Niagara-on-the-Lake Gateway

Niagara-on-the-Lake Gateway Niagara-on-the-lake, ON ENTRY FEATURE  //  GARDEN  //  RECREATIONAL   Niagara-on-the-Lake, with its rich history and picturesque landscapes, has long been a gem in Ontario’s wine country.  The Heritage District Entry Feature is envisioned to celebrate and amplify this heritage, offering a striking first impression that encapsulates the essence of the town. Drawing deeply from …

2020 Lakeshore Condos

2020 Lakeshore Condos Burlington, ON. HOUSING  //  CONDOMINIUM  //  CONCEPTUAL DESIGN SDG was retained by Vrancor Group to provide schematic design services for 2020 Lakeshore Road in downtown Burlington. The proposed development includes 4,445 square metres of commercial space, 4,348 square metres of office space, 557 residential apartment units, and a hotel with 122 guest …

Ancaster School Park

Ancaster School Park Ancaster, ON PARK  //  COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING  //  RECREATIONAL   The Ancaster School Grounds in Ancaster, Ontario, Canada, cover approximately 43 acres of land and include Ancaster High School, the Ancaster Aquatic Centre, and ten full-size soccer fields. In June 2018, approximately 18 acres were earmarked for potential severance in a vote by the …

St. Marks Church

St. Marks Church Kitchener, ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING  //  INSTITUTIONAL The redevelopment of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Kitchener into 43 affordable apartments! This innovative project preserves the historic sanctuary for community events, while creating new living spaces distributed across the building’s lower, ground, second, and third floors. The church’s original facades remain intact, with new …

Brant + Ghent Condos

Brant + Ghent Condos Burlington, ON. HOUSING  //  CONDOMINIUM  Located just south of the QEW, this projects scope encompasses an important intersection that acts as a gateway into Downtown Burlington. Currently working through Phase 1 of 3, we conceptually integrated three new high-rise buildings cohesively along Brant Street which transitions to immediate neighbourhoods along Ghent …

Hixon Park

Hixon Park Oakville, ON. RECREATION  //  PARK Purchased by the Town of Oakville, Hixon Park is located at the corner of Hixon Street and Nyla Court and is complimented by 14 new residential lots. The Park includes shade trees, shade shelter, half basketball court, a variety of seating, junior and senior playgrounds, ornamental planting, irrigation, …

Waterloo Park West Water Play

Waterloo Park West Water Play Waterloo, ON. RECREATION  //  PARK + SPLASHPAD  //  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence Grands Prix du Design | Bronze Winner Parks and Recreation Magazine | “Destination: Waterloo Park West – The Park’s Splash Pad is Journey and an Adventure.” SDG worked in collaboration with the City to design …

Elgin Promenade

Elgin Promenade Burlington, ON. RECREATION  //  TRAIL DEVELOPMENT In the heart of downtown Burlington, lies the Elgin Promenade trail network.  The Elgin Promenade serves as a pedestrian and cycling corridor that extends from Brant Street to Martha Street connecting the downtown core to the Centennial Multi-Use Pathway.  Navigating its way through the core, SDG was …

Toronto Metropolitan University Student Union

Toronto Metropolitan University Student Union Toronto, ON. ACADEMIC  //  ECOLOGICAL  //  CAMPUS PLANNING SDG was retained by the Toronto Metropolitan University to design and implement a living green wall at the entrance of the Sheldon & Tracy Levy Student learning Centre (SLC). SDG focused on the lighting, irrigation and drainage systems to ensure the new …