profile magazine - urban design awards 2007
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Profile Magazine - Issue 1TRANSCRIPT
ProfileShowcasing Canada’s Industry Leaders
URBAN DESIGN AWARDS
2007
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Awards of Excellence, City of Toronto
Awards of Excellence, City of Mississauga
Awards of Excellence, City of Hamilton
Awards of Excellence, City of Ottawa
Letter from the Publisher
Upcoming Events
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Contents
Aquicon Construction, family-owned and operated, specializes in the construction of public sector and educational facilities including schools, universities, community centres, churches and libraries.
At the heart of our business is the combination of family values and a hands-on approach that have earned us the trust and respect of our clients and peers.
We believe that by creating strong partnerships and working side by side with all those involved in the construction process we build a better community.
Always Hands-On, We Care About The Details.
131 Delta Park Blvd.
Brampton, Ontario
Canada L6T 5M8
TEL: (905) 458-1313FAX: (905) 458-6020
www.aquicon.com
Congratulations Kohn Schnier Architects! We are proud
to be part of your success.
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4
34
Awards of Excellence, City of Toronto
Awards of Excellence, City of Mississauga
Awards of Excellence, City of Hamilton
Awards of Excellence, City of Ottawa
Letter from the Publisher
Upcoming Events
519
2531
Contents
Aquicon Construction, family-owned and operated, specializes in the construction of public sector and educational facilities including schools, universities, community centres, churches and libraries.
At the heart of our business is the combination of family values and a hands-on approach that have earned us the trust and respect of our clients and peers.
We believe that by creating strong partnerships and working side by side with all those involved in the construction process we build a better community.
Always Hands-On, We Care About The Details.
131 Delta Park Blvd.
Brampton, Ontario
Canada L6T 5M8
TEL: (905) 458-1313FAX: (905) 458-6020
www.aquicon.com
Congratulations Kohn Schnier Architects! We are proud
to be part of your success.
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Good design is not a frill or a luxury but a crucial
ingredient necessary to ensure the ongoing success
of our city — Robert J. Freedman, Director of Urban Design City of Toronto
We would like to thank the jury members from each city for providing their time and expertise. Their valuable opinions and insight are highlighted at the bottom of each project profile.
On a final note, I would like to extend my sincerest appreciation to the city planners, awards staff and architects who collaborated with us and contributed to the success of this edition.
Best Regards,
Juan Malvestitti, Publisher
M odern Empire Inc. is proud to announce the addition of PROFILE Magazine to its publishing division.
Designed to showcase Canada’s industry leaders, PROFILE Magazine will provide you with an in-depth look at the experts behind Canada’s leading products and services. From architects and designers to restaurant operators PROFILE Magazine will explore the inside track to our nation’s leading entrepreneurs.
For our inaugural edition we have elected to set our sights on the 2007 Urban Design Awards, showcasing urban design and architectural excellence in the cities of Toronto, Mississauga, Hamilton and Ottawa.
This special issue is a tribute to the significant contribution that urban designers, architects, landscape architects and artists make to improving both the look and the livability of our cities.
In the following pages you will immerse yourself into some of Ontario’s finest creations. Through each project analysis we hope to bring you closer to the professionals responsible for these architectural gems.
PUBLISHERJuan Malvestitti416.236.7473
SENIOR DESIGNERParastou Gheidarpour
CONTRIBUTORSKen Coit, City of Hamilton
Amy Falkner, City of Ottawa Sharon Mittmann, City of Mississauga
Kristina Reinders, City of Toronto
SUBSCRIPTIONSCanada: One year $27.00 Elsewhere: $39.00
Single copy sales:Canada $9.00 Elsewhere: $12.00
Requests for permission to reprint or publish any portion of this magazine should be
addressed to the publisher.
PROFILE Magazine is published four times a year by
PRESIDENT Juan Malvestitti
CONTROLLER Florencia Rojas
LEGAL Carla Bracamonte
121 Lee Street Guelph, Ontario N1E 7E8www.modernempire.ca
PROFILE Magazine welcomes letters but accepts no responsibility for unsolicited
manuscripts or photographs.
Canadian Publications Mail ProductSales Agreement No. 41608530
All contents copyrightModern Empire Inc.
Printed in Canada on recycled paper.
V I S I O N • S T R AT E G Y • R E S U LT S
Publisher’s Note
URBAN DESIGN AWARDS 2007
Awards StaffTed Tyndorf, Chief Planner and Executive Director
Robert Freedman, Director, Urban Design
Alka Lukatela, Program Manager, Civic Improvement
Richard Bishop, Senior Communications Coordinator
Heather McCallum, Protocol Officer
Deborah McLeod, Support Assistant
Allison Reid, Urban Designer
Kristina Reinders, Urban Designer
Rudy Zangari, Senior Design Technologist
JuryJohn Barber, Urban Affairs columnist, The Globe and Mail
Calvin Brook, Principal, Brook McIlroy/Pace Architects
Renee Daoust, Principal, Daoust Lestage inc.
Eric Haldenby, Director, University of Waterloo School of Architecture
David Leinster, Partner, The Planning Partnership
Mindful of the program’s new emphasis on urban design, the jury awarded projects that integrated best within specific settings, creating new experiences of space while weaving skillfully into their surroundings. We were delighted to acknowledge suburban projects that demonstrated a clear intention to create a sense of place and formalize urbanity in new settings Jury Statement
Good design is not a frill or a luxury but a crucial
ingredient necessary to ensure the ongoing success
of our city — Robert J. Freedman, Director of Urban Design City of Toronto
We would like to thank the jury members from each city for providing their time and expertise. Their valuable opinions and insight are highlighted at the bottom of each project profile.
On a final note, I would like to extend my sincerest appreciation to the city planners, awards staff and architects who collaborated with us and contributed to the success of this edition.
Best Regards,
Juan Malvestitti, Publisher
M odern Empire Inc. is proud to announce the addition of PROFILE Magazine to its publishing division.
Designed to showcase Canada’s industry leaders, PROFILE Magazine will provide you with an in-depth look at the experts behind Canada’s leading products and services. From architects and designers to restaurant operators PROFILE Magazine will explore the inside track to our nation’s leading entrepreneurs.
For our inaugural edition we have elected to set our sights on the 2007 Urban Design Awards, showcasing urban design and architectural excellence in the cities of Toronto, Mississauga, Hamilton and Ottawa.
