MMC INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTS LTD. 819 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario Canada M4W 2G9 T / F

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1 MMC INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTS LTD. 819 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario Canada M4W 2G9 T / F mmc@mmcinternational.ca /

2 ARCHITECTS QUALIFICATIONS MMC ARCHITECTS MMC International Architects Ltd. is a full service architectural, interior design and planning practice. With extensive experience in the expansion, renovation and rebranding of regional shopping centres, we have become leaders in this highly competitive field. MMC uses a collaborative approach with our design team working closely with the client on each project. They work hand-in-hand with our production team who are responsible for the preparation of the contract documents while providing expertise on all technical aspects. We pride ourselves on producing high-quality, coordinated Contract Documents that clients may rely upon with confidence for tender and construction. MMC takes an active role in assisting our clients with construction contracts and administration, providing whatever level of support is deemed necessary. We are a 100% Canadian Limited Company with the ownership taking an active role in the day to day operation of the practice. Partners Christopher P. Brown and Lawrence Esco head a team of approximately 65 Architects and Designers based in Toronto. We are fully licensed in 8 of 10 provinces with current projects across Canada. Our twenty-five plus years of mixed-use retail experience ensure that our clients may rely upon us to complete projects on time and on budget. RECENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE ERIN MILLS TOWN CENTRE Mississauga, Ontario Scope: Master plan, mixed-use retail, redevelopment and re-branding Client: Triple Five Group of Companies Completion: Under Construction Size: 850,000 sf Cost: $72 Million SQUARE ONE SHOPPING CENTRE North Expansion Mississauga, Ontario Scope: Retail mall in-fill and expansion Client: AIM / OMERS / Oxford Properties Group Completion: 2014 [17 months] Size: 300,000 sf Cost: $38 Million (Phase 2 of $320 Million overall expansion) YORKDALE SHOPPING CENTRE South West Expansion Toronto, Ontario Scope: Expansion to regional shopping centre, new two-level underground parking Client: AIM / OMERS / Oxford Properties Group Completion: 2012 [22 months] Size: 145,400 sf Cost: $125 Million THE CORE Calgary, Alberta Scope: Major renovation of mix-used retail & office development Client: SITQ / AIM / 20 VIC Management Inc. Completion: 2011 Size: 800,000 sf Cost: $200 Million HILLSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE Victoria, British Columbia Scope: Major renovation & addition to of retail area Client: Triovest Realty Advisors Inc. Completion: 2013 Size: 914,500 sf Cost: $80 Million / 2

3 HONOURS & AWARDS 2014 ICSC Maple Leaf Silver Award for Design and Development Excellence St. Vital Shopping Centre, Winnipeg Commercial Building Award for Excellence in Commercial Renovations Hillside Mall, Victoria NAIOP Retail / Mixed Use Development of the Year 2013 ICSC Maple Leaf Gold Award for Design and Development Excellence ICSC Maple Leaf Silver Award for Design and Development Excellence Pen Centre, St. Catharines 2012 International Property Award for Best Commercial Renovation / Redevelopment in Canada / North America / World The CORE, Calgary ICSC Maple Leaf Gold Award for Design & Development Excellence The CORE, Calgary Grand SADI Award for Superior Achievement in Design and Imaging for Renovated or Expanded Enclosed Center The CORE, Calgary 2006 ICSC International Award for Sustainable Design ICSC International Design and Development Award ICSC International SADI Award 2005 ICSC Maple Leaf Award 2000 Canadian Institute of Steel Construction Award Chinook Centre, Calgary ICSC Maple Leaf Award St. Vital Shopping Centre, Winnipeg / 3

4 THE CORE CALGARY, ALBERTA EXPANSION, MALL RE-BRANDING & FOOD COURT UPGRADE [Overall] 2011 / 800,000 sf / $200 Million [Food Court] July 2012 / 8,500 sf Located in the heart of Calgary s central business district, the CORE is a prime example of a large-scale urban renewal project that unites three disjointed properties into a single multi-use urban retail complex. Its design includes the largest frameless glass roof in North America, constructed to provide a promenade shopping experience, awash in natural light and to create a cohesive connection between the urban exterior environment and the fully-renovated highstreet retail interior. The reconfigured escalators and enlarged floor openings throughout the mall improve circulation and create visual linkages, while the frameless glass balustrades improve sightlines to increase the visibility of retailers on all levels. A key part of the larger renewal project was the renovation of Devonian Gardens, a 2.5 acre indoor public botanical garden. Two new undulating green living walls act as a natural transition between the Gardens and the expanded food court, with its increased tenancy and varied seating arrangements. / 4

