Education environments have changed with the times. Gone are the days of the sterile schoolhouse with simple chalkboards and dull wooden desks; schools are increasingly recognizing the importance of a well-designed setting to stimulate students and staff alike.

In Enderby, British Columbia, Mike and Jason Jong are reimagining a legend in the world of travel campers with the Armadillo Trailer. Born into a family of outdoor enthusiasts, the brothers have worked by their father’s side manufacturing, repairing and renovating RVs their entire lives.

Since 2002 Ruscio Studio, an award-winning interior design firm located in Montreal, has served both the local and international communities. The recent renovation of a 19th century three-story-plex, in the historic St-Henri neighborhood of Montreal, is one of those special projects—a microcosm of contemporary design that pays homage to the cultural context of its roots.

Any fan of mid-century modern style will enjoy this case study about the recent renovation of the iconic Kirk Douglas Estate. Thank you to Save Room for Design, for sharing the project where owner/architect Diane Bald talks to Megan at Monogram, about integrating 21^st century elements into her 50s-era home and staying true to the mid-century design aesthetic without becoming a caricature.