Density

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about density

Project • By GriD architects pc • Residential Landscape

Gateway

This multi-family building is located on one of the last available development parcels within a burgeoning arts district. More specifically, the parcel sits just off the main commercial corridor and acts as a buffer between significant density and a single family neighborhood. The building itself reacts to this condition by breaking down in scale to ease this transition. Breaking down the apparent density happens at multiple levels, from the configuration of the building itself to the referencing of typical single family house details (Ie. Hipped roofs, dormer windows, projected bays, etc.). Caption Using the concept of breaking as the underlying conceptual premise, the overall mass is broken in half not unlike a quintessential geode.... More

Project • By Studio JCI • Housing

Riverdale Townhomes

These live-work townhouses are located on a quiet street in Toronto’s rapidly densifying Riverdale neighbourhood. The project was separated into two phases. Phase 1, towards the South end of the block, consists of five deep units each with a mezzanine studio and an interior garden. Phase 2, towards the North end, consists of five shallower units and is serviced by a laneway at the rear.The townhouse blocks are developed on two existing, vacant, industrial properties separated by a residential building inbetween. One unique condition of Phase 1 is its landlocked nature; the site is bound by residential and industrial buildings on three sides. Phase 2 has a significantly different site condition: to the north, is an empty lot that has a seaso... More
RESIDENTIAL Senso High Density ®

Product • By SENSO | THINK UNITED • RESIDENTIAL Senso High Density ®

RESIDENTIAL Senso High Density ®

From the well-known Density®-series, Senso HighDensity is a long-lasting base system for residential areas: houses, apartments and condominiums. Suitable for families with children, HighDensity offers ease of cleaning, durability and tear-resistance. The system is also applicable on parquet, linoleum and tiles thus saving costs and perfect in combination with floor-heating. -Long durability -Water resistant -Seamless -Easy to clean -Sound damping -All colours possible -Warm colours due to high pigment density -Flexible / resistant to cracks in underfloors -Also applicable on parquet and tiles -Also suited for apartments -Ideal for floor-heating and cooling More