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RAIC Gold Medal Winner: Brigitte Shim and A. Howard Sutcliffe RAIC Gold Medal Winner: Brigitte Shim and A. Howard Sutcliffe "By their relentless pursuit of excellence, Brigitte Shim and Howard Sutcliffe have produced a significant body of exceptional design works covering architecture, landscape, interior, furniture and hardware." By Brigitte Shim and A. Howard Sutcliffe. Photo by Cida de Aragon Architects Brigitte Shim and A. Howard Sutcliffe, the founding partners of Shim-Sutcliffe Architect...

Article content Montreal’s economic development is at a crossroads. I think about this every time I drive back into the city and look toward our skyline. I see a dream half-realized. It is beautiful and I love my home town, but the skyline reminds us that we have not reached our full potential. One simple decision could be a gamechanger for all stakeholders, regardless of their politics. As a commercial real estate broker, I can definitively tell you that the status quo is not working for Mon...

Article content A declaration by Montreal city council takes direct aim at mayoral contender Denis Coderre’s proposal to allow skyscrapers taller than Mount Royal. The mountain is what makes the city unique, and the construction of towers that would hide it from view must not be allowed, says the declaration adopted Monday. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or No buildings higher than Mount Royal, pledges Plante administration Back to video “We ...

An assisted care facility needs your help to continuing bringing smiles to residents Many people in assisted living facilities werent able to see family or friends for months. However, one care facility in Clinton, Indiana is making sure its residents are staying positive by doing something unique. In order to keep the spirits of residents up the Vermillion Convalescent Center started a program called Adopt a Senior. Posted: Apr 8, 2021 4:09 PM Updated: Apr 8, 2021 5:38 PM Posted By: Brianna Sh...

Main Cottage. Image © Scott Norsworthy The pair are founding partners of the Toronto-based architecture and design firm Shim -Sutcliffe Architects, whose work is rooted in careful consideration of the landscape and the cultural significance of architecture. Throughout their projects, there is meticulous attention to detail, as Shim and Sutcliffe frequently choose to design bespoke hardware and fixtures while also engaging local craftspeople in their vision. Many of their projects express a poe...

Allison Hanes: Red-hot housing sure to create sparks in mayoral race Montreals future depends on which vision triumphs: Coderres call for more density or Plantes aim to increase affordability. Author of the article: Allison Hanes  •  Montreal Gazette Publishing date: Apr 06, 2021  •  1 hour ago  •  4 minute read  •  Despite the economic turmoil caused by COVID-19 lockdowns, housing prices have soared 20 per cent over the past year. Condo sales downtown may have slumped...

Article content On pause: Premier François Legault slapped additional emergency COVID-19 restrictions on Quebec City, Lévis and Gatineau Wednesday, rolling the curfew back to 8 p.m. and closing non-essential businesses and schools until at least April 12. The Greater Montreal region will not be affected by the new restrictions, but Legault said the situation is evolving day by day, adding Quebec is ready to “act swiftly” if there is a big increase in cases there or anywhere else. Fries wi...

Article content “If you don’t have that, what are you going to have? Some skyscrapers for people to come and see?” she asked. Lambert also evoked the class struggle, calling Coderre’s idea “highrise towers for the rich that hide the mountain.” As for the REM, Lambert said its expansion to the east planned by CDPQ Infra has raised concerns about urban scarring if portions are built above-ground in sensitive areas as planned. “I wouldn’t want to see it anywhere,” she added of th...

they are members of americas power elite. >> its a wonderful restaurant and ive been coming here for years. >> so many of my friends are here. >> the biggest names in business. >> its elegant. but extremely efficient. >> i dont do much of the social. its just mostly business. >> brokering some of the biggest deals. >> several things about it here, its the best private chub in new york with no dues. >> theyre here at the four seasons restaurant, celebrating the 50th anniversary as one ...