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Banquet Hall Proposal

Posted on: 30/10/11 15:15:33
Subject: "Banquet Hall Proposal"

Hendrik op 't Root Architect ltd. completed proposal for 360 person Banquet HallAddition.

Duca/DCMS Complex Taking Shape

Posted on: 23/09/11 09:34:19
Subject: "Duca/DCMS Complex Taking Shape"

Phase 2 Precast Concrete Cladding is providing definition to Phase 2 (Hi-Rise Retirement Tower). Architect of Record: Arsenault Architect.
Design Input Firm: Hendrik Op 't Root Architect Ltd.
Construction Manager: The Fram Group

Interior Rendering provides Client with Pre-Construction View

Posted on: 19/09/11 10:46:02
Subject: "Interior Rendering provides Client with Pre-Construction View"

Interior Rendering provides Client with Pre-Construction View.
It is important especially for Residential Construction to provide the Client with rendering visualization spatial and material options before construction commences.

Revised Residential Design

Posted on: 07/09/11 09:28:08
Subject: "Revised Residential Design"

Revised Residential Design
The Client is contemplating eliminating a separate Storage Accessory Building, and locate the Storage below grade with a Master Bedroom on top.

Retirement Tower Construction is Close to the Final 17 th. Floor

Posted on: 08/08/11 21:27:45
Subject: "Retirement Tower Construction is Close to the Final 17 th. Floor "

Retirement Tower Construction is close to the Final 17 th. Floor.
Hendrik op 't Root Architect Ltd. provided exterior design input, and was involved in the Rezoning\Site Plan Approval\Committee of Adjustment Consent\Severance\Strata processes. Arsenault Architect is the Architect of Record.

City of Toronto Issues Building Permit for Store

Posted on: 08/08/11 21:16:18
Subject: "City of Toronto Issues Building Permit for Store "

The City of Toronto issued a Building Permit for a 5,813 sf. Store Addition, to be built on top of an existing garage. Store is an addition to an existing 24-storey Apartment Building.

Preliminary Design for Banquet Hall Addition Completed

Posted on: 12/07/11 11:52:01
Subject: "Preliminary Design for Banquet Hall Addition Completed"

Preliminary Design for a Banquet Hall Addition was completed.
Feasibilty is in progress.
Model completed in sketch-up by Jay Yu.

Precast Cladding Installation in progress at Retirement Tower

Posted on: 09/06/11 15:05:46
Subject: "Precast Cladding Installation in progress at Retirement Tower "

Precast Cladding Installation just commenced at the Retirement Tower.
(Firm was design Consultant)
Architect of Record Arsenault Architect

Casino Rama Winner of Right to Host First Native Casino Announced 17 Years Ago

Posted on: 27/05/11 09:31:26
Subject: "Casino Rama Winner of Right to Host First Native Casino Announced 17 Years Ago"

Hendrik Op 't Root Architect Ltd. prepared all the infrastructure work, and architectural design for the winning proposal

Design for Residential Addition Completed

Posted on: 26/05/11 21:26:41
Subject: "Design for Residential Addition Completed"

Interior visualization technique for Clients proves very effective.

Diversicare Tower reaches 7th. Floor

Posted on: 26/05/11 21:24:03
Subject: "Diversicare Tower reaches 7th. Floor"

Duca Financial Services and DCMs (Diversicare) are in full co-ordination mode to integrate Phase 1 (Duca Financial Institution) and Phase 2 (Retirement Tower), as it will become one building under the Building Code. Architect of record for DCMS is Arsenault Architect. Hendrik Op 't Root Architect is the co-ordinator on behalf of Duca, co-ordinated the rezoning and site plan applications, and provided design input in Phase 2.

Design for Residential Addition Completed

Posted on: 26/05/11 21:07:36
Subject: "Design for Residential Addition Completed"

Model in Sketch-up by Jay J. Yu

Design for Residential Addition Completed

Posted on: 26/05/11 21:04:37
Subject: "Design for Residential Addition Completed"

Using a scale model, and rendered virtual models enabled the Clients to visualize all spatial interactions. Building Permit Application and working drawings are in full progress now

Diversicare Retirement Tower Update (Phase 2)

Posted on: 20/12/10 16:25:05
Subject: "Diversicare Retirement Tower Update (Phase 2)"

Fram Group Construction has commenced the formwork and concrete pouring of the Ground Floor columns and walls. The Parking Ramp is in place. Duca will obtain 5 covered surface parking spaces,west of the ramp access. Arsenault Architect Inc.is the Architect of Record.

