Laura Weil leads hatch + parley with a clear focus on Canadian-made, architecturally distinctive entry doors for the modular housing and construction sectors. With over 25 years of experience in the Canadian window and door manufacturing industry, including leadership at one of Canada’s largest fiberglass door manufacturers, she brings deep industry knowledge, manufacturing experience, and market credibility to the company. hatch + parley is developing a signature series of e

A Door Into What’s Possible The Centre for Youth Care — Saint John, New Brunswick I first heard about the Centre for Youth Care the way many good things in this city seem to happen — through a room full of people who care. 100 Women Who Care . That night, the Centre for Youth Care stood up to give their five-minute pitch. After they finished, Mayor Donna Reardon leaned over and quietly filled in the gaps for me — what they were building, who it was for, and why it mattered.

Doors are much more than just functional barriers. They are storytellers, guardians, and sometimes even works of art. Each door design whispers a unique message about the home it protects and the people who live inside. If you’ve ever paused to admire a beautifully crafted door or wondered why certain styles feel so inviting, you’re in the right place. Today, I want to take you on a journey to decode the language of door designs and uncover the rich symbolism behind them. The