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The Huck Glove development marriage between old and new
KITCHENER — Architect Matt Bolen is combining two buildings — an old factory and a new glass-walled office — in a project that reflects the changes happening around the downtown. All of the approvals and permits are in hand for the $250-million development at Victoria Street South and Bramm Street, which will include three condo […]
Conestoga College APFM (Architecture – Project and Facility Management) Award (2016-2017)
Every year Zehr Levesque is honoured to present four (4) awards to the students of the APFM program. One award goes to the student in each year (years 1-4) who demonstrates academic excellence. This award encourages and supports the effort and well rounded work ethics of what Zehr Levesque believes to be important in academic […]
31-storey Charlie West condo tower breaks ground in downtown Kitchener
Soil has been turned for the new Charlie West condos at the corner of Charles and Gaukel streets in downtown Kitchener. When finished, the building will be 31-storeys high and include about 300 residential units, as well as about 6,000 square feet of retail at the base of the Charles Street side. It’s one of […]
Innovation Award for Zehr Levesque!
Two years of intense construction was recently acknowledged by the Grand Valley Construction Association during the 2018 Building Excellence Awards gala. Catalyst 137 received the coveted Innovation Award. Zehr Levesque is proud to have successfully led the construction of this iconic building in Kitchener’s Midtown. Under the leadership of John MacDonald, Vice President, the coordination […]
Shared spaces, amenities part of new approach to condo development
KITCHENER — In the traditional condo world, a building’s amenities are a perk of ownership, there for the use and enjoyment of the residents. Scott Higgins sees things a bit differently. “For me, the amenity is the neighbourhood,” the president of Hip Developments said Thursday during a panel discussion on development in the region presented […]
Huck Glove redevelopment merges old, modern
KITCHENER — The heritage Huck Glove building will be showcased in a three-storey modern atrium, in plans unveiled by heritage planners working on the redevelopment of the old industrial building. Heritage consultants hired by the developer behind the project at 120 Victoria St. S. laid out their plans to conserve the 1907 former glove factory […]