Feel like building a city along with your resumé?
If you believe that silos are best left in the barnyard, then we’re on the same page. We believe the best idea wins, and we collaborate between disciplines while working closely with clients and regulators to create exceptional communities. Our office is also steps away from the finest lattés and craft beer in Dartmouth and just a bike ride from the beach, if you’re into that sort of thing. Which we are.
EAC TOOLKIT
July 15th, 2024
A Panelized Retrofit Toolkit
Introducing the new EAC publication: A Panelized Retrofit Toolkit, which includes a case study of a multiunit residential building in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The case study was conducted as a collaboration between zzap Architecture & Planning and RDH, which specializes in building science and provides expert modelling, led by Principal Zahra Williams. Read more here.
ZAHRA'S NEW ROLE
April 3, 2022
Zahra Williams, Director of Operations
zzap is pleased to share the news, with our clients, partners, colleagues and the HRM community, that Zahra Williams recently accepted a new role as zzap’s Director of Operations.
Many may already know or have worked with Zahra, and this position is a direct result of her leadership, value and contributions at zzap. Read more here.
MOFFATS PHARMACY
January 7, 2021
Proposed downtown Dartmouth development to incorporate familiar facade.
zzap is thrilled to share that our client, Canal Capital Limited, has been featured in the media for their vision of the redevelopment of this historic Dartmouth institution. Read more here and here.
ZAHRA WILLIAMS AS PARTNER
February 6th 2023
Architect, Zahra Williams as Partner
We are excited to announce that architect Zahra Williams has been promoted to Partner.
In addition to leading Operations, Zahra brings a design philosophy focused on a site-specific story that includes landscape, history, form and approachability. You can read the full release here: Read more here.
WELCOME MARK
May 11, 2021
zzap Hires Mark Gammon as Production Director
zzap is pleased to announce the addition of production director, Mark Gammon, to our leadership team.
Gammon takes on the role of Production Director to manage contract documents and lead the integration of design and planning, particularly with larger scale projects within zzap’s portfolio. Read more here
210 WILLETT
December 8, 2020
What’s happening at 210 Willett: Summary of Hazelview’s development proposal.
Stakeholder engagement is paramount to the success of any project. The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged us to come up with innovative ways to communicate the goals and details of projects in a way that is accessible to everyone. As part of our engagement strategy for Hazelview’s project in Clayton Park, zzap produced a video to provide clarity around the project for community members and Halifax Regional Council. See more here
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