Humber Trail Extension Vaughan, ON. CULTURAL // RECREATIONAL Our team is leading the design and contract administration of a critical multi-use trail connection along the Humber River. The project balanced ecological sensitivity with the delivery of resilient active transportation infrastructure. We coordinated with TRCA and City staff to implement native restoration strategies, enhance biodiversity, and …
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Durham College Student Centre
Durham College Student Centre Oshawa, ON INSTITUTIONAL // ACADEMIC Durham College sought to reimagine their Student Centre building which houses student and administration facilities, along with one of Canada’s emerging esports offerings. Included in this scope was the building’s outdoor amenities, requiring a large flexible event space that can house parties of up to 200 …
Queen’s Square
Queens Square Cambridge, ON. RECREATIONAL // CULTURAL LANDSCAPE // HISTORICAL RESTORATION Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence Architecture MasterPrize Award DNA Paris Design Award in Parks & Public Spaces Landscapearchitect.com| Queen’s Square Restoration For nearly 200 years, Queens Square has been the heart of downtown Cambridge. This urban plaza forms a key linkage in the open …
Boreham Park
Boreham Park Arkell, ON PUBLIC PARK // RECREATIONAL SDG worked with the Township of Puslinch to redevelop Boreham Park in tandem with the Puslinch Community Centre. The design was developed with a vision centered around pollinator species. This is evident through the design of the floor and the decals on the playground structure. A unique …
Puslinch Community Centre Park
Puslinch Community Centre Park Aberfoyle, ON PUBLIC PARK // RECREATIONAL // TRAIL DEVELOPMENT // SPORTS FACILITIES Puslinch Community Centre is a focal point for gathering and recreation for the local community. SDG worked with the Township to develop a program for the community centre that includes walking pathways, a playground, an additional parking lot, reimagined …
Glanbrook Non-Profit Seniors Housing
Glanbrook NP Seniors Housing Glanbrook, ON. HOUSING // SENIOR LIVING Founded in 1983 with the development of a 31-unit building located at 2800 Library Lane in Binbrook Ontario. Glanbrook Non-Profit Housing’s Mission is to provide secure and affordable housing within an environment that meets the needs of seniors, while enabling independent living in the community. …
YWCA Hamilton
YWCA Hamilton Hamilton, ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING // INSTITUTIONAL Carole Anne’s Place, a vital new women’s drop-in center, is housed within the downtown YWCA Hamilton. Formerly a large pool room and changing area accessed from Jackson Street, this newly redesigned, bright space will accommodate 25 women for overnight stays and serve many more through its day …
Margaret Greene Park
Margaret Greene Park Guelph, ON PUBLIC PARK // SPLASH PAD SDG is currently working with the City of Guelph to design and develop a splash pad that will serve as the focal point of Margaret Greene Park and the neighbouring community. The splash pad has been thoughtfully designed to interact with the adjacent amenities on …
Vaughan Parks Improvements
Vaughan Park Improvements Vaughan, ON PUBLIC PARKS SDG was retained by the City of Vaughan to implement and oversee the construction of four park improvement projects within the Beverly Glen and Thornhill areas as part of the strategic plan implementation replace aging infrastructure. The scope of work in Bathurst Estates Park, Winding Lane Park, Jean …
Conestoga College
Conestoga College Various Campuses ACADEMIC // CAMPUS PLANNING // COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING Conestoga News | “Courtyard mural by Indigenous artist unveiled at Guelph Campus” Guelph Campus Courtyard Improvements As a part of a larger project to modernize the interior and exterior of Conestoga College’s Guelph Campus, SDG was retained to design upgrades to the interior …