This special issue is a tribute to the significant contribution that urban designers, architects, landscape architects and artists make to improving both the look and the livability of our cities.
In the following pages you will immerse yourself into some of Ontario’s finest creations. Through each project analysis we hope to bring you closer to the professionals responsible for these architectural gems.
PUBLISHERJuan Malvestitti416.236.7473
SENIOR DESIGNERParastou Gheidarpour
CONTRIBUTORSKen Coit, City of Hamilton
Amy Falkner, City of Ottawa Sharon Mittmann, City of Mississauga
Kristina Reinders, City of Toronto
SUBSCRIPTIONSCanada: One year $27.00 Elsewhere: $39.00
Single copy sales:Canada $9.00 Elsewhere: $12.00
Requests for permission to reprint or publish any portion of this magazine should be
addressed to the publisher.
PROFILE Magazine is published four times a year by
PRESIDENT Juan Malvestitti
CONTROLLER Florencia Rojas
LEGAL Carla Bracamonte
121 Lee Street Guelph, Ontario N1E 7E8www.modernempire.ca
PROFILE Magazine welcomes letters but accepts no responsibility for unsolicited
manuscripts or photographs.
Canadian Publications Mail ProductSales Agreement No. 41608530
All contents copyrightModern Empire Inc.
Printed in Canada on recycled paper.
V I S I O N • S T R AT E G Y • R E S U LT S
Publisher’s Note
URBAN DESIGN AWARDS 2007
Awards StaffTed Tyndorf, Chief Planner and Executive Director
Robert Freedman, Director, Urban Design
Alka Lukatela, Program Manager, Civic Improvement
Richard Bishop, Senior Communications Coordinator
Heather McCallum, Protocol Officer
Deborah McLeod, Support Assistant
Allison Reid, Urban Designer
Kristina Reinders, Urban Designer
Rudy Zangari, Senior Design Technologist
JuryJohn Barber, Urban Affairs columnist, The Globe and Mail
Calvin Brook, Principal, Brook McIlroy/Pace Architects
Renee Daoust, Principal, Daoust Lestage inc.
Eric Haldenby, Director, University of Waterloo School of Architecture
David Leinster, Partner, The Planning Partnership
Mindful of the program’s new emphasis on urban design, the jury awarded projects that integrated best within specific settings, creating new experiences of space while weaving skillfully into their surroundings. We were delighted to acknowledge suburban projects that demonstrated a clear intention to create a sense of place and formalize urbanity in new settings Jury Statement
IL FORNELLO 491 Church Street
Architecture: Gianone Associates ArchitectsClient: Il Fornello Group
Budget: $900,000.00Total Project Size: 785 Sq. Ft. Completion: November 2005
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Blackwell Bowick Ltd.
Mechanical Engineer: Clarke Mechanical Design Ltd. Electrical Engineer: W. Mitchell & Son Electrical Group Inc.
Landscape Architect: NoneGeneral Contractor: Il Fornello Group
A vanishing street wall in floor-to-ceiling glass makes dining a theatrical event, while creating an innovative porch-like-space in an otherwise typical main street storefront.
328 EUCLID AVENUE 328 Euclid Avenue
Architecture: Levitt Goodman Architects LimitedClient: Dean Goodman, Jana LevittBudget: Withheld Total Project Size: 1,550 Sq. Ft.Completion: Spring 2006
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Jewell Engineering Mechanical Engineer: None Electrical Engineer: None Landscape Architect: Perennial Gardens General Contractor: Boszko & Verity
The last word in an increasingly sophisticated tradition of infill housing, this quiet, unpretentious house incorporates innovative green strategies of particular relevance to urban sites, including a brilliantly released roof garden. From the street it almost disappears from view, enveloped in its garden.
BUILDING IN CONTEXT – PRIVATELow-scale Building AWARD OF EXCELLENCEELEMENTS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
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IL FORNELLO 491 Church Street
Architecture: Gianone Associates ArchitectsClient: Il Fornello Group
Budget: $900,000.00Total Project Size: 785 Sq. Ft. Completion: November 2005
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Blackwell Bowick Ltd.
Mechanical Engineer: Clarke Mechanical Design Ltd. Electrical Engineer: W. Mitchell & Son Electrical Group Inc.
Landscape Architect: NoneGeneral Contractor: Il Fornello Group
A vanishing street wall in floor-to-ceiling glass makes dining a theatrical event, while creating an innovative porch-like-space in an otherwise typical main street storefront.
328 EUCLID AVENUE 328 Euclid Avenue
Architecture: Levitt Goodman Architects LimitedClient: Dean Goodman, Jana LevittBudget: Withheld Total Project Size: 1,550 Sq. Ft.Completion: Spring 2006
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Jewell Engineering Mechanical Engineer: None Electrical Engineer: None Landscape Architect: Perennial Gardens General Contractor: Boszko & Verity
The last word in an increasingly sophisticated tradition of infill housing, this quiet, unpretentious house incorporates innovative green strategies of particular relevance to urban sites, including a brilliantly released roof garden. From the street it almost disappears from view, enveloped in its garden.
BUILDING IN CONTEXT – PRIVATELow-scale Building AWARD OF EXCELLENCEELEMENTS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
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BUILDING IN CONTEXT – PRIVATELow-scale Building
99 SCOLLARD STREET OFFICE BUILDING
99 Scollard Street
Architecture: Drew Mandel Design Client: Fergus Bay Holdings
Budget: WithheldTotal Project Size: 4,933 Sq. Ft.
Completion: January 2007
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Blackwell Engineering Ltd.
Mechanical Engineer: M & E Engineering Ltd.Electrical Engineer: M & E Engineering Ltd.Landscape Architect: Drew Mandel Design
General Contractor: T. Fijalkowski & Associates
A respectful contemporary addition to a Victorian streetscape that combines simple massing and fine detailing to achieve an open and inviting result.
GALLEY HOUSE 70 Galley Avenue
Architecture: Donald Chong Studio Client: Karen White and Dave MacNaughtan Budget: WithheldTotal Project Size: 2,400 Sq. Ft. Completion: November 2006
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Blackwell Bowick Partnership Mechanical Engineer: Thomas Technical Electrical Engineer: NoneLandscape Architect: Red Twig Design General Contractor: Derek Nicholson Incorporated
Less than 12 feet (3.6m) wide, this jewel-like infill house overcomes the significant constraints of its site with clarity and style, enclosing ample living space while presenting a mannerly but highly distinctive face to the street.
