APTUS TREATMENT CENTRE A Proposal by Amy Turner

Aptus
Teaching
Garden
APTUS TREATMENT CENTRE
A Proposal by Amy Turner Landscape
May 15, 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Phased Conceptual Plan 6-7
Landscape Features8-18
Order-of-Magnitude Budget
22-25
Fee Proposal26-27
C.V.30-31
Relevant Work32-37
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Conceptual
plan and
landscape
The proposed landscape plan reveals the often
hidden processes of the natural world while providing opportunities to observe and collect from
a variety of model ecosystems.
Mabelle Park Edible Indigenous Species
Garden. Project funded by The Weston
Family Parks Challenge
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school
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playground
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playground
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playground
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Phase A & B
Phase A
1. Accessible Storage Shed with Seasonal Coldframe, and Outdoor Staging Area
2. Raised Annual Produce Beds
3. Berry Thicket
4. Sustainable Orchard
5. Edible Meadow
1. Accessible Storage Shed with Seasonal Coldframe, and Staging Area.
6. Memorial Swing Set
7. Accessible Discovery Trail
8. Mima Mound Sensory Playground
9. Forest Sensory Garden
2. Raised Annual Produce Beds
3. Berry Thicket
4. Sustainable Orchard
10. Heated SeedlingW Greenhouse
5. Edible Meadow
11. Renaturalization at Noise Wall
6. Memorial Swing Set
7. Accessible Discovery Trail
8. Mima Mound Sensory Playground
9. Forest Sensory Garden
10. Heated Seedling Greenhouse
11. Renaturalization at Noise Wall
*Although not shown, we would like to explore the possibility of replacing a large percentage of the existing asphalt
surface with soft landscape. This requires more detailed information to pursue in plan.
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L ANDSCAPE PL AN
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proposal 1:
proposal 2:
SHED WITH COLD FRAME
AND OUTDOOR STAGING
AREA
ANNUAL VEGETABLE
GARDEN
Location: Close to the kitchen, the low-lying open
field in the northwest corner of the site.
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protected from the elements with full sun exposure;
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storage shed for tools and equipment with electricity and plumbing;
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small greenhouse/cold frame attached to shed is
a cost effective way to extend growing season for
some garden plants;
Location: Close to the shed, staging area and kitchen
for convenience.
existing
school
existing
playground
to remain
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convenient access to water and tools
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Simple cedar raised planters will bring scent and
colour to eye height for community members and
students with disabilities who are learning to
grow vegetables.
existing
playground
to remain
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existing
school
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playground
to remain
existing
playground
to remain
The size and number of beds is to be determined
through discussions with Aptus staff.
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accessible paved exterior staging and gathering
area for working in large groups such as volunteer
community events.
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proposal 3:
proposal 4:
BERRY THICKET
SUSTAINABLE ORCHARD
model for sustainable urban
argriculture
low cost & maintenance, high yielding
Location: In sunny low point adjacent to Annual
Vegetable Garden
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When planted with the right mix of species,
berry thickets produce fruit to extend the entire
harvest season.
Easy to plant and maintain. Bush and bramble
fruits are space efficient and easy to grow. They
rarely require spraying for pests, and they begin
bearing some fruit the year after planting.
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low growing so as to maintain open views
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As a separate area, berries can easily receive
special care as needed (i.e. covered in netting, if
required).
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Creating some separation between gardens allows
for certain community members, students and/
or staff to focus their individual interests on
specific areas.
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Location: Full sun in existing low point on the site for
added protection from the elements
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school
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playground
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playground
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Start small with a handful of dwarf fruit trees that
are proven performers requiring minimal maintenance.
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Encourage program initiatives that develop
partnerships with local residents in order to take
advantage of surrounding knowledge and interests and expand maintenance capabilities.
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Based on soil type, adopt a model of sustainable
urban agriculture that includes perennial edible
plants that will flourish with minimal irrigation.
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Design process to include detailed input from
Aptus staff in order to provide a plan that will be
successful over the long-term.
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school
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playground
to remain
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playground
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proposal 5:
proposal 6:
EDIBLE FLOWERING
MEADOW
MIMA MOUND
PLAYGROUND
increased ecosystem diversity
unique sensory experience
Location: South of Sustainable Orchard.
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low investment flowering edible meadow;
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low maintainance;
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attracts butterflies;
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maintains site lines;
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semi-permanent feature;
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installed via seeding, the area can easily be
reverted to lawn after a few years or the area can
accommodate an expansion of the orchard if
needed.
