felt. Moonstone. Black Birchply. Night Shade. We celebrate knowledge, precision and the return of the expert.

A combination of raw elements and natural warmth give this palette a familiar sense of security and a hint of exploratory wonder. Organic greens and grounded earth tones are contrasted with pops of blue sky to create a harmonious connection to the natural world. Layered Sand. Raw Cedar. Earthenware. Algae. As the world moves and changes even faster around us, let’s shrink the constraints of artificial living and instead return to our roots.

(800) 367-6422 formica.com/SurfaceSetLookbook

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SurfaceSet® 2020 Fluidity Palette

This palette invokes a sensory approach to our digital world to intertwine humans and technology into the context of nature. Soft and ethereal tones like weightless beiges, pastels and iridescent effects make for an atmospheric and dreamlike experience. Cream Softwood. Blush. Solar Orange. Liquid Glass. As we attempt to integrate both nature and technology into the human experiences, we must adopt an approach of Fluidity.

Lighting Fixtures, Lamps & Shades

Formica Canada Inc.

Urban Mode AMBIT PENDANT

Ambit is a timeless and versatile pendant with a strong character. The lamp shade is made from old brazier traditions, press spun by hand, polished and finally hand-painted. It features clean lines and a white interior that heighten contrasts of its outside shade while enhancing the light emitted in any room of a home, office or commercial space. Use the design on its own or symmetric formations and vibrant clusters.

Other Interior Products

(800) 367-6422 formica.com/SurfaceSetLookbook

(416) 591-8834 www.urbanmode.com

Connectrac

Connectrac®

Connectrac® In-Carpet Wireways supply power and connectivity in our lowest profile wireway solution. This wireway also provides a removable top cap that compliments any room aesthetic and allows for cabling accessibility.

Freedom From Limitations

Freedom to Create Stunning Spaces Under-Carpet Wireways are the new standard for bringing power and communications cable management to all interior applications. This wireway provides an invisible solution that accommodates power cable management to any space with carpet tiling.

(877) 480-5637 connectrac.com/us/shop

Connectrac

Freedom From Compromise Connectrac® On-Floor Wireways are Connectrac’s smallest architectural solution that installs on top of any flooring to supply power and connectivity where needed.

Stairways

(877) 480-5637 connectrac.com/us/shop

Euro Architectural Components Specializing in Railings & Stairs

(877) 480-5637 connectrac.com/us/shop

As Canada’s Largest Distributor of Architectural Components, Euro is a leader in the Railing, Fencing, and Glass industries. Our Tilt-Lock line has patented tilt adjustable glass railing technology featuring base shoes, spigots, and adjustable standoffs. We also carry stainless steel components, glass panels, shower fittings, pre-finished balusters, ornamental components, wood components, gate hardware, and machinery and tools. Euro is your no. 1 source for customization. (800) 465-7143

www.euroeac.com

Tiles

Ciot

Passepartout Passepartout is a collection of glazed porcelain stoneware available in several trendy pastel colours. This collection is available in two unique patterns, allowing for the creation of various combinations. Passepartout will certainly add a touch of style to the walls of your contemporary projects.

Ciot

Diesel Metal Perf

Format: 30.2 cm x 60.4 cm

Diesel Metal Perf is a collection of double-fired tiles available in multiple colours. This wall tile collection is distinguished by its appearance of perforated metal, worn by time and rust. Diesel Metal Perf is a true representation of the industrial style and will perfectly compliment your metropolitan decor. Format: 10 cm x 20 cm (416) 739-8000

ciot.com

(416) 739-8000 ciot.com

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Holten Impex Debris Collection

Debris is a porcelain stoneware collection that reinterprets current urban design trends. It brings life to a conceptually new space that fully embodies the modern identity of the city. From the industrial district to traditional homes, Debris narrates every element of urban history. The material simplicity of concrete combines with the sophistication of a colour range in four shades.

Holten Impex Inalco Series

Inalco Series of large format (5”x9”) porcelain slabs is a collection inspired by stone's strength and beauty. Storm colours are revamped classic in black and grey, with fine white veining. Touche stands out from all the rest for its whiteness. Its visual attraction is its ultra-white surface that provides an unparalleled background for exclusive marble-effect patterns. Larsen expands Inalco's white marble-effect collections. Its surface features strong grey veins on a dazzling pure white background.

ad@holtenimpex.com (416) 709-0584 www.holtenimpex.com

VETRITE collection consists of glass slabs and tiles 100% made in Italy. Available in 150+ finishes, 18 standard sizes plus a selection of custom sizes, with a straight or beveled edge. VETRITE glass is anti-scratch, not absorbent, doesn't fade and doesn't require sealing. Applications: wall covering, wet areas, swimming pools, internal doors, custom closets, kitchen worktops, flooring, vanity units, bathtub worktops, staircases. Push the boundaries and limitations of materials, swap it with others to drive trends: use VETRITE instead of marble, ceramic tiles,stud walls, paintings, veneer.

