Bloor-Annex BIA Parkettes recognized with National Award of Excellence -

Major St. parkette with artist Daniela Rocha’s mural in the background.

We are extremely proud to announce that the DTAH-designed Bloor-Annex BIA Parkettes at Robert St., Major St., Brunswick Ave. and Howland Ave. have been recognized with a National Award of Excellence from the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects. The Awards of Excellence honour projects across Canada for their distinctive design, ground-breaking research, sustainable landscape management and more.

Howland Ave. parkette with artist Nick Sweetman’s Bee Mural.

FROM DTAH: The series of four parkettes re-imagines formerly underutilized asphalt surfaces in the neighbourhood, transforming these areas into sustainable and dynamic public amenity spaces. The design highlights what makes the Bloor-Annex such a unique space in the city. Custom benches were created for the parkettes using wooden beams salvaged from the demolition of a nearby Toronto landmark, Honest Ed’s.

READ MORE ABOUT THE PROJECT: https://dtah.com/work/bloor-annex-bia-parkettes

Brunswick Ave. Parkette with artist Komi Olaf’s Blues Mural that pays homage to the Brunswick House.

Granite benches were designed by local artist, Robert Cram, utilizing quarry cut-offs and innovative stone installation techniques. The parkettes feature new surfacing, pollinator planting, large canopy trees, integrated public art and new bicycle parking, offering a space for quiet contemplation, a meeting place or a rest-stop in Toronto’s bustling downtown.

Robert St. Parkette outside of the Metro at 425 Bloor St. W.

Tags: Brunswick Ave., Brunswick House, Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, Daniela Rocha, DTAH, Howland Ave., Komi Olaf, National Award of Excellence, Nick Sweetman, Parkettes, Robert St.