Over time, we’ve uncovered—in particular person, by mates, and thru the wonders of the Web—a slew of top-notch design outlets throughout Canada. Right here’s our shortlist, whether or not you’re planning a visit or looking just about.
Le Marche St. George
Above: For years we’ve regarded to the household of artists behind Vancouver’s Le Marché St. George for model—and banquet—inspiration (see our posts Canadian Je Ne Sais Quoi and Into the Wild, simply to call two). When you’re in Vancouver, cease by for a go searching this singular “basic retailer, café, occasional occasion house, and residential” (and pop into Le Fabrique St. George subsequent door for a chunk). {Photograph} by way of Le Marché St. George.
Outdated Trustworthy Store
Above: Outdated Trustworthy Store is known as for trusty family items and old style, private service, the type that might’ve been discovered within the basic shops as soon as run by proprietor Walter Manning’s grandparents (on either side—learn extra right here). However along with well-made utilitarian wares—brushes, brooms, doorstops—there’s a fantastic assortment of up to date Japanese and Scandinavian design. And, fortunately, there are actually two places in Vancouver.
Kitchen Staples and The Cleaning soap Dispensary
Above: A can’t-lose mixture: a zero-waste retailer designed by architects. Even higher, neighboring outfits The Cleaning soap Dispensary and Kitchen Staples in Vancouver have been designed by a few of our favorites: Scott & Scott Architects. Cease in for plastic-free finds for everywhere in the home. (And browse extra in Shopper’s Diary: Kitchen Staples, A Design-Ahead Zero-Waste Retailer in Vancouver.) {Photograph} by Fahim Kassam, courtesy of Scott & Scott Architects.
Ai & Om
Above: One other Scott & Scott-designed storefront: Ai & Om Knives, the place precision-made, hand-forged Japanese kitchen knives are displayed like artwork in a gallery. See extra in Shopper’s Diary: An Architect-Designed Artisan Knife Store in Vancouver.
For the September/October challenge of The Architect’s Newspaper, architect and educator Amelyn Ng drew up this enjoyable cartoon titled Powers of Ten (Semesters)....