5 INTERIOR MALL VIEW YORKDALE SHOPPING CENTRE SOUTH WEST EXPANSION, TORONTO, ONTARIO EXPANSION TO REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTRE 145,400 sf / $125 Million The success that Yorkdale has enjoyed since the South West Expansion is a direct result of the simple design principles employed by MMC. The new clerestory mall section works in combination with the 34-ft wide common mall areas, which emphasize the line of coordinated storefronts, to create a highend retail streetscape aesthetic. This aesthetic has attracted several new key luxury tenants, many of whom have opened their first Canadian store at Yorkdale. Another vital part of the expansion is the two-level underground parking garage, which is accessed via a glazed escalator court. The heated garage incorporates the latest technologies, including a parking space detection system. To further add to customer convenience and comfort, a valet parking facility was also incorporated and has seen incredible success since its opening. All of these features were designed to work in concert to enhance and complement the mall s upscale ambiance. INTERIOR MALL VIEW PARKING LOBBY WASHROOM / 5

6 SQUARE ONE SHOPPING CENTRE MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO RETAIL EXPANSION, MASTER PLAN & FOOD COURT UPGRADE North Expansion: 300,000 sf / $38 Million Square One Shopping Centre s Centre Walk Expansion and North Expansion were the first two phases of a $320 million renovation project that completely re-invents Square One s image and transforms it into an upscale, urban shopping destination. The Centre Walk involved a renovated and expanded food court, while the North consisted of a two-level mall infill, new public washrooms and an urban park on the North side. As part of this overall Square One revitalization, MMC designed a master plan of the entire site and surrounding area, which includes the addition of numerous mixed-use buildings, such as high-rise residential condominiums, high- and mid-rise office spaces and street-level retail units. With the mall in a very strict municipality, MMC worked with the Consultant team, Landscape Engineers and Civil Engineers to address the various concerns of the City of Mississauga s Planning Department. The densification of this area meets the requirements of the city s latest plan and design objectives to transform the area into Mississauga s high-density, pedestrianfriendly, urban environment. FOOD COURT INTERIOR MALL VIEW NORTH EXPANSION CENTRE COURT / 6

7 HILLSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA MIXED-USE RETAIL 914,500 sf / $80 Million In designing the expansion and complete renovation of the existing Hillside Centre in Victoria, BC, MMC took care to not only respect, but also celebrate Hillside s historical setting, showcasing the area s natural roots and bringing back the essence of Victoria s architecture. MMC collaborated with CEI Architects (who acted as the local Victoria affiliates) who assisted in mediating the strict regulatory requirements and associated approvals, including the challenge of delivering upon the numerous and extensive City sustainability initiatives, from permeable paving systems to widespread landscaping. The redevelopment also doubled the size of the existing food court, which is now home to fourteen food vendors. The food court was also completely rebranded to create an open and welcoming new atmosphere. The result of the revitalization and expansion is a Shopping Centre that delivers a broader mix of retailers with higher square foot rental rates, a cohesive atmosphere and design language throughout, while maintaining the existing design vocabulary of the site and city. FOOD COURT INTERIOR MALL VIEW / 7

8 ERIN MILLS TOWN CENTRE MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO MASTER PLAN, MIXED-USE RETAIL REDEVELOPMENT & RE-BRANDING FOOD COURT 850,000 sf / $100 Million MMC is both the Design Architect and Architect of Record for the current $100 million transformation and expansion of Erin Mills Town Centre in Mississauga, ON. The objective was to completely revolutionize and rebrand it as an upscale urban retail destination better, rather than bigger; an enhanced shopping experience, showcasing retailers that deliver trendy, upscale brands. The project includes a two-