East Chapel Parkette Hamilton, ON. RECREATION // COMMUNITY DESIGN Landscape Ontario | Award of Excellence The City of Hamilton retained SDG for the contract administration of East Chapel Parkette. The site included tree preservation, signage, pathways, plantings, and a unique play structure. The mature trees surrounding this parkette inspired the City’s request for a …
Carter Park Hamilton, ON. RECREATION // COMMUNITY DESIGN The City of Hamilton retained SDG to assist with the contract administration of three municipal parks. Carter Park in downtown Hamilton was the largest of the three parks featuring new asphalt pathways, lighting, signage, site furnishings (benches, water fountain, trash receptacles), games tables, basketball court, gazebo, stone …
West Chedoke Waterfalls Platform Hamilton, ON. RECREATIONAL // TRAIL DEVELOPMENT SDG was retained by the City of Hamilton to design a new viewing platform along Scenic Drive. The platform, which cantilevers over the Escarpment features a large sitting area constructed of stamped concrete, bench for seating, trash receptacles, armour stone, and a decorative steel handrail. …
Talbot Trail Place Blenheim, ON. PARK // RECREATIONAL PLANNING SDG was retained by the Rotary Club of Blenheim to help develop an overall master plan for this public space. The overall design included three proposed new buildings to anchor the three corners of the site with connecting walkways, a central fountain, outdoor concert area, splash …
Armenian Genocide Memorial St. Catharines, ON CULTURAL LANDSCAPES // COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT // INSTITUTIONAL The Armenian Genocide resulted in the annihilation of 1,500,000 Armenians and the rupture of the Armenian physical and cultural presence. As the single most profound event in modern Armenian history, it informs the identity of all Armenians; and their resolve to never …
Armenian Cultural Centre Toronto, ON CULTURAL LANDSCAPES // COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT // INSTITUTIONAL SDG was retained to redevelop the Armenian Cultural Centre in Toronto. The redevelopment focused heavily on incorporating environmentally sound construction practices and techniques. Large areas of paving were redesigned to improve pedestrian circulation and vehicular traffic throughout the site using permeable paving instead …
