Hamilton — Project of the Year
Property Type: Oversized Single-Family Home
Project Overview
When the previous design team said “it couldn’t be done,” we stepped in to prove otherwise. This oversized, underutilized home had far more potential than met the eye. Through strategic zoning interpretation and detailed building code analysis, we were able to unlock a full 10-unit legal conversion—all within the existing building envelope.
Scope & Strategy
Most professionals missed the opportunity hidden in the zoning fine print. Our team conducted a deep zoning review, crafted a compliant multi-unit floor plan, and coordinated mechanical zones, service strategies, and exit paths with minimal disruption to the existing structure.
- Conducted a deep zoning review to uncover permissions and overlooked density allowances
- Crafted a compliant floor plan with fully self-contained units, meeting fire, sound, and egress requirements
- Integrated multiple mechanical zones, service strategies, and exit paths with minimal disruption to the existing structure
Challenges Solved
- Reversed previous consultants’ assumptions that capped the unit count well below 10
- Navigated complex lot size, frontage, and density regulations with precision
- Delivered a compliant and highly efficient 10-unit layout within a single-family building footprint
Investor Benefits
- Turned a single house into a 10-door income generator
- Avoided rezoning or minor variances by using zoning allowances to their full extent
- Demonstrated the value of working with a design firm that understands Ontario zoning bylaws
Current Status
Building permit approved. Construction planned to be finished for early Q3 2025.
Legal Suite, Multi-Unit, 10 Units, Zoning Unlock
