Multiplex and fourplex architects in Toronto

Start with the address and the intended outcome

Share the property information and what you want the project to achieve: accommodating family, creating independent homes, adapting an existing building or developing a new residential project.

An early study can compare layout options and identify the zoning, building-code and consultant questions that need resolution. The number of dwellings that can be considered must be checked for the specific property and current rules; it should not be inferred from a general city-wide headline.

For an initial feasibility scope, we can agree on the options to test, preliminary unit layouts, a record of verified site constraints and a list of investigations needed before the next design or budget decision. The scope is established for your property; a feasibility study is not a building permit or a fixed construction price.

Test the homes as well as the building envelope

Entrances, stairs, windows, storage and outdoor areas influence whether separate homes work comfortably within one property. Existing-building conversions also require a close look at what can be retained and where structural or servicing work may be needed.

We develop these questions together, so the architectural proposal considers both the individual home and the property as a whole.

Establish a project-specific approval route

The proposed design and site review determine the approvals and documentation to pursue. Where additional planning advice or specialist input is required, the work is coordinated with the project team.

JMA's services can include feasibility and concept design, zoning and code review, consultant coordination, permit documents, tender support and construction administration. The agreed scope follows the requirements of the project.