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Dewson’s approach to architecture is what they’ve dubbed
“viable sustainability”: looking beyond the strictly environmental
performance of a building to consider all aspects of its impact, such
as cultural (in the case of rejuvenating centenarian homes), and
financial (building within the client’s budget constraints).

As stated by Bill Dewson: "A truly sustainable project takes into
account the environment, the stakeholder's needs and wants, and the
financial constraints. We get things built by finding the sweet spot in
all three aspects."

Their approach is akin to that of a chef: carefully measuring every
input to make sure that the output is optimal and corresponds to their
client’s specifications, while adding the “je-ne-sais-quoi” that makes
each project special.
Dewson Architects are available for interviews, along with the other
stakeholders upon request (builder and clients).

Technical sheet
• Year: 2021
• Location: North York, Toronto, ON, Canada
• Size: 3,850 SF (357 SM)

Team info:
• Designer: Dewson Architects
• Structural Engineer: Revive Structural Engineering
• Contractor: Fairside Homes
• Photographer: ©2021 RVLTR / A. Marthouret dw

www.dewson.com Vestibule
Photo credit: ©2021 RVLTR / A. Marthouret

Main living space
Photo credit: ©2021 RVLTR / A. Marthouret

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