SDG wins two 2022 Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence

Two of our projects won a 2022 Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association Award of Excellence. ‘The Gardens’ at Pillar and Post in Niagara-on-the-lake won two awards, one in the Water Feature category and one in the Commercial Construction, Multi-residential category. Jackson Pond did the pond design and waterfall, and Oakridge Landscape Contractors were the Landscape …

Haig Seferian teaches Landscape Design & Practices course at Humber College North Campus

Haig Seferian is currently teaching a course at Humber College North Campus this year on Landscape Design & Practices as part of the Landscape Technician Program. The course focuses on sustainable landscape design and helps students develop an understanding of how to encourage ecological functionality within the modern urban environment. However, this is not Haig’s …

Haig Seferian hosts 2022 Landscape Designers Virtual Conference

On January 25, the 2022 Landscape Designers Virtual Conference will be held via a Zoom webinar. As the founder and president of the CLD , Haig will be hosting the event that will commence at 8:15 AM until 3:15 PM. To find out more information about the seminar and register visit the link below! The …

The McQuesten Lofts project by Indwell, in East Hamilton, was announced the co-winner of the Best Overall category for all PHIUS (Passive House US) projects in North America

The McQuesten Lofts project by Indwell, in East Hamilton, was announced the co-winner of the Best Overall category for all PHIUS (Passive House US) projects in North America and also won in the Affordable category and an honourable mention in the Multifamily category. Congratulations to the entire project team on this great win! Indwell is …

Construction on the Elgin Promenade in downtown Burlington is nearing completion!

Construction of the Elgin Promenade (Phase 4) in downtown Burlington is nearing completion. The shade structure, tree plantings, see-saw bench, and asphalt works have all been installed. Decorative concrete, various site furnishings, and site lighting are all in progress. The community is anxiously awaiting the opening of this power. Contractor: Stonecast Contracting Landscape Architecture Project Manager: …

SDG celebrates Christmas by visiting the Niagara Parks Power Station and Pillar and Post

This year, for SDG’s Holiday Party, the team took a trip to the historic Niagara Parks Power Station to watch a breathtaking interactive light show. We learned about the history of this 115 year old engineering spectacle and admired the unique architectural features. We then travelled over to the Pillar and Post and toured the Gardens …

Haig Seferian presents Ron Koudys becoming a fellow at the ASLA Council of Fellows Investiture Ceremony in Nashville, TN

Last Sunday night in Nashville, TN, at the ASLA Council of Fellows Investiture Ceremony, Ron Koudys became a Fellow of the ASLA. One of only two Canadians this year. Haig Seferian was honored to present Ron at the event with Paul Brydges by his side. Haig became an FASLA in 2011. Election to the ASLA …

Appleby College Living Shoreline Restoration Project featured in both CSLA and ASLA Landscape Architecture Magazines

Our Appleby College living shoreline restoration project was featured in both the CSLA-AAPC Landscape Paysages magazine and the ASLA Landscape Architecture Magazine! The project, led by our Senior Landscape Architect, Brad Smith, involved the stabilization of the college’s 400m shoreline, protecting the surrounding riparian and intertidal environment, improving the quality via filtration of upland run-off, …

SDG wins Small Firm of the Year Award!

Our team was honoured to receive a 2021 Architecture MasterPrize Small Firm of the Year Award in the Multi-Disciplinary Landscape and Urban Design category! This award recognizes the full portfolio of firms while ensuring company resources and specialization are taken into consideration. Firms were evaluated based on Design Excellence, Innovation and Contribution, and Expertise. We …

The Casablanca Waterfront Park in Grimsby has gone public

Our concept design for the Casablanca Waterfront Park in Grimsby has gone public and is awaiting community consultation and feedback. The concept design feedback survey will close on November 8. The Casablanca Waterfront Park is the town’s premiere waterfront space and spans the waterfront area from Hunter Road to the Water Treatment Plant. The proposed …