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The resulting six-storey building delivers 42 affordable homes through a design-build model rooted in prefabrication, simplicity, and high performance.

The mass timber structure is composed of prefabricated Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) panels sourced and fabricated in Ontario. Units were arranged as repeated modules, which allowed the team to standardize detailing, accelerate construction, and reduce coordination risks on-site. This strategy supported early planning, reduced waste, and contributed to a condensed delivery timeline of just over two years from procurement to occupancy.

Each unit was designed to maximize livability, daylight, and ventilation. Operable windows are located within 7 metres of every suite, ensuring access to fresh air and natural light. A compact building footprint supports strong energy performance while enabling efficient mechanical distribution and circulation.

The architecture is modest but intentional, responding to the surrounding residential scale, while clearly articulating entrances, gathering spaces, and transitions from public to private zones. Durable, low-maintenance materials were prioritized throughout, both to reflect the public investment and to support long-term operations.