PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Dear Members and Friends,
Dear Members and Friends,

This week was Canadian Thanksgiving.

I admit that I have a little design game that I play when I am at home. It’s called, ‘Everything Design’. Whatever I am doing, I make mental notes about my interaction with the environment, objects and experience and pose the following question: “How can this be better designed?”

As you can imagine, a day in the kitchen preparing the Thanksgiving feast makes for a busy mental exercise. From my Kitchen Aid oven and Bosch dishwasher to the Blanco water faucet, I always find ways to improve the design of the products used in my kitchen. (FYI – the control panel on the oven, the acoustics of the dishwasher, and the counterweight on the faucet need improvement.) I also ponder the over-designed appliances (or bad decisions) such as my super-splurge microwave/convection oven, which I only use to boil water.

Much of the time, I focus on my dream idea – the self-cleaning kitchen, which uses materials that either clean themselves or maximize their ability to be cleaned easily. Ahh! What a concept! If someone knows of a self-cleaning floor (beyond the toe kick vacuum), please let me know.

The plan of the appliance layout, preparation area and cabinetry is almost perfect in my kitchen and reminds me that those peewee basketball ‘pivot’ exercises may have had value. However, despite a reasonably well designed, but modest, kitchen, I usually collapse in bed at midnight with an aching back – and then take time to count my blessings – three of which I want to share with you:

1) I am thankful for the opportunity to lead the DX. We encourage people to value design and designers. We know that design creates a better quality of life and a strong economy. Design is important and is a worthy cause.

2) I am thankful for the hardworking DX staff and volunteers – including our Board of Directors. They work hard, under a very lean budget, to make your DX experience valuable.

3) I am thankful for my parents, both of whom I lost this year, for being creative role models. My father was an inventor, a cartoonist and a storey teller. My mother was an independent thinker, a spiritual guide and person who took the road less traveled. I credit them with expanding the mind of a farm girl from the south. I hope that I can do the same for my two little boys.

I encourage you to join me on the path of encouraging others to value design and creativity. Get involved in the DX, support our annual fundraising gala, volunteer, start an initiative, send your children to camp, join a charrette team. We look forward to seeing you here
Sam

NOW ON AT THE DESIGN EXCHANGE Milano Made in Design An exhibition of contemporary design from Milan THIRD FLOOR, MAIN EXHIBIT HALL "Dizzyingly Intriguing" - The Globe and Mail Now on display at the DX, MILANO MADE IN DESIGN showcases the extraordinary intersection of creativity and manufacturing that is unique to the region. Milan is home to some of the world’s best design at work today. Milan’s longstanding design culture has proved a competitive advantage to local producers. MILANO MADE IN DESIGN embraces various design disciplines including fashion, automotive, lighting, furniture and product design. This is the only Canadian stop for this exhibition. On display until November 12. For full exhibition information visit Milano Made in Design online Exhibit hours: Mon - Fri: 10am - 5 pm, Sat/Sun: 12-5 pm Admission: $5 general admission $4 students/seniors Free to DX Members GROUND FLOOR momentum Opens to the public Sunday October 15th The Wood WORKS! installation "momentum" was designed to encapsulate the continual growth and acceptance of wood in design and architecture. As Sustainable and Green design continue to gain acceptance, wood is posed like never before to rise to the forefront as a viable, affordable and appropriate solution to many design problems. The Wood WORKS! installation refers back to the inherent simplicity of 'wood' and yet shows that it can be arranged and combined to create provocative and complex forms with ease. The exhibit runs Sunday October 15th to Thursday October 19th and will also showcase the winners of the 2006 Wood WORKS! Awards. Design "momentum": Farrow Partnership Architects Inc. Material: Weyerhaeuser. Installation: Nexus. The exhibit is organized by Wood WORKS!/The Canadian Wood Council. Free Admission. NEXT DX SPEAKER SERIES featuring ALAIN de BOTTON Tonight at the DX: Wednesday October 11th Time: 6.30 pm Location Trading Floor, DX The DX is pleased to present ALAIN DE BOTTON, author of The Architecture of Happiness, as part of its Speaker Series. The book amounts to a tour through the philosophy and psychology of architecture, which aims to change the way we think about our homes, streets and ourselves. Recently profiled in the Sunday New York Times magazine, Mr. de Botton’s lecture promises to be insightful and entertaining. The Globe & Mail said de Botton “pulls a swatch of art history, architecture, urban planning and aesthetics together”. This lecture is a co-presentation with McClelland and Stewart. Lecture Ticket Price $15.00 (DX Member Price $5.00) Visit DX Speaker Series for registration information.

