Civic & Culture Projects
St. Catharines Kiwanis Centre and Library
Working in association with Perkins+Will, MZE Architects led construction administration and field review for the Kiwanis Aquatics Centre & Dr. Huq Family Branch Library, addressing the City’s need for expanded recreational and library facilities. The 4,644sm building integrates seamlessly into Lester B. Pearson Park, utilizing an underused site and enhancing connectivity through pedestrian...
St.Catharines Train Station Renovation
Expansion of the historic St.Catharines Train Station to support the planned increase to train services. The design utilizes the defunct luggage storage area of the existing building, by carefully removing exterior walls and supporting the roof with a slim steel structure. The design creates the expanded, covered train platform, while seamlessly integrating with the historic architecture.
Lakeside Park Rejuvenation Project
Bringing life back to the park! Renovated Washrooms & Vending Bldg. | New Picnic Pavilion | New Performance/Events Pavilion | New Playground Equipment | New Site Lighting | New Accessible Beach Access | New Power Supply 'Lakeside Park' is the name of a single from RUSH's third album 'Caress of Steel'. The song details Peart's memories of many summers spent at the park... "In my early teens I achieved every Port kid’s...
Rainbow Bridge Customs Plaza
Our recent project included an addition to our previously constructed building to accommodate increased bus passenger visitor boarder processing. This project required a four stage phasing process, in order to allow for uninterrupted day-to-day operations for staff, throughout the entire construction process, achieved by providing temporary facilities on site.
Niagara Regional Council Chamber Renovation
Originally constructed in 1983, the Regional Municipality of Niagara headquarters building, now known as Campbell West, included offices, meeting rooms, and a Council Chamber to accommodate the public, media, Regional Councilors, Commissioners and staff for council meetings. The Chamber was conceived as an 'amphitheatre', seating the public, Councilors, Commissioners and staff in terraced, angled rows focused on the Regional Chair...
Sunset Beach Pavilion
Located along the shores of Lake Ontario, Sunset Beach is the largest beach in St. Catharines, offering a variety of outdoor activities and amenities, including a playground, picnic area, washrooms, parking, and a public boat ramp. As part of the Waterfront Trail system, near the Welland Canal and Malcolmson Eco Park, it draws many visitors, including those celebrating the annual Summer Solstice. ...
Municipal Parking Facility
The City of St. Catharines demolished a failing 1975, 500 car parking garage, with the requirement to replace it with a multi-use facility. The new 600 car capacity Carlisle St. Parking facility includes 1,200sm leasable commercial space, and demonstrates sustainable design principals. The project is registered with the Canada Green Building Council, and is targeted for LEED Silver Certification. 6 sustainable design...
St.Catharines Market Square
Whether for a fresh food or art market, a film screening or community event, Market Square provides a well-visited venue in the heart of Downtown St. Catharines. Completed in 2001 with a project value of $1.5 million, the design of the Market was intended to complement the architecture of the adjacent mid-19th century Lincoln County Courthouse. The new structure replaced a fabric canopy-covered walkway that had served t...
NPCA - Centre for Conservation @ Ball's Falls
“This is a finely detailed building, in which the plan and positioning on the site has the interesting feel of a sundial. It has exceptional energy and water efficiency. Sunlight, water conservation and ventilation were all carefully considered in the design which makes a fitting example for a building related not only to environmental conservation, but also for the growing number of small commercial and institutio...