County of Brant Main Branch Library
← Back to work Description 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. The core team comprises architects, heritage […]
Hamilton Public Library & Farmers Market
← Back to work Description 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, and an information commons. More than a library and more than a market – […]
Helsinki Public Library
← Back to work Description 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
← Back to work Description 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 Operations & Equipment Area (Apparatus Area). The design of the building […]
Stamford Branch
← Back to work Description 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 with the ever-changing needs of a library, a flexible […]
Harry Howell Twin Pad Arena
← Back to work Description 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 facility includes 12 change rooms, 4 referee rooms, a Multi-Purpose […]
Template Design & Standards for Fire Halls
Description The project’s intent is to provide guidance for the floor plan design and design brief standards including finishes, mechanical, electrical and site related requirements of future new Fire Station facilities. The report identifies 4 schemes of final layouts of proposed floor plan designs for future facilities. These layouts are intended to be included in future […]
