Bayview Place

At SMID, involving residents in the design process fosters a sense of ownership and pride in their living spaces. Recently, a vote was organized among residents to select their preferred corridor design for Bayview Place. This collaborative approach ensured that the final design resonates with the community and empowers residents to actively participate in the renovation journey. 

Three distinct design options were presented for residents to consider:

• Chic Drama
• Contemporary Chic Drama
• Dark Grey Harmony

The community cast their votes in person, and the results were in!

Contemporary Chic Drama emerged as the favorite, receiving the most votes from residents. This design will be implemented in the corridor renovation, embodying the community's aesthetic vision. 

This voting initiative served as a model for other property boards seeking meaningful ways to engage their residents. By inviting input, SMID created spaces that reflected the desires of those who lived there, leading to a more harmonious and satisfied community.

At SMID, engaging residents in the design process cultivated a sense of ownership and pride in their living spaces. For The Monarchy project, SMID hosted an open house specifically for condo owners to participate in the design concept stage. During this event, residents were invited to select their preferred material options, renderings, carpets, tiles, and wall coverings. This collaborative approach allowed SMID to merge its design vision with the insights and preferences of the condo corporation and its owners, ensuring a final design that truly reflected the community's desires.

Fostering Community Involvement

By involving residents early in the design process, SMID empowered them to express their preferences and ideas. This not only enhanced their connection to the project but also fostered a sense of community. When residents felt heard and valued, they were more likely to support the final design, leading to a smoother approval process during the upcoming AGM meeting. 

Tailored Solutions

Hosting an open house facilitated effective collaboration with the condo board, aiding in meeting the condominium corporation's deadlines and aligning with the expectations of the condo community. This proactive engagement ensured that all stakeholders were satisfied, thereby fostering a harmonious environment. 

Streamlining Decision-Making

Engaging condo owners before the AGM streamlined the decision-making process. By presenting a well-considered design that reflected collective input, SMID equipped the condo corporation with the necessary insights and support to present to the board. This proactive collaboration minimized potential objections and encouraged a unified vision, paving the way for successful project approval. leading to a more harmonious and satisfied community.

Leveling the Footprint: A primary mandate was the complete removal of the staircase and the sunken lounge floor drop. By leveling the entire footprint, SMID brought the former sunken lounge and the window lounge onto one seamless, flush level. This unified floor plate establishes a completely barrier-free environment, opening up clear sightlines from the foyer through to the windows.

• Reclaiming the Foyer: SMID eliminated the outdated foyer planters entirely. Removing these heavy concrete structures reclaimed valuable square footage, transforming a congested entry point into a grand, open foyer that instantly elevates the arrival experience.
• Multi-Zone Programming & Architectural Separation: On the newly unified, single-level floor plate, SMID introduced a sophisticated multi-zone lounge featuring a circular social grouping by the window wall and a secondary linear lounge. To separate these relaxed zones from high-traffic elevator paths without constructing closed walls, a central five-foot architectural partition screen was introduced, maintaining a bright, connected atmosphere.
• Modern Lifestyle Integration: The footprint of the closed board room was repurposed. SMID reallocated this area into a highly functional, secure Amazon Package Dropoff room directly adjacent to the mailbox area, alongside a streamlined administrative office, localizing resident services into one high-efficiency hub.