Eric Mutrie

1 week ago | azuremagazine.com | Eric Mutrie

Too much choice can be overwhelming. Head to the toothpaste aisle of any neighbourhood drug store, and there will probably be somebody racked by indecision as they consider the subtle distinctions between various tubes. On the other hand, from a design point of view, there's also something interesting about seeing so many varieties of the same type of product grouped together in close proximity.

2 weeks ago | azuremagazine.com | Eric Mutrie

From May 1-4, B.C.'s capital played host to the third edition of Design Victoria, a four-day festival featuring installations, talks, tours and workshops - not to mention a memorable opening night party. Since launching in 2023, the annual fair has drawn a crowd that includes both industry professionals and the design-curious public; this year, it even introduced a series of events geared specifically to kids.

3 weeks ago | azuremagazine.com | Eric Mutrie

This fall, Pritzker winner Jean Nouvel is set to unveil one of the most-anticipated architecture projects of the year: the new home of the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, located in a reimagined Hausmann building in Paris.

3 weeks ago | designlinesmagazine.com | Eric Mutrie

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3 weeks ago | azuremagazine.com | Eric Mutrie

As more people introduce laneway houses onto their properties, a type of visual switcheroo is becoming increasingly commonplace, in which traditional houses give way to surprisingly modern counterparts out back. Calgary's central Crescent Heights neighbourhood is now home to one such fun example, although the two buildings in question still achieve a strong sense of harmony, too. Credit that cohesion to local firm Bold Workshop Architecture's decision to stick to a consistent colour scheme.