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Multi-unit Facilities

Danish architects 3XN to design condo tower on Toronto’s waterfront


Editorial: Pocket Suites

Developed by Cohlmeyer Architecture as alternatives to rooming houses, Pocket Suites include eight autonomous units, each with separate entrances.

The Cohousing Option

A little-known housing typology fosters village-like communities, with cooperative facilities for preparing meals, sharing tools and hosting social events.

building performance data in multi-unit residential buildings

Building Performance Data in Multi-Unit Residential Buildings


Located in Vancouver's Strathcona neighbourhood, the ECOheritage development includes a widened sidewalk, walkways and patios that invite residents to linger outside and chat with their neighbours. The project weaves in and around two existing heritage homes, which have been restored and raised to make room for lower-level units.

Back to the Future

SHAPE Architecture adopts an elegant and clever approach to residential densification in Vancouver’s Strathcona neighbourhood.

The city-facing south elevation of the Sisters' residence is defined by Corten steel sunshading fins, accented with green powder-coated aluminum elements. A sculpted Corten canopy provides a sheltered drop-off location at the front entrance. The ground-floor sitting areas are popular gathering spaces for the residents, who occupy private rooms on the three floors above.

Nun’s Sense

An undulating building on the edge of Toronto's Don Valley provides a stunning sustainable home for the aging Sisters of St. Joseph.

rendering of alexandra park revitalization plan

Urban Strategies wins three 2014 Canadian Institute of Planners Awards


CIGI Campus

Fitting In

Significant contributions to the public realm characterize the majority of the projects recognized by Governor General's Medals this year.

From the entry lobby and sitting area, there are continuous views of the reflecting pool encircling the organic form of the chapel. James Dow

Residence for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto


antoine predock

Antoine Predock and Bjarke Ingels to receive 2014 RAIC Honorary Fellowships