Wallcoverings & Finishes

Holten Impex

(416) 709-0584

www.holtenimpex.com

ad@holtenimpex.com

ARTOLIS® by BARRISOL®

Wall Covering System (Acoustic / Backlit)

This complete range of technical textiles for interior wall design is washable and impact-resistant. It can be installed in few hours in an ambient temperature without dust. Easy and fast installation. Select from our ranges; Acoustic & Translucent. Both can be custom printed, for a nice looking wall (up to 5m width, without seam). Use your own picture or get one from our Editions® collection (French Museums Work of Art).

ad@holtenimpex.com (416) 709-0584 www.holtenimpex.com

(800) 370-2949 www.barrisol.ca

Metro Wallcovering

Metro Wallcoverings

Astek Digital Wallcovering

Commercial Wallcovering

Astek is the design industry’s leading provider of digitally printed wallcovering. Working with clients around the world to meet their design, digital printing, wallcovering, and signage needs in industries like hospitality, architecture, interior design, retail, and film, their professional in-house design studio and extensive portfolio of large-format UV digital printers enables them to deliver truly transcendent print and design services. Come explore the 7 Astek Digital Wallcovering collections exclusively available at Metro Wallcoverings! (800) 440-0911 metrowallcoverings.com

Canada's leading distributor of beautiful wallcoverings and specialty finishes to the architectural & design community for over 40 years! Whatever your vision Metro can satisfy the most demanding product requirements for your project, no matter the application – retail, hospitality, healthcare, condo or corporate. Our collections are unparalleled in design and colour, ranging from decorative vinyl, grass cloth, and silk wallcoverings to wall protection, wood veneer wallcovering and exciting digital wallcoverings.

Metro Wallcoverings

modularArts

Residential Wallcovering

Canada's leading distributor of beautiful wallcoverings and specialty finishes to the architectural & design community for over 40 years! Whatever your vision Metro can satisfy the most demanding product requirements for your residential project. Our collections are unparalleled in design and colour, ranging from decorative vinyl, grass cloth, and silk wallcoverings to wood veneer wallcovering and exciting digital wallcoverings. Wall finishes designed to create unforgettable spaces, so you can set yourself apart from others. (800) 440-0911 metrowallcoverings.com

(800) 440-0911 metrowallcoverings.com

...the healthy, natural, fire-safe choice for 3d panels, tiles, & blocks Innovative wall products, fully dimensional wall screens, sound diffusion ceiling tiles and small scale tiles for intimate spaces with designs for contemporary interiors ranging from dimensional waves to geometric partitions. - Sculptural surfaces with InterlockingRock® PANELS, TILES and BLOCKS -

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WallDecor 3D

Textured Wall Paneling - Mosaic Real Wood, Plant Fiber & MDF Wood

Textured Wall Paneling - Mosaic Real Wood, Plant Fiber & MDF Wood WallDecor 3D wall panels bring your walls to life with modern and contemporary wall panel designs. We carry real wood panels, plant fiber & MDF wood paneling. Interior use for Residential and Commercial applications. Our textured wall panels make for a beautiful accent wall adding dimension to a room. Lowest prices and free shipping.

(877) 925-5733 WallDecor3D.com

Wine Cellars

WallDecor 3D wall panels bring your walls to life with modern and contemporary wall panel designs. We carry real wood panels, plant fiber & MDF wood paneling. Interior use for Residential and Commercial applications. Our textured wall panels make for a beautiful accent wall adding dimension to a room. Lowest prices and free shipping.

WallDecor 3D

Rosehill Wine Cellars

Wine Storage Experts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Custom Cellars, Wine Racks, Cooling Systems Rosehill has been designing and installing custom wine cellars for over 21 years. From the carriage trade to cottage country, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve realized wine storage dreams for residential and hospitality industry clients across Canada and beyond. We offer fully integration from CAD design, in-house manufacturing and beginning to end installation our experience is unequaled in the industry. 905 275-0979 www.RosehillWineCellars.com info@RosehillWineCellars.com

WallDecor3D.com

Accoustical

Building Products Acoustex Group Interior Acoustic Solutions

From the subtle drywall look of

Acoustics With Design

Beautiful Solutions for Quieter Rooms Create spaces that sound as good as they look.

NEW DIMENSIONS to the digital offerings of PONGS DESCOR and the 3D custom AUTEX ETCH.

Choose from exclusive lines from Scandinavia, like the new "ARC", to absorb and diffuse sound. Or order conventional panels wrapped in images or colours complementing your design.

