Journal

Starting October 7, 2019, a new social enterprise brings healthy and affordable food choices into Calgary neighborhoods that face transportation or economic barriers. The Fresh Routes’ mobile grocery store brings fresh produce directly to communities where affordable, nutritious food is difficult to access. Mason Studio is pleased to partner with Fresh Routes, and a national social impact program, Brandvan, to help with the interior design of a retrofitted public city bus.

Press: CTV News, Calgary; Global News; CBC News

Stanley Sun and Ashley Rumsey presented the creative process behind Mason Studio at INDEX Design Master Class conference in Montreal on May 8th. Hundreds gathered at the Montreal Society of Arts and Technology to learn how Mason Studio approaches every design project and to hear what's on the horizon for the growing practice.

Visit index-design.ca/article/retour-master-class-mason-studio

Stanley Sun and Ashley Rumsey share the development of Mason Studio in The Globe and Mail, in collaboration with Volvo, for the series called, "Exceptional Canadians."

Link to full article and video.

In any environment, the experience of the guest is influenced and engaged by each of the senses. This is especially essential in a restaurant environment where every element is crucial to the overall dining experience. When working with Chef Brandon Olsen for his new French-Bistro, La Banane, he had a clear vision for each touchpoint of experience for his guests. To Chef, the banana has always been emblematic of happiness and contentment. Our studio worked closely with Chef Olsen and his team to integrate this sentiment as a driver for the guest experience and interior design.

In early 2017, our four model suites for the Park View Manor project in Shenzhen, China are completed and open to the public for viewing as an extension of the presentation centre for the two 45-story condominium towers.

Mason Studio's design for Andaz Hotel, Ottawa made Wallpaper's shortlist for Best Urban Hotels in 2017.

NXT City is a not-for-profit organization that connects young leaders with city builders to help inspire, create and activate public spaces. On November 25th, 2016 Mason Studio created an ephemeral temporary installation transforming space and perceptions at the closing party of the NXT City Symposium.

On June 5th 2016, Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) invited Mason Studio Partners, Stanley Sun and Ashley Rumsey to Ottawa, Ontario to be Keynote speakers at PROpel; an annual interactive program and conference for emerging interior design professionals.

As a summation of their talk, the following challenge was proposed to the delegates.

Challenge:
Determine the driving factors for you to exist in a state of self-perpetuation. Find your source inspiration. Learn everything there is to know about the topic to learn how it drives you. Analyze the impact by searching beyond the surface and find the root of the message and meaning.

Brief:
Write your own brief to respond to this challenge.
It can be anything! (i.e. object/event/installation/space/website/music /play/recipe etc.)

Criteria:
Consider the topics discussed in Mason Studio’s keynote address:

• Adapting a current model
• Creating the greatest benefit
• Liberation from creativity
• Look outwork, focus internally
• Define the individual

Submit:
Create a proposal for Mason Studio’s review
Submit to: info@masonstudio.com
Date: August 31, 2016

Result:
Mason Studio will select a brief that most clearly understands the root source of inspiration and responds to it with the greatest impact.

They will support the selected brief in the manner that is defined by the applicant within the brief.
(i.e. as a sounding board, as financial backers, as cheerleaders, your marketing team etc.)

Thank you for your submissions.

Mason Studio Partners, Stanley Sun and Ashley Rumsey were honoured to be guest judges for the Young Designer Award at Evia's Home for Life, Toronto’s most meaningful home-themed marketplace and auction. Proceeds supported Eva’s award-winning programs assisting homeless and at-risk youth to make the transition to independent living . The event at Evergreen Brick Works invited guests to bid on housewares, furniture and experiences through a silent and live auction. They also enjoyed a curated selection of framed Eva’s “My Toronto” Youth Photography Project photographs taken by residents of Eva's facilities.

In working with Hyatt hotels and Claridge Homes, Mason Studio was commissioned to create the interior design for Ottawa’s newest hotel in the core of the historic Byward Market. Currently under construction, the 200-room boutique hotel will feature a lobby bar, market restaurant, rooftop lounge and meeting hall is expected to open in mid-2016.

Mason Studio is pleased to work with a range of Canadian product designers and artists to create a hotel for guests to experience an environment that speaks to a new Canadiana.

Andaz Hotel