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The Morrisburg Affordable Housing project is a collaborative venture between +VG Architects and AXIA Design, developed for the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G).

Located on the grounds of the existing Glen Morris Court seniors housing complex, the project introduces 17 two-bedroom rent-geared-to-income (RGI) units, expanding much-needed affordable housing within the community.

Identified through the County’s Housing Revitalization Plan, the development occupies adjacent greenfield land and represents the first phase of a planned multi-stage expansion. The design prioritizes accessibility, with a high proportion of barrier-free units, and emphasizes safety, durability, and a welcoming residential environment. Supported in part by CMHC funding, the project follows an accelerated delivery schedule while maintaining a strong commitment to design quality.

Efficiency informs the building’s planning and construction, with compact floor plates, stacked services, and consistent unit layouts helping to optimize resources. This approach enables a distinctive architectural expression, conceived as a contemporary interpretation of the neighbouring seniors residence. The building is articulated as three “large homes,” with varied rooflines and façade modulation that create a dignified yet domestic presence. A central courtyard and clear circulation strategy support both current use and future expansion phases.

+VG served as Prime Consultant for the Pembroke Affordable Housing project, partnering with the County of Renfrew to deliver a compact, cost-effective multi-residential building.

Completed in 2023, the three-storey wood-frame development provides eight affordable units, including four one-bedroom and four two-bedroom suites, with one designed as a universal, fully accessible unit.

The project is thoughtfully integrated within a larger affordable housing site, with a design strategy focused on long-term adaptability. By maintaining a compact building footprint, the plan allows for future expansion and the addition of new units while preserving efficient site circulation, servicing, and parking infrastructure. This “future-proofing” approach was developed in close collaboration with the client early in the design process.

Emphasizing practicality and durability, the building balances efficient construction with livable, well-proportioned interiors. The result is a modest yet highly functional addition to the community—supporting current housing needs while accommodating future growth.

Huntsville is physically defined by its natural setting of forests, granite, and water.

The environment has shaped the development of the community and contributed to the development of a woodland and waterfront character that has commonly been described as the “Muskoka Style”. One of the primary objectives for this development is the respect of the natural environment.

The proposal development, divided in six distinct phases, consists of three-storey, stacked town-homes buildings for a total of 13 blocks and 122 units, distributed along a winding road, on the south-facing slope of a hill. The site offers a spectacular view of the lake at the bottom of the hill. Landscaping has been designed to connect the buildings with the street and assist in the direction of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The landscaping also reduces the visual impact of parking areas, loading areas, and garbage storage areas.

A recreation/utility Pavilion structure with washrooms, change room facilities, pool equipment storage, and a site servicing pump room is proposed at the core of the development, and nested within the slope of the hill.

Natural cladding materials with a warm palette of colours are used throughout.

This Design/Build project with Vicano Construction involves a five-storey multi-residential redevelopment of an existing brownfield property in downtown Hagersville.

Adjacent to the “Rail Trail”, a church, baseball park and arena, the new condominium includes a variety of amenities such as a guest suite for visitors and a large meeting/reception room which extends to the rear patio. Residents also have access to private storage lockers and a bicycle storage room.

The building was constructed using cost-effective techniques including a completely pre-cast structure. Individual cooling controls with condensers were placed on the roof to maximize space.

This project involved the redevelopment of an existing abandoned baseball field within an urban residential neighbourhood.

The new community-based affordable housing development has a multi-residential mix of ownership, with one, two and three bedroom units. The complex is designed to be cost-effective and durable and includes individual buildings (Blocks) of two and three storeys, each containing eight condo units for a total of 56 units.

Adjacent to a church, strip mall and residential development, the new stacked town condos take into account energy efficiency, common area green space and a degree of standardization across the property. Approximately 40% of the units are designated “Habitat” units for assignment to families in need.

This former industrial building was converted to four three-storey condominium townhouses.

To achieve the best view of the skyline the living spaces are on the top floor with roof terraces, and the second floor is devoted to bedrooms. The main floor houses the entrance, a garage, games room and exercise area.