Blog updating

Okay, I know I haven't exactly been that regular at this, but that's a sign that things are busy in Ottawa!

Since the last major update posting, I've had the honor to be successful in my quest to represent Eastern Ontario Architects at the OAA and started my 3 year term this January. Besides being on Council, I am also on the Conference Committee, Continuing Education Committee, an OAA Trustee and a Council Representative for YAIF (Young Architects and Interns Forum).

We've been busy getting St. George's Parish ready for a summer construction start; they are still looking for donations for their fund-raising campaign so help build a legacy by contacting St. George's Roman Catholic Church for more details.

News continues to grow in Kanata, will keep you posted on excting new developments in the west end! All we can say is that a re-zoning application is filed and a new residential face will be coming to Kanata!

Orleans Veterinary Hospital

We're excited to announce that construction is soon to start at our newest project in Orleans! The Orleans Veterinary Hospital is located at Innes and Tenth Line road; their new website is the first step in a new image for them http://www.orleansvet.ca/ for more details!

This is an exciting new project featuring state of art systems to provide care to the pets of the growing Orleans community. The building includes more exam rooms and enhanced surgical and procedural spaces.

Watch for the shovels to start soon!

A revamped website

Thanks to the great team at Eyevero Communication for the recent updates to our website. Now smart phone friendly and looking better than ever!

Another Update in the Wall

Here we are, mid September already and time for another update!

We're excited to see the Northern Space Link Teleport and Data Centre get into construction; thanks to our partners at MP Lundy Construction, work is starting on site and we'll soon see an amazing new building in Kanata! Watch this space for regular updates, we promise!

The 360 Lofts is well underway and occupancies are later this fall. Look for a new and exciting face in the Byward Market!

St. George's Roman Catholic Church is in full fund-raising mode. Vist the church's website for more info. We're planning to do stone restoration work this fall and then tackle the addition in the spring.

Exciting news in Kanata for a new residential tower... still confidential, but contact us if you want advance info!

Blog updating!

Okay.... I know, it's been months since my last update but it's been a busy time.....resolution for 2011 is to do this more often! So, as a catch up, here are the exciting things that are happening!

The Metropia Condominium project is closer to reality than ever...reports from the developer are that construction will be in full swing this spring; this exciting development features high end luxury condos in a exciting and up-and-coming Ottawa neighbourhood. Watch here for more info! www.metropialiving.ca

Work continues at Z6 Urban Lofts where construction is in full swing for spring occupancies! The building took form over the past several months and it is fantastic see see the final shape of the building coming together in this great neighbourhood! www.z6urbanlofts.com for more info.

At the same time, 360 Lofts Condo continues in the Byward Market. We're excited to see this project finally take shape! www.360lofts.ca for more info. DA was also pleased to be invited to present this project as an innovative use of wood construction at the Canada Wood Council fall WoodWorks Conference in Toronto in the fall of 2010. We were hoping to present this project along, with the structural and acoustical engineers at the spring 2011 OAA conference but, alas, this didn't pan out.

DA is excited to be a part of some new and exciting projects:

The Orleans Veterinary Hospital located at the corner of Innes and Tenth Line Roads in Ottawa's east end will be expanding to a new facility located on the same property; right now, we're developing concepts, but watch for more news soon!

We are working with the developer for a project in Navan to finally get into construction this summer for the Navan Mixed Use project; this development will feature 4 residential apartments and 2 commerical tenants in a modestly scaled and high quality building, located in the Village of Navan. Watch for the construction to start soon!

DA is also excited to be working with members of the community to develop sites in Little Italy (Preston Street), the Byward Market, and in Kanata for some exciting new possibilities. These are all secret for now but watch for more news later!

DA in print

Dreessen Architect has been featured in the current edition of Design Source magazine www.designsourceottawa.com for more info, click on the "view print edition" and find us on page 22.

LEED AP

Last Friday, DA staff wrote the CaGBC exams and now 50% of the staff are LEED Accredited Professionals! This is exciting and brings a further dimension to the work at DA as we are now able to provide further service to those of our clients who are seeking an environmentally responsible solution to their building projects. www.cagbc.org for more information on the system and process. More exciting info to follow as more of our projects seek this official recognition.