Location: Next to existing playground.
existing
school
existing
playground
to remain
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Mima mounds are naturally occurring low, domelike mounds of soil;
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An inexpensive grading design can form a series
of grassy mounds providing a unique and playful
sensory experience;
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playground
to remain
anthony road
park
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Designed at a 3.5 to 4:1 slope, they are easy to
maintain with a mower;
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Take advantage of existing slope to include one
larger mound that functions as a “perch” as well
as a small tobogganing run.
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school
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playground
to remain
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playground
to remain
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We will provide opportunities for
staff, students and the surrounding
community to become more aware
of organic growing cycles as they
watch the various gardens evolve
through the seasons and years.
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proposal 7:
proposal 8:
ACCESSIBLE DISCOVERY
PATH
access and education
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include strategically placed rest areas with learning stations
and tactile educational panels.
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MEMORIAL SWING SET
Location: Adjacent to existing playground.
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installation of a swing that will be selected by a family in the
existing
school
memory of their son.
existing
playground
to remain
seating, and pedestrian scale lighting for both Aptus and the
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path surfaces must be accessible but varied in texture and
appearance. 1.4 metre minimum width to accommodate both
Consider tying into the existing play structure’s safety surface
existing
playground
to remain
Consider surrounding the swing and existing playground
with canopy trees in order to provide much needed shade and
existing
playground
to remain
interest.
wheelchairs and wheelbarrows. All aspects of the design must
safe and able to withstand unsupervised public access
existing
school
to reduce costs.
surrounding community.
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Provide coordination and design input for the placement and
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existing
playground
to remain
The image below is a wood ‘giraffe’ structure for a Kompan
bird nest basket swing that is both universally accessible and
can be enjoyed by several kids at once.
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proposal 9:
proposal 10:
FOREST SENSORY GARDEN
HEATED GREENHOUSE
encourage stewardship
education and food security
Location: Northeast corner of the property to take
advantage of the existing micro-topography and
healthy trees.
Location: In existing protected school courtyard.
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create an immersive “forest” learning
environment encouraging stewardship and
appreciation for forest ecosystems.
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Use non-toxic plants, large rocks and logs
to introduce a tapestry of color, texture and
interesting forms to create an environment that
changes throughout the year.
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The introduced forest ecosystem will also provide
habitat for birds, insects and other animal.
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existing
school
existing
playground
to remain
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existing
playground
to remain
anthony road
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Design a four season growing space geared
towards education and the production of
sustainable greens, community building and food
security.
The cost of a heated greenhouse is very much
dependent on the available budget and the
specific requirements. A fully equipped accessible
four season growing space can range in price
from $80,000 to $150,000 depending on program
needs.
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school
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playground
to remain
existing
playground
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Introduce a broad range of environments in order to provide diverse
sensory experiences.
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proposal 11:
VEGETATED BUFFER ON
CITY PROPERTY
improvements to City land
Location: South edge of Anthony Road Park at
Highway noise wall
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a 5 to 6 metre wide vegetated buffer will produce
oxygen, intercept airborne particulates, and
reduce smog.
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densely planted trees and shrubs absorb and
block sound thereby reducing noise pollution,
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plant a mix of low-maintenance biomaterials
such as dogwood, leatherwood, and willow at the
edge for easy access to provide long-term opportunities in which the physical environment provides raw materials from which to make things
such as supports and fencing as well as other
garden accessories.
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existing
school
existing
playground
to remain
existing
playground
to remain
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park
provide the school with a sustainable supply of
natural arts and craft materials to diversify and
increase access to arts and wellness programming
at Aptus.
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Order-ofMagnitude
Budget &
Fee Proposal
Naturalized hedgerow
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ORDER OF MAGNITUDE BUDGET This is an order-of-magnitude cost estimate based on a conceptual plan and is provided for budgeting
purposes only. It is based on costs for construction of similar park features at the time of issue and is valid for
the current construction season. All items supply & install unless otherwise noted.
PHASE B
PHASE A
PROJECT START-UP
Mobilization/Demobilization, Permits etc…$12,000
PLANTING: $19,500
Includes soil preparation, planting, and mulch.
