Projects

198 Jameson Avenue, Tibetan Buddhist Temple

High Park Architects has submitted a Preliminary Project Review application for a new Tibetan Buddhist temple in Toronto. The proposed temple will be three storey high with traditional layout and form. The Parkdale location at Jameson Avenue and Leopold Street was selected because of the large Tibetan population in the area that wish to have a Temple in the community. When the project is completed it will be the first Tibetan Buddhist temple in Ontario build specifically for this purpose. All currently in use Tibetan Buddhist temples have converted existing buildings for the new use. The preliminary plans were developed in close cooperation between the architect and the resident Lama. The alternative temple locations are also being considered before a final decision is taken.

423 Evans Avenue, Car Dealership

Ground floor addition to the existing car dealership is currently under construction in Toronto West End. The new addition includes two large showrooms, offices, bathrooms and waiting area. The new front has large glazed areas with bay windows and central car entrance. Exterior elevations are cladded with prefinished and insulated "Alukabond" panels. Interior steel frame construction was designed to accommodate future second floor addition.

5290 Yonge Street, DUCA Bank - Canadian Headquarter

DUCA Financial Services Corporation Headquarter is a state of the art building with sculpture like shape, green roof, underground garage for customers and other innovative solutions for modern and convenient banking. Drawings for re-development of the 5270 Yonge Street site were completed in 2008 . High Park Architects participated in the development of presentations and building permit drawings together with Hendrik Op't Root Architect who was the prime consultant on the project. The building was opened to the public in May 2009.

3080 Dundas Street West

Proposal maximizes existing zoning on one of the Toronto's main streets. Design adds third and fourth floor with five new apartments. The buildings on Toronto main Avenues are for the most part two storey heigh. Those properties have a great potential for residential and commercial development. Toronto Official Plan is underscoring the importance of Main Avenues development for our City future. There is already existing  infrastructure in place: utilities, transportation, lighting etc. By increasing overall pedestrian traffic volume the development will have a positive impact on the existing retailers, restaurants and businesses. It will be also beneficial to the adjacent residential areas by enhancing the quality of urban experience and shoring up the property values.











192 South Kingsway, Second Storey Addition

This charming, chalet style second story addition doubled the living space to a rather unremarkable bungalow and more then doubled value of the house. The design addressed the site with the steep ravine behind the house by creating a sculptured roof line with pitched and shed dormers. Ground Floor plan was changed to the open concept layout. Upstairs a three bedrooms, bathroom, Master Bedroom and En-suite Bath were added to the existing house. Overlooking the Ravine a large rear deck is connected to the Great Room and the Family Room.

119 Scarlet Road, Second Storey Addition

The 2nd story addition to the existing bungalow added three bedrooms and two bathrooms to the house. Exterior on the ground floor elevations was covered with cultured stone, the Second Floor exterior was finished with a Tudor wall. The roof line was modified to combined gable-hip roof form. The canopy was built at the front to provide rain protection at the entry porch. Existing entry stairs and retaining walls were rebuild in stone.









35 Milburn Drive, Toronto,  Second Storey Addition

The second storey addition and expansion over the garage transformed the Etobicoke bungalow into a full scale mansion like house with 2nd floor mezzanine overlooking double height family room. The study above the garage created a new level, six steps below the second floor. The floor of the room had to be thermally insulated and gas proofed. The Tudor wall finish at the second floor reinforces a country style feeling. Basement load bearing wall was replaced by steel beams and posts allowing for a big recreation room with a walkout to the backyard.












94 Park Home Avenue, Toronto, New House

The Committee of Adjustment has approved required variances for the additional Gross Floor Area. The existing Bungalow was partially demolished and a new two story, four bedroom house was built. The existing foundation walls were underpinned and the basement slab was lowered by two feet that allowed for 8'-6" high ceiling in the basement. The gable roof was designed to allow for a cathedral ceiling at the second floor. Front porch roof and a canopy finished with aged copper add a touch of style to the house in this trendy North York neighbourhood.













210 Simcoe Street, Toronto

Two tower condominium proposal at 210 Simcoe Street in Toronto. Drawings were developed with Hendrik Op't Root Architect. The design drawings and renderings were prepared by High Park Architects.









472 Clendenan Avenue, Interior Renovation

The Renovation created a Grand Room - open concept at ground floor by replacing load bearing walls with beams and posts. The room with two fireplaces, arched windows, hardwood floor and 12 foot ceiling has become a focus of the house activities. 150sf rear ground floor addition with a nanny suite was designed and build in the second phase of construction. We have exceeded allowed by Zoning Gross Floor Area so the application to Committee of Adjustment was necessary.