What We Offer
Feasibility Studies & Pre-Design
Assessing the viability of a project before capital is committed.
Feasibility Studies: Analyzing site conditions, occupancy loads, and code requirements to determine if the proposed use aligns with the physical and legal constraints of the space.
Zoning Reviews: Reviewing municipal bylaws and land-use designations to ensure the design intent complies with local urban planning.
Functional Programming: Identifying the specific needs of the end-users. This involves defining spatial requirements, adjacency patterns, and the occupant circulation.
Test Fits: Quick-turnaround floor plans (typically 2D) used to prove that the required program fits within a specific leasehold or building footprint.
Budgeting: Providing preliminary Class D or C cost estimates to align design ambitions with financial realities.
De-commissioning (Back-to-Base)
The systematic reversal of a fit-out, focusing on environmental responsibility.
Decommissioning & Landfill Diversion: A strategic approach to stripping a space where materials and furniture are sorted for recycling or donation rather than disposal. This aligns with ESG goals and circular economy principles.
Refurbishing Process: Identifying existing assets (furniture, partitions, ceilings, MEP) that can be restored or reused to minimize the carbon footprint of the transition.
Leasehold Improvements (Reversion): Ensuring the space is returned to the landlord in the exact condition specified in the original lease agreement.
New Construction (Build-to-Suit) and Interior Renovations (Minor or Major)
Standard phases for New Construction (Build-to-Suit) and Interior Renovations.
Phase A: Design Evolution
Schematic Design (SD): Developing the conceptual "narrative." This includes initial sketches, spatial relationships, and the integration of the "spiritual or ethereal" qualities of the space.
Design Development (DD): Refining the SD into detailed plans. Selection of finishes, lighting, and preliminary MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) coordination.
FF&E Procurement: The selection and sourcing of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment. This focuses on ergonomics, durability, warranty, lead times, and health-conscious materials.
Phase B: Technical Documentation
Construction Documentation (CD): Producing the technical "blueprints"—plans, elevations, and schedules—required for construction.
Building Permit:
Preparing Documentation: Compiling the architectural and engineering set.
Submitting & Obtaining Permit: Acting as the liaison with Building Departments to secure legal approval.
Tender Documentation (RFQ/RFP/RFI): Preparing the bid package to ensure fair and competitive pricing from general contractors.
Phase C: Implementation & Oversight
Contract Administration (CA): Acting as the owner’s representative on-site. This includes reviewing shop drawings, issuing Site Instructions (SIs), and verifying that the build matches the design intent.
Oversee Site Inspections: Coordinating with consultants and municipal inspectors to verify code compliance during the build.
Commissioning: Testing the building’s systems (HVAC, lighting, security) to ensure they operate at peak efficiency as designed.
Transition & Post-Occupancy
Managing the human and operational element of the environment to ensure long-term stability and stewardship.
Move Management: The strategic coordination of the initial physical relocation, ensuring that the staff workflow is maintained from Day 1, minimizing business disruption.
Change Management: Facilitating the psychological transition for occupants. This involves clear communication and education to reduce apathy and foster a sense of belonging in the new environment.
Close-out: Finalizing deficiencies, collecting warranties, and Applying to Close the Permit to ensure no legal encumbrances remain on the property.
Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE): A rigorous review process, conducted by a third-party, to measure how the environment continues to contain and support the functional needs of the community months after completion.
Move-Add-Change (MAC): Ongoing tactical support for the facility after the project is complete. This addresses the fluid nature of organizations, such as:
New Staffing: Integrating new hires into the existing floor plan and FF&E hierarchy.
Organizational Restructuring: Reconfiguring spatial layouts to support new department adjacencies or team sizes without requiring a full renovation.
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1122 International Blvd, Suite 700,
Burlington, ON L7L 6Z8
Hours
By appointment only
Phone
(647) 865-1359