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Building Resilient Communities through Integrated Design

SvN is a team of architects, planners, community developers, and urban designers immersed in the practical art and science of building resilient buildings and communities. With a full range of architecture, interior design, programming, and construction management services for residential, commercial, and retail projects, SvN’s flexible designs focus on user experience and creating environments that reflect the culture and identity of their clients. A recent example of their work is the Draft Building at Sterling Road, where SvN’s design seamlessly merges rugged industrial and sleek modern elements. The structure features a full-height glazed wall that offers a glimpse into the brewing process at Indie Ale House, while the upper floors provide flexible office spaces. The firm’s unique strength lies in its ability to integrate multiple disciplines, bringing projects from conception to implementation. svn-ap.com

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The industrial designer and textile artist shares the inspirations that keep her loom whirring

In a seaside cottage in Shediac, New Brunswick, the soft hiss and swish of high-tide molds my mood like putty. Breathing in the deep calm—and the smell of last night’s seafood—my mind is miles away from my home in cosmopolitan Toronto. Here, craft feels as grounded as the clams they dig for each morning, and as I prepare for my call with textile artist Laura Carwardine, I can’t help but wonder *Carrie Bradshaw voice* what is the future of textile art in Toronto?

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