Berry thicket
Layered orchard
Phase 1 of Forest Sensory Garden
Canopy Tree Planting HARDSCAPE $6,000
Outdoor accessible staging and meeting area
associated with shed and cold frame;
Designated compost area;
Additional mulch for access routes through new gardens. ARCHITECTURAL $24,00 TO $30,000
12’x14’ accessible storage shed with attached seasonal
cold-frame. Includes electrical and plumbing. MEMORIAL SWINGSET$27,500
Swingset either custom nest swing OR pre-manufactured
double bay swing set (2 belt swings and a nest)with mulch
safety surface wood perimeter curb and drainage.
Subtotal $86,000 +/Contingency 10%$8,600
TOTAL PHASE A$94,600
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PROJECT START-UP
Mobilization/Demobilization, Demolition, Permits etc… $15,000
EARTHWORK$7,700
Mima mound landforms
Mini Toboggan hill
PLANTING $18,000
Edible Flowering Meadow
Forest Sensory Garden, 2nd phase
Renaturalization on City property
HARDSCAPE $35,700
Raised beds for vegetable gardens
Accessible path (for for wheelchairs and wheelbarrows) Secondary paths (1 metre wide or less)
ARCHITECTURAL $120,000
Heated Attached Greenhouse FURNITURE & AMENITIES
$70,000
Benches
Lighting
Signage
Construction Costs Sub-total$266,400
Construction Contingency 10%$26,640
TOTAL PHASE B$293,040
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C.V. &
Relevant
Work
Inclusive Play
Neshama Playground, Oriole Park, Toronto
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long-term contract with MABELLEarts, I was
responsible for the design and management
of community implemented landscape-based
projects in a low-income neighbourhood in
Etobicoke. We engaged local residents in the
realization of an inclusive public space with the
goal of fostering strong foundations for long-term
community engagement through both temporary
and permanent design interventions.
AMY TURNER, Curriculum Vitae
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Mabelle Park Revitalization, in collaboration with
MABELLEarts, Toronto ON, 2013;
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Ramsden Park Revitalization Conceptual Design
and Arborist Consultation for PMA Landscape
Architects Inc, Toronto, 2014;
EDUCATION
“Engaging Diverse Communities” course at Ryerson
University Department of Social Work , 2014
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Masters of Landscape Architecture, University of
Toronto , 2004 Textile and Furniture Design, Sheridan College, 2001
B.A., English and Contemporary Studies, University of King’s College, 1998
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HIGHLIGHTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Full member of the OALA and CSLA;
ISA member, Certified Consulting Arborist;
Extensive experience with public engagement;
6 years managing projects at a landscape architecture
firm;
3 years working in the field of urban forest restoration;
5 years running a design/build landscaping business;
18 years working with plants;
Broad knowledge of plant material with a specific
interest in species native to Southern Ontario
Fluently bilingual: English and French;
Guest Critic, The Daniels School of Architecture,
Landscape, and Design;
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Design specification for ErinoakKids Centre for
Treatment and Development for PMA Landscape
Architects Inc, Oalkville, 2013.
Tottenham Rd Residential Development in collaboration with e2 Design and BONE Structure,
Toronto, 2013;
McMaster Children’s Health Centre, Landscape
Design, P3 Proponent with Zeidler Partnership
Architects, 2013;
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Landscape design and contract administration,
Ronald McDonald House, Toronto, 2011;
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Urban design and landscape Performance Specifications, Windsor-Essex Parkway, Windsor,
Infrastructure Ontario, 2010;
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Project management and design for Metro Hall
Child Care Centre Playground, City of Toronto,
2010;
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Design, Neshama Playground, Toronto,2010;
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Design and Tree Management, Sibelius Square
Revitalization, Toronto, City of Toronto, 2009.
Design and management of residential and public
landscape projects. Responsibilities included conceptual and detailed design, drafting and preparation
of contract drawings, preparation of specifications
and contract documents, rendering and graphical
production, client liaison, contract administration
and site inventory & arborist reports.
Amy Turner Landscape, Present
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Design and management of residential and public
landscape projects
Project Management- Vermont Square Park Renovation, City of Toronto, 2012;
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Project Management and Lead Design - Sheridan
College Trafalgar Campus Master Plan, Sheridan
College, 2012;
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Arborist Report for Block 22, CityPlace, in collaboration with PLANT Architect, Concord Adex,
Toronto, 2013;
Project Management and Lead Design – Block 22
Condominium Development, Toronto, Concord
Adex, 2012;
Design Director, MABELLEarts, 2013-2015. On
Landscape Designer and Project Manager/PMA
Landscape Architects, 2007-2011
Design and manage commercial and public landscape
projects. Responsibilities included conceptual and
detailed design, drafting and preparation of contract
drawings, preparation of specifications and contract
documents, rendering and graphical production,
client liaison proposal writing, contract administration and site inventory & arborist reports.
