Jeffrey Thorsteinson
@jthorsteinson.bsky.social
Also, TBH it looks kind of great with the glass façade down.
October 21, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Also, TBH it looks kind of great with the glass façade down.
Arsonists demand fewer fires.
July 9, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Arsonists demand fewer fires.
Nice to see Manitoba Tyndall limestone featured in the furnishings of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, designed by Thom Fougere working w
Winnipeg’s 1x1architecture. www.dezeen.com/2025/06/18/g...
Winnipeg’s 1x1architecture. www.dezeen.com/2025/06/18/g...
June 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Nice to see Manitoba Tyndall limestone featured in the furnishings of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, designed by Thom Fougere working w
Winnipeg’s 1x1architecture. www.dezeen.com/2025/06/18/g...
Winnipeg’s 1x1architecture. www.dezeen.com/2025/06/18/g...
Have long had a fondness for the late modern renovation of (and addition to) 93 Lombard, an early example of the heritage reuse in the #ExchangeDistrict. Designer was apparently Laszlo Schevelik, a Hungarian refugee (came to Winnipeg afterwards the events of 1956).
June 13, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Have long had a fondness for the late modern renovation of (and addition to) 93 Lombard, an early example of the heritage reuse in the #ExchangeDistrict. Designer was apparently Laszlo Schevelik, a Hungarian refugee (came to Winnipeg afterwards the events of 1956).
Have been meaning to post about this too! This lot is also empty or nearly empty most of the time. It should be reallocated for stalls/kiosks like it was when the park was created.
June 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Have been meaning to post about this too! This lot is also empty or nearly empty most of the time. It should be reallocated for stalls/kiosks like it was when the park was created.
Late 1950s sketches of the fraternity houses associated with the University of Manitoba by landscape architect Cameron Man. (Most were downtown or West Broadway/Wolseley)
June 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Late 1950s sketches of the fraternity houses associated with the University of Manitoba by landscape architect Cameron Man. (Most were downtown or West Broadway/Wolseley)
The syndrome of 2020s architects, designers, developers…
April 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The syndrome of 2020s architects, designers, developers…
Came across some great late 1960s/early '70s Canadian book covers yesterday. #graphicdesign
April 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Came across some great late 1960s/early '70s Canadian book covers yesterday. #graphicdesign
Oh God, you’re right! It didn’t escape the greyification of everything. 😭 Thinking of writing a letter — or guerrilla restoration?
April 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Oh God, you’re right! It didn’t escape the greyification of everything. 😭 Thinking of writing a letter — or guerrilla restoration?
I enjoy the supergraphic quality of Wpg's Wellington School, remodelled in the 70s by IKOY. Time for a return to architecture with colour.
April 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I enjoy the supergraphic quality of Wpg's Wellington School, remodelled in the 70s by IKOY. Time for a return to architecture with colour.
It does seem odd to me that we are downgrading from the charming, sturdy old ones because they are apparently no longer serviceable when there’s tons of the exact same fixtures in Ottawa & they seem to be in fine shape there.
April 16, 2025 at 3:55 AM
It does seem odd to me that we are downgrading from the charming, sturdy old ones because they are apparently no longer serviceable when there’s tons of the exact same fixtures in Ottawa & they seem to be in fine shape there.
A couple of afternoons w sun & no snow & suddenly this feels in grasp:
Silver Heights, as painted by L.L. FitzGerald ca. 1931. (Painting from the Art Gallery of Ontario)
Silver Heights, as painted by L.L. FitzGerald ca. 1931. (Painting from the Art Gallery of Ontario)
April 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
A couple of afternoons w sun & no snow & suddenly this feels in grasp:
Silver Heights, as painted by L.L. FitzGerald ca. 1931. (Painting from the Art Gallery of Ontario)
Silver Heights, as painted by L.L. FitzGerald ca. 1931. (Painting from the Art Gallery of Ontario)
It is unfortunate that the brand new streetlights in the #ExchangeDistrict (left) appear to be in worse shape within a couple weeks than the ones that have been there for about 45 years & that are being removed (right).
April 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
It is unfortunate that the brand new streetlights in the #ExchangeDistrict (left) appear to be in worse shape within a couple weeks than the ones that have been there for about 45 years & that are being removed (right).
Always fun to visit a historic building and see some of the historic objects inside.
April 13, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Always fun to visit a historic building and see some of the historic objects inside.
I’ve done this. Felt a bit like this but with owl calls.
April 13, 2025 at 4:09 AM
I’ve done this. Felt a bit like this but with owl calls.
Renovation of the Keewayden Building (138 Portage Ave. East) offering a rare public glimpse of the arched structure inside. (It’s being converted to housing)
April 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Renovation of the Keewayden Building (138 Portage Ave. East) offering a rare public glimpse of the arched structure inside. (It’s being converted to housing)
“The future begins today.”
April 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
“The future begins today.”
Really enjoyed seeing The Hall documentary @wpgarch.bsky.social’s Architecture+Design film fest today, feat. the story of the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, Denmark — a bldg I had the pleasure of visiting last summer. A thoughtful meditation on architecture’s purpose, heritage & climate change.
April 11, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Really enjoyed seeing The Hall documentary @wpgarch.bsky.social’s Architecture+Design film fest today, feat. the story of the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, Denmark — a bldg I had the pleasure of visiting last summer. A thoughtful meditation on architecture’s purpose, heritage & climate change.
Every city needs a sign museum like the one in Edmonton.
April 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Every city needs a sign museum like the one in Edmonton.
The lost art of fun signage.
April 11, 2025 at 4:10 AM
The lost art of fun signage.
Watercolour by former Manitoba provincial architect Gilbert Parfitt of the now-demolished flour mill that used to be on Archibald in St. Boniface (undated).
April 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Watercolour by former Manitoba provincial architect Gilbert Parfitt of the now-demolished flour mill that used to be on Archibald in St. Boniface (undated).
Sad to see this former fountain at 263 York Avenue (at Garry), Winnipeg Hydro Substation No. 2, was demolished today. The fountain hadn't worked for some time but it was an interesting detail. Designed by Verne Reimer with Green Blankstein Russell ca. 1990-91.
March 27, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Sad to see this former fountain at 263 York Avenue (at Garry), Winnipeg Hydro Substation No. 2, was demolished today. The fountain hadn't worked for some time but it was an interesting detail. Designed by Verne Reimer with Green Blankstein Russell ca. 1990-91.
I always like a good perspective section, like this drawing of ARCOP’s absolute unit, Place Bonaventure, in Montreal. Even better if they are inhabited, Waldo or other kid’s book style.
March 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I always like a good perspective section, like this drawing of ARCOP’s absolute unit, Place Bonaventure, in Montreal. Even better if they are inhabited, Waldo or other kid’s book style.
This one part of @umanitoba.bsky.social has #CharlesSheeler vibes.
March 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
This one part of @umanitoba.bsky.social has #CharlesSheeler vibes.