The DX Black and White Gala 2006 is presented with the
generous support of its corporate partners

DX 2006 Fall Charrette Line-up
Presented as part of the Universal Design Professional Development Series with a focus on kids
Call for Participation
Passive Park Design Charrette
Date: October 24
Location: Design Exchange
Registration fee: free
This call seeks 5 teams each led by a landscape architect and consisting of design professionals, community members and students who are interested in a neighbourhood context that can benefit from visionary and socially inclusive design schemes. Individuals working in the disciplines of architecture, landscape architecture, urban and regional design/planning as well as those who are engaged in more specialized areas of study, such as youth services, accessibility and health care, are highly encouraged to participate. Participating teams will receive an honorarium of $500, and the winning concept will receive a $2000 award. The team projects will be featured in an exhibition at Design Exchange in February, 2007.
For registration form and further information visit DX online or contact Daniela Bryson or tel.416.216-2126

Priority Neighbourhoods: Designing Spaces with Young Adults
Date November 8
Location: Design Exchange
Registration fee: free
This call is open to individual designers across all disciplines. This one day workshop will involve 5 priority neighbourhoods, one design team assembled by DX devoted to each, in the City of Toronto with a focus on designing spaces for kids, in consultation with young adults. This workshop will engage youth, designers and other professionals on multi-disciplinary teams, in exploratory and planning activities. With this workshop, we aim to bridge the gap between the thought processes and ideas of youth and design/sustainability experts, and as a result, meet the needs of communities through collaborative design processes. The charrette will be featured in Canadian Architect Magazine and in an exhibition at Design Exchange in March, 2007.
For registration form and further information visit DX online or contact Daniela Bryson or tel.416.216-2126

In the spirit of Massive Change…
A Charrette Focusing on Sustainability and Social Responsibility
Dates: November 17-20
Location: Chicago
Submission Deadline: October 26
Registration fee: free
This call seeks Toronto-based design students. The design team will consist of 6 students from Toronto and 6 students from Chicago, as well as one design mentor from each city. DX in partnership with the City of Toronto’s Economic Development Office has embarked on an important initiative with Toronto’s partner city, Chicago. Choosing a site in a priority neighbourhood of Chicago the design team will propose a solution for a youth oriented space using guidelines learned from the Massive Change exhibition by Bruce Mau Design and the Institute Without Boundaries and the City Global Visionaries Symposium in Chicago. The team projects will be featured in an exhibition at the Chicago Architecture Foundation before opening at Design Exchange in March, 2007.
For registration form and further information visit DX Online or contact Gillian Ward or phone 416.216-2138

WIN A NIGHT AT THE FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK!
Limited time offer!
The DX invites you to join - and, all new members are eligible for a special draw: to win a night's stay at the Fairmont Royal York in downtown Toronto. This will be a busy season at DX - a new exhibit from Milan, our DX Black and White Gala, and the DX Exchange Awards. Now is the perfect time to become a Member. Membership brings free admission to our exhibits, and reduced fees for Camps - not to mention a Special member price on tickets to our DX Black and White Gala. All new members are eligible for this draw which will take place OCTOBER 31, 2006. For more information contact Membership or call 416.216.2127 or visit Membership Online
The Fairmont Royal York is the DX's Official Hotel. - visit Fairmont Royal York online

DESIGN EXCHANGE RECEIVES AWARD FROM CITY OF TORONTO

The City of Toronto recently presented the Design Exchange with the Clean and Beautiful City Appreciation Award, at a ceremony at Toronto's City Hall. Mayor David Miller presented the award to DX President Samantha Sannella, in recognition of the DX's series of design charrettes. The charrettes brought together design professionals and business leaders to find solutions to 'orphaned' spaces in the city.

VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME AND LEARN ABOUT DESIGN!
The DX has programs, lectures and many activities for the public, and we are always looking for new people to join our volunteer corps. Your energy and imagination will help us deliver our programs! So visit the DX Volunteer Program and find out how to register - or send your information to theVolunteer Coordinator

Need a venue for your festive season party? Book your holiday party on the historic Trading Floor at the Design Exchange. The Trading Floor was the home of Canada’s Stock Exchange from 1937 to 1983. This holiday season, relax and let one of our experienced event coordinators take care of all the details for the holiday party you and your guests will always remember. Our friendly and professional staff will assist you in selecting the ideal bar package for your holiday party and in choosing from the wide variety of delicious menus our Design Exchange Official Caterers have to offer. We would be happy to assist you, so please do not hesitate to contact us at: 416-216-2140 or Meeting & Event Services

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR
REVITALIZATION OF NATHAN PHILLIPS SQUARE
Nathan Phillips Square has been the City's premier public gathering space for over 40 years. Revitalizing the Square is part of the City's efforts to enhance and restore its public spaces. The City of Toronto invites Canadian and international architects, landscape architects, artists, planners, engineers and other design professionals to submit design proposals to revitalize Nathan Phillips Square. The design competition is a two-stage open process. Submission Deadline: November 16, 2006. For more information about the competition and how to submit, please visit Nathan Phillips Square Competition

IN FOCUS THIS MONTH
Jerilyn Wright and Associates
Jerilyn Wright and Associates was formed in 1984. This Calgary-based interior design firm is best known for creating unique spaces for a wide range of uses that fulfill the original need beyond expectations. As one of Western Canada’s largest design firms, Jerilyn Wright has established a reputation for working in diverse areas ranging from commercial to building retrofits to extreme design. Their past clients include TransCanada Pipelines, Scotiabank, Dominion Construction, and Baytex Energy among many others. Jerilyn Wright has won numerous awards over the years, including ARIDO awards, the DX Awards and Illumination Design Awards. For more info on this dynamic interior design firm visit Jerilyn Wright online

CANADIAN URBAN INSTITUTE PANEL
Growing the Skyline: A Fresh Perspective on Tall Buildings
Date: Thursday, October 19, 2006
Time: 7:30AM to 11:30AM
Location: The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
To some, skyscrapers are a logical, cost-effective response to the need to accommodate growing populations that can result in dramatic skylines. For others, tall buildings evoke images of dark canyons, windswept streets, and unacceptable levels of congestion. In the face of strong views and conflicting opinion, cities everywhere - Toronto included - are seeking to create coherent policy and design guidelines that meet the test of good planning and increased livability. This Urban Leadership session kicks off an intensive program of learning and discussion on tall buildings with a talk from William Thorsell, whose vision for the ROM at one time contemplated building a tower on the site. There will also be presentations from experts from New York, London and Chicago. Add your voice to the debate.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
William Thorsell, President and CEO, Royal Ontario Museum
MODERATOR:
David Crombie, President and CEO, Canadian Urban Institute
PANELISTS:
NEW YORK: Ray Gastil, Director of Planning, City of New York
LONDON: Lora Nicolaou, Head of Research, Urban Renaissance Institute at Medway, and Director of Urban Strategies, DEGW International Design Consultancy, U.K.
CHICAGO: Sam Assefa, Deputy Director of Urban Design, City of Chicago
REGISTER by visiting Canadian Urban Institute

FALL 2006 LECTURE SERIES
Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
All lectures take place in Room 103, 230 College Street. For more information, visit Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design. All lectures are Free Admission
Tuesday 24 October at 6.30 pm
Peter Rowe Harvard GSD (Boston, USA)
China Modern: Urban Forms, Local Expressions and Shaping the Space of Time
SYMPOSIUM at 6.30 pm
Detours: Tactical Approaches to Urbanization in China
Thursday 2 November at 6.30 pm
Ou Ning Alternative Archive (Guangzhou/Beijing, China)
Impoverished Communities in Urban China
Friday 3 November: 5.30 pm
Urbanis Architecture and Design (Shenzhen/Beijing, China)
Urban Infill
DESIGN BUZZ FROM WINNIPEG By Sandra Sasaki
Interior Architecture: With housing costs being traditionally amongst the lowest in Canada, condominiums as a less expensive housing alternative have been in low demand and scarce in Winnipeg. But, with the unprecedented upswing of housing costs in Winnipeg and no doubt the increasing numbers of retiring baby boomers, suddenly condominiums are hot - popping up all over the city particularly in Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District. One of these developments is in the Travellers Building – which celebrates its hundredth birthday next year. Buyers were initially able to purchase residential units on the upper floors as shells and could finish the raw loft space however they wished. Local architects and colleagues at Cohlmeyer Architects, Johanna Hurme and Sasa Radulovic jumped at the chance and came up with the idea of “The Box” - a complete service area containing a fully equipped kitchen, as well as a bathroom, washer and dryer, hot water tank, air conditioning, ducting and clothes closet! Taking up just over 100 square feet, The Box maximizes space, compacts the utilities and eliminates space-eating hallways and room separations. By locating all the plumbing and mechanical on one wall, the costs are halved – a mere $5,000 estimates Radulovic. Radulovic and Hurme call it “living outside the box”*. Strategically placed, the Box becomes a natural division between the various living areas of their lofts without impeding the openness and flow. Now that’s thinking outside the box! Want to learn more? Check out Butler Centre or Comfree. Contributed by Sandra Sasaki

