The Interior Design Show (IDS) is returning to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from January 18 to 24, 2024, for its 25th edition and will feature a seminar that will explore the future of collaboration, using the Ace Hotel as a case study.
The seminar, called Co-Creation — The Next Level of Collaboration, will feature Robert Cooper, CEO of Alterra and Brigitte Shim, of Shim-Sutcliffe.
Canada’s first Ace Hotel, which is located in Toronto, is a new building designed by Shim-Sutcliffe Architects and built by Alterra Construction Management Ltd. Other Ace Hotels around the world were all renovations of existing buildings that were later adapted to become hotels.
For Toronto’s Ace Hotel, both Alterra and Shim-Sutcliffe worked closely with Atelier Ace to realize a new building that felt like it had “always been there” and wanted to “build time into the spaces” within the hotel.
In this discussion, the speakers will delve into the potential of symbiotic collaboration between architects, designers, and developers, and how it can shape a compelling vision for the future.
Additionally, Cooper and Shim will share how designing and building spaces is not a solo activity but a collaborative approach that involves working with others who possess various skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. Practical advice given in the seminar will include building a good team, trusting partners and leading by design.
At the beginning of their journey, Alterra and Shim-Sutcliffe visited and stayed at all the Ace Hotels around the world. Through this experience they learned that guests wanted to connect with the local arts and music scenes and the cultural community.
From the custom-designed lighting and furniture that reflect the hotel’s character, to the process behind the building’s design, the speakers will extract key insights that inspire and propel the industry forward in the upcoming discussion.
The seminar will take place on Thursday, January 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
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