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HOSPITALITY, ENTERTAINMENT AND COMMERCIAL
InterContinental Hotel Toronto Centre
Complete refurbishment to up-flag the 587 room property to InterContinental brand. The $27 million project included extensive renovations to all public spaces inclusive of entrances, restaurant, lounge, ballroom, function rooms, boardrooms and guest rooms. www.torontotocentre.intercontinental.com
JiXiang Tower Hotel/Condominium/Retail Development, Guangzhou
GFA 130,000 m2 mixed development on 37 storeys. Stacked atria with high performance glazing. 416 room hotel on top 13 levels 27,300 m2, office on 11 levels 30,000 m2, 12 levels of retail and entertainment 44,700 m2, underground 4 levels for 262 cars and services 28,000 m2. US$165 million.
TakOn Hotel, Guangzhou
This is the first hip hotel to be developed in Guangzhou. The site is next to the iconic Garden Hotel. The design features a curved facade, 12-storey atrium with green wall and cutting-edge interior furnishings. 322 rooms at 50-70 m2 on 24 storeys. 33,000 m2. US$53 million.
ChangAn Avenue Hotel/Office/Condominium Development, Beijing
The development occupies a prestigious site on ChangAn Avenue, near the Forbidden Palace. The design took advantage of the significant scale of the components and sculpted the massing with a horizontal fluid expression to create excitement within downtown Beijing’s development height restriction. 180,000 m2. US$250 million. WGD/WZMH architects in joint venture.
Beihai Park Imperial Resort, Beijing
The site is located at the northwest corner of the Beihai Park on the Forbidden Palace ground. The structures were replica of the palace buildings that were burnt down during the Boxer Rebellion. A 40-suite boutique hotel is planned for the above ground structures. 5 levels of underground hospitality facilities include spa, health club, conference and entertainment facilities. 18,500 m2. US$46 million.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Development, Toronto
The scope of development comprises a new 309-room tower addition to the existing 443-room hotel. A new extended stay tower of 232 suites is also added at the south end of the property. 32,000 m2. $90 million.
Crowne Plaza Toronto Don Valley Hotel
Complete refurbishment of the 353 room hotel to four-star corporate business class hotel. 250,000 sq.ft. www.alliedhotels.com/hotels-fr.htm
Exhibition Place Arena
Winning entry of a developer proposal call, the 30,000 seat sports arena was designed to be flexible, versatile and combine the outdoor feeling of an amphitheatre, the efficient space planning and crowd control of a large hockey arena and the intimacy and ambience of a theatre.
Hanover Raceway
Slot machine facility and tele-theatre as extension to the Raceway.
Metropolitan Hotel Toronto
426 rooms, three restaurants, lounge, two ballrooms, 14 function/meeting rooms. 320,000 sq.ft. www.metropolitan.com
Sheraton Parkway Hotel Expansion, Richmond Hill
112 rooms, 5 storey hotel addition to the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel and Richmond Hill City Hall complex.
Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club
Dining room, bar, lounge and hospitality suite renovations to this exclusive sports club.
York Harbour Hotel
385 room four-star hotel and 100 suite extender-stay tower, cinema and retail complex, office, 480,000 sq.ft. Parking garage for 1,000 cars. 48 stories.
COMMUNITY, LEISURE AND RECREATION
Collingwood Public Library and Municipal Office Building
The 96,000 volume library is the first LEED Gold library in the province of Ontario, complete with a Green Roof and Ground Source Heat Pump. 32,000 sq.ft. $10 million.
Appleby Twin-Pad Arena Addition, Burlington
Twin-pad addition to the existing twin-pad Appleby Ice Centre. NHL hockey rink and a hybrid NHL and figure-skating rink. 67,000 sq.ft. $12 million.
Wasaga Beach Aquatic and Fitness Centre
Phase 3 addition to the existing Recplex. This phase was constructed by the municipality and operated by the Simcoe/Muskoka YMCA. 25 m 4-lane main pool, play pool, conversation pool, Fitness centre, 5 change rooms, program rooms, offices and ancillary spaces. 30,000 sq.ft.
Oil Heritage District Aquatic and Community Centre, Petrolia
25 m 4-lane main pool, therapeutic pool, play pool, gymnasium, program rooms, dressing rooms, fitness centre, offices and ancillary spaces. 30,000 sq.ft.
Thronhill Community Centre and Pool Expansion, Markham
Phased expansion at both ends of the existing sports complex to maximize utility of the site. Therapeutic pool, whirlpools, saunas, fitness centre, aerobics studio, gymnasium, change rooms, seniors centre, program rooms. 27,000 sq.ft.
Morningside Library
45,000 volume community branch library adjoining a park. The architectural design with warm cladding material and pitched roof form is complementary with the residential neighbourhood.
Aurora Seniors Centre
The pavilion structure is perched on the banks of conservation land, overlooking an arboretum and trail system.
Alderville Community Centre
Community Hall/gymnasium, licensed day care centre for 52 children, meeting rooms. 17,000 sq.ft.
Birchmount Park Recreation Centre, Toronto
Leisure pool, child care room, multi-purpose room, crafts room, offices. 40,000 sq.ft. $ 8.6 million.
2001 ARCHITECTURAL SHOWCASE Athletic Business
Caledonia Twin-Pad Arena Complex and Library
1500 seat main arena, a 300 seat practice arena, a branch library, common room, food services and central lobby. 113,000 sq.ft.
