AZURE’s thirteen Canadian Designers to Watch

Activating natural environments and fostering social interaction

AZURE Magazine’s Kendra Jackson, Stefan Novakovic, Elizabeth Pagliacolo, Evan Pavka, and Danny Sinopoli identified thirteen firms coast to coast to coast as innovative practices shaping design north of the 49th parallel. A practice per province or territory—largely unheralded—each work from architecture to interior design, from decorative arts to furniture. AZURE was first made aware of Form:Media (now Fathom Studio) when they highlighted the firm’s work for Lot 47 at Batoche National Historic Site, noting the team’s sensitivity to history and culture. “At Lot 47, the once-thriving Métis village of Batoche is commemorated with a series of understated interventions—including a delicate yet striking platform—that replicate traditional land-use patterns while framing views of the majestic natural surroundings and referencing the Métis people’s relationship with the land” notes the author.

The magazine suggests “activating natural environments and fostering social interaction” is an important part of their approach to design. John DeWolf was the Vice-president of Form:Media when the project at Batoche completed, and Director of Fathom Studio’s Experiential Graphic Design department when this article was published.

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