BUILDING IN CONTEXT – PRIVATELow-scale Building AWARD OF EXCELLENCEAWARD OF EXCELLENCE
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BUILDING IN CONTEXT – PRIVATELow-scale Building
99 SCOLLARD STREET OFFICE BUILDING
99 Scollard Street
Architecture: Drew Mandel Design Client: Fergus Bay Holdings
Budget: WithheldTotal Project Size: 4,933 Sq. Ft.
Completion: January 2007
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Blackwell Engineering Ltd.
Mechanical Engineer: M & E Engineering Ltd.Electrical Engineer: M & E Engineering Ltd.Landscape Architect: Drew Mandel Design
General Contractor: T. Fijalkowski & Associates
A respectful contemporary addition to a Victorian streetscape that combines simple massing and fine detailing to achieve an open and inviting result.
GALLEY HOUSE 70 Galley Avenue
Architecture: Donald Chong Studio Client: Karen White and Dave MacNaughtan Budget: WithheldTotal Project Size: 2,400 Sq. Ft. Completion: November 2006
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Blackwell Bowick Partnership Mechanical Engineer: Thomas Technical Electrical Engineer: NoneLandscape Architect: Red Twig Design General Contractor: Derek Nicholson Incorporated
Less than 12 feet (3.6m) wide, this jewel-like infill house overcomes the significant constraints of its site with clarity and style, enclosing ample living space while presenting a mannerly but highly distinctive face to the street.
BUILDING IN CONTEXT – PRIVATELow-scale Building AWARD OF EXCELLENCEAWARD OF EXCELLENCE
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ELEMENTS
HUNTER RESIDENCE 54 Wells Street
Architecture: Ted Watson Architect Client: Chris and Cindy Hunter
Budget: $120,000.00 Total Project Size: 950 Sq. Ft.
Completion: Spring 2006
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Blackwell Engineering Ltd.
Mechanical Engineer: None Electrical Engineer: None
Landscape Architect: NoneGeneral Contractor: Nicolas Nichols Contracting
A simple and generous gesture allowing the private and public realms to find an in-between place, suggesting new possibilities for the neglected “flankages” of corner lots throughout the city. The passer-by has a visceral sense of being welcomed to the neighbourhood.
LEONARD AVENUE PRE-FAB ROOFTOP APARTMENTS 25 Leonard Avenue
Architecture: Levitt Goodman Architects LimitedClient: St. Clare’s Multi-Faith Group Budget: $2,600,000.00Total Project Size: 7,800 Sq. Ft.Completion: Winter 2006
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Jewell Engineering Mechanical Engineer: Takano Engineering Electrical Engineer: MT Engineering Landscape Architect: Perennial Gardens General Contractor: Dineen Construction Corporation
Another inspiring rediscovery of neglected possibilities, these prefabricated housing units stacked on the flat roof of an existing building are at once playful and socially powerful. The transformation of the building is not apparent at street level but profound at the new roof-level grade. The result is an original vision of green, low-impact intensification.
BUILDING IN CONTEXT – PRIVATEMid-rise Building AWARD OF EXCELLENCEAWARD OF EXCELLENCE
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ELEMENTS
HUNTER RESIDENCE 54 Wells Street
Architecture: Ted Watson Architect Client: Chris and Cindy Hunter
Budget: $120,000.00 Total Project Size: 950 Sq. Ft.
Completion: Spring 2006
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Blackwell Engineering Ltd.
Mechanical Engineer: None Electrical Engineer: None
Landscape Architect: NoneGeneral Contractor: Nicolas Nichols Contracting
A simple and generous gesture allowing the private and public realms to find an in-between place, suggesting new possibilities for the neglected “flankages” of corner lots throughout the city. The passer-by has a visceral sense of being welcomed to the neighbourhood.
LEONARD AVENUE PRE-FAB ROOFTOP APARTMENTS 25 Leonard Avenue
Architecture: Levitt Goodman Architects LimitedClient: St. Clare’s Multi-Faith Group Budget: $2,600,000.00Total Project Size: 7,800 Sq. Ft.Completion: Winter 2006
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Jewell Engineering Mechanical Engineer: Takano Engineering Electrical Engineer: MT Engineering Landscape Architect: Perennial Gardens General Contractor: Dineen Construction Corporation
Another inspiring rediscovery of neglected possibilities, these prefabricated housing units stacked on the flat roof of an existing building are at once playful and socially powerful. The transformation of the building is not apparent at street level but profound at the new roof-level grade. The result is an original vision of green, low-impact intensification.
BUILDING IN CONTEXT – PRIVATEMid-rise Building AWARD OF EXCELLENCEAWARD OF EXCELLENCE
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BUILDING IN CONTEXT – PUBLIC
CLAUDE WATSON SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
130 Doris Avenue
Architecture: Kohn Schnier ArchitectsClient: Toronto District School Board
Budget: $10,000,000.00Total Project Size: 40,000 Sq. Ft.
Completion: September 2006
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Blackwell Bowick Ltd.
Mechanical Engineer: ENSO Systems Electrical Engineer: De Caria Engineering Ltd.
Landscape Architect: Janet Rosenberg and AssociatesGeneral Contractor: Aquicon Construction Ltd.
A simple and confident building that expresses its program with an appropriately dramatic form. The outdoor theatre space tucked into the building is practical as well as being a generous addition to the public realm in a dense but lackluster suburban node.
18 YORKVILLE AND THE VILLAS AT YORKVILLE
18 Yorkville Avenue / 21 Scollard Street
Architecture: Architects Alliance Incorporated Client: Great Gulf Homes Budget: $60,000,000.00
Total Project Size: 10,958 Sq. Ft. Completion: Spring 2005
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Yolles Group Inc.
Mechanical Engineer: ECE Group Electrical Engineer: ECE Group
Landscape Architect: Janet Rosenberg and Associates General Contractor: Withheld
Respectful of the historic Yonge Street commercial strip without being dogmatic in terms of setbacks and scale, this iconic tower is rooted in a sophisticated site plan that optimizes pedestrian amenity. The entry is materially integrated with the park to create a seamless transition and visually enlarge the size of the park.
