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, …

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 …

Niagara-on-the-Lake Council approves SDG conceptual design for the Heritage District gateway signage

Earlier this month, Niagara-on-the-Lake Town Council unanimously approved our conceptual design for the Heritage District gateway signage.  The proposed feature will be located at the intersection of Queen Street and Mississagua Street as you enter the Town.  Building upon the Town’s rich history, architecture, and wonderful aesthetics, the proposed feature will reflect the values of …

Canadian Pioneer in Landscape Architecture dies at 99, Haig Seferian recounts his memories of Cornelia Oberlander.

Canadian Landscape Architect and pioneer in the industry, Cornelia Oberlander died this past weekend at the age of 99 in Vancouver. Haig Seferian had the pleasure of interviewing Cornelia in Vancouver when he hosted the show Garden Architecture on HGTV. He also shared a table with Cornelia, Martha Schwartz and Janet Rosenberg when they became …

Seferian Design Group wins 3 Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence

Seferian Design Group – Landscape Architects, won three Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence at the Ceremony that was broadcast live on February 4, 2021. One award was for a residential project in Stoney Creek, ON, called Personal 5 Star Resort which won in the Residential Construction – over $1,000,000 category. The second award was for …