Project details

Type & Location: Neighbourhood commercial plaza featuring one standalone building with retail and food-service units, and two drive-thru buildings, Brockville, Ontario.

My Role: Architectural Designer — site layout planning, unit test-fits, drive-thru design, coordination, and permit documentation.

Key Scope:

• Designed a 1,400 m² site development consisting of three retail buildings (10-unit and 2-unit with drive-thru).

• Developed site and building layouts to maximize tenant exposure, traffic flow, and accessibility.

• Prepared permit drawings, concept renderings, and presentation materials for client approval and municipal submission.

• Supported civil coordination for grading, drainage, and site plan approval (SPC) documentation.

Planning & Code:

• Performed zoning compliance review for permitted uses, parking supply, and landscaping coverage.

• Applied OBC Part 3 requirements for mercantile/assembly occupancies and confirmed SB-10 energy compliance.

• Ensured barrier-free routes, accessible parking, and turning radii for drive-thru circulation met Ontario standards.

Coordination:

• Coordinated with civil engineers on stormwater management and servicing layouts.

• Collaborated with structural engineers on span design, and foundation systems.

• Worked with mechanical/electrical engineers for rooftop equipment, utilities, and service connections.

Tools: Revit, AutoCAD, Twinmotion.

Outcome/Status: Completed (2025) — two buildings constructed; Building 3 under final construction.