Rendering of Phase 2 Retirement Tower by Diversicare (DCMS) by Hendrik op 't Root Architect Ltd.

Posted on: 08/11/10 20:11:48
Subject: "Rendering of Phase 2 Retirement Tower by Diversicare (DCMS) by Hendrik op 't Root Architect Ltd."

The renderings of the Phase 2 Retirement Tower by Diversicare (DCMS) were prepared by Hendrik op 't Root Architect Ltd. The Architect of Record is Arsenault Architect Inc. Hendrik op 't Root Architect Ltd was instrumental in obtaining the re-zoning, site plan agreement, and severence approvals, as well as providing design input. The existing Duca building and the retirement tower will share similar finishes. The south elevation at Ellerslie Avenue will be further enhanced with dramatic two storey arches.

Organic Design

Posted on: 07/11/10 21:21:49
Subject: "Organic Design"

Organic sustainable design for private residence abroad.

Private Residence Design Addition and Renovation in Progress

Posted on: 07/11/10 20:54:23
Subject: "Private Residence Design Addition and Renovation in Progress"

Folllowing Tatami size measurements for addition & Renovation of private residence in Mississauga, Ontario.

Approval Process Underway for 8 Lot Estate Development in Caradoc Township

Posted on: 07/11/10 20:51:43
Subject: "Approval Process Underway for 8 Lot Estate Development in Caradoc Township"

Committee of Adjustment approval pursued by Hendrik op 't Root Architect Ltd. for the second successful phase of Lowthian Development in Caradoc Township, Ontario.

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Preliminary Feasibility Studies for 360 person Banquet Hall Addition and Renovation to Renowned Facility

Posted on: 07/11/10 20:46:58
Subject: "Preliminary Feasibility Studies for 360 person Banquet Hall Addition and Renovation to Renowned Facility"

Preliminary design feasibility studies are in progress to add a 360 person banquet hall to renowned facility.

Phase 2 Diversicare Retirement Tower Construction at Duca in Progress

Posted on: 07/11/10 20:36:12
Subject: "Phase 2 Diversicare Retirement Tower Construction at Duca in Progress"

Fram Group on behalf of Diversicare (DCMS) is constructing a 17-Storey
Retirement Tower. Ground breaking Ceremony was held on September 13, 2010 with
Deputy Mayor Pantalone in attendance. The Architect is Arsenault Architect, withexterior design assistance by Hendrik op 't Root Architect Ltd. Phase 1 and 2
will become one building, although legally severed.

Client Awaiting Issuance of Building Permit for Store

Posted on: 07/11/10 20:35:06
Subject: "Client Awaiting Issuance of Building Permit for Store "

Construction of new store anticipated for spring 2011

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Duca Building now 8 Months in Operation

Posted on: 23/10/09 05:02:06
Subject: "Duca Building now 8 Months in Operation"

Duca Building now 8 Months in Operation. Phase 2 anticipated to commence soon.

Duca Pilot Green Roof will be on the City of Toronto website

Posted on: 23/10/09 04:34:52
Subject: "Duca Pilot Green Roof will be on the City of Toronto website"

Duca Pilot Green Roof will be on the City of Toronto website.

Duca received a grant in the past for City of Toronto Green Roof Pilot Project. The City approached architect for Green Roof pictures.

9th. Line Apartment conversion

Posted on: 17/10/09 08:27:48
Subject: "9th. Line Apartment conversion"

The Council of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville will consider an implementing By-Law adoption on October 20 2009, in order for the Owners Peter Puhl, and Leo Vanvught to convert a store into apartments, and to renovate other apartments in the complex located at the 9th. line.

Northwood Housing Developnment

Posted on: 17/10/09 08:23:26
Subject: "Northwood Housing Developnment"

Northwood Housing Developnment being re-activated by the Client Mr. Kurt Pieckenhagen. This high-end condominium project of 23 units will be submitted to the COA for approval.

Preview of Duca Interiors

Posted on: 30/01/09 09:31:48
Subject: "Preview of Duca Interiors"

Preview of Duca Interiors. This state of the art Duca Banking Branch, developed by Duca and First Financial Building Corporation (Interior Design Firm) will exhibit the best in customer service. .

Duca Scheduled to Move to New Building by Mid February, 2009

Posted on: 30/01/09 08:57:21
Subject: "Duca Scheduled to Move to New Building by Mid February, 2009"

Duca scheduled to move to the new building by mid February, 2009. The furniture is scheduled to be installed next week. This will conclude Phase 1 of the Project. Phase 2 will commence thereafter by DCMS with the demolition of the old Duca building.