TRANSIENT PERMANENCE: downtown toronto

Location | Toronto, ON Canada

Advisors | Daniel Harland, Rachel Morris 2021

In a fast-paced city with a likely continuing need for social distancing, we find ourselves in a challenging paradox pertaining to social redesign. People crave a sense of togetherness and our day-to-day interactions often no longer feel like we’re a part of another’s story.

The intention is to weave our stories back together and promote a sense of connectivity through design by engaging with the local community and embracing the present moment. The concept pivots on the contradiction of Transient Permanence: by blurring the tangible and digital experience, and integrating touchless contact, we create unique moments that become a part of our timelines.