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6 RAIC Perspective Turning dreams into reality. 8 Minimalist Flair Johnson Chou's unique design vision takes Toronto by storm. 15 On Tap New faucet designs bring eco-friendly elegance into the home. 21 Thermal Wave The quest for effective R-values is improving insulation and cutting fuel bills. 29 On The Panel Thermal performance and architectural demands drive curtain wall and window wall innovations. 35 Cooking Up A Storm The latest design trends in custom kitchens. 41 Apply Yourself The continuing trend of large-format tiles and easy-to-use grout. 45 Bright Ideas Today's bulbs and smartest new lighting technologies save more energy than ever before. 48 Raising The Rebar Reinforcing steel carries the heavy load. 50 On Higher Ground Raised access floors are now easier to install and reduce energy waste. october 2014 Blowfish Restaurant & Sake bar, Bay Street, Toronto, ON Interior Designer and Furniture Designer: Johnson Chou Inc. Cover photo and right: Ben Rahn/A-Frame Photography Photo above: BASE, kitchen system designed for AyA Kitchens and Baths. contents on the cover 8 projects 44 University of Toronto Mississauga's Innovation Complex: Mississauga, Ontario 53 Meadows Community Recreation Centre & Library: Edmonton, Alberta 57 Mar Jok Elementary School: Kelowna, B.C. 59 Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum: Grande Prairie, Alberta 62 Steinbach Regional Secondary School: Steinbach, Manitoba 65 Buckingham Arena at Downsview Park: Toronto, Ontario 66 Jubilee Plaza: Fort McMurray, Alberta 69 Atlas Tube Centre: Lakeshore, Ontario 71 Guildford Aquatic Centre: Surrey, B.C. 73 Park Royal Village Retail Expansion: West Vancouver, B.C. 77 Norma Rose Point School: Vancouver, B.C. 79 Manning Town Centre: Edmonton, Alberta 81 Mill Woods Library, Seniors and Multicultural Centre: Edmonton, Alberta 83 Bethany Didsbury: Didsbury, Alberta 85 Minto Recreation Complex: Ottawa, Ontario 87 The PAW Centre – University of Alberta: Edmonton, Alberta 89 The Leo Wertman Residence: Vancouver, B.C. 91 Southwest Integrated Healthcare Facility: Maple Creek, Saskatchewan 93 Seven Stones Community School: Regina, Saskatchewan features october 2014 /5