Canadian Architecture and Design to be launched by North of 89 publisher

The experience of publishing the regional architectural magazine North of 89 (launched last spring) was so good, the publisher is about to launch a second architecture and design title, this time national. Canadian Architecture and Design will publish its first issue on July 11, with a $5.95 cover price and a combined bimonthly newsstand and controlled distribution of 75,000 copies.

Publisher Mike Dunphy says in a release:

“North of 89 was received so enthusiastically by readers and advertisers, that we felt the time was right to go national. When you consider the home-related television shows, newspaper sections and magazines that are so popular today, it’s obvious the demand is there. We’re excited about profiling exceptional residences and other buildings from across Canada that are created by top architects, designers and builders.”

Architecture will be the primary focus, although the magazine will also include information on innovative products and trends in antiques, art, furnishings, home technology, kitchen and bath, lighting and landscaping, as well as lifestyle topics such as automotive and travel. Each issue will include a minimum of six home features, one in an international locale. The first issue includes profiles of private residences from PEI to British Columbia. The international content includes a feature about the South of Spain.

Dunphy, who is based in Creemore, Ontario, is a former construction management professional who is also a professional photographer.

This is the second launch of its type in as many weeks. Recently, International Architecture and Design was announced -- a 50,000 circulation controlled quarterly.