BUILDING IN CONTEXT – PRIVATEMid-rise Building and Tall BuildingAWARD OF EXCELLENCEAWARD OF EXCELLENCE
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BUILDING IN CONTEXT – PUBLIC
CLAUDE WATSON SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
130 Doris Avenue
Architecture: Kohn Schnier ArchitectsClient: Toronto District School Board
Budget: $10,000,000.00Total Project Size: 40,000 Sq. Ft.
Completion: September 2006
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Blackwell Bowick Ltd.
Mechanical Engineer: ENSO Systems Electrical Engineer: De Caria Engineering Ltd.
Landscape Architect: Janet Rosenberg and AssociatesGeneral Contractor: Aquicon Construction Ltd.
A simple and confident building that expresses its program with an appropriately dramatic form. The outdoor theatre space tucked into the building is practical as well as being a generous addition to the public realm in a dense but lackluster suburban node.
18 YORKVILLE AND THE VILLAS AT YORKVILLE
18 Yorkville Avenue / 21 Scollard Street
Architecture: Architects Alliance Incorporated Client: Great Gulf Homes Budget: $60,000,000.00
Total Project Size: 10,958 Sq. Ft. Completion: Spring 2005
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Yolles Group Inc.
Mechanical Engineer: ECE Group Electrical Engineer: ECE Group
Landscape Architect: Janet Rosenberg and Associates General Contractor: Withheld
Respectful of the historic Yonge Street commercial strip without being dogmatic in terms of setbacks and scale, this iconic tower is rooted in a sophisticated site plan that optimizes pedestrian amenity. The entry is materially integrated with the park to create a seamless transition and visually enlarge the size of the park.
BUILDING IN CONTEXT – PRIVATEMid-rise Building and Tall BuildingAWARD OF EXCELLENCEAWARD OF EXCELLENCE
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BUILDING IN CONTEXT – PUBLIC
FOUR SEASONS CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 145 Queen Street West
Architecture: Diamond + Schmitt Architects Incorporated Client: Canadian Opera House Corporation Budget: $102,000,000.00Total Project Size: 240,000 Sq. Ft.Completion: June 2006
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Halcrow Yolles Partnership Inc. Mechanical Engineer: Crossey Engineering Ltd.Electrical Engineer: Mulvey + Banani International Inc.Landscape Architect: duToit Allsopp Hillier General Contractor: PCL Constructors Canada Inc.
A noble contribution to the city’s most important ceremonial street, this project exemplifies the dignity of restraint. Its emphatically transparent University Avenue façade creates street theatre at its finest: the audience becomes the performer for everyone to watch as they pass by. The Jury was divided about the handling of the ancillary elevations on Richmond and York Streets, with some defending them as necessary evils and others seeing them as crude.
THOMAS L. WELLS PUBLIC SCHOOL 69 Nightstar Road
Architecture: Baird Sampson Neuert Architects Client: Toronto District School Board Budget: $13,000,000.00 Total Project Size: 71,194 Sq. Ft. Completion: September 2005
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Blackwell Bowick Ltd. Mechanical Engineer: Stantec (formerly Keen Engineering) Electrical Engineer: Mulvey + Banani International Inc. Landscape Architect: Elias + Associates General Contractor: STRUCT – CON Construction Ltd.
This building would be innovative if only because it faces the street – a rare condition among suburban schools. But it goes much further than that, offering innumerable lessons in humane and socially responsible design. Its massing creates a variety of interior-exterior spatial relationships that are engaging and practical, most notably the canopied street entrance next to the gymnasium and the courtyard adjoining the library.
BUILDING IN CONTEXT – PUBLIC AWARD OF EXCELLENCEAWARD OF EXCELLENCE
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BUILDING IN CONTEXT – PUBLIC
FOUR SEASONS CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 145 Queen Street West
Architecture: Diamond + Schmitt Architects Incorporated Client: Canadian Opera House Corporation Budget: $102,000,000.00Total Project Size: 240,000 Sq. Ft.Completion: June 2006
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Halcrow Yolles Partnership Inc. Mechanical Engineer: Crossey Engineering Ltd.Electrical Engineer: Mulvey + Banani International Inc.Landscape Architect: duToit Allsopp Hillier General Contractor: PCL Constructors Canada Inc.
A noble contribution to the city’s most important ceremonial street, this project exemplifies the dignity of restraint. Its emphatically transparent University Avenue façade creates street theatre at its finest: the audience becomes the performer for everyone to watch as they pass by. The Jury was divided about the handling of the ancillary elevations on Richmond and York Streets, with some defending them as necessary evils and others seeing them as crude.
THOMAS L. WELLS PUBLIC SCHOOL 69 Nightstar Road
Architecture: Baird Sampson Neuert Architects Client: Toronto District School Board Budget: $13,000,000.00 Total Project Size: 71,194 Sq. Ft. Completion: September 2005
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Blackwell Bowick Ltd. Mechanical Engineer: Stantec (formerly Keen Engineering) Electrical Engineer: Mulvey + Banani International Inc. Landscape Architect: Elias + Associates General Contractor: STRUCT – CON Construction Ltd.
This building would be innovative if only because it faces the street – a rare condition among suburban schools. But it goes much further than that, offering innumerable lessons in humane and socially responsible design. Its massing creates a variety of interior-exterior spatial relationships that are engaging and practical, most notably the canopied street entrance next to the gymnasium and the courtyard adjoining the library.
BUILDING IN CONTEXT – PUBLIC AWARD OF EXCELLENCEAWARD OF EXCELLENCE
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BUILDING IN CONTEXT - PUBLIC
51 DIVISION 51 Parliament Street
Architecture: Stantec Architecture / E.R.A. Architects Client: Toronto Police Service
Budget: $19,200,000.00Total Project Size: 48,000 Sq. Ft.
Completion: June 2004
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Carruthers & Wallace Ltd.
Mechanical Engineer: Smith & Andersen Consulting EngineersElectrical Engineer: Mulvey + Banani International Inc.
Landscape Architect: Diana Gerrard Landscape ArchitectGeneral Contractor: Eastern Construction Ltd.
A deft example of adaptive reuse that rescues a historic building while signaling a fresh new start for a formerly controversial institution. The forecourt on Parliament Street, created by the generous setback of the new addition, is an important and appreciated civic gesture on one of the city’s oldest main streets.
