2024 Holiday Gift Guide
It’s safe to say that many people look forward to gift guides to inspire them during the holiday season.
That’s why we’ve decided to put together another round-up of nice things made by Canadian designers and architects that we think would make perfect gifts.
The Winnipeg Architecture Foundation | Precious Blood Tote Bag
The canvas bag features Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church / Église du Précieux Sang, and was designed by Winnipeg architect Étienne Gaboury in 1969. ($20.00 CAD)
Spacing | As It Is: A Precarious Moment in the Life of Ontario Place
A book by architectural and documentary photographer Steven Evans that explores and documents Ontario Place. Features essays by John Lorinc and Maia-Mari Sutnik. ($49.95 CAD)
Lambert & Fils | Silo Vase 2VJ
A flower vase and candle holder hybrid by Montreal-based design studio Lambert & Fils. From one end, water-resistant extrusions accommodate fresh cut flowers. Flip it over, and it becomes a candle holder. This product is offered in two, three or four cylinders, and in various heights. ($280.00 CAD)
Umbra | Limited Edition Tipsy Bottle Opener & Gift Box
This limited-edition bottle opener by Toronto-based houseware company Umbra comes in a polished titanium finish, and is packaged in a gift box. ($40.00 CAD)
Bocci | 89 Wall Hook – Style 1
A trendy wall hook by Bocci, a Canadian design and manufacturing company based in Vancouver and Berlin. 89 comes in four wall hook styles that can be mixed and matched. Made of solid recycled brass. ($125.00 USD)
A book that explores Raymond Moriyama’s brutalist masterpiece, the Ontario Science Centre, through 150 photographs of Hewak’s family outings to the playhouse in the months before its closure. The book also features text excerpts from Moriyama’s design notes anticipating the creation of the Science Centre in 1969. ($34.95 CAD)
The Matheson Batik Table Linens are a result of a partnership with Canadian design studio Castor and chef/influencer Matty Matheson. The products are made from hand-dyed sheets of natural cotton. Batik is a fabric-making and dying process that is unique to the artisans of Indonesia, where this practice originates. ($24.00 USD)
CB2 | Kava Warm Toned Glass Taper Candle Holders
This 3D-printed vase by Cyrc., which was founded in Montreal in 2021, features a classic flask shape. A weaving motion while printing creates an intricate texture over this modern and organic form and showcases the craft of additive manufacturing. ($125.00 CAD)
Pikto | Personalized Sketchbook
This sketchbook is perfect for creative minds of all kinds. It comes in a compact size of 5 x 7 inches and features 100 blank pages. The personalized cover also adds a special touch, making it a unique and thoughtful gift for a fellow architect. Designed and manufactured in Toronto. (From $14.95 CAD)
Sadelmager | Oldenburg Large Messenger
The Oldenburg Large Messenger by Canadian leather company Sadelmager, based in Toronto and Alliston, Ontario, is a satchel meticulously crafted using traditional saddlery techniques. This is a made-to-order item that can be customized. ($925.00 CAD)
FROOOT Bowl |Maha Alavi via Casson Hardware
FROOOT aims to reimagine the bowl of fruit into a fun and modern object. Its translucent velvet-like surface and playful form can be used as a tray, or home decor accent piece. This product is resin poured and finished by hand in Toronto.
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