dpai architecture inc.

07/15/2026

Designing for response, resilience, and the City of Mississauga - Municipal Government community!

The form of Mississauga Fire Station 123 was shaped by the current demands of a modern fire station where every design decision must balance operational efficiency, firefighter well-being, site constraints, and long-term sustainability.

These design diagrams illustrate some of the key considerations that informed the building:
• A single-storey layout that supports efficient adjacencies and emergency response
• Strategic apparatus bay placement for streamlined vehicle access and operations
• Clear staff and public entrances connected through intuitive internal circulation
• Carefully positioned windows that bring daylight and views of nature into firefighter living spaces
• A building form that preserves valuable rooftop area for on-site solar energy generation

From massing to daylight, each move works together to create a station designed to support both
high-performance emergency operations and the day-to-day well-being of the firefighters who call it their workplace.

06/09/2026

Construction is moving along nicely at City of Brampton Fire Station 215.

With the building envelope prepared for masonry installation and window frames now in place, work is continuing steadily on the mechanical and electrical systems internally.

We're excited to see the next major milestones take shape as the roof assembly and brick installation begin in the coming weeks.

06/08/2026

We loved seeing the community relaxing, connecting, and enjoying our Catch A Wave loungers at Open Streets Hamilton this past Sunday.

Designed and built by DPAI in collaboration with Threshold Building School, Catch A Wave invites people to slow down, stay awhile, and experience public space differently.

Thank you to Open Streets Hamilton, Threshold Building School, and everyone who stopped by to catch a wave with us.

06/08/2026

Join us this Sunday from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the Sherman Hub (Sherman Avenue & King Street East) and take a break on our Catch A Wave loungers at !

We’re grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this community event and look forward to seeing people pause, connect, and enjoy the space throughout the day.

A huge thank you to the team, family, and friends of DPAI who came out today to help put the finishing touches on the loungers, and to the amazing team at for bringing our vision to life.

See you at Open Streets Hamilton!

01/13/2025

We’re excited to announce that we’ve been awarded the 4th Floor Renovation Project at Woodstock Art Gallery! In addition to reimagining the 4th floor, we’ll also be tackling several smaller interior renovations throughout the gallery. Stay tuned—we can’t wait to share updates and give you a glimpse of what’s to come at .

05/08/2024

York University's Faculty of Education gets a fresh new look!

The renovations aimed to enhance and optimize the offices, administrative services, and instructional spaces that were previously fragmented. The goal was to promote coherence and facilitate interdepartmental collaboration. From enhanced accessibility to vibrant collaborative spaces, every detail has been thoughtfully designed to shape the future of education.

Dean Robert Savage shares insights into the modernization journey, highlighting the importance of creating a space that fosters collaboration and innovation. Read more about the project here: https://dpai.ca/2024/05/07/foerenovations/

As York University’s Faculty of Education moves into its second half century of teaching and research, it has finished building renovations designed to meet the needs of students, staff and faculty for today and the future. The renovations – which have included making the building more accessibl...

05/07/2024

We're excited to share our concept for the new University of Niagara Falls Canada campus in downtown ! The physical model was exhibited at the ICEF conference and provides an immersive first look at the new campus.

We'd like to acknowledge our collaborator, Carlo Parente, OAA, MRAIC, AIA, NCARB and the amazing work of Jordan Ashton and Jason Ramelson in getting the model built. We're excited to see this project take shape and are grateful to have been entrusted by University of Niagara Falls Canada and Global University Systems with this important first step in the design.

03/07/2024

This is what a truly collaborative design process looks like. This week we are continuing with consultation sessions with County of Brant Public Library staff for their new main branch in Paris, ON. This particular online session focused on the the Makerspace.

The project is on track to be tendered in the Summer of 2024 and presented to Council in September. More updates to come!

01/11/2024

The new year has begun with lots of movement on the Brant County Library Main Branch. Detailed Design and Working Drawings will advance simultaneously, and tender results are expected to be presented to Council in late spring.

Collaborators: Shoalts and Zaback Architects Ltd., Smith + Andersen, MTE Consultants, Rebecca Raven, BTY Group, Linda Makins, Adesso Design Inc, LEA Consulting, HGC, Theatre Consultants Collaborative

10/06/2023

Hello, from the 18th floor! 👋

📸 Mark Stewart