CANADA’S NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL AND RADIO CITY 400 Jarvis Street / 281 – 285 Mutual Street
Architecture: Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects / Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects Client: Canada’s National Ballet SchoolBudget: $75,000,000.00Total Project Size: 180,000 Sq. Ft. Completion: December 2005
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Halcrow Yolles Partnership Inc.Mechanical Engineer: Crossey Engineering Ltd.Electrical Engineer: Crossey Engineering Ltd.Landscape Architect: The MBTW Group General Contractor: Eastern Construction Ltd.
This is urban alchemy, gracing one of the city’s grittiest streets with visions of ballerinas and potentially transforming a languishing neighbourhood. The use of glass, both as a contrasting treatment to the historic brick building and as a tablet for public art – in the form of a musical script – is inspiring.
LARGE PLACES OR NEIGHBOURHOOD DESIGNS AWARD OF EXCELLENCEAWARD OF EXCELLENCE
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BUILDING IN CONTEXT - PUBLIC
51 DIVISION 51 Parliament Street
Architecture: Stantec Architecture / E.R.A. Architects Client: Toronto Police Service
Budget: $19,200,000.00Total Project Size: 48,000 Sq. Ft.
Completion: June 2004
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Carruthers & Wallace Ltd.
Mechanical Engineer: Smith & Andersen Consulting EngineersElectrical Engineer: Mulvey + Banani International Inc.
Landscape Architect: Diana Gerrard Landscape ArchitectGeneral Contractor: Eastern Construction Ltd.
A deft example of adaptive reuse that rescues a historic building while signaling a fresh new start for a formerly controversial institution. The forecourt on Parliament Street, created by the generous setback of the new addition, is an important and appreciated civic gesture on one of the city’s oldest main streets.
CANADA’S NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL AND RADIO CITY 400 Jarvis Street / 281 – 285 Mutual Street
Architecture: Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects / Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects Client: Canada’s National Ballet SchoolBudget: $75,000,000.00Total Project Size: 180,000 Sq. Ft. Completion: December 2005
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Halcrow Yolles Partnership Inc.Mechanical Engineer: Crossey Engineering Ltd.Electrical Engineer: Crossey Engineering Ltd.Landscape Architect: The MBTW Group General Contractor: Eastern Construction Ltd.
This is urban alchemy, gracing one of the city’s grittiest streets with visions of ballerinas and potentially transforming a languishing neighbourhood. The use of glass, both as a contrasting treatment to the historic brick building and as a tablet for public art – in the form of a musical script – is inspiring.
LARGE PLACES OR NEIGHBOURHOOD DESIGNS AWARD OF EXCELLENCEAWARD OF EXCELLENCE
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URBAN DESIGN AWARDS 2007
Awards StaffMarilyn Ball, Director, Development and Design Division
Sharon Mittmann, Urban Designer
Kristie Webb, Landscape Technologist
Carol Cocomello, Administrative Assistant
Dolores Bartl Hofmann, Public Affairs Specialist
Steven Bell, Urban Designer
Dan Magee, Landscape Technologist
Michael Karowich, Urban Designer
Edward Nicolucci, Urban Designer
Wayne Nishihama, Manager, Design Team
JuryCouncillor Carolyn Parrish, Councilor, Ward 6, Mississauga
Mark Sterling, Sweeney, Sterling Finlayson & Company Architects
Harold Madi, The Planning Partnership
Edward R. Sajecki, Commissioner of Planning and Building, Mississauga
Peter Kuitenbrouwer, National Post
I am particularly pleased to see the growing number of nominations that demonstrate the 2007 Mississauga Urban Design Awards theme and show that environmentally-innovative construction can be attractive and viable additions to the city’s urban landscape.
Hazel McCallion, C.M. MAYOR
URBAN DESIGN AWARDS 2007
Awards StaffMarilyn Ball, Director, Development and Design Division
Sharon Mittmann, Urban Designer
Kristie Webb, Landscape Technologist
Carol Cocomello, Administrative Assistant
Dolores Bartl Hofmann, Public Affairs Specialist
Steven Bell, Urban Designer
Dan Magee, Landscape Technologist
Michael Karowich, Urban Designer
Edward Nicolucci, Urban Designer
Wayne Nishihama, Manager, Design Team
JuryCouncillor Carolyn Parrish, Councilor, Ward 6, Mississauga
Mark Sterling, Sweeney, Sterling Finlayson & Company Architects
Harold Madi, The Planning Partnership
Edward R. Sajecki, Commissioner of Planning and Building, Mississauga
Peter Kuitenbrouwer, National Post
I am particularly pleased to see the growing number of nominations that demonstrate the 2007 Mississauga Urban Design Awards theme and show that environmentally-innovative construction can be attractive and viable additions to the city’s urban landscape.
Hazel McCallion, C.M. MAYOR
BUILDING AND CONTEXT Connectivity of Space
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO AT MISSISSAUGA COMMUNICATION, CULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY BUILDING 3359 Mississauga Road
Architecture: Saucier + Perrotte Architects Client: University of Toronto at MississaugaBudget: $34,000,000.00Total Project Size: 116, 250 Sq. Ft. Completion: September 2004
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Quinn DressellMechanical Engineer: Rybka, Smith and Ginsler Electrical Engineer: Rybka, Smith and Ginsler Landscape Architect: Saucier + Perrotte ArchitectsGeneral Contractor: Ellis Don UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO AT MISSISSAUGA
RECREATION, ATHLETIC AND WELLNESS CENTRE 3359 Mississauga Road
Architecture: Shore Tilbe Irwin & PartnersClient: University of Toronto at MississaugaBudget: $23,000,000.00Total Project Size: 100,000 Sq. Ft. Completion: October 2006
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Halcrow Yolles Mechanical Engineer: Smith and AndersenElectrical Engineer: Mulvey + Banani International Inc.Landscape Architect: Fleisher RidoutGeneral Contractor: Vanbots Construction
The centre cleverly evolves from the older modernist academic building behind. Through its placement on site and expansive entrance, it creates a solid frontage where none existed previously. The extent of transparency on the principal façade which reveals interior athletic functions is excellent and underscores important urban design principles. This is another successful example of the University’s extraordinary investment in quality design.
