User:Jrowbotham

Title: onespace unlimited inc. & onespace National Architectural Services Ltd.

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Name: onespace unlimited inc. & onespace National Architectural Services Ltd.

Founded: 1964, as Atkins Architect

Founders: Rod Rowbotham, Denis Rioux and Roy Turner

Type: Architecture and Interior Design Firm

Headquarters: Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Regional Office: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Key People: Rod Rowbotham

Website: www.onespaceunlimited.com

1. Define

Onespace is a unified, professional team of architects and interior designers creating carefully considered design solutions for contemporary spaces based out of Toronto, Ontario, alongside a regional office based out of Calgary, Alberta called onespace national Architectural Services Ltd. Onespace has active and non-active projects throughout Canada. Led by the CEO, the team consists of over 20 professional staff, including Architectural Technologists, Architects and Interior Designers.

2. History

Onespace traces its roots to a firm called Atkins Architect, founded in 1964. After Rowbotham and the new owners took charge, the company went through a few name changes and ultimately rebranded as onespace unlimited inc. in 2008. Onespace has always consisted of a dedicated team of designers, actively listening to the business needs of each client and achieving high quality design solutions with a positive influence on their surroundings, the general public and fellow team members.

The firm began to gain recognition after placing 2nd in an International Design Competition for the Kentucky Welcome Center, Park City, Kentucky in 2000. This success was followed with its first of many BILD Awards for best residential suite design in 2006 awards. Of significance was the firm’s transformation of the former Imperial Oil Headquarters at 111 St Clair Avenue West, Toronto into a luxurious condominium residence. Since then the firm has been recognized for other notable projects that have been presented with awards from BILD, OHBA, Heritage Toronto Award of Merit, Town of Markham Environmental Design Award and the Association of Landscape Contractors of Colorado Excellence in Landscape.

3. Specialities

Onespace specializes in multi-unit residential, mixed-use and hospitality projects of contemporary styling as their primary design aesthetic for both their architectural and interior design services. The company focusses on a unified design approach, marrying architecture and interior design practises to create seamless design transitions between the exterior and interior of the building.

To date the company has designed over 100 hotels, low-rise condominiums, mid-rise condominiums and high-rise condominiums collectively, along with multiple other commercial, retail projects and single-family residences.

The company has also been involved in two-high level projects, The Residences of The Imperial Plaza in Toronto, ON that required transforming the building entirely from commercial to residential units. The Harbour Club in Port Dalhousie, St. Catharines ON transformed a turn-of-the-century factory into residential units.

4. Notable Projects

Residential Buildings


 * Foxbar Town Homes, Toronto, ON - 3 Storeys, 11 Units, 33,260 Square Feet
 * The Harbour Club, Port Dalhousie, St.Catharines, ON - 6-8 Storeys, 153 Units, 225,172 Square Feet
 * Briar Towns II, Toronto, ON - 4 Storeys, 28 Units, size varies
 * iLofts of Mystic Pointe, Toronto, ON - 28 Storeys, 450 Units, 228,970 Square Feet
 * Radiance Towns, Innisfil, ON - 3 Storeys, 100 Units, size varies
 * Brock Road Development, Pickering, ON - 14 Storeys, 194 Suites & 200 Townhouses, 500,187 Square Feet
 * Orchard Point Condominiums, Orillia, ON - 9&6 Storeys, 138 Units, 205,472 Square Feet
 * Red Hot Condo, Toronto, ON - 9 Storeys, 200 Units, 193,656 Square Feet
 * The Uptown, Waterloo, ON - 6 Storeys, 176 Units, 181,266 Square Feet
 * The Insignia Private Residences, Oakville, ON - 9 Storeys, 28 Units, 34,000 Square Feet
 * 101 St. Clair West, Toronto, ON - 26 Storeys, 240 Units, 247,537 Square Feet
 * California Condo, Toronto, ON - 30 Storeys, 296 Units, 292,035 Square Feet
 * The Hunt Club, Toronto, ON - 8 Storeys, 80 Units, 87,094 Square Feet
 * The Imperial Plaza, Toronto, ON - 26 Storeys, 380 Units, 461,556 Square Feet
 * 9T6 St. Patrick Condo, Toronto, ON - 17 Storeys, 220 Units, 180,000 Square Feet
 * 50 Ann Boutique Condominiums, Bolton, ON - 5 Storeys, 73 Units, 74,860 Square Feet
 * Wellings of Whitby, Whitby, ON - 2-18 Storeys, 336 Units, 357,663 Square Feet
 * Wellings of Calgary, Calgary, AB - 2-15 Storeys, 275 Units, 257,407 Square Feet
 * Bayfield Residential Development, Barrie, ON
 * Danny Danforth, Toronto, ON
 * Birchmount Development, Scarborough, ON - 8 Storeys, 70 Units, 108,000 Square Feet
 * K2 Residences, Scarborough, ON - 7 Storeys, 94 Units, 81,000 Square Feet
 * 91-101 Raglan Ave, Toronto, ON - 27 Storeys, 225 Units, 201,000 Square Feet
 * 80 Scott St, Brampton, ON - 17 Storeys, 383 Units, 290,000 Square Feet
 * King Heights, King City, ON - 5 Storeys, 129 Units, 135,000 Square Feet
 * Yongehurst Development, Richmond Hill, ON - 9 Storeys, 83 Units, 148,792 Square Feet
 * Yonge Ridge Development, Richmond Hill, ON - 4 Storeys, 50 Units, 48,500 Square Feet
 * Bloor Street Project, Mississauga, ON - 14 Storeys, 238 Units, 240,000 Square Feet
 * Countryside Drive Project, Brampton, ON - 12 Storeys, 128 Units, 124,000 Square Feet
 * Dufferin Street Development, King City, ON - 2 Towers-5 Storeys, 147 Townhomes, 530,300 Square Feet
 * Granite Court Project, Pickering, ON - 12 Storeys, 262 Units, 216,320 Square Feet
 * John Street Project, Brampton, ON - 39 Storeys, 353 Units, 290,000 Square Feet
 * Balmoral Development, Brampton, ON - 3 Towers-45, 20,10 Storeys, 1020 Units, 773,179 Square Feet
 * 423-425 East 42nd Street, Hamilton, ON - 5 Storeys, 47 Units, 34,110 Square Feet
 * 11 Harris Project, Richmond Hill, ON - 10 Storeys, 119 Units, 112,000 Square Feet
 * Wellings of Red Deer, Red Deer, AB - 3 Storeys, 28 Units, 36,000 Square Feet
 * Nav Sha Development, Calgary, AB - 1-2 Storeys, 41 Units, 180,000 Square Feet

Hotels


 * Hyatt Place Toronto-Brampton, Brampton, ON - 6 Storeys, 119 Units, 127,203 Square Feet


 * Hyatt Place Hyatt House Canada’s Wonderland, Vaughan, ON - 8 Storeys, 203 Units, 133,269 Square Feet


 * Airport Corporate Centre, Hyatt Place Hyatt House, Mississauga, ON - 8 Storeys, 226 Units, 169,120 Square Feet
 * Hyatt Place + Luxe Event Centre, The Destination at Mississauga, Mississauga, ON - 6 Storeys, 123 Units, 169,120 Square Feet
 * Staybridge Suites Motel, Edmonton, AB - 4 Storeys, 126 Units, 23,000 Square Feet
 * Candlewood Suites, Calgary, AB - 4 Storeys, 104 Units, 61,552 Square Feet
 * Motel 6, multiple locations across Canada: Alberta (1), Saskatchewan (2), Manitoba (2), Ontario (1) & New Brunswick (1) - 3-4 Storeys, 58-91 Units, 34,000-38,000 Square Feet
 * Days Inn & Suites, Lindsay, ON - 4 Storeys, 74 Units, 44,567 Square Feet
 * Days Inn Toronto, Toronto, ON - Interior Upgrades
 * Days Inn Prototype 2020

