Jan/Feb/Mar 2012

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Simcoe Wavedeck

At Toronto’s Edge

The scope is unprecedented. The time frame spans three decades. The cost is $30 billion. How Waterfront Toronto will revamp the lakeside of Ontario’s capital.

Hamilton Public Library

Renewal & Return

Three renowned firms—AUDAX Architecture, RDH Architects Inc., and Gair Williamson Architects—use their design prowess to create some of Canada's most striking adaptive-reuse and renovation projects.

In Profile

Shannon Lenstra, co-owner.

Building with the Feminine Touch

Shannon Lenstra and Fran Morisset, the co-owners of Kon-strux Developments Inc., are making waves as full-service, residential, design-build, and remodeling entrepreneurs.

Industry Insights

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A Move into Green

After a decade spent in renovations, James’ Joinery Ltd. moves into the custom-home market with Built Green standards.

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Density on a Dime

Toronto-based TACT Architecture Inc. crafts cost-efficient residential developments with an aesthetic punch.

Terra View Homes

Greening Guelph

Terra View Homes has spent the last five years setting a new standard for green residential design in its home city

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Quality in Calgary

Homes By Us establishes a higher building standard for Alberta’s largest city.

McGill University

Sustainable Schooling

McGill University’s dedication to eco-consciousness has made the school Canada’s greenest place to learn.

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Trumping the Recession

A results-only work environment and a targeted marketing effort have helped Hunter Residential Developments evolve despite the housing slump.

Project Showcase

Hemlock Ski Chalet

A Storied History

With four decades under its belt, design firm Architecton has made a name for itself in Vancouver with modular and prefab projects.

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Customized Luxury

Rayn Properties works closely with his customers to create exceptional, luxurious custom homes.

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Design Prowess

David Coulson Design Ltd. meets the demands of any project it meets, as illustrated by this striking showcase of residential projects.

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High-end & Contemporary

For more than 30 years, Beaverhall Homes has been building exceptional-quality homes with plenty of "curb appeal."

Fanshawe College

Leading the Way

Fanshawe College's Centre for Applied Transportation Technologies has made the school a leader in sustainable initiatives.

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Simply Sustainable

Vancouver Island University has become a pioneer in sustainability with its state-of-the-art Deep Bay Marine Field Station.

Supplemental

Riverhouse

Canadian Homes

How a bold new design from Zerafa Architecture Studio LLC is changing the residential landscape of this historic river.

Hillcrest Aquatic Centre

From the Ground Up

The Hillcrest Aquatic Centre: Bringing the woods of British Columbia into a public space.

The Specialists

BKL

The Acousticians

Easy listening is the goal as BKL Consultants Ltd. tackles some of the nation’s toughest acoustic challenges.

Molior Cabinets Direct

The Crafty Craftsmen

Alberta-based Molior Cabinets Direct Ltd. stays vibrant despite industry setbacks and a questionable economy.

Kingsmith Homes

The Neighbourhood Builders

The partners behind Kingsmith Homes have made a name for themselves by staying close to the community they call home.

Ridge Sheet Metal

The Ventilators

With safety on the line, Ridge Sheet Metal Co. adheres to stringent methods to ensure there are no mistakes.

Through the Years

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A Family Affair

The team behind family-run Tonda Construction Limited ensures that the company's reputation of 34-plus years continues to live up to its name.

Chris Kolozetti

At the Top of the Game

With operations throughout Canada, United Communities LP has proven to be a prominent force in the nation's real-estate industry.

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Building Versatility

With a bevy of offerings in tow, JEDS Construction Ltd. can handle any number of projects or a variety of industries.

GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals

Rising with Montréal

With a history that crests a century, NFOE et associés architectes continues to build on a tradition as rich as the city the firm calls home.