BUILDING AND CONTEXT Emerging Context AWARD OF EXCELLENCEAWARD OF EXCELLENCE
This is another graceful addition to the family of space defining buildings, many of which frame courtyards on the UTM campus. The playfulness of clear and translucent glass cleverly integrates with the natural aspects of the site and creates captivating illusions with the adjacent line of trees. The cantilevered projections give clues to the interior program. They provide rhythm, definition and help to articulate the elongated façade. The subtle interface with the adjoining courtyard is delightful. Here, campus users are bathed in natural daylight, are encouraged to mix, converse and have face-to-face contact.
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BUILDING AND CONTEXT Connectivity of Space
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO AT MISSISSAUGA COMMUNICATION, CULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY BUILDING 3359 Mississauga Road
Architecture: Saucier + Perrotte Architects Client: University of Toronto at MississaugaBudget: $34,000,000.00Total Project Size: 116, 250 Sq. Ft. Completion: September 2004
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Quinn DressellMechanical Engineer: Rybka, Smith and Ginsler Electrical Engineer: Rybka, Smith and Ginsler Landscape Architect: Saucier + Perrotte ArchitectsGeneral Contractor: Ellis Don UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO AT MISSISSAUGA
RECREATION, ATHLETIC AND WELLNESS CENTRE 3359 Mississauga Road
Architecture: Shore Tilbe Irwin & PartnersClient: University of Toronto at MississaugaBudget: $23,000,000.00Total Project Size: 100,000 Sq. Ft. Completion: October 2006
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Halcrow Yolles Mechanical Engineer: Smith and AndersenElectrical Engineer: Mulvey + Banani International Inc.Landscape Architect: Fleisher RidoutGeneral Contractor: Vanbots Construction
The centre cleverly evolves from the older modernist academic building behind. Through its placement on site and expansive entrance, it creates a solid frontage where none existed previously. The extent of transparency on the principal façade which reveals interior athletic functions is excellent and underscores important urban design principles. This is another successful example of the University’s extraordinary investment in quality design.
BUILDING AND CONTEXT Emerging Context AWARD OF EXCELLENCEAWARD OF EXCELLENCE
This is another graceful addition to the family of space defining buildings, many of which frame courtyards on the UTM campus. The playfulness of clear and translucent glass cleverly integrates with the natural aspects of the site and creates captivating illusions with the adjacent line of trees. The cantilevered projections give clues to the interior program. They provide rhythm, definition and help to articulate the elongated façade. The subtle interface with the adjoining courtyard is delightful. Here, campus users are bathed in natural daylight, are encouraged to mix, converse and have face-to-face contact.
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BUILDING AND CONTEXTLEED Silver Standing
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO AT MISSISSAUGA HAZEL MCCALLION ACADEMIC LEARNING CENTRE 3359 Mississauga Road
Architecture: Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partners; The MBTW Group Client: University of Toronto at MississaugaBudget: $19,000,000.00Total Project Size: 75,000 Sq. Ft. Completion: September 2006
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Halcrow YollesMechanical Engineer: Smith and Andersen Electrical Engineer: Mulvey + Banani International Inc.Landscape Architect: MBTW Group General Contractor: Vanbots Construction
A truly inspiring building, the new Hazel McCallion Academic Learning Centre has real distinctive architectural quality and fits within its evolving context. Its innovative use of phenolic panels with a wood veneer skin is beautiful – its grain and use of two colours are warm and convincing. The glazing is playful with its dark blue and smokey grey tonality – set within narrow vertical frames and carefully placed in banks across the principle and secondary elevations. A clean design, this building reads like a piece of very fine furniture with its unique shape and massing – it is truly inviting and draws people inside from out. The setting is peaceful and solid.
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UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO AT MISSISSAUGA HAZEL MCCALLION ACADEMIC LEARNING CENTRE 3359 Mississauga Road
Architecture: Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partners; The MBTW Group Client: University of Toronto at MississaugaBudget: $19,000,000.00Total Project Size: 75,000 Sq. Ft. Completion: September 2006
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Halcrow YollesMechanical Engineer: Smith and Andersen Electrical Engineer: Mulvey + Banani International Inc.Landscape Architect: MBTW Group General Contractor: Vanbots Construction
A truly inspiring building, the new Hazel McCallion Academic Learning Centre has real distinctive architectural quality and fits within its evolving context. Its innovative use of phenolic panels with a wood veneer skin is beautiful – its grain and use of two colours are warm and convincing. The glazing is playful with its dark blue and smokey grey tonality – set within narrow vertical frames and carefully placed in banks across the principle and secondary elevations. A clean design, this building reads like a piece of very fine furniture with its unique shape and massing – it is truly inviting and draws people inside from out. The setting is peaceful and solid.
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URBAN DESIGN AWARDS 2007
Awards StaffKen Coit, City of Hamilton Community Planning & Design
Kathy Jazvac, City of Hamilton Community Planning & Design
JuryTim McCabe, MCIP, RPP / General Manager, City of Hamilton
Anne McIlroy, MRAIC, MCIP, RPP / Urban Designer
Ken Coit, Staff Advisor
Linda Anne Irvine, OALA, CSLA, ASLA / Landscape Architect
Paul Mallard, MCIP, RPP / Director of Planning, City of Hamilton
Eric Haldenby, BES, Barch, FRAIC / Architect
The Signs of positive change and evolution in a city are often best represented by an accumulation of a number of smaller exciting projects rather than one large project Jury Statement,
URBAN DESIGN AWARDS 2007
Awards StaffKen Coit, City of Hamilton Community Planning & Design
Kathy Jazvac, City of Hamilton Community Planning & Design
JuryTim McCabe, MCIP, RPP / General Manager, City of Hamilton
Anne McIlroy, MRAIC, MCIP, RPP / Urban Designer
Ken Coit, Staff Advisor
Linda Anne Irvine, OALA, CSLA, ASLA / Landscape Architect
Paul Mallard, MCIP, RPP / Director of Planning, City of Hamilton
Eric Haldenby, BES, Barch, FRAIC / Architect
The Signs of positive change and evolution in a city are often best represented by an accumulation of a number of smaller exciting projects rather than one large project Jury Statement,
ARCHITECTURE
MCMASTER UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY1200 Main Street West
Architecture: McCallum Sather Architects Inc. Client: McMaster University Faculty of Health SciencesBudget: $6,000,000.00 Total Project Size: 53,800 Sq. Ft. Completion: Spring 2007
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Yolles Group Inc. Mechanical Engineer: Group Eight Engineering LimitedElectrical Engineer: Group Eight Engineering LimitedLandscape Architect: GSP Group General Contractor: Dineen Construction Corporation
The design takes full advantage of its location at the south east corner of the campus common adjacent to the main pedestrian entrance to the medical centre and an axial view of the tower of University Hall at the opposite end of the common to create a generous interior space that visually connects the library to the space of the campus. It acts like a front porch for the medical centre creating a new relationship between the interior and exterior, using the reading room and new landscaped area together to create a comfortable and welcoming entrance plaza to the medical centre. This relatively small addition will certainly make a positive impact on the image of the library, the Medical Centre and the campus as a whole.
