For architect Daniel Libeskind, inspiration came while attending a wedding. He drew his design on a napkin, using that sketch to construct a nearly identical real-life structure. As it took shape, the Daniel Libeskind Royal Ontario Museum addition became known as the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. It opened in 2007.

The Bata Shoe Museum is located in Toronto, Canada. Opened in 1995 and designed by Moriyama & Teshima Architects, this museum features a distinctive shoebox-shaped structure housing over 13,000 shoes and artifacts. It showcases footwear from ancient Egyptian sandals to contemporary designer heels.