Location: Hamilton, ON
Client: Victoria Park Community Homes
Final Construction Cost: TBD
Architect of Record: Invizij Architects Inc
Founded in 1974, Victoria Park Community Homes is one of Ontario’s largest and longest-standing private non-profit housing organizations. Over the years, their portfolio has expanded to include more than 3,122 apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes across Southern Ontario – with many more under development! Their mission is to provide stable and affordable housing for communities throughout the region.
In 2024, we were engaged to design a new 107-unit, eight-storey residential complex to help address the growing demand for affordable housing in Hamilton. Located at the corner of Stone Church East and Redmond on the central Hamilton Mountain, the development will enliven the streetscape, transforming the site of one block of eight existing townhomes into a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, tailored for small families and seniors who wish to age in place.
The project has completed the rezoning process and is currently working toward obtaining Site Plan Control approval. The building will be designed with a focus on energy efficiency, meeting Passive House US (PHIUS) standards for both the building envelope and mechanical systems. Additionally, we are proposing the installation of Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) systems on all balconies and the roof to help the development achieve a net-zero carbon footprint. Construction is slated to begin in the winter of 2025.