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
STONECHURCH FAMILY HEALTH CENTRE 1475 Upper Ottawa Street
Architecture: TCA/Their Curran Architects Client: McMaster University Faculty of Health SciencesBudget: $2,460,000.00Total Project Size: 17,664 Sq. Ft.Completion: June 2008
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: SP Design Inc.Mechanical Engineer: CoPa Engineering Ltd. Electrical Engineer: Wintek BSD Inc.Landscape Architect: PMA Landscape ArchitectsGeneral Contractor: TRP Construction
The project demonstrates an ambitious landscape design that allows the interior spaces of the building to extend into a new surrounding landscape bringing natural light and nature into the building. It provides an example of how to humanize the typically banal and sterile environment that is found in many automobile oriented commercial developments. In spite of its institutional use and commercial surroundings the interior successfully creates a domestic feel.
ADAPTIVE REUSE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
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ARCHITECTURE
MCMASTER UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY1200 Main Street West
Architecture: McCallum Sather Architects Inc. Client: McMaster University Faculty of Health SciencesBudget: $6,000,000.00 Total Project Size: 53,800 Sq. Ft. Completion: Spring 2007
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Yolles Group Inc. Mechanical Engineer: Group Eight Engineering LimitedElectrical Engineer: Group Eight Engineering LimitedLandscape Architect: GSP Group General Contractor: Dineen Construction Corporation
The design takes full advantage of its location at the south east corner of the campus common adjacent to the main pedestrian entrance to the medical centre and an axial view of the tower of University Hall at the opposite end of the common to create a generous interior space that visually connects the library to the space of the campus. It acts like a front porch for the medical centre creating a new relationship between the interior and exterior, using the reading room and new landscaped area together to create a comfortable and welcoming entrance plaza to the medical centre. This relatively small addition will certainly make a positive impact on the image of the library, the Medical Centre and the campus as a whole.
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
STONECHURCH FAMILY HEALTH CENTRE 1475 Upper Ottawa Street
Architecture: TCA/Their Curran Architects Client: McMaster University Faculty of Health SciencesBudget: $2,460,000.00Total Project Size: 17,664 Sq. Ft.Completion: June 2008
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: SP Design Inc.Mechanical Engineer: CoPa Engineering Ltd. Electrical Engineer: Wintek BSD Inc.Landscape Architect: PMA Landscape ArchitectsGeneral Contractor: TRP Construction
The project demonstrates an ambitious landscape design that allows the interior spaces of the building to extend into a new surrounding landscape bringing natural light and nature into the building. It provides an example of how to humanize the typically banal and sterile environment that is found in many automobile oriented commercial developments. In spite of its institutional use and commercial surroundings the interior successfully creates a domestic feel.
ADAPTIVE REUSE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
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THE MACNAB TERRACE256-258 MacNab Street North
Architecture: John Mokrycke ArchitectClient: Helen Kirkpatrick and Tom BakerBudget: WithheldTotal Project Size: 600 sq. ft. Completion: Spring 2007
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Field Consultants Ltd. Mechanical Engineer: Langton Mechanical Electrical Engineer: None Landscape Architect: None General Contractor: Assyrian Star Construction
HERITAGE CONSERVATION
This is a sensitive use and well executed restoration that represents a large investment and commitment to an area of the city in need of reinvestment. Its success serves as an example of the potential of heritage buildings across the city.
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
EAST KIWANIS PLACE 236 Ottawa Street North
Architecture: Alexander Budrevics and Associates Limited / City of Hamilton Downtown and Community Renewal Division Client: City of HamiltonBudget: $300,000.00Total Project Size: 6,800 Sq. Ft.Completion: Fall 2007
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Group Eight Engineering Limited Mechanical Engineer: S. Llewellyn & Associates Electrical Engineer: MJS Consultants Landscape Architect: Alexander Budrevics and Associates Limited General Contractor: O. Ciccarelli & Sons Contracting Ltd.
Although modest in size this project has all of the elements of a great public space. It recalls the history of the place by exploring the themes of sewing and fabric through playful design features such as fabric pattern paving, spool bollards and button manhole covers. A great improvement to the hostile environment of the former empty lot, it represents an opportunity for community building. The jury encourages the community to program the space with local events and ensure that is respected and maintained.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
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THE MACNAB TERRACE256-258 MacNab Street North
Architecture: John Mokrycke ArchitectClient: Helen Kirkpatrick and Tom BakerBudget: WithheldTotal Project Size: 600 sq. ft. Completion: Spring 2007
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Field Consultants Ltd. Mechanical Engineer: Langton Mechanical Electrical Engineer: None Landscape Architect: None General Contractor: Assyrian Star Construction
HERITAGE CONSERVATION
This is a sensitive use and well executed restoration that represents a large investment and commitment to an area of the city in need of reinvestment. Its success serves as an example of the potential of heritage buildings across the city.
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
EAST KIWANIS PLACE 236 Ottawa Street North
Architecture: Alexander Budrevics and Associates Limited / City of Hamilton Downtown and Community Renewal Division Client: City of HamiltonBudget: $300,000.00Total Project Size: 6,800 Sq. Ft.Completion: Fall 2007
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Group Eight Engineering Limited Mechanical Engineer: S. Llewellyn & Associates Electrical Engineer: MJS Consultants Landscape Architect: Alexander Budrevics and Associates Limited General Contractor: O. Ciccarelli & Sons Contracting Ltd.
Although modest in size this project has all of the elements of a great public space. It recalls the history of the place by exploring the themes of sewing and fabric through playful design features such as fabric pattern paving, spool bollards and button manhole covers. A great improvement to the hostile environment of the former empty lot, it represents an opportunity for community building. The jury encourages the community to program the space with local events and ensure that is respected and maintained.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
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Congratulations KPMB Architects and Stantec Architects!
