Tradition and innovation. One couldn’t seem more different from the other. And yet, these contradicting terms are increasingly being used as allies in contemporary architecture. While tradition may evoke images of closed, unwavering ideas, innovation instead brings to...

Our previous post covered  the initial steps to take to realize your building or -renovation project. (If you missed it, you can check out From Concept to Conception, part 1 here.) You now have a clearer idea of what you want, how and where to make it happen, and what...

Architects and interior designers are well aware of the various stages involved in making their designs a reality. It is also important to know where to turn when wanting to use innovative, sustainable, luxury building products - especially from foreign vendors. So,...

The climate is changing, there’s no doubt about that, so awareness of our ecological footprint is on the forefront of everyone’s minds. This is especially true for the building sector, where sustainable building practices are not only ethically responsible but are...

We’re all familiar with the traditional, square tiles adorning bathroom and kitchen walls. But what if you want to go further for your project, to create walls which can be classified as works of art? Well, you’ll need to think outside of the box - or outside of the...

Becoming a reliable partner for each customer means being able to keep promises. To us at Atlantic Link, that means being clear and upstanding from day zero. We stand by giving you good advice, using our know-how and expertise to provide technical and aesthetic...

The value of real estate fluctuates greatly depending on a wide range of factors. These factors include location, inflation, the cost of borrowing and of course supply and demand. Many of the factors that affect resale value are out of the owner’s control. After all,...

It’s natural for things to deteriorate over time. This is just a fact of life. We, as humans, grow old and so does everything around us, even things like stone. The wear and tear of the elements and continued use make buildings weaker, older, and sometimes, the need...

Let’s continue our deep dive into construction materials. We’ve covered the differences between some of the most common man-made and natural materials. We’ve also talked about the characteristics of wood as a construction material. In this article we are going to take...

Not all materials are created equal. In fact, not all materials are created, period. In the construction industry, we use a plethora of materials, some of them made by humans and others made by Nature. What are the differences between them? And what is appropriate to...