2006 CANADIAN DESIGN RESEARCH NETWORK
STUDENT POSTER DESIGN CONCEPT COMPETITION
The Canadian Design Research Network and the Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCEs) Program invite all students enrolled in Canada's architecture and design schools to present design concepts for a poster to communicate through images and text the importance of the Networks of Centres of Excellence in terms of social knowledge transfer, technology exploitation and health knowledge transfer. This poster will be used as a template to produce unique posters for all of Canada's 20 Networks of Centres of Excellence in the fields of advanced technologies; health, human development and biotechnology; natural resources and environment; and manufacturing and engineering.
October 16, 2006 Submission of the poster design concepts on the Canadian Design Research Network FTP site
October 23, 2006 Decision Announced
December 5&6, 2006 2006 NCE Annual Meeting where the winning concept will be
showcased. Full competition brief can be downloaded at Canadian Design Research Network
For technical questions, please contact:Douglas MacLeod, Network Manager, Canadian Design Research Network at: Douglas Macleod at CDRN

ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION IN CANADA
The Canadian Architecture Students Association release a publication on Schools of Architecture in Canada. Not since the release of Ten Schools over a quarter-century ago has a substantially documented publication been specifically produced to survey the ten schools of architecture in Canada. This past year, the Canadian Architecture Students Association (CASA-ACEA) has made a contribution with their release of the Guide to Canadian Graduate Schools of Architecture. Initiated by a grant from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, the project served to address several objectives such as improving academic or professionally oriented dialog amongst students, illustrating qualities of student life and elements of progressive learning environments, and for employers, clarifying how each school is offering its own focus or approach to research and practice. Additionally, CASA-ACEA performed student surveys and provided statistical data that offers insight into each school’s studio culture and lifestyle. This publication can be purchased for $10.00 at any school of architecture in Canada. To purchase online visit Ballenford Books. For more information: visit CASA online or contact publication

YOUR CAREER IN FASHION?
Le Chateau Fashion Designer, Montreal
A career designed to be as unique as you are…
We are currently seeking talented, innovative, and ambitious Fashion Designers with a fashion forward vision and commercial insight. Our Designers create original garments and also design garments influenced by the newest designer-led fashion trends. We’re looking for a diploma in Fashion Design or a related discipline and/or
2+ years of industry experience. Interested candidates may apply by email LE CHATEAU or by fax: 416-960-0426

IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT AT THE DX
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR PART TIME EMPLOYMENT
The Design Exchange (DX) is North America's only premier design exposition and promotional centre. Located at King and Bay in the heart of Toronto's financial community, the beautifully restored art deco centre for design and innovation is a showcase venue that plays host to prestigious meetings and special events. Positions are available for Part Time Porter Staff assisting the Meeting and Event Services Department. Successful applicants should be flexible to work during business hours and non-business hours.
Requirements:
• good communication skills
• pleasant manner
• detail oriented
• physically fit ( considerable amount of manual labour is required)
• ability to work flexible hours
*must be dependable and reliable
For further information information, please contact Gillian Hoff, Director of Meeting and Event Services at 416-216-2146 or at: Gillian Hoff. A brief history of employment can be faxed to (416)368-0684. Successful candidates will be called.

The Design Exchange would like to thank the following partners for their support of our organization.
City of Toronto Economic Development
Teknion Furniture Systems
Cadillac Fairview
Fairmont Royal York
Keilhauer
Steelcase

The Design Exchange would like to thank our Corporate Members for their support of our organization:
Allsteel Office
Summerlee Office Interiors

The Design Exchange is a charitable organization registered with Revenue Canada (Charitable no. 119236214 RR0001).
We receive no annual operating grants and rely on the support of individuals and corporate partners to help keep our doors open.