In this episode of Architecturally Speaking, host Ryan Schwartz welcomes listeners our three-part series on the Ontario Association of Architects’ SHIFT Challenge, a biennial competition inviting architects to explore bold ideas for the future of design. This year’s theme, Reshaping Communities, focuses on rethinking how neighbourhoods are built to better respond to modern urban challenges. Ryan is joined by two winners of the 2025 SHIFT Challenge: Naama Blonder of Smart Density, whose projec...
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In this episode of Architecturally Speaking, host Ryan Schwartz welcomes listeners our three-part series on the Ontario Association of Architects’ SHIFT Challenge, a biennial competition inviting architects to explore bold ideas for the future of design. This year’s theme, Reshaping Communities, focuses on rethinking how neighbourhoods are built to better respond to modern urban challenges. Ryan is joined by two winners of the 2025 SHIFT Challenge: Naama Blonder of Smart Density, whose projec...
Reviving Old Spaces: The Art of Adaptive Reuse in Architecture
Architecturally Speaking
43 minutes
6 months ago
Reviving Old Spaces: The Art of Adaptive Reuse in Architecture
In this episode of Architecturally Speaking, host Ryan Schwartz delves into the fascinating world of adaptive reuse with acclaimed architect and interior designer Dee Dee Taylor Eustace. Did you know adaptive reuse is a key player in sustainability? Dee Dee explains how repurposing old buildings can conserve materials, reduce waste, and preserve historical character—all while meeting modern needs. As the founder of Toronto-based Taylor Hannah Architect, and with a career tha...
Architecturally Speaking
In this episode of Architecturally Speaking, host Ryan Schwartz welcomes listeners our three-part series on the Ontario Association of Architects’ SHIFT Challenge, a biennial competition inviting architects to explore bold ideas for the future of design. This year’s theme, Reshaping Communities, focuses on rethinking how neighbourhoods are built to better respond to modern urban challenges. Ryan is joined by two winners of the 2025 SHIFT Challenge: Naama Blonder of Smart Density, whose projec...