American Institute of Architects

Toon Dreessen has joined the AIA (www.aia.org) as a international member; this provides access to a greater range of technical documents and resources so as to be able to provide a broader range of services and a higher standard of documentation to Ottawa's architectural community. If you are interested in more information, browse the website of the AIA; of particular interest is the document "you and your architect" (http://www.aia.org/pub_highlight1).

360 Lofts

Dreessen Architect Inc. is excited to announce our newest project for the development of a line of new exciting boutique condominiums for Ottawa's historic Byward Market. Watch for more exciting news to follow!

Longfields Community Church

Dreessen Architect Inc is pleased to announce that we were successful in being shortlisted for this exciting project to develop a new church for the Longfields community in Barrhaven, a growing community in Ottawa. After presenting our architectural concepts and demonstating our committment to a detailed programming and design study, Dreessen Architect Inc developed concepts for a variety of possible schemes for the church. In the end, the LCC opted to work with another firm but Dreessen Architect came a very close second place to winning this exciting project; this puts Dreessen Architect ahead of many other firms, despite being a relative new comer to the Ottawa architectural community. We would like to thank the community for the oppertunity and wish to congratulate the LCC on using the Ontario Association of Architect's Quality Based Selection process. Dreessen Architect wishes the very best to the LCC and looks forward to many more opertunities to meet with other community groups.

Council Election Results

Toon was unsuccessful in his bid to obtain a council seat with the OAA but wishes to express thanks to all who supported his campaign and wishes the best of luck to the successful candidates. Toon hopes that the reelected members of council continue their mandate to represent all the architects in the province of Ontario on OAA council. Toon will be back with the OAA on the Practice Committee for another 3 year term and hopes to continue meaningfully to this important committee.

Council Elections

Toon Dreessen is running for a Province of Ontario representative to the Ontario Association of Architects. While based in Ottawa, Toon hopes to represent all of the architects of Ontario and be a voice for the new generation of architects.

OAA Council

Toon Dreessen officialy entered "political life" by confirming nomination for a vacant council seat as a provincial representative on the Ontario Association of Architects council for 2009-2012.

From Toon's profile for election: "I believe that if we don’t take an active role in how we grow, we will find our profession run for us, not by us. I believe that the demographic shift in the profession needs to be addressed and anticipated; emerging trends in the way our professional services are procured within federal, provincial and municipal governments (as well as quasi-governments) are an overhead burden that are detrimental to our profession; changing electronic environments and their impact on our profession as well as the legal framework in which we function need our attention. One of my goals is to help move our members towards financial security by moving away from undercutting each other and move towards adoption of work breakdown structures and service to service (or ability to ability) fee comparisons. As a recently licensed architect (2005), I have built my practice from the ground up into a successful, thriving practice, something I believe we can all do."

FRC 19 Status Granted

Dreessen Architect Inc. is pleased to announce that we have been granted approval by Tarion Warranty Corporation to be a field review consultant for compliance with Tarion's Bulletin 19 covering the requirements for inspection services relating to condominiums. For more information on Tarion, visit the website at http://www.tarion.com/

Z6 Urban Loft Condo Launch

Dreessen Architect is proud to be a part of the Z6 Urban Loft launch. www.z6urbanlofts.com for more information on this exciting infill mixed used condominium nestled in the heart of Ottawa at the culinary and cultural crossroads of Little Italy and Chinatown. Watch for more exciting developments!

The Black Tomato

Dreessen Architect is excited to be part of the team to expand the Black Tomato Restaurant, located in the heart of the historic Byward Market, part of Ottawa's exciting social scene.

The new web site is running!

Dreessen Architect Inc.'s new website is running. Thanks to Eyevero Marketing Communications Group for the excellent design and hard work! http://www.eyevero.com/

Dreessen Architect Inc. excited to be part of Ottawa's growing architectural presence.

As seen in "New Homes and Condo Guide"

Recent coverage of the Z6 Urban Loft Condo in Ottawa, Ontario can be found in the current edition of the "New Home and Condo Guide" available throughout Ontario; the article is also available at http://www.newhomesandcondos.ca/modules/magazine/article.asp?AID=7202&MID=3&IDATE=8/18/2008&CMID=3&CIDATE=8/18/2008

Dreessen Architect is excited to be part of the team developing this exciting piece of architecture.

New Projects

DA is proud to announce that we have been tasked with design of a new addition to St. George's Parish in Westboro; we are very excited to be involved with this community! Keep an eye out for exciting new developments!

A new website is coming!

To all our friends, contacts and clients:
A new website is in the works and should be on line within the week! Stay tuned for more info!