The Transformation of The Broadview Terraces is Astounding

The transformation of these properties is astounding, and the People would have loved to have seen images of the original façades to truly understand how this ultimate change came about. Ingeniously, this simple screen ties the three properties in a way that gives it new life while adding to the dynamism of the street. The simple moves by the design team resulted in an upgrade to the “missing middle” housing needs of the city and for this they should be applauded.

The new skin and layered façade add to a beautiful massing that fits in well with the existing context. The angled metal screens play off each other – they are well-crafted pieces that add depth to the building’s fenestration. Conversely, the layered rear compositions, with a similar colour palette, add private roof terraces for the residents, thus creating their own private oases within the service rear. The decision to retain the existing structures is the simplest sustainable approach.

Project Information

Architect: Studio JCI

Structural Engineer: Blackwell Structural Engineers 

Mechanical and Electrical Consultant: The Aquila Group

Developer/Owner/Client: K’nexx Management and Consulting Inc.

Photographer: Scott Norsworthy Michael Muraz