of their game.” Subcontractors are selected for their craftsmanship and reliability, not for their low prices. One Urban’s latest ground-breaking in Barrie, 440 Essa, exemplifies this rigorous approach. Acquired after neighbouring parcel at 430 Essa, the former gas station and Stacked Pancake franchise site offered a long, narrow footprint that inspired a six-segment brick composition in varying hues to evoke a European streetscape. Above the fifth storey, a set-back glass curtain wall allows the building to “disappear into the sky,” softening its street presence as it rises to nine storeys. Retail bays at grade foster a genuine walkable community, while sustainable systems promise off-grid operation during peak hours. With financing closed and permits expected any day, Nick says excavation and shoring crews will be on site in the coming weeks, with formwork crews mobilizing in June 2025, targeting a 36-month construction programme with moveins slated for Christmas 2027. In Oakville’s historic Palermo Village, One Urban’s heritage-infused infill at 2475 Old Bronte Road demonstrates equal finesse. A 113-year-old home was catalogued brick by brick, dismantled in late 2021 and stored off-site until the new structure rose around them. When the building’s podium was ready, those original bricks were meticulously reassembled to create an elegant entry foyer—a tangible link between the town’s early settlement and its next chapter. “Integrating heritage in a contemporary build wasn’t without its challenges,” Nick admits, pointing out that working with the Ontario Heritage Society and municipal officials required constant collaboration and creativity. Now completed and receiving occupancy permits in April 2025, 2475 Old Bronte welcomes tenants JUNE 2025
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