Contributors

“I’m a big fan of technology, but the thought of one space to escape to without something beeping or blinking at me seems very welcoming at the end of the day.”

For “Family Business,” photographer arash moallemi went behind the scenes of Keilhauer’s toronto production facilities to capture upholsterers in action. → Page 92

“I wonder how Brutalism might be treated today; while it was highly maligned for a time, all that concrete has long-lasting appeal.”

Paris-based writer amy Verner, who also writes for Toronto Life, Vogue and Wallpaper, toured repossi, a vault-like jewellery shop by oma. → Page 88

“Soviet Constructivism. An architect friend turned me on to it. It was the point when many futuristic forms that now serve as important touchstones for contemporary architecture first emerged.”

Writer austin macdonald took in the sights at Jean Verville’s selfie-worthy Dance Floor, a public art installation on the streets of montreal. → Page 64

“Everything goes in circles, and it all relates .... Mid-century design is a favourite, but I also love a wood cabin with just essential things.”

this issue’s guest art director cristian ordóñez lent his eye to Azure’s annual trends report, our look at what will define design and architecture in 2017. → Page 67