| Plus: Why Canada’s procurement system is fundamentally broken | | |
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| | Top of Mind | “Somewhere along the line, we started looking at architecture in strictly monetary terms. I don’t know when exactly it happened, or whether it was a consequence of neoliberalism and public cutbacks, but it became all about finding value and eliminating risk.”
— Toon Dreessen, Principal of Ottawa-based DCA Architects, on the root of Canada’s procurement problem. | | |
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|  | Missing Little | | The Toronto-based ReHousing research project demonstrates how multiplexes can make better urban neighbourhoods. | | |
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|  | The Problem with Procurement | | AZURE’s Stefan Novakovic explores how the bureaucracy of procurement shapes design — and how civic culture shapes bureaucracy. | | |
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| |  | Pyramid Scheme | | A geometric feature wall brings rich texture to a Milan restaurant designed by Andrea Maffei Architects. | | |
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| Events | - In Vancouver, The Decisive Moment exhibition at the West Vancouver Art Museum will highlight the work of Canadian architectural photographer Ema Peter.
- In Berlin, the sixth edition of the city’s Design Week will explore how design adapts in times of crisis.
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