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Project • By Fantech • Apartments
Oxford North
Oxford North is a seven-story, 128-unit apartment development located at the intersection of Oxford Street and North Street in Halifax, NS, Canada. As the city continues to grow and peninsular neighborhoods mature, there is increasing demand for modern apartment accommodations that allow long-term residents to remain in familiar areas while transitioning to more efficient and comfortable housing. At the same time, new residential development is needed to attract additional residents and support neighborhood revitalization. Oxford North was conceived to address both needs by delivering contemporary, high-quality apartments within a well-established urban context, with a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality.... More
Project • By Fantech • Housing
(S)Efficient House
Sitting on a small lot of a tight urban street on the outskirts of downtown Halifax, the (s)efficient house overlooks a south-facing garden while keeping the east views of the industrial lands to a minimum.
The retired homeowners wanted to downsize in retirement. With 960 sq. ft. of living space on one level, the house has minimal upkeep and future accessibility potential. An additional 300 sq. ft. of garage space allows for the storage of cars and other items. The living space has the opposite "gull wing" roof shape allowing the main living spaces to have high, vaulted ceilings which make the compact interior feel voluminous.
The house is efficient, but the (S) in the name of the house stands for sufficient. It is not a large house, and... More