This award resembles your commitment to excellence.
Thank you for making us a part of your team!
Eastern Construction has grown from a local builder to a full service construction company capable of taking on any project, large or small, in the industrial, commercial, institutional and residential sectors. Today’s construction market employs different approaches to achieve successful project delivery. For over fifty years Eastern Construction has developed the skills, techniques, methods and expertise in all types of project delivery.
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URBAN DESIGN AWARDS 2007
Awards StaffFaith Albota, Graphic Designer
David Atkinson, City Planner
Jisele Charlton, Communications Officer
Nelson Edwards, City Planner
Amy Falkner, City Planner
Roger Lalonde, City Photographer
JuryGeorge Dark, FCSLA, ASLA – Partner, Urban Strategies
Ronji Borooah, Head of Urban Design, Town of Markham
David Witty, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, University of Manitoba
Wade Eide, Architect and Senior Urban Designer, Ville de Montreal
Ottawa is well known for its icons and landmarks, including Parliament Hill, Chateau Laurier, Byward Market, Sussex Drive, Sparks Street, the Rideau Canal, and the Ottawa River; the Jury awarded projects that have not only fit very comfortably into many of these high profile locales, but have extended these urban lessons into suburban contexts. Juror statement
Congratulations KPMB Architects and Stantec Architects!
This award resembles your commitment to excellence.
Thank you for making us a part of your team!
Eastern Construction has grown from a local builder to a full service construction company capable of taking on any project, large or small, in the industrial, commercial, institutional and residential sectors. Today’s construction market employs different approaches to achieve successful project delivery. For over fifty years Eastern Construction has developed the skills, techniques, methods and expertise in all types of project delivery.
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URBAN DESIGN AWARDS 2007
Awards StaffFaith Albota, Graphic Designer
David Atkinson, City Planner
Jisele Charlton, Communications Officer
Nelson Edwards, City Planner
Amy Falkner, City Planner
Roger Lalonde, City Photographer
JuryGeorge Dark, FCSLA, ASLA – Partner, Urban Strategies
Ronji Borooah, Head of Urban Design, Town of Markham
David Witty, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, University of Manitoba
Wade Eide, Architect and Senior Urban Designer, Ville de Montreal
Ottawa is well known for its icons and landmarks, including Parliament Hill, Chateau Laurier, Byward Market, Sussex Drive, Sparks Street, the Rideau Canal, and the Ottawa River; the Jury awarded projects that have not only fit very comfortably into many of these high profile locales, but have extended these urban lessons into suburban contexts. Juror statement
700 SUSSEX MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT 700 Sussex
Architecture: IBI Group Architects Client: Claridge HomesBudget: WithheldTotal Project Size: 193,000 Sq. Ft.Completion: February 2006
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Halsall Associates Ltd.Mechanical Engineer: Quadrant Engineering Ltd.Electrical Engineer: Quadrant Engineering Ltd.Landscape Architect: James B. Lennox & Associates General Contractor: Claridge Homes
URBAN INFILL
This 10-storey, mixed-use condominium frames the busy corners of Rideau, Mackenzie and Sussex Drive. The development brings 70 residential units, a hanging roof garden, quality retail spaces, and a much-needed outdoor open space to the heart of the city. This project was obviously mandated and extensively reviewed to result in a high quality addition to the main street of Canada. Use of materials, the relationship to the street edges, the location of retail to support Sussex, the location of the main mass of the building and the addition of a significant, well detailed public space on the corner demonstrate considerable urban design excellence.
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
CORKTOWN FOOTBRIDGE Somerset Street at Queen Elizabeth Driveway
Architecture: du Toit Architects LimitedClient: City of OttawaBudget: $5,500,000.00Total Project Size: 46 m bridge spanCompletion: March 2007
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Delcan CorporationMechanical Engineer: Delcan CorporationElectrical Engineer: Delcan CorporationLandscape Architect: du Toit Allsopp HillierGeneral Contractor: RW Tomlinson Limited
The Corktown Footbridge connects the Centretown neighbourhood with the University of Ottawa and Sandy Hill. The landmark bridge offers a new vantage point for spectacular views of the canal. Although a very recent addition to the open space system, this project is already a highly successful ‘place’ as measured by the number of pedestrians, cyclists and rollerbladers. A work of great elegance, simplicity and richness of detailing. It is evident that a great deal of thought, time and effort went into this project. This is the reward.
PUBLIC PLACES AND CIVIC SPACES AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
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700 SUSSEX MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT 700 Sussex
Architecture: IBI Group Architects Client: Claridge HomesBudget: WithheldTotal Project Size: 193,000 Sq. Ft.Completion: February 2006
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Halsall Associates Ltd.Mechanical Engineer: Quadrant Engineering Ltd.Electrical Engineer: Quadrant Engineering Ltd.Landscape Architect: James B. Lennox & Associates General Contractor: Claridge Homes
URBAN INFILL
This 10-storey, mixed-use condominium frames the busy corners of Rideau, Mackenzie and Sussex Drive. The development brings 70 residential units, a hanging roof garden, quality retail spaces, and a much-needed outdoor open space to the heart of the city. This project was obviously mandated and extensively reviewed to result in a high quality addition to the main street of Canada. Use of materials, the relationship to the street edges, the location of retail to support Sussex, the location of the main mass of the building and the addition of a significant, well detailed public space on the corner demonstrate considerable urban design excellence.
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
CORKTOWN FOOTBRIDGE Somerset Street at Queen Elizabeth Driveway
Architecture: du Toit Architects LimitedClient: City of OttawaBudget: $5,500,000.00Total Project Size: 46 m bridge spanCompletion: March 2007
CONSULTING TEAMStructural Engineer: Delcan CorporationMechanical Engineer: Delcan CorporationElectrical Engineer: Delcan CorporationLandscape Architect: du Toit Allsopp HillierGeneral Contractor: RW Tomlinson Limited
The Corktown Footbridge connects the Centretown neighbourhood with the University of Ottawa and Sandy Hill. The landmark bridge offers a new vantage point for spectacular views of the canal. Although a very recent addition to the open space system, this project is already a highly successful ‘place’ as measured by the number of pedestrians, cyclists and rollerbladers. A work of great elegance, simplicity and richness of detailing. It is evident that a great deal of thought, time and effort went into this project. This is the reward.
PUBLIC PLACES AND CIVIC SPACES AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
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