The City of Vancouver, Canada, has been experimenting with various public spaces throughout the city in hopes to create a variety of public spaces for a mix of engaging activities, to increase neighbourhood live-ability, and to encourage sustainable active transportation. Their goal is to transform road spaces in to public people spaces. Their newest project [...]

Dear KALU Bloggers! We’re back from a short hiatus, and back with more inspiration, ideas, and findings than ever before!  Stay tuned, inspired, and connected… as we’re committed in continuing to be a small part of your day! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Continuing with today’s theme of pieces and designes inspired by ‘Mother Nature’ herself, the next thing I bring to you is a collection of wallpapers designed for Phyllis Morris.  A beautiful selection of print wallpapers ranging from blossoms, branches, peacock, to butterflies, this array of coverings offer bold and beautiful options which could bring any [...]

When it comes to architecture, sometimes we get too wrapped-up in the mind-set of 4 walls, a door, and windows.  Though sometimes we are faced with extreme site challenges which forces us into innovation.  How about this for a restriction:  an intersection where the site is triangular and less than 2,200 sq.ft.!  Well it’s not [...]

Now that the weather is getting better, i’m sure you’re finding your mind wander outside more than inside!  So in that case, we better get our outdoor living spaces in shape, ready to live in, enjoy, entertain, and to absorb some sunshine!  When it comes to outdoor living and furniture, one company I can always [...]

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In design there are a multitude of elements that designers have the ability to work with, manipulate, and utilize such as color, texture, pattern, scale, light, shape, form, layout, and so forth… BUT when provided with ONLY one material & texture, your creativity begins to find new and innovative methods in the challenge in hopes [...]