Distillery District Manufacturing Hub
Toronto, ON | Completed 2022
Turning a 1880s whiskey distillery into modern maker spaces wasn't exactly straightforward. We kept the original timber beams, exposed the brick that'd been hiding under decades of paint, and somehow managed to squeeze in LEED Gold certification without losing the building's soul. The trickiest part? Retrofitting HVAC systems into a structure that predates electricity. But those 12-foot windows? They stayed exactly where they were.
Hamilton Steel Processing Plant
Hamilton, ON | Completed 2023
Client wanted efficient, we gave 'em that plus sustainable. This wasn't your typical warehouse job - we're talking heavy machinery, serious load requirements, and environmental standards that'd make your head spin. Integrated a rainwater collection system that handles runoff from 85,000 sq ft of roof, plus solar panels that actually offset about 40% of the operation's energy use. The structural engineering on this one kept us up at night, but it paid off.
St. Lawrence Market Annex
Preserved the 1831 facade while modernizing everything behind it. Took us 18 months just to document the original details.
Mississauga Tech Campus
Net-zero manufacturing facility. Yes, it's possible. No, it wasn't cheap. Worth every penny though.
Junction Triangle Revitalization
Mixed-use development that actually respects the neighborhood's industrial roots. Community engagement made all the difference.
Gooderham & Worts Distillery Tower
Toronto, ON | Completed 2021
This Victorian-era landmark hadn't seen proper maintenance since the '50s. Structurally? Let's just say it was questionable. We reinforced the foundation without touching the original limestone facade, upgraded to triple-pane heritage windows (custom fabricated to match 1870s profiles), and added geothermal heating that nobody sees. The heritage board loved us. The engineers... less so, at first.
Vaughan Regional Distribution Hub
350,000 sq ft of logistics space that doesn't look like every other box on the 400. Efficiency meets aesthetics.
Completed 2023
CN Railway Heritage Consultation
Provided structural analysis and heritage preservation guidance for multiple historical railway buildings across Ontario.
Ongoing Project
Waterfront Innovation District
Toronto, ON | In Progress
Master planning a 25-acre former industrial site into a mixed-use neighborhood that doesn't feel soulless. We're talking actual community spaces, not just token green patches. Working with the city, local businesses, and residents to create something that'll actually serve people. It's messy, it's complicated, but that's what makes it real.
Liberty Village Brewery Complex
Toronto, ON | Completed 2020
Converted a derelict industrial building into a working craft brewery and event space. The previous owner hadn't touched it in 30 years, which meant we got to deal with everything from asbestos to a completely collapsed section of roof. Kept the steel trusses, sandblasted about a million square feet of brick, and integrated modern brewing equipment without making it look like we were trying too hard. The tap room's got views of the original crane rails still embedded in the ceiling - figured why hide the good stuff?