Large scale public art is a show-stopper

This mural on W. Georgia Street in Vancouver is inlaid into the brickwork.

More art in public places

These sketches are posted in the change room at the Levis store in the Meat Packing District of NYC. It's fun local art in an unexpected place.

Architecture meets literary arts

Here's a clever bit of architecture at the Fairmont Pan Pacific hotel in Vancouver. Those words on the window sills are actually a poem visible from the street.

Vancouver crosswalk stands out

Here's an excellent example of art and practicality. Will this tactic on Davie Street in Vancouver help prevent pedestrian collisions by drawing better attention to the crosswalks? 

Neon Sign Museum unique in Canada

Here's a video we produced for the City of Edmonton about their neon sign outdoor museum (the only one in Canada). This is a great way to preserve what many people believe is an important 20th century art form.

Radio in a mason jar

For those of you who appreciate clever design (and only like one radio station), this product could be for you.

Pinkyotto mannequin stands out in a crowd

I've said it a million times: You can't stand out in a crowd by being like everyone else in the crowd. This pinkyotto store mannequin stands out in the endless window displays along Prince Street in NYC.

Cool door on Greene Street

The SOHO area of NYC is a cool mix of grunge and upscale style. This door to a residential loft along Greene Street illustrates the point. I suspect the security is pretty good too.

Alessi orange dispenser is a new take on the tired old fruit bowl

Some ideas can solve problems you didn't even know you had. In this case, boredom. When was the last time you thought that a fruit bowl was cool? This fine example is at the Alessi store in the SOHO neighbourhood of Manhattan.

Reuse. Reuse. Reuse.

I have a lot of respect for people who can keep waste out of landfills by finding a new use. This PVC pipe enhances the sound of these musical instruments and contributed to a wonderful day at the park in Ganges village on Salt Spring Island.

Repurposed telephones light up the Crosby Street Hotel

Here's a great example of reusing old stuff and keeping it out of the landfill. These repurposed telephones have been converted into quirky light fixtures in the lounge / restaurant at the Crosby Street Hotel in NYC.