SeferianDesign

Author: Vince SDG

  • Kings Point Condos

    King’s Point Condo

    Niagara-on-the-lake, ON.

    HOUSING  //  CONDOMINIUM 

    King’s Point is a distinctive waterfront condominium nestled in the charming and historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Situated on the Niagara River where it meets Lake Ontario, King’s Point provides a relaxed condo lifestyle in a breathtaking riverside setting. Each suite boasts views of either the river or beautifully landscaped gardens. Designed to maximize waterfront vistas for all residents, the buildings face the river, while the driveway, front lobbies, and underground garage entrance are located on Ricardo St. The complex features two wedge-shaped, three-story brick buildings set amidst mature trees and meticulously maintained gardens. It encompasses a private garden courtyard with a heated outdoor pool and BBQ patio. Additionally, a riverside terrace furnished with Muskoka chairs offers a tranquil space for enjoying a glass of wine and peaceful reflection.

    SDG was retained to revitalize the aging landscape and introduce new amenities aimed at enhancing the community and encouraging residents to embrace the outdoors. SDG is currently in the process of developing a master plan that includes the creation of new planting areas, walkways, gathering spaces, and recreational facilities, all designed to enrich the community’s outdoor experience.

  • Armenian Genocide Memorial

    Armenian Genocide Memorial

    St. Catharines, ON

    CULTURAL LANDSCAPES  //  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT  //  INSTITUTIONAL

    The Armenian Genocide resulted in the annihilation of 1,500,000 Armenians and the rupture of the Armenian physical and cultural presence. As the single most profound event in modern Armenian history, it informs the identity of all Armenians; and their resolve to never forget the losses suffered by their ancestors serves to strengthen the connections to the past, and the determination to reemerge and to forge a great future.

    This monument can be understood as a physical metaphor for the wholesale extermination of the Armenian people, the destruction of their extraordinary cultural achievements and the necessary recovery and reconstruction of the nation. It is designed to offer the viewer an experiential and interactive journey, crafted to expose the human and cultural losses suffered by this ancient and creative people. It is structured around a temporal path, punctuated by a series of distinct stages and spaces. Monument elements are scaled to agree with the streetscape, and the landscaping is designed to create a distinctive and separate space that will connect to the Glendale community and offer a place for solace and reflection. The memorial will serve as the backdrop for large gatherings on special commemorative occasions.

  • Armenian Cultural Centre

    Armenian Cultural Centre

    Toronto, ON

    CULTURAL LANDSCAPES  //  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT  //  INSTITUTIONAL

    SDG was retained to redevelop the Armenian Cultural Centre in Toronto. The redevelopment focused heavily on incorporating environmentally sound construction practices and techniques. Large areas of paving were redesigned to improve pedestrian circulation and vehicular traffic throughout the site using permeable paving instead of asphalt. Indigenous and xeriscaping plant material was selected to alleviate the requirements for an irrigation system on site.

    A pedestrian plaza was created to capture the church traffic and separate it from the vehicular traffic of the community centre. A large monument to commemorate the 1.5 million Armenian lives lost during the first genocide of the twentieth century was designed within the plaza.