Housing
We are addressing the global challenges posed by the housing crisis and an aging population by collaborating with clients to design housing at scale, from high-density living in the form of mid-rise and high-rise developments, to masterplanning new communities.
Our designs revitalise neighbourhoods, reduce environmental impact, and create vibrant living spaces. Collaboration with clients is key – we align with their design and commercial goals to craft concepts that attract buyers and renters. No matter the scale, our priority is the residents’ social, cultural, and economic needs.
We design homes with people in mind, focusing on how spaces will be used and improving quality of life. Innovation underpins our approach, from adding density to existing buildings to converting industrial sites into sustainable apartments.
Housing Highlights
Young Condos Wins Urban Design Excellence Award
Young Condos at City Centre has received the Urban Design Excellence Award in the High-Rise Category at the City of Kitchener’s Great Places Awards.
Bata Shoe Factory wins 2025 LOOP Design award
The Bata Shoe Factory, our landmark adaptive re-use project, has been named a winner in the Architecture, Mixed-Use Buildings category.
The Good City BDP NK
The Good City initiative brings together experts from across the world to focus on what makes a good city.
Think.
Insights on how to address today’s global challenges through design.
Designing rental housing from the inside out
Across Canada, the need for purpose-built rental housing has never been greater, but quantity alone won’t solve the housing crisis.
The quest for affordable housing
Adam Darby says public-private partnerships are key to the future of housing.
How do we build 1.5M homes in the next 10 years?
The More Homes Built Faster Act (Bill 23) aims to deliver 1.5 million homes in Ontario over 10 years. How can this be both equitable and sustainable?
Low Carbon Now
WorldGBC aims for net-zero operational and 40% less embodied carbon by 2030. How can we act now?
High Density Living
We invite our global team to share insights on successful high-density living in their cities.
Reimagining age-friendly living
Rethinking our urban centres as multi-generational communities.
Design.
Every design tells a story.
Brentford Waterside
Practice.
We are the original multidisciplinary house of design.










Housing Brochure
Our brochure covers the key trends in housing and showcases our experience and projects.