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Project Management and Lead Design - Goldring
Centre for High Performance Athletics Landscape
Plan, University of Toronto, Patkau Architects,
2012.
Alderlea Restoration and Adaptive Reuse Project
in collaboration with PMA Landscape Architects,
Brampton, 2013;
Landscape Architect and Project Manager/PLANT
Architect Inc., 2011-2013
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
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Project management and design for Port Colborne
Health and Wellness Centre, MacLellan Jaunkalns
Miller Architects, 2010;
Foreman/Pat Braley Gardening, 1999-2001
Manager of gardening company planting and maintaining large residential and commercial perennial
gardens in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. Greatly
enhanced my knowledge of plants and improved my
management skills.
VOLUNTEER
Playground Committee, Fern Avenue Public School,
2013-14
Volunteer coordinator, Hot Lunch Program at Fern
Avenue Public School 2013-14
McCormick Park Tree Inventory and Arborist Report,
2011
Heart and Stroke Foundation, Fundraising Community Captain, 2011
REFERENCES
Fung Lee, principal, PMA Landscape Architects Inc.
416.239.9818
Anna Hill, Park People.
647.393.7322
Nada Alaica, client Wychwood Park, Toronto
nadaalaica@yahoo.com
Arborist & Ecological Restoration Planner/Urban
Forest Associates, 2005-2007
Performed plant inventories, wrote stewardship plans
and arborist reports for private homeowners, municipalities, and community groups. Designed native
landscapes and forest restoration to be submitted for
approval by the City of Toronto.
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Todmorden Mills Ecological Restoration Plan,
Toronto, 2006-7;
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Ravine Stewardship Plan, 4 & 6 Cluny Drive,
Toronto, 2005.
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Relevant Work
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WHITE CONCRETE SEAT WALL
CREATING TOPOGRAPHICAL
INTEREST IN DISCOVERY GARDEN
GARDEN DISCOVERY WALK
WITH TEXTURED PATH
MUSIC/SENSORY POLES AND
HIDDEN ANIMAL SCULPTURES
community engaged design
Funded by the Weston Family Parks Challenge, we collab-
MCMASTER CHILDREN’S
HEALTH CENTRE
PADDED ARTIFICIAL TURF
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MABELLE PARK
WHITE PRECAST
CONCRETE
SCULPTURAL SEATING
children’s health care
of multiple park improvements installed by community
Landscape design for McMaster Children’s Health Centre, P3
members in a low-income neighbourhood in Etobicoke.
Proponent with PMA Landscape Architects and Zeidler
1:100 Partnership
We engaged local residents in the realization of an inclusive
Architects, 2013. offer a range of special services for children,
public space with the goal of fostering strong foundations
youth and their families, many of whom are dealing with life-long
for long-term community involvement. Our role included
health issues. The centre houses the following programs:
grant and report writing, planning and facilitating commu-
Autism Spectrum Disorder Service
BBQ
orated with MABELLEart to realize the implementation
COURTYARD ELEVATION A
nity workshops, large-scale planting events, liaising with
Child and Youth Mental Health Program
Toronto Community Housing, non-profit partners, Police
Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Program
Services and a variety of elected officials.
Prosthetics and Orthotics Services
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All outdoor areas are designed to be calm, safe and accessible.
The centre offers innovative health care for children setting the
standard for patient and family-centred care.
children’s courtyard plan
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COURTYARD PLAN
1:100
SCULPTURAL
CLIMBING
STRUCTURE
COURTYARD ELEVATION B
1:100
WHITE CONCRETE SEAT WALL
CREATING TOPOGRAPHICAL
INTEREST IN DISCOVERY GARDEN
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PADDED ARTIFICIAL TURF
GARDEN DISCOVERY WALK
WITH TEXTURED PATH
MUSIC/SENSORY POLES AND
HIDDEN ANIMAL SCULPTURES
WHITE PRECAST
CONCRETE
SCULPTURAL SEATING
chilldren’s courtyard section
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Relevant Work
COURTYARD ELEVATION A
1:100
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TORONTO RONALD
MCDONALD HOUSE
NESHAMA PLAYGROUND
therapeutic and restorative children’s health
Neshama Playground is Toronto’s first accessible playground
inclusive play
where no child is excluded for reasons of a disability. The goal
While at PMA, Amy Turner was part of a multi-disciplinary
of the project was to provide play opportunities for chil-
team developing the new Toronto Ronald McDonald House
dren of all abilities within a neighbourhood park. Neshama
(TRMH). TRMH provides a home away from home for chil-
Playground is a public-private partnership between the City
dren and their families, who require the medical services
of Toronto and the community of agencies servicing our
only attainable in the city.
