International Architecture & Urban Design

From small town planning to downtown redevelopment of large cities, we aid urban planning vision by focusing on the precise design specifications of our clients. We help transform sustainable living plans into a civic reality.

By emphasizing high density, low impact neighborhoods with lots of green space, close knit residential/commercial areas and walkable communities, we understand and apply concepts of 'New Urbanism.' In short, we're urban planners who make better use of existing city space, creating housing development plans that use fewer resources, minimizing environmental impact and public utility use.

A good example of our international reputation is our resort development project in Havana, Cuba. We helped create a close knit 'New Urbanism' community consisting of single homes and apartments with nearby recreational and retail buildings.

Our single family housing development in St. Petersburg followed 'green' principles by integrating houses into a forested environment, creating a centre island for tree preservation. This created family homes buffered by a green zone that minimized the impact of traffic and pollution.

Our land use planning strategy in the White's Bay Development in Collingwood conformed to that community's waterfront. Housing development followed the curve of the shoreline with a good deal of open green space, shrubbery and trees, lending an idyllic, harbour-like character to the community.

These are just a few of the design possibilities that our urban architects utilize. Trust our ability to invent and inspire new eco-friendly communities. In fact, we've received numerous awards for our planning expertise including the Markham Urban Design Award (2001), Governor General's Award from the Canadian Housing Design Council (1985) and M.I.R.M. Award for International project of the Year (1989).