Location: St. Thomas, ON
Client: Indwell & City of St. Thomas
Year of Completion: 2022
Final Construction Cost: $11,906,000
Architect of Record: Invizij Architects
In line with St. Thomas’ Compassionate Community plan, this project created 45 new supportive apartments one block from the downtown core. The new building is four storeys and includes shell space for a future single-bay firehall. We believe firehalls and housing can make good neighbours, as firehall land is municipally owned and often in walkable neighbourhoods. This project is the second of its kind in Canada that we are aware of, the first is in Vancouver, a partnership with the YWCA.
The design of the building was meant to reflect the historic brick facades of Talbot Street, but with a modern twist. There are elements reminiscent of St. Thomas’s railroad history in the façade. Each floor has a communal balcony adjacent to the elevator for tenants to enjoy the fresh air, and at the ground floor there is a formal garden area and pergola.
Like all other Indwell buildings, The Station is designed to meet Passive House targets of low energy, low carbon, and comfort. The first tenants were scheduled to move in summer 2023.
“The City of St. Thomas is very pleased to partner with Indwell to establish supportive housing. We are thankful that Indwell chose St. Thomas as a home for new housing projects that will support some of our community’s most vulnerable people. We look forward to seeing the upcoming projects completed.” – Mayor Joe Preston
