Research In Motion
Vollick McKee were the site designers for the project. Work included: • Undertaking a detailed site analysis and selection process for RIM to determine the location of their new centre;• Preparing a conceptual site design for a potential technology business campus in association with RIM;• Detailed site design for the building to integrate with building […]
Halifax Gateway Park
Vollick McKee was responsible for the design of a pedestrian plaza, primarily used as a city entry point by cruise ship passengers and to link nearby Pier 21 with the downtown Halifax waterfront. Work included:• Designing tiered retaining walls and patterned surfacing;• Preparing layout, grading, planting plans, design details and specifications;• Project management of all […]
Pier 21 Nation Builders’ Plaza
Vollick McKee worked closely with Pier 21 personnel and sponsors to deliver a complete site design for the notable Pier 21 Nation Builders’ Plaza at the Port of Halifax. • The design successfully responded to various challenges including waterfront loading restrictions, high tide conditions and the selection of materials appropriate for the historic setting.• The […]
Nova Scotia Visitors Centre
Vollick McKee was responsible as prime consultant for all Master planning and site design of this tourist gateway to Nova Scotia. Work included:• Major site regrading;• New feature signage on the highway;• New vehicular access routes, parking areas and walkway surfacing;• A major promenade structure and interpretive look-off;• Redesigning a large sunken garden, first developed […]
Joggins Fossil Centre
Vollick McKee was responsible for all master planning and site design for this award-wining LEED certified interpretive fossil centre. Joggins Fossil Cliffs Centre is a recently designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights included:• Siting the building in harmony with the surrounding landscape;• Design of site facilities and amenities;• New vehicular access routes, parking areas and […]
Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market Greenroof
As part of the integrated design team, our firm provided the overall planting design for the 16,000 square foot green roof installation; Canada’s second largest green roof. The LEED Platinum building is one of the most sustainably designed, low energy buildings in North America. The Seaport Farmers’ Market has transformed a former seaport terminal into […]
Halifax Stanfield International Airport
Vollick McKee provided site masterplanning and design of: • Groundside arrivals and departures levels;• Pedestrian amenities;• Extensive landscape including 1,800ft. of retaining walls;• Walkways;• Seating and amenity areas;• Access to parkade and ground exterior parking areas;• Ground level landscape treatment around parkade; and• Groundside landscaping.
Halifax Public Gardens Restoration
Vollick McKee as prime consultant led a multi-disciplinary design team in the restoration of the historic Public Gardens in the wake of Hurricane Juan within a highly compressed project schedule. Work included:• Researching the Gardens history to identify historic design features;• Preparing multiple construction tender packages to meet the project schedule;• Project administration during construction […]
Garden Crest Apartments
Vollick McKee provided comprehensive site design services for the project that included condominium, rental and commercial tenants. Work included:• Designing a walkway and plaza for the main entrance to the condominium tower that is set back from the street.• Designing an entry plaza for commercial tenants;• Designing a formal entrance for the rental tower;• Designing […]
Dalhousie University Street Sign
Dalhousie University wished to mark the University Avenue entrance of their Studley Campus with a welcoming landmark. The result is the sign found on the corner of Robie Street and University Avenue in Halifax. Vollick McKee was responsible for the design, conceptual presentation modelling, and coordination of construction and landscape work. Close attention to detail […]