Can an architect design a Burger King, Tim Hortons, or branded QSR location in Canada? If you are a franchise owner or developer planning to build a quick service restaurant in Canada, one of the first questions you will ask is simple: do you need a licensed architect? The short answer is yes — and…
What is a mixed-use commercial plaza and who designs one? Drive through any growing city in Ontario and you will notice a shift in how communities are being built. Gone are the days of single-purpose strips of retail. What you see rising in their place are thoughtfully planned, multi-functional developments that bring together shops, offices,…
In 2021, n Architecture Inc. was commissioned to design a high-density residential development in Barrie, Ontario. The proposal consists of a 17-storey apartment building with two levels of underground parking and a GFA of approximately 404,883 sq. ft. The development will accommodate 400 residential units and includes resident amenities such as a ground-floor party room…