Townhouses & Ground-Oriented Housing
Townhouse developments play a critical role in delivering ground-oriented housing within evolving urban contexts. These projects explore how townhouse typologies can be adapted to a range of site conditions, from full-block to mid-block and corner sites, while balancing density, livability, and neighbourhood fit.
The work emphasizes clear site organization, strong relationships to the public realm, and practical, buildable solutions aligned with planning policy and approval processes.
Block-Scale Development
Location: Vancouver
Type: Courtyard Townhouses
Role: Planning Strategy, Urban Design & Typology Development
Description:
A block-scale townhouse development organized around a shared internal courtyard. The configuration balances density with livability by providing clear unit orientation, direct access, and strong landscape integration across the site.
The project demonstrates how larger sites can accommodate ground-oriented housing while maintaining efficient circulation, cohesive massing, and practical development outcomes.
Mid-Block Infill Development
Location: Vancouver
Type: Mid-Block Courtyard Townhouses
Role: Planning Strategy, Urban Design & Typology Development
Description:
Mid-block sites present unique challenges related to access, servicing, and adjacency to existing conditions. The approach balances increased density with sensitivity to neighbouring properties through careful site organization and massing.
Emphasis is placed on efficient circulation, clear unit access, and adaptable layouts that align with existing neighbourhood patterns while supporting practical and buildable development outcomes.
Corner & Intersection Sites
Location: Vancouver
Type: Corner Townhouses
Role: Planning Strategy, Urban Design & Typology Development
Description:
This project addresses prominent corner and intersection conditions, where visibility, frontage, and urban presence are critical. The approach emphasizes strong massing articulation, legible entries, and a clear relationship to the public realm.
These projects demonstrate a strategic approach to townhouse development, adapting building typologies to site-specific conditions, from full-block to mid-block and corner sites, to support efficient approvals, reduce project risk, and deliver contextually responsive outcomes. This approach ensures projects are not only well-designed but also viable, approvable, and aligned with evolving municipal expectations.