disabled community. Recognizing that individual abilities
PMA provided the landscape design for four courtyard
vary significantly, Neshama’s progressive layout design and
spaces: the Rain Garden; a main courtyard for active play,
equipment elements address a broad range of challenges and
barbecues and outdoor dining; a quiet courtyard with an
meets the needs of all children. The playground includes a
open lawn and seating; and a staff patio. The planting con-
water play area, bounce pad, an enclosed merry-go-round,
sists of low-maintenance and non-invasive groundcovers,
musical elements for children with autism, and panels with
and shade trees.
Braille for the visually-impaired and sign language diagrams
for the hearing-impaired.
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R E L E VA N T W O R K
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ECOLOGICAL
RESTORATION PROJECTS
VERMONT SQUARE PARK
diverse ecologies
Amy Turner was part of the design team at PLANT
Architects responsible for the Vermont Square Revitalization. Vermont Square is a community park in
downtown Toronto. Our responsibilities included
playground re-design, as well as the improved relationships between park programming. This included
a custom Art Bench that functions as a fence for the
playground as well as an opportunity for a variety of
people to come together. This project involved extensive coordination and negotiation with a variety of
community groups.
community park design
Extensive experience identifying and designing with
the native plants of Southern Ontario with Urban Forest
Associates Inc. Prepared stewardship, forest restoration
and native landscape plans, as well as large-scale arborist
reports for private homeowners, municipalities, and community groups.
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EXPERIENCE
2014
1541 Hyde Park Chruch Renovation; London Ontario
Harbor view Estate Residential Shared Facilities; Condominium Renovations
"Play On" Memorial; Garden Ave School Teacher Memorial Outdoor Installation
Lansdowne Micro Brewery and Restaurant; Toronto, ON
2013
Moments Restaurant and Gallery; Renovation of Suite at 388 Carlaw
12 Galley Ave � REsidentail Renovation
87 Wroxeter � Residientail REnovaton
2012
Fort Berens Winery, British Columbia New Building with DJ Agro Architect
York University Student Center Renovation with Luc Bouliane Architect and DJ Agro
Architect
105 Summerhill Ave; Residential Renovation
Zuzanna Krykorka
Architect
416 522 4362
zuzanna@studiozdesign.ca
studiozdesign.ca
86 Marion Street
Toronto, ON, Canada
M6R1E7
Zuzanna Krykorka is founding principal of Studio Z Design, a Toronto�based architecture
design practice specializing primarily in residential construction and small scale commercial
interiors.
Zuzanna graduated from Waterloo School of Architecture in 1998. After working for a
number of award�winning firms on several commercial, hospitality, retail and residential
projects, she launched Studio Z design in 2012.
Her projects to date set the tone for a practice dedicated to the beauty of contemporary
architecture.
2011
Rock Oasis; New Climbing Gym Facility, Toronto with DJ Agro Architect
329 Hidden Trail; Residential Renovation
2010
Branksome Hall School; New Student Residence Building with &Co Architects
“Downtown” Marketing Center for 508 Wellington St Condominium, Toronto with
&Co Architects
2009
with &Co Architects
Sweetnam House, Custom Home; Bolton Ontario with &Co Architects
Hot House Café Renovations; Toronto with &Co Architects
Egan Ridge Cottages, Fenelon Falls, Ontario with &Co Architects
While working at one of Toronto's premiere architectural firms for over 10 years, Zuzanna
gained valuable experience in all areas of the profession including; schematic design; building
detailing; contract administration and representing proposals before the Ontario Municipal
Board, city planning authorities and the public.
