Hamilton Public Library & Farmers Market
Location Hamilton, ON Size 100,000 sf Collaborators RDH Architects Client City of Hamilton + Hamilton Public Library Status Complete Located within an existing brutalist concrete building and designated heritage site, the Hamilton Public Library was reborn as “Information Central: Your Marketplace of Ideas”. The library features new public spaces, reorganized and enhanced collections, increased computer and internet access, […]
Mississauga Fire Station 123
Fire Station 123 is a cutting-edge facility designed by DPAI that both achieves and exceeds the energy target for the project determined by the City of Mississauga. The project complies with City of Mississauga’s Corporate Green Standard Tier 3 Energy Requirements, operating as a Net Zero Energy Building.
Brampton Fire Station 215
DPAI was engage by the City of Brampton to design a highly sustainable fire station that both achieves and exceeds their energy targets.
Vaughan Design + Construction Standards Document
Location Vaughan, ON Client City of Vaughan Status Complete The City of Vaughan identified a need to prepare a design and construction standards document (DCS) for re-occurring building infrastructure projects (fire stations, community centres and libraries). The DCS was required to be inclusive of functional building programs, functional program adjacency diagrams, space and room layout […]
Hancock Woodlands Park
The expansion plans for the residential hospice include creating a brand new residential hospice and Wellness Centre to increase the total number of beds to 10, each with their own outdoor private amenity space and continued around the clock care.
County of Brant Main Branch Library
Envisioned as a cultural cornerstone for County of Brant residents, the restoration of this building holds paramount importance. DPAI was commissioned to craft designs for the new Main Branch Library, alongside overseeing the comprehensive restoration of the building’s Gothic Revival-style elements and Opera Hall.
Helsinki Public Library
Location Helsinki, Finland Status Concept The mass of the building is elevated above a continuous plaza surface which extends infinitely into the fabric of the City, through the country, and beyond, thereby connecting Finland with the world. The “underbelly” of the building directly addresses the ground surface, providing a direct interface. The face of the […]
Welland Fire Station #1 & Fire and Emergency Services Headquarters
Location Welland, ON Size 19,752 sf Client METTKO | City of Welland Status Complete DPAI was hired by METTKO to design a new, 1,835 sqm (19,755 sf.), sustainable energy facility to serve as the new Headquarters Building, for The City of Welland Fire and Emergency Services. The new facility is a one-story structure comprising an Administrative & Training Building (Main Building) and an […]
Niagara Falls Public Library Stamford Branch
Location Niagara, ON Size 7,821 sf Client Niagara Falls Public Library Status In Construction DPAI was commissioned to design an inclusive space to welcome diverse members of the community, with special emphasis on Seniors and school communities, while also considering the needs of staff to optimize operations. To ensure the new space can evolve over time […]
Harry Howell Twin Pad Arena
Location Hamilton, ON Size 88,996 sf Collaborators RDH Architects Client City of Hamilton Status Complete The North Wentworth Twin Pad Arena boasts two full-size hockey rinks, with elevated seating accommodating nearly 900 spectators, and one pad capable of year-round ice. Warm viewing areas on both upper and main levels enhance the spectator experience. Additionally, the […]