Amanda

Executive bungalow with chic finishes and versatility. Three bedroom (one could be converted to an office), two and a half bath, open concept kitchen, dining and living room, master ensuite has a soaker tub and a walk-in closet. Perfect for a working couple that enjoys their own space or a growing family. Thoughtfully laid out lighting and electrical plan for ease of use and convenience. Finishes include hardwood flooring, porcelain tile, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances.

“L-shaped” multi-use commercial and residential building near major retail centers and two university campuses. Maximizes green space with a nearby park and a courtyard with greenery and park benches. Floor plans utilize the space to make the best use of commercial and residential units. The first floor hosts 6 units for commercial use while the upper three levels host 5 apartment units on each floor. The apartments boast minimalist and clean lines with white cabinets and stainless steel finishes. Combination of brick and solar ceramic panels as exterior cladding. Big bright windows to let in lots of natural light.

Utilizing environmentally sound strategies, this “green” home will help the owners save money and time. Solar panels, geothermal system and smart home technologies are just a few of the latest environmentally friendly technologies incorporated here. The basement level boasts a double car garage adjacent to a single drive through style garage door, with a bathroom and spare bedroom. The main level hosts an open concept kitchen, dining and living space with a single-slope ceiling and large bay windows. The main floor also includes the master bedroom, ensuite bath with a walk in closet and a 1/2 bath for guests. The family room opens out to a roof top deck above the garage. The is a loft above the bedroom overlooking the living room which could be an office or studio space. The lot is beautifully landscaped to allow for indoor and outdoor living space.

High rise building in the heart of downtown, with commercial units on the ground floor, a public fitness area on the second floor and residential units above to the 20th floor. The exterior of the building is all curves made of curtain wall with the footprint almost in the shape of a “figure-8”. The building structure is concrete columns and concrete shafts for the stairs and elevator. The first level includes a private lounge for residents, and the commercial spaces include a coffee shop, grocery store, clothing store and doctor’s office.

The purpose of the building will be two-fold: to create a space where like-minded people can buy books and coffee and find a spot to sit back and enjoy their reading while sipping their drink. There is a void in the general area where you can read a good book with a great cup of coffee. On top of that, with a booming population in the last five years, there is a need for more dense housing solutions. The upper three levels would serve as apartments centrally located by some shopping centers within walking distance (Walmart, Grocery Stores, restaurants, multiple schools and a Community College among others). Also, being that the lot is relatively small and to maximize and the green space, the parking will be located underground. The design strategies utilized to accomplish this will be: 1. Allowing light in – lots of large windows to allow for lots of natural light into the building. 2. Connecting to nature – L-Shaped design will allow for green space to be concentrated and maximized in specific areas to create a “park-like” feel (as opposed to having a large rectangular building that only allows for a narrow strip of greenery around the entire building. 3. Natural complexity but openness – by stacking and offsetting sections of the building it will create visual interest and make the building more inviting. To give the space an open feel instead of a plain square block building which feels closed off. 4. Reverting to nature – being a former gas station, the lot is currently paved and by transforming it, it will bring more greenery back to the area and break up the sea of asphalt.