MacLachlan College Oakville, ON. ACADEMIC // CAMPUS PLANNING // PRIVATE EDUCATION Lower Campus: SDG was retained by MacLachlan College to design and implement a new gateway feature at the school’s entrance, enhancing the streetscape and creating a more welcoming atmosphere for students and visitors. Building on this initial design, SDG further developed plans to reconstruct …
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Quinta Senses
Quinta Senses TBD TOURISM DESTINATION // COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT // RECREATIONAL PLANNING SDG has been retained by a private client to explore their dreams and aspirations to establish a destination flower farm. This facility would not only boast endless fields of flowers, but would serve each month of the year with seasonal festivities. To anchor visitors …
Burlington Public Library Courtyard
Burlington Public Library Courtyard Burlington, ON COURTYARD // COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT // INSTITUTIONAL The Burlington Public Library (BPL) is an exciting space in downtown Burlington offering numerous opportunities for education, play, and inspiration. In 2005, the Central Branch underwent a major renovation and expansion which included plans to redevelop the outdoor Reading Garden. Unfortunately, the design …
Hamilton Golf & Country Club Patio
Hamilton Golf & Country Club Patio Ancaster, ON. INSTITUTIONAL // COUNTRY CLUB OGCA Builder Award – Group 1 The Hamilton Golf and Country Club, located in Hamilton, Ontario, is a prestigious private golf club renowned for its rich history and top-tier facilities. Founded in 1894, it boasts a storied tradition in Canadian golf. The club …
St. Peters Church
St. Peter’s Church Kitchener, ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING // INSTITUTIONAL This project marks an exciting collaboration between St. Peters Lutheran Church in downtown Kitchener with Indwell. Originally constructed in the 1960s, the church’s expansive Sunday School wing has become too large for their current needs. Instead of relocating, the church chose to team up with Indwell …
Albion Falls
Albion Falls Hamilton, ON. RECREATIONAL // TRAIL DEVELOPMENT Albion Falls is a 19-meter cascade located at the southern end of Upper King’s Forest Park, within the environmentally sensitive Red Hill Creek Escarpment Valley. This site is a favored spot for both locals and tourists, offering scenic views of the falls, access to nearby trails, and …
St. Catharines Civic Centre
St. Catharines Civic Centre St. Catharines, ON CIVIC SQUARE // COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT // RECREATIONAL PLANNING SDG developed a vision for the re-development of James Street from King Street to Church Street in a Civic Square Area to support the City’s goal of providing a community gathering place within the downtown core. The site is 1 …
Elm Flats
Elm Flats Springwater, ON. HOUSING // SENIOR LIVING // COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING // RECREATIONAL PLANNING The Elms development is set to become a premier Seniors Retirement Complex catering to Elmvale, the Township of Springwater, and neighboring areas. It aims to enhance existing relationships, foster new friendships, and support residents in their hobbies and interests. The …
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 …