SDG celebrates the 2022 Year of the Garden

Yesterday was the first day of spring and marks the launch of Year Of The Garden 2022! The Canadian Garden Council proclaimed 2022 as Canada’s Year of the Garden in honour of the Centennial of the ornamental horticulture sector, marked by the 100th Anniversary of the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association. To celebrate, we have put …

The Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre project was featured in the Award Magazine

The Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre project was recently featured in the March issue of Award magazine. This project involved the transformation of the Ancaster Memorial School built in 1947 and located on Wilson St, Hamilton, into a four-level facility with a 450-seat theatre auditorium, a 150-seat multi-purpose studio, visual arts classrooms, and music and dance …

Construction of Illumina Condominiums has reached the 16th floor!

Construction of Illumina Condominiums has reached the 16th floor and is fast approaching the 22nd floor amenity terrace! The 22nd floor amenity space will feature an outdoor kitchen, dining spaces, and lounge seating spaces, all offering panoramic views of Lake Ontario to the southeast. Illumina is the sister development of Brock I, located right in …

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 …