SDG worked together with the staff of Kingsway College School and the City of Toronto Parks Department to convert this public park into a state-of-the-art Sports Field and Natural Play Structure. The school will utilize the park during school hours and the neighbourhood will take over after hours. The Toronto Argonauts are often seen practicing here during the off season. With climbing structures, ping-pong tables, seating areas, a trail system and a fully irrigated and drained sport field, Humbertown Park has become a ‘go to’ spot for families and sport leagues alike. SDG helped convert a derelict park into a hub of connectivity.
SDG is proud to announce that our senior landscape architect, Brad Smith has been promoted to Partner within the organization. Brad’s creative vision and innovative approaches have consistently pushed the boundaries of design excellence, making a profound impact on our projects, team development, and our firm’s success. His dedication and leadership have been instrumental in fostering our growth, mentoring young landscape architects, and enriching our company culture.
“I am thrilled to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to Brad as our new partner at SDG. This marks an exciting new chapter in our journey, and I am delighted to have him on board. Brad’s expertise, creativity, and passion for landscape architecture are truly inspiring. I am confident that his unique perspective and skills will greatly contribute to our mission of creating beautiful, sustainable, and innovative landscapes. Together, we will continue to transform spaces, making a lasting impact on the environment and the communities we serve.
At SDG, we believe in the power of collaboration and the strength of a unified team. We are eager to work alongside Brad, learn from his experiences, and achieve new heights together. Brad’s vision and dedication align perfectly with our values, and we are excited about the incredible projects and achievements that lie ahead.
Once again, welcome to the SDG family. Here’s to a prosperous and inspiring partnership!”
– Haig Seferian
As an award-winning landscape architect, Brad’s collaborative approach to projects focuses on creating performance-based landscapes that strengthen the role of landscape architecture and bring together creative and strategic thinking. In addition to Brad’s extensive professional experience, Brad is currently a sessional instructor at University of Guelph’s Landscape Architecture Program, providing exercises in urban design and master planning to help students understand the integrative design process that considers ecological, technological, socio-economic, human, and aesthetic factors in land development. Projects focus on land planning, community design, urban design, and public engagement.
Brad was honoured as the 2023 University of Guelph Alumni Volunteer Award of Excellence recipient. Brad is also an invited studio design critic at the University of Guelph and has enjoyed the opportunity to engage students in dialogue about design. He mentors several landscape architects as an OALA Advisor, assisting them in becoming full members and fully certified professionals.
Please join us in welcoming Brad to SDG, where he will undoubtedly lead the firm to new heights!
The historic building now known as Pillar and Post in Niagara-on-the-Lake was first built in the 1890s as a canning factory for peaches and tomatoes. In 1972, 35 guestrooms were built and it was renamed The Pillar and Post Inn. Guestrooms grew to 122 with a major addition in 1994. The original post and beam construction of the 19th century structure is still evident today in the main wall in the sunlit lobby and throughout the restaurant.
Seferian Design Group was retained by Vintage Hotels to design a new six acre park and event space at the Pillar and Post in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The ‘Gardens’ will be located directly south of the current inn and spa and will be bordered by John Street, Regent Street, Anne Street, and King Street.
Our landscape architectural
team, worked in conjunction with the architect, engineer, lighting and
accoustical consultant to design the Monet-inspired garden space. The space
will includes paved pathways, lily ponds complete with a pedestrian bridge,
lawn spaces for events, a new event building, vegetable gardens, water features
that will double as a skating rink, site amenities and furnishings, and
lighting. The new space will also host the Vintage Hotel offices and will
include a decorative stone wall around the park to allow for public and private
access during events. Regent Street will also be closed to traffic and will be
retrofitted with granite cobble.
