The Blue Mountains | Georgian Bay | Toronto

Process

Owen Landscape Architects (OLA) enjoy working with a full range of architectural styles, undertaking commissions across a range of scales and budgets: small urban spaces, suburban sites and large acreage properties are all of interest.

By engaging the services of a professional, not only is the discerning homeowner getting a truly design-centric approach, but is not “locked-in” with the typical design/build approach – thus having the ability to use a comprehensive drawing package to obtain multiple “competitive” quotations. OLA can also work with the client’s preferred contractor – thereby streamlining the process.

OLA is completely flexible in how they work with the client; whether that be a transforming Conceptual Design Presentation, a Master Plan, or taking the plan through to Detailed Design.

Regardless of the approach, the homeowner will realize the best results by engaging OLA in some aspects of overseeing the project, in order to maintain the creative vision -whether it be timely site visits to deal with unforeseen issues, material sourcing/selection, overseeing custom fabrication, or placing that unique specimen plant.

Lora Bay Case Study

The Lora Bay project is a classic example of the added value the discerning homeowner can benefit from, from hiring a design professional. This case study graphically illustrates the steps – starting with the site inventory – and the deliverables. For this particular project the sketches produced in the detailed design phase were used in the Working Drawing Tender Package, instead of proper hardline Construction Details. Generally speaking, the more detailed the Working Drawings the less management is required to make sure the project is built as per the design intent.

Site Inventory- The process of digesting and processing the space begins
Site Inventory- The process of digesting and processing the space begins
The existing conditions are thoroughly documented with measurements, existing vegetation and grades.
The existing conditions are thoroughly documented with measurements, existing vegetation and grades.
The existing conditions are thoroughly documented with measurements, existing vegetation and grades.
The existing conditions are thoroughly documented with measurements, existing vegetation and grades.
Exploring the design possibilities- Researching typology images and incorporating into the presentation
Exploring the design possibilities- Researching typology images and incorporating into the presentation
3D renderings (optional) are developed based on the chosen concept - an indispensable tool for helping the homeowner visualize the design
3D renderings (optional) are developed based on the chosen concept - an indispensable tool for helping the homeowner visualize the design
3D renderings (optional) are developed based on the chosen concept - an indispensable tool for helping the homeowner visualize the design
3D renderings (optional) are developed based on the chosen concept - an indispensable tool for helping the homeowner visualize the design
3D renderings (optional) are developed based on the chosen concept - an indispensable tool for helping the homeowner visualize the design
3D renderings (optional) are developed based on the chosen concept - an indispensable tool for helping the homeowner visualize the design
3D renderings (optional) are developed based on the chosen concept - an indispensable tool for helping the homeowner visualize the design
3D renderings (optional) are developed based on the chosen concept - an indispensable tool for helping the homeowner visualize the design
A report is prepared defining the scope of the work, the design intent, and materials
A report is prepared defining the scope of the work, the design intent, and materials
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An example of Sketch Details
An example of Sketch Details
An example of Sketch Details
An example of Sketch Details
Ample communication during the construction stage ensures a quality standard suited to the unique design.
Ample communication during the construction stage ensures a quality standard suited to the unique design.
Ample communication during the construction stage ensures a quality standard suited to the unique design
Ample communication during the construction stage ensures a quality standard suited to the unique design

The Blue Mountains

355623 The Blue Mountains
Euphrasia Town Line, Clarksburg
Ontario N0H 1J0

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812-1135 Royal York Road
Toronto, Ontario, M9A 0C3

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