Canada Games Complex Redevelopment, Thunder Bay
The 20 year old aquatic and fitness complex features the longest pool (77 m) in Canada. The design concept rejuvenate the 120,000 sq.ft. complex to meet the demographic. $16 million.
Canada Games Aquatic Complex Study, Hamilton
Courtice Community Recreation Complex, Clarington
Recreational/leisure pool, gymnasium, branch library, child care room, activity rooms, fitness centre. 41,000 sq.ft.
East York Community Centre Renovation and Expansion
Recreational pool, gymnasium, dance studio, fitness centre, children's room, games room. 40,000 sq.ft.
Etobicoke Olympium Redevelopment, Toronto
Phased renovations of the premium 50 m aquatic and sports complex. 200,000 sq.ft.
Frank McKechnie Leisure Complex (click here to visit website)
Community centre, three pools, gymnasium, dressing rooms, children's activity room, multi-purpose rooms, branch library. 70,000 sq.ft. $14 million.
MISSISSAUGA URBAN DESIGN AWARD 2000
2002 ARCHITECTURAL SHOWCASE Athletic Business
Goulbourn Leisure Complex, Ottawa
Leisure pool, hydro massage pool, twin-pad arenas, youth centre, physiotherapy clinic, community rooms, play fields. $18 million. Ph. 1 was completed in 2000.
2002 ARCHITECTURAL SHOWCASE Athletic Business
Halton Hills Aquatic and Multi-Purpose Complex
Leisure pool, 25 m training pool, multi-purpose rooms, fitness room, children's activity room. 36,000 sq.ft. $10 million.
Jenner Jean-Marie Community Centre Expansion
Gymnasium, activity rooms and office addition to the existing Thorncliffe Park Library/Day Care Centre. 10,000 sq.ft.
New Keswick Main Library, Georgina
Main Library, community rooms, gymnasium, change rooms, youth centre, learning centre. 41,000 sq.ft.
Lakeshore Branch Library, Innisfil
Branch library with 20,000 volumes, meeting room, computer training room, teen lounge. 11,000 sq.ft.
Woodstock Sports and Entertainment Centre
Olympic size main arena 100'X200' with 2500 seats, NHL size arena 85'X200', gymnastic center, banquet hall, meeting rooms, food service. 132,000 sq.ft. $14 million
2001 ARCHITECTURAL SHOWCASE Athletic Business
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Asset Management of 200 Historical Museums and Community Recreation Centres, City of Toronto
Due diligence assessment of 200 cultural buildings, community and recreation centres across the amalgamated city. Scope comprises architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, roof, life safety and barrier-free accessibility.
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Asset Management of 67 Libraries, Toronto Public Library
Technical audit and database development for 67 libraries. Deficiency upgrade and life cycle cost projected over the next 10 years. Total 1.7 million sq.ft. with replacement value of $380 million.
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INSTITUTIONAL
Toronto Old City Hall Renovations
Phased exterior and interior renovations of City of Toronto’s most prominent heritage building for barrier-free accessibility. 29 courtrooms (22 provincial courts, 7 POA courts). 350,500 sq.ft.
Akwesasne Social and Health Centre
The Complex accommodates a variety of social service and health programs in the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne located at the Ontario-Quebec-New York border. 45,000 sq.ft.
Canada Centre for Inland Waters Renovation, Burlington
Renovation to accommodate the consolidated operation of the Environment Canada including offices, labs, vaults, hydro-modelling stations, etc.
Fallingbrook Senior Public School
The innovative 'Core School' concept is a very flexible design to respond to the rapidly changing demographics in the region.
Guelph Community Health Centre
Conversion of a thirty-year old Sears building to a community health and wellness centre use. 15,000 sq.ft.
GUELPH ARTS COUNCIL HERITAGE AWARD 2002
Islington Junior Public School
The architectural design utilizes the original one storey masonry structure as a base to present the second floor expansion as articulated and individually defined components with distinguished roof forms.
Ministry of Transportation, Downsview Complex Renovations, Toronto
Retrofit of the 1.9 million sq.ft. corporate office complex and 1700 car parking lot.
Mnjikaning Kendaaswin Elementary School, Rama
Elementary school building as Phase 2 addition to the Rama Community Complex. Aboriginal art motif was used in creating bold, colourful floor tile patterns in the classrooms and public spaces.
Muck Research Centre Renovation, Ministry of Agriculture
Offices, laboratories, preparation room, examination room, temperature-controlled storage, hazardous chemicals storage, dressing rooms, resource room, data room, meeting room, control room and greenhouses. 12,000 sq.ft.
Rehabilitation Institute of Toronto Renovation
New refrigeration rooms, assembly and belt lines, freezer, ware washing, central re-therm area and administrative offices.
Regional Hospital Food Distribution Centre, Winnipeg
Assembly and distribution area, cold/freezer area, kitchen, ware-washing, test kitchen, warehouse, administration. 34,000 sq.ft.
Renovations of Nine Hospitals in Winnipeg
Victoria Hospital
Concordia Hospital
Seven Oaks Hospital
Misericordia Hospital
Deer Lodge Health Centre
Health Sciences Centre
Grace Hospital
St. Boniface Hospital
Riverview Hospital
Shanghai Opera House
International Design Competition Submission
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