'promoting stress-free environments'

Your clients will enjoy results that are more workable, livable and beautiful, with decorative acoustic treatments.

(604) 720-0024 sales@acoustex.net

(416) 818-6569 www.AcousticsWithDesign.com

acoustex.net

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• Wholesale pricing for everyone everyday! No minimums! • We ship across North America!

Acoustics With Design

Green Products

Doors, Door Frames & Entry Systems

Discount Door Hardware.ca

Biophilic, Acoustic, Beautiful Mosses New – REINDEER MOSS! Available in a variety of formats and colours, for exquisite visual and acoustic impact in your designed space. Easy to work with in planning and installation and requires no maintenance.

• Our top brands include Dorex, Falcon, Kaba, KN Crowder, LCN, Richelieu, Schlage & Sugatsune! • Free Shipping in Canada for orders 150.00 & up!

Biophilic benefits are proven to enhance mind and mood, for better well-being and productivity in the workplace or any setting.

• Easy to navigate website - shop by category! 888-880-DOOR (3667)

(416) 818-6569 www.AcousticsWithDesign.com

Lighting: Commercial

BARRISOL® Clim®

Zaneen

Enhanced climatisation for your well-being

Bespoke lighting from Europe.

Barrisol®

provides unparalleled comfort whether heating or cooling your home, thanks to the consistent wall temperatures, the natural air flow and the large heat-exchanging surface of the ceiling. There is no noise and no air disturbance. The ceiling works to radiate the heat or coolness extremely quickly. No more visible heating equipment and ventilation grid!

Zaneen brings the latest innovations from European designers and manufacturers at the forefront of lighting technology and construction. Unique designs, a breadth of finishes and accents, scalable lighting systems, and Smart integration deliver optimal functionality that enhances and adapts to any environment. Zaneen’s Toronto showroom has become a hub for architects and designers to interact with new lighting technologies and design concepts for their construction projects.

(800) 370-2949

(416) 247-9221

Clim®

Lighting: Custom

Heating/Cooling/Ventilation

customerservice@discountdoorhardware.ca

www.barrisol.ca

Lighting Nelson & Garrett Incorporated

Mills Architectural Lighting

Custom Architectural Lighting Manufacturer

A Division of Lighting Nelson & Garrett Incorporated

Lighting Nelson & Garrett, third generation craftsmen of custom architectural luminaires and Canada's leading historical and restoration specialists

Manufacturers of traditional and contemporary lighting fixtures for houses of worship.

Metals

www.zaneen.com

Handcrafted in Canada for over 50 years. Now available with high output LED.

(416) 463-0050 www.lightingnag.com

(800) 268-1526 www.millslighting.com

Agway Metals Inc.

Bend it, shape It, any way you want It. Excluding limitations imposed by the laws of physics, Agway’s Custom Fabrication services can deliver virtually any shape you can visualize, in any size, no matter how unusual. For unique designs that would otherwise prove problematic, Agway’s Custom Fabrication services can turn your vision into reality.

If your project requires a smooth, hygienic, abuse resistant material that is easy to clean and maintain, or a more decorative profile to enhance its interior, Agway’s profiles and products provide you with choice. From the strength and durability of Trusscore to metal profiles such as 7/8" Corrugated, Agway products meet your needs.

(800) 268-2083 agwaymetals.com

Custom Fabrication

Interior Cladding

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RHEINZINK®

RHEINZINK is the world’s leading brand of architectural-zinc cladding for building applications. A zinc/ titanium alloy, RHEINZINK weathers naturally and displays a beautiful bluegray patina after exposure to moisture and air, providing a natural, neutral colour that complements brick, concrete, stone or wood.

Signage

Agway Metals Inc.

Calibre Signs

Custom Sign Manufacturer Since 1996 Landmark Your Design Project with Calibre Signs! A Custom Sign Manufacturer specializing in interior and exterior signage solutions for Retail & Commercial Bldgs; Franchises ,Institutions,Restaurants, & businesses across North America.We can design, produce and install your architectural Pylons, Channel Letters,Dimensional Letters,Directories,Awnings, Digital Graphics,Banners and LED Digital Displays.

(800) 268-2083 agwaymetals.com

(877) 215-3343

www.calibresigns.com

Construction Management

Professional Services MARANT Construction Limited Building Partners

MARANT is a construction management and general contracting firm focused on interior office construction. We manage projects of all sizes and complexity, across all industry sectors, including LEED and/or WELL certification. We service clients in the GTA, Ottawa and Waterloo, as well as manage their service needs through our Customer Care Service Team.

No worries.

www.marant.ca

Consulting Services

(416) 425-6650 Ext 2226

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