about
our practice
what we do
master planning
Plans for parks, waterfronts, trails, recreation systems and development, in urban and rural settings, with realistic recommendations and a clear path to implementation.
community engagement
An open, collaborative process with clients, stakeholders and the community, so everyone is informed, involved and able to contribute.
design
Exciting and buildable. Every design is coordinated across disciplines and meets current landscape construction standards.
approvals
From community buy-in and council endorsement to site plan approval and permits, backed by clear, technically sound drawings and reports.
contract documents
Complete, accurate packages for sites from a few square metres to hundreds of hectares, coordinated with engineering, environmental and communications consultants.
contract administration
We have administered contracts for some of Ontario’s largest public realm projects, with close attention to detail, schedule and value for the client.
recognition
- Kingston Waterfront Master PlanCanadian Society of Landscape Architects Award, large-scale planning and analysis
- Barbara Hall ParkCity of Toronto Urban Design Award of Excellence, 2015
- Tasca Community Park, King TownshipParks and Recreation Ontario Award for Design Excellence
- Grange Park Revitalizationmultiple awards, with PFS Studio for the Art Gallery of Ontario
what drives us
mission
To elevate people and the environment through sustainable, high-quality planning and design.
vision
Harnessing the unseen to create unique solutions.
enhancing well-being
Spaces that improve people’s physical, emotional and mental well-being.
environmental sustainability
Sustainability built into the design and construction of every space.
meaningful work
Meaningful work with meaningful people, driven by care for people’s happiness.
innovative problem solving
Seeking hidden relationships to solve difficult design problems.
positive impact
Work that leaves both people and the environment better off.
continual learning
Learning and growing through every project.
keep the context
Spaces that are contextual and relevant to their surroundings.
culture
A colleague once told us to surround ourselves with people better than us. That is what we have done, and our team is the lifeblood of the firm.
Environmental and social sustainability are part of how we design and how we run the office. As a small business we hold ourselves to high standards of ethical conduct, community involvement, employee well-being and transparency. Our studio is in a walkable neighbourhood, many of us walk, cycle or take transit to work, and the team can work from home when it makes sense.
