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January 12, 2016

Designlines Feature…

We’re really excited to see our Sunnylea Residence on the cover of Designline’s Spring 2016 issue! Thanks also to Kathryn Hayward who did a great job writing the …

December 6, 2012

From The Ground Up!

Often, we’ve come across people who wonder what it’s like to work with an architect on their project and whether they should have people like us involved. …

November 15, 2012

IDS13

We are excited to have the opportunity to participate in the Interior Design Show (IDS13) special exhibit this year. Along with 3 other design firms, we will …

October 7, 2012

43,964 Steps

Here are a couple videos (see slideshow) that show how we created the golf tee mosaic that forms one wall of our office space. It seemed crazy …

September 17, 2012

Team Effort

We’ve always maintained that the best and most appropriate way to deliver a successful project is through open communication with our clients, and consistent input from …

June 4, 2012

Twitter Critter 101

Just recently blackLAB architects inc. was contacted by Gill Swan (@arch_lintel), senior lecturer at the University of Central Lancaster, School of Natural and Built Environment (@ArchUCLAN) to …

June 1, 2012

First Thoughts…

The Initial Design Meeting: The first step in a design process can be one of the most exciting. Within the constraints of the site and program we’re …

May 29, 2012

Deleted Buildings

When we found the space that was to become our office, five short months ago, it was somewhat familiar territory. I lived close to Sterling Road in …

February 11, 2012

A Wall Of 50k Tees

The four of us were coddled around what was (at the time) serving as our temporary desk, contemplating our next move, having just begun this exciting journey …