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Outline
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 981 Harkness Road, Ottawa, Ontario
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Existing Structure
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Survey Results
  • most expect to live in their home for 1 year of more
  • with the preference of having 1 to 2 bedrooms, most people are willing to pay from $700-$900 a month
  • Most people do not mind having bedrooms in the lower level
  • The majority agree that the Living Room is the central congregating space
  • Most prefer having a backyard
  • Students and young professionals surveyed prefer living in a residential area that is close to downtown, whereas older couples and seniors favor the suburbs.  However, all surveyed showed preference to living close to public transit.
  • There is no opposition to the sharing of entrances, laundry room, storage space, and backyard space.
  • The majority find 1½  bathrooms to be adequate
  • The most important amenities are on-site laundry and en-suite bathroom
  • Most prefer larger common spaces over larger bedrooms
  • The majority prefer to live in an apartment/house with high-speed internet access.


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Site Plan
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 Ample fenestration provides maximum natural light
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Open concept provides large flexible spaces
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Isonometric View
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