Books about kitchens dominated my reading list this summer, and one of them featured an innovative approach to the subject. Toronto-based John Ota has worked in the field of architecture for over 40 years as a writer, designer, historic preservationist, and curator. In his recent book, The Kitchen – a journey through history in search … Continue reading Summer Reading: The Kitchen
One of my areas of study is the history and practice of design research. As Victor Margolin noted in 2010, design research encompasses a broad selection of activities that generally coalesce around two general goals: either to understand design’s place in the world; or to improve the results of design activity. One example that covers … Continue reading Design Research in/on Julia’s Kitchen
This summer, one of my research projects is concerned with Toronto’s Pearson International Airport, Terminal 1. Looking back at a project born in the new millennium has me thinking about lessons for the future. Officially opened in 2004, Terminal 1 was designed by a joint venture known as Airports Architects Canada that was made up … Continue reading Time-Travelling back to YYZ Terminal 1
