Whiteline Architects Inc.

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Whiteline Architects Inc.is an Architectural and Interior Design firm providing a broad spectrum of Professional Services including architecture, interior design, space planning, master planning, feasibility and assessment studies, custom fitment design and corporate image development.  Our Portfolio of commissions includes a wide variety of project types and scales over a diverse field of practice including the following sectors:

· Educational/Daycare          · Public Service   

· Health Care/Medical          · Administrative/Office

· Religious Institutions          · Production Facilities

· Financial Institutions           · Residential

· Commercial/Retail              · Hospitality/Tourism          

· Social Clubs/Restaurants · Industrial/Warehousing

 Since our predecessor firm's incorporation in 1985, we have been commissioned to provide Professional Design Services for projects up to $180.0 M in scope and Contract Documents for facilities up to $25.0M in construction value. 

Institutional Sector projects comprise nearly 70% of our firm's practice, and as such, have become one of our areas of specialty.

 Although we offer an established working history in Southern Ontario, our geographical field of practice extends throughout Southern Ontario and North America including projects for multi-national Clients in New Mexico, California and Hawaii.

Methodology....................................

Whiteline believes in the realization of our Clients' vision in an architectural design which appropriately responds to their unique program and objectives.  Addressing each project on its own merits, we work in concert with our Client to provide imaginative, cost-effective, and responsive design solutions.

 In practice, we view the Client as an integral member of the Project Team and uphold a commitment to Service excellence throughout the full project cycle and beyond Final Occupancy.  We emphasize responsible Services as those which place top priority on understanding and fulfilling our Clients' needs.

Personnel Resources.......................

Innovative and proficient design results from the confluence of artistic and technical skill.  Consequently, our staff complement incorporates individuals with technical backgrounds and those with professional design training to provide an optimal level of Services.  Our staff includes a Principal Architect, two licensed Architects, one Graduate Architect/Interior Designer, four Senior Architectural Technologist/Project Captains, Intermediate Architectural Technologists/CAD Technicians as well as various supplementary support staff. We employ computer automation for information management and Contract Document Production to provide our Clients a convenient means of retaining project records.

Professional Resources........................

Computer Stations: 

·  9 PC AutoCAD desktops

·   2 PC Administrative desktops

·   2 largescreen Mac desktops

·   Dual Back-up Secured Server

·   1 PC laptop

Software: 

·  PC and Mac OS with MS Office

·  AutoCAD Architectural Desktop

·   Revit, AutoDesk VIZ, Adobe Suites

Output Devices 

·  HP LaserJet Printer 2055dn

·   HP DesignJet 800PS Photoquality Plotter for 42” media

·   Xerox WorkCentre 7755 High-Output Colour printer/scanner/copier

Communications: 

·  15 telephone extensions, 4 telephone lines

·   Facsimile with dedicated line

·   FTP File-Sharing Website

·   15 e-mail addresses; corporate website

Architectural Services........................

Whiteline offers a complete range of Architectural Services from conceptual design to post-construction follow-up.  Dependent upon project parameters, we cater the scope of Services to the Client's needs and requirements, offering a range of services to suit various project delivery methods in the public and private sectors. 

Our range of Professional Architectural Services includes:

· Program Analysis & Definition              · Feasibility Studies

· Schematic/Conceptual Design             · Site Development Studies

- Design Development                              · Building Assessment & Inspection Reports

· Project Tendering                                   · Building Surveys & Measured Record Drgs.

· Bid Analysis & Tender Reward             · Project Promotional Services

· Contract Documents (Working Drawings & Specifications)

  

Interior Design Services.....................

Interior Design Services can address issues both functional and aesthetic ranging from basic spatial planning and Building Code Studies to detailed fitment design, finishes selection, and furniture design for custom interiors. Beyond strictly physical design, interior design can also address the "soft" considerations contributing to an optimal interior environment, including lighting qualities and air quality control.  Low VOC finishes, anti-microbial materials, solvent-free curing agents, and even HVAC ducting types all contribute to healthy indoor environments, important given the emerging awareness of environmental allergies.

Our range of Interior Design Services include:

· Ontario Building Code Studies                          · Custom Furniture Design

· Program Definition & Analysis                           · Interior Colour & Finishes Selection

· Spatial Planning Studies                                   · Furniture & Fitments Selection

· Spatial Efficiency Assessments                       · Fitment Fabrication Coordination

· Flexibility Planning                                            · Interior Graphics and Wayfinding

· Custom Millwork Design                                   · Sourcing & Purchasing Services

· Furnishings Layout Planning                            · Corporate Image Development

· Existing FFE Inventory Services                     · Relocation & Moving Coordination

Of Note:

Our firm’s projects have been published in various periodicals including The Canadian Architect, Retreats Magazine, Our Homes Magazine, and Where Magazine (Muksoka edition)

Our firm was profiled in the November 2011 edition of the GTA Construction Report featuring 6 public-sector projects (totaling $50.0 M) completed over 2 years

Our firm has designed various award-winning projects recently including:  Family and Childrens’ Services (FACS) Niagara Falls [2011 Honourable Mention in ‘Architecture’ category of Niagara Community Design Awards]; St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School [2010 Winner in ‘Architecture’ category of Niagara Community Design Awards]; Boys and Girls Club of Niagara [recipient of 2012 Parks and Rec Ontario PRO Award for Best New Facility]; Crossroads Elementary School [2012 Recipient of Peter J. Stokes Heritage Commendation Award and Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake Commendation Award for Exemplary Design]

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