Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre

St. Mark’s Place

St. Mark’s Place

The project had funding from CMHC’s Co-Investment fund, requiring it to exceed 2015 NECB by at least 41%. By using Passive House methods & materials including improving the airtightness of the existing sanctuary using Aerobarrier technology, the building was able to achieve a 44% improvement over a baseline...

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Chedoke House (Balfour House) Office Conversion

Chedoke House (Balfour House) Office Conversion

In 2019, our early involvement included meetings with our client (Cardus) and City of Hamilton Heritage staff to clarify heritage processes and timelines for the adaptive reuse of the house into offices and included the preparation of a Functional Plan for the future renovations of the potential tenant (Cardus),...

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Indwell’s The Oaks: Ain-dah-ing

Indwell’s The Oaks: Ain-dah-ing

The conversion of a building that has been mostly unoccupied for half a century created some challenges, but in the end the brick façade remains as a reminder of the site’s history and the small horse-size windows remain as a reminder of the past – lengthened where needed for the apartments. The stables building was...

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Harvey Woods Lofts Affordable Apartments

Harvey Woods Lofts Affordable Apartments

Phase One included 54 one-bedroom apartments, and Phase Two added another 26 units (1 and 2-bedroom), for an 80-unit total. The design ensured that much of the building’s original materials and structure —maple floors, wood columns, and steel beams—remain visible. The brick facades remain intact, with new efficient...

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