Incorporating History
The integration of the next-door John T. Ross Residence was an important part of the design process from design conception through to completion.
The integration of the next-door John T. Ross Residence was an important part of the design process from design conception through to completion.
Preserving history was a priority from the start. During the construction of the building's parkade, the century-old John T. Ross residence was moved on to the street, letting work continue without damaging the valuable window to the past. The house was carefully moved back when it was safe to do so.
The design calls for plenty of green landscaping around the footprint to complement the mature trees of the community.
The rooftop patio offers unparalleled views of the river valley and is a great spot for neighbours to become friends.
The site is located across from an LRT Station and is subject to the City's Transit Oriented Design Guidelines which ensure walkable and bikeable streets within a five-minute walk of a transit station. Shopping and employment are also nearby.
The Hendrix has a small floor plate when compared to other similarly sized buildings. This allows for less shadowing on the street and maintains clear view corridors at street level. The site's visual and physical impact was a top consideration during the design process, in keeping with the ethos of enhanced neighbourhood walkability.