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Michael Chesman, Grade 11 student
Micheal has demonstrated significant growth through his 7 week experience in November 2025. Micheals primary responsibilities were creating 3D models of our projects via various programs. Prior to this experience Michael had minimal experience in SketchUp and Revit, but had grown immensely through his time in SURF. His growth is demonstrated through his model of […]
New indoor baseball facility open in White Rock
Grace McLeodRain or shine, a new baseball and fastpitch indoor facility is allowing players to practice all year ’round.A red ribbon to officially open the facility was cut by White Rock’s mayor on Sunday (April 12), marking the opening of Centennial Cages at Centennial Park.Centennial Cages has been a project in the works for six […]
Ojas Ransingh, Grade 11 Student
During a three-week architectural internship at SURF Architecture, Ojas received firsthand experience in learning basic skills required by junior staff in an architectural studio environment. He laboured diligently on a few projects, particularly with the preparation of a complex 3D model of a new dental building in Chilliwack BC. His internship provided him with a […]
Giant rotating hamster wheels aim to ‘revolutionize’ indoor skiing
An Australian company is preparing to roll out a series of giant, rotating ski barrels designed to make the experience of carving endless fresh snow available to city folk without a long drive. We talk to Snowtunnel co-founder and CEO Scott Kessler. Indoor ski training is nothing new – but the space and cost requirements […]
House Inside a Wind Turbine: Blade-Made’s Radical Tiny Home Innovation
What if a wind turbine could become your next home? That’s exactly the vision behind Blade-Made’s latest projecta micro house built inside a decommissioned wind turbine nacelle. This bold concept reimagines industrial waste as cozy, off-grid living. Dutch studio Blade-Made, co-founded by architect Jos de Krieger of Superuse, designed the tiny house using a nacelle—the […]
A life’s artwork: 50 years of Andy Goldsworthy
When the National Galleries of Scotland first approached Andy Goldsworthy about a show to mark his 50th year as an artist, they expected him to focus on one of their outdoor spaces. Perhaps mingling inside and out, as he did in a show at the Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh in 1990. Instead, he asked to […]
Fascinating Animation Reveals the Inner Workings of the Colosseum in Ancient Rome
Big, complex venues and meticulously crafted entertainment are two things that may feel very modern, but somehow they aren’t. At the Colosseum in Ancient Rome, dazzling shows and and epic fights took place, bringing the masses together. But don’t be fooled by the looks of this landmark today. As an animated video by Deconstructed shows, […]
The World’s Largest Sand Battery Just Went Online in Finland. It could change renewable energy
The World’s Largest Sand Battery Just Went Online in Finland. It could change renewable energy The world’s largest sand battery has just been turned on. The battery, which is simple in design, can store heat during periods of excess renewable energy. It then stores the heat and can deliver it on demand, enabling municipalities to […]
Artist spends 1,000 hours drawing central London
An east London artist says he has spent almost 1,000 hours creating a highly detailed drawing of central London. Jack Nolan, an artist and architectural technologist, specialises in drawing realism-style cityscapes and architectural landmarks using fine liner pens. His latest piece spans from Oval to Fitzrovia, and the eagle-eyed will spot many of the capital’s […]