New CIBC Branch at Westwood Mall, Mississauga, Ontario
Client: Fieldgate Construction Management Limited
CIBC Construction
New CIBC Branch at Westwood Mall, Mississauga, Ontario
Client: Fieldgate Construction Management Limited
Variety Village Disability Washroom
Renovation and Alterations to Community Center, Scarborough Client: Variety Village, The Children’s Charity of Ontario
Variety Village Washroom
Renovation and Alterations to Community Center, Scarborough Client: Variety Village, The Children’s Charity of Ontario
Variety Village Locker Room
Renovation and Alterations to Community Center, Scarborough Client: Variety Village, The Children’s Charity of Ontario
Enterprise Exterior
Enterprise Car Rental Renovation and Alterations, Multiple Locations, Ontario
Client: Ants Incorporated
Enterprise Interior
Enterprise Car Rental Renovation and Alterations, Multiple Locations, Ontario
Client: Ants Incorporated
Indian Rd Flr Plns
High – End Custom Residential, Indian Rd, Mississauga, Ontario
GFA – 5,500 sq. ft
Indian Rd Elev
High – End Custom Residential, Indian Rd, Mississauga, Ontario
GFA – 5,500 sq. ft
Indian Rd Interior (Under Construction)
High – End Custom Residential, Indian Rd, Mississauga, Ontario
GFA – 5,500 sq. ft
Parker Dr Elev
High – End Custom Residential, Parker Dr, Mississauga, Ontario (Under Construction)
GFA – 10,000 sq. ft
Parker Dr Exterior (Under Construction)
High – End Custom Residential, Parker Dr, Mississauga, Ontario (Under Construction)
GFA – 10,000 sq. ft
Parker Dr
High – End Custom Residential, Parker Dr, Mississauga, Ontario (Under Construction)
GFA – 10,000 sq. ft
Old Leslie
Mixed – Use Development, Old Leslie St, Toronto
Client: Great Lands Corporation GFA – 154,280 sq. ft
(On the record of Northgrave Architect Inc.)
Old Leslie - Bathroom
Mixed – Use Development, Old Leslie St, Toronto
Client: Great Lands Corporation GFA – 154,280 sq. ft
(On the record of Northgrave Architect Inc.)
Region of Peel “Second Unit”
“Second Unit” is part of the Region of Peel’s affordable housing strategy. A second unit is a self – contained living unit within a detached, semi – detached house or townhouse. In most locations they are located in the basement and are called basement apartments. Ontario laws now require municipalities to allow second units in homes. A basement apartment might be just what you need to provide the added income to make your dream purchase affordable, but beware of the pitfalls and remember that you as a purchaser assume all the liability of a home that doesn’t comply with building code and municipal regulations, regardless of when you bought it. Illegal basement apartments are a risk to the occupants and others in the structure, as well as a concern to the community in general. They are dangerous as they may pose risks and safety concerns such as:
fire risks such as: not enough building exits; inadequate fire separation between units; insufficient working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
illegal and unsafe utility connections
overload on existing utilities (electrical, plumbing, water and sewers)
excess driveway and street parking
excess garbage
possible depreciation of neighboring property values.
Many existing basement apartments require only some upgrades in order to be approved and legalized by the municipalities. BW art Architects Inc. provides full assistance for homeowners in: design of new or renovation of existing second units; construction or renovation cost estimate; building permit submission and construction document preparation; construction management; engineering services such as electrical, structural and mechanical, if required. Our experts carefully review the site conditions from the beginning, and always propose the most economical and functional upgrades as required, leading to municipality approval and legalization.