From furniture to interiors, buildings and master plans for school campuses, Zuzanna has
worked on projects of various scales. She has extensive interest and experience in the creative
adaptive re�use of heritage buildings in Toronto's downtown district such as a Marketing
Center at 470 Wellington St West, the Sweetgrass Spa at the Queen Richmond Center,
offices in the Sterling Tower at 372 Bay St and a complete renovation of an old office building
into upscale residences at 28 St Thomas. Indeed, much of her professional activities are
dedicated to the preservation and regeneration of urban buildings.
2008
Bantrel Place, Office Building; Calgary with &Co Architects
RBC Marketing Suite Interiors with &Co Architects
Maxus Condominiums with &Co Architects
Verity Women’s Club, Sweet Grass Spa, Renovations; Toronto with &Co Architects
48 Yonge St, Lobby Interior with &Co Architects
2006
4 Neville Park Blvd; Condominium and Custom House with &Co Architects
101 Bloor Street; Suite Interiors with &Co Architects
Yuill Residence, Toronto freelance
MooreHouse Residence freelance
Maillard Residence freelance
Moshenko Residence, Shelburne Ontario freelance
2005
1425 Bayview Assisted Housing, Interiors with &Co Architects
180 Duncan Mills, Office Building Retrofit, Don Mills with &Co Architects
Loblaws Headquarters, New Interiors; Brampton with &Co Architects
2003
Microsoft Headquarters, New Building Shell and Interiors; Mississauga with &Co
Architects
Innovation Center for University of Toronto with &Co Architects
The Elm Wood Spa Interiors, Renovation with &Co Architects
CIBA Vision Interiors Renovation, Toronto with &Co Architects
Zuzanna’s interests lie in both the private and public realms. She has established herself as a
professional known for her integrity in both design service and client relations.
EDUCATION
1998
1996
Queen Live � St Patrick’s Market, Renovations, Toronto with &Co Architects
W.R. MacDonald School for the Blind; Campus Master Plan and Building Design
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Environmental Studies, University of Waterloo
MEMBERSHIPS
Ontario Association of Architects, Toronto Society of Architects
CHRONOLOGY
2011�present Studio Z Design
2005�2010 Sweeny Sterling Finlayson &Co. Architects
1999�2004 Dermot Sweeny Architects
1998 �Pata Architects, Prague Czech Republic
Zuzanna Krykorka, Architect | 416 522 4362 | zuzanna@studiozdesign.ca | studiozdesign.ca | 2
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AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS
2007
2006
2005
2003
1998
Brampton Urban Design Awards; award of Excellence � Loblaws Headquarters , with
&Co Architects
NAIOP Rex Awards; Finalist for the 2006 Office Lease of the Year RBC Tower
with &Co Architects
Mississauga Urban Design Awards; Award of Merit Microsoft Canada with &Co
Architects
Facility Newsmaker Award; Facility Space Planning and Design Excellence �
Microsoft Canada
NAIOP Rex Awards: Finalist for the Office Project of the Year � Microsoft Canada
with &Co Architects
University of Waterloo School of Architecture, RAIC Thesis Award
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
2008 SAB Magazine. “Loblaw Companies Limited Headquarters”, Sept/Oct 2008
MGS Architecture. “An Award�Winning Green Office”, Jul/Aug
2007 Canadian Facilities Design and Management. “The President’s Choice is Green”, Pamela
Young,
Canadian Architect. “Design for Loblaw Companies Ltd. Headquarters achieves
Award of Excellence in Urban Design”, Jul 2007
The Brampton Guardian. “Awards Focus on Highlights in Design and Development”, Jul 9
Glass Canada. “Concealed Beauty”, Chris Skalkos. Apr.
The Hallmark. “New Spaces, New Uses in the Junior School”, Winter 2007, Vol 14,Issue 1.
Award Magazine. “Bantrel Place”, Stacey Carefoot, Aug 2007
2006 Building and Construction Trades Today. “Branksome Hall Jr. School rebuilt over
summer break”, Kevin K. Wong, Autumn 2006.
Backbone Magazine. “Building Smart”, Ian Harvey, Nov/Dec 2006.
Ferrara, Luigi & Emily Viser, eds. Canada Innovates: Sustainable Buildings. Toronto: School
of Design, 2006.
2004 Canadian Facility Management & Design. “Innovators”, Tom Kelly, Feb 2004
2003 The Globe and Mail, “Maven Images”, Lisa Rochon, Feb 12, 2003.
Contact Magazine. “User�Friendly Offices”, May Klonizakis, Jun 2003
Canadian Interiors. “The Conform Zone”, M.U. Breen, May 2003.
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