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, […]
Peoples Church
People’s Church is a dynamic ministry, deeply rooted in community and children’s programs. With two locations in Hamilton, this renovation and expansion of the Mohawk location exemplifies a transformative endeavor geared towards meeting the evolving needs of their congregation.
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.
CONNECT Communities Hamilton
Location Hamilton, ON Size 40,289 sf Client CONNECT Communities Status Complete Built off our client’s Life Redesign Model, this is a transitional residence for those recovering from acquired brain injuries or stroke. This treatment programme requested that traditional barrier-free code requirements be creatively avoided or hidden where possible, creating a definitively residential environment. The 42 bedrooms with accessible ensuites and […]
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.
The Hambly House
Location Hamilton Collaborators Toms + McNally Design Client Private Status Complete The Hambly House is a rare example of 1930s Streamline Moderne architecture in Hamilton, and one of only a handful of Art Moderne houses in Ontario. Since the purchase of the house by its new owners in 2012, DPAI worked with the clients to […]
McMaster University Fitzhenry Studios & Atrium
Location Hamilton, ON Size 10,200 sf Client McMaster University Status Complete In 2013, Dr. Robert Fitzhenry, a McMaster alumni, donated generously to the School of the Arts (SoTA) for a new addition and renovation to the existing studios and classrooms at Togo Salmon Hall. The gift was made in honour of Robert’s late wife Andrée, […]
Fortune 500 Office Renovation
Location St. Catharines, ON Size 60,000 sf Client Confidential Status Complete The expansion of this Fortune 500 global corporation necessitated a contemporary facility that would enhance their pioneering presence in the market. DPAI facilitated the consolidation of their teams into a centralized hub that embodies their collective values. Spanning two spacious and irregularity shaped floors, […]