Projects of Distinction
St. Catharines Kiwanis Centre and Library
Working in association with Perkins+Will, MZE Architects led construction administration and field review for the Kiwanis Aquatics Centre & Dr. Huq Family Branch Library, addressing the City’s need for expanded recreational and library facilities. The 4,644sm building integrates seamlessly into Lester B. Pearson Park, utilizing an underused site and enhancing connectivity through pedestrian...
20 Valley School
“Vineland Public School has served the community well for over 100 years...however, the school community is growing & changing. Being able to build a new school will help students, parents and staff continue to develop their shared identity in an outstanding new facility.” - DSBN former Chair Kevin Maves 2015 Niagara Community Design Awards in Urban Design and Architecture - Architecture Award ,...
Niagara Regional Council Chamber Renovation
Originally constructed in 1983, the Regional Municipality of Niagara headquarters building, now known as Campbell West, included offices, meeting rooms, and a Council Chamber to accommodate the public, media, Regional Councilors, Commissioners and staff for council meetings. The Chamber was conceived as an 'amphitheatre', seating the public, Councilors, Commissioners and staff in terraced, angled rows focused on the Regional Chair...
Walker Living Campus @ Woodend
“The living campus is a tool to show kids how we can build and be environmentally friendly.” - Kevin Graham, Special Initiative Facilitator, DSBN “It recognizes the importance of the environment, sustainability and helping kids understand the world we live in.” - Warren Hoshizaki, Education Director, DSBN 2015 Niagara Construction Association - Project of the Year Award . 2015 Niagara Community Desi...
Niagara Regional Housing - Birchwood Place, East
“…from the feedback I’ve had, it’s been a tremendously positive experience…” - (former) Welland Mayor Barry Sharpe “New Seniors Housing Gets Warm Embrace” - Niagara This Week article dated September 18, 2014 2014 Niagara Region Smart Growth - Community Design Award for SUSTAINABILITY LEED® Silver Certification Learn more about our p...
Municipal Parking Facility
The City of St. Catharines demolished a failing 1975, 500 car parking garage, with the requirement to replace it with a multi-use facility. The new 600 car capacity Carlisle St. Parking facility includes 1,200sm leasable commercial space, and demonstrates sustainable design principals. The project is registered with the Canada Green Building Council, and is targeted for LEED Silver Certification. 6 sustainable design...
NPCA - Centre for Conservation @ Ball's Falls
“This is a finely detailed building, in which the plan and positioning on the site has the interesting feel of a sundial. It has exceptional energy and water efficiency. Sunlight, water conservation and ventilation were all carefully considered in the design which makes a fitting example for a building related not only to environmental conservation, but also for the growing number of small commercial and institutio...