Creating the Neighbourhood

Located on the corner of Pepperell St. and Robie St in Halifax this mixed-use building transitions from the large-scale building context of Quinpool Road into what are primarily single-family residential neighbourhoods to the south and west. The primary density is located in the northeastern corner of the site to allow for a southern exposure to the internal courtyard.

The building steps down to walk-up townhouse units along the two bordering residential streets to integrate and activate the neighbourhood streetscape.

The corner has a double-height commercial space to create a neighbourhood anchor and an interesting corner address to the building. The use of human-scaled materials, formal articulation, and strategic massing result in a building that reinforces and improves the neighbourhood's character.

Fathom was responsible for planning approval, architectural design, interior design, brand development, wayfinding and signage.

Status

Completed 2022

Our Role

Architecture, landscape architecture, planning, wayfinding

Client

Dexel Developments

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Building Type

Mixed-use

Awards

2024 - Atlantic Architectural Design Excellence Awards - Award of Merit
2023 - Halifax Urban Design Award - Award of Excellence for Urban Architecture