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[…] active and completed projects. Design Considerations So how do you determine a real estate footprint? There is data and trends in the industry to support options for conversions, flex spaces and hubs. Depending on your requirements, we look to core design considerations in every project to enable workflow processes, flexibility and future capacity. Considerations […]

In the realm of commercial real estate, where concrete, steel and timber shape our urban landscapes, incorporating Indigenous art into office spaces offers corporate entities a unique opportunity to enrich their environments while promoting cultural visibility. Just as municipalities across North America are integrating Indigenous knowledge into public spaces, corporate real estate can similarly foster […]

Hotel to affordable housing conversion to be blueprint for Toronto’s rapid housing initiative

Key considerations for commercial conversions to residential uses

September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, a day that honors First Nations, Inuit and Métis lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. The Day responds to one of 94 Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada to ensure that public commemoration of […]

The world of design has much to learn from Indigenous Peoples. Tradition and knowledge are valued through harnessing personal and collective principles, thinking of buildings as living stories and embracing design as a way of building relationships, not as producing an innate object. As the A&E industry continues its journey to find meaningful ways to […]

My professional journey in Canada began 16 years ago as a foreign-trained architect. Before immigrating, I had nearly a decade of international experience working on projects across diverse geographical and political landscapes. As an immigrant, I navigated the challenging path to becoming a licensed architect while working as a senior designer. Along the way, I […]

[…] measured through economic growth, as well as sustainable benefits for cities, owners, developers and occupants. While the industry talks a lot about the value of single building conversions, which is a big part of urban regeneration, the larger focus is acting on holistic strategies that attract capital to downtown cores through land and asset […]

[…] built environment Carbon reduction, electrification and retrofit strategies to future-proof assets and achieve net zero goals in the fight against climate change Learn More Creating value through conversions to new uses Office conversions and adaptive reuse strategies for existing buildings to bolster asset redevelopment and urban regeneration Read Insight Article Design Strategies and Solutions […]

Office to residential conversion supports urban regeneration in Calgary, AB

[…] program works to revitalize the downtown core. This strategy is now being modeled in other cities. Toronto’s Rapid Housing Initiative works to identify vacancies and potential building conversions to enable the rapid movement of people from chronic homelessness to permanent housing. Much of the renovation and new construction work is being executed through a […]

Office to residential conversion in downtown Calgary, AB