Landscape Ontario Milton, ON. INSTITUTIONAL // EDUCATION SDG was retained to create a campus master plan for the headquarters of Landscape Ontario and Horticultural Trades Association of Ontario located in Milton. The goal was to design and construct a world class garden/ park destination. SDG provided design professionals and Landscape Ontario members with a state-of-the-art …
Cayuga Grand Vista Trail Cayuga, ON. RECREATIONAL // ECOLOGICAL // TRAIL DEVELOPMENT IDA Design Awards | Silver Winner | 2018 Architecture MasterPrize Award Winner | 2019 DNA Paris Design Awards Winner | 2020 The Cayuga Grand Vista Trail is the first step toward a more connected Haldimand County. The 1.2-kilometer trail has …
Artform Condominium Mississauga, ON. HOUSING // CONDOMINIUM // COMMERCIAL Emblem Developments retained SDG for landscape architectural design services for the Arte and Artform Condos in Mississauga. Arte blends modern design with creativity and artful elegance. Arte’s 18 storeys of striking brick, metal, stone and glass merge together to create a powerful architectural monument at Hurontario …
Binbrook Library Binbrook, ON. INSTITUTIONAL // RECREATIONAL The form and interior of this new community library branch were designed to pay homage to the agricultural history of Binbrook. Responding to its past and present vernacular culture, the building takes on the form of two stylized barn structures connected by a glass box. Special attention was …
Appleby College Oakville, ON. PRIVATE INSTITUTIONAL // RECREATIONAL // SHORELINE RESTORATION SDG was retained by Appleby College as part of a multi-disciplinary team to prepare a Master Campus Plan and Athletic/Performing Arts Complex Master Plan. The College envisioned a master campus planning exercise that targeted issues related to the new building complex, along with other …
Toronto French School Toronto + Mississauga, ON. ACADEMIC // RECREATIONAL DESIGN // PARKS Toronto French School and SDG have a longstanding relationship that we cherish. We have been provided with the many opportunities to enrich and develop their ideas into reality on their campuses. The below is a collection of each project we have completed …
Hamilton Trails Master Plan Hamilton, ON. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING // TRAIL DEVELOPMENT // RECREATIONAL DESIGN SDG was retained in 2015 to assist the City of Hamilton in undertaking a comprehensive review and update of their Recreational Trails Master Plan document and its proposed trail initiatives for all 15 city wards. Public feedback was a significant component …
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 …
Fort Erie Gateway Fort Erie, ON. PLACEMAKING // COMMUNITY DESIGN The Town of Fort Erie retained SDG to create conceptual designs for gateway signs along the QEW and at the border crossing. The design process involved identifying several key locations with potential for signage opportunities. Each design was crafted to showcase the area’s significant characteristics.