Collaborative Projects


 * George Condos + Towns, Toronto, ON - 9 Storeys, 91 Units, 100,902 Square Feet
 * Annex Yorkville Connection (AYC), Toronto, ON - 27 Storeys, 284 Suites & 39 Townhomes, 286,630 Square Feet
 * Minto Beechwood, Ottawa, Ontario - 9 Storeys, 127 Units, 219,400 Square Feet
 * E2 Condo, Toronto, ON - 47 Storeys, 440 Units, 333,563 Square Feet
 * BLVRD Q, Toronto, ON - 10 Storeys, 210 Units, 266,000 Square Feet

5. Awards


 * 2017 BILD Award - Won - Best Innovative Suite Design - Upper Beach Club, Toronto, ON
 * 2016 Heritage Toronto Award - Won - Award of Merit - The Imperial Plaza, Toronto, ON
 * 2015 BILD Award - Won - Best Suite Design over 1500 Square Feet - The Hunt Club, Toronto, ON
 * 2006 BILD Award - Won - Best Suite Design under 750 Square Feet - iLofts at Mystic Pointe, Toronto, ON
 * 2006 BILD Award - Won - Best Suite Design over 750 Square Feet - iLofts at Mystic Pointe, Toronto, ON
 * 2000 Park City Welcome Center International Design Competition - Second Place - Park City, Kentucky, USA.
 * 1990 Excellence Landscape Award - Grand Award - The Stronach Residence, ON
 * 1989 Town of Markham Environmental Design Award in Recognition of the Excellence of the Manor House, Markham, ON

6. References


 * 1) Bessai, M. (2022, October 6). Offices, Condos, Towns: Checking In On Recently Completed Projects in the GTA | UrbanToronto. Urban Toronto. https://www.urbantoronto.ca/news/2022/10/offices-condos-towns-checking-recently-completed-projects-gta.49688
 * 2) Bessai, M. (2023, March 23). Unified Design Firm onespace Offers Architecture and Interior Design to Deliver “Harmonized” Design Solutions | UrbanToronto. Urban Toronto. https://urbantoronto.ca/news/2023/03/unified-design-firm-onespace-offers-architecture-and-interior-design-deliver.51713
 * 3) Hendley, N. (2023, September 1). Bringing Balance and Harmony to New Buildings. Construction in Focus. https://mags.constructioninfocus.com/mag/CIFNASep2023/#page=88
 * 4) Huminilowycz, M. (2018, September 8). Small Living Space Design - Room To Grow - OHBA. Ontario Home Builders’ Association. https://www.ohba.ca/compact-living-spaces-for-new-condos/
 * 5) Imperial Oil Building. (2023, July 28). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_Oil_Building
 * 6) Landau, J. (2021, July 20). Upper Beach Club Condos Nears Completion, Just 7 Units Remain | UrbanToronto. Urban Toronto. https://urbantoronto.ca/news/2021/07/upper-beach-club-condos-nears-completion-just-7-units-remain.45718
 * 7) LeBlanc, D. (2016, September 22). Former Imperial Oil headquarters tells an old story for a new audience. The Globe and Mail. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/toronto/former-imperial-oil-headquarters-tells-an-old-story-for-a-new-audience/article31983197/
 * 8) Miller, J. (2019, August 16). A 25-foot man holding up a condo courts controversy in Toronto. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2019/08/16/a-25-foot-man-holding-up-a-condo-courts-controversy-in-toronto.html?rf
 * 9) Tuckey, B. (2017, June 3). BILD Awards celebrate innovative designs for small spaces. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/life/homes/2017/06/03/bild-awards-celebrate-innovative-designs-for-small-spaces.html

7. External Links


 * 1) https://www .bildawards.ca
 * 2) https://www .bildawards.ca/2020finalists
 * 3) https://www .bildgta.ca/membership/awards/bildawards
 * 4) https://www .bildgta.ca
 * 5) https://www.ohba.ca
 * 6) https://www.pugawards.com
 * 7) https://www.linkedin.com/company/onespace-unlimited-inc-/?viewAsMember=true
 * 8) https://www .urbantoronto.ca/database/companies/onespace-unlimited
 * 9) https://www.buzzbuzzhome.com/ca
 * 10) https://www .condonow.com
 * 11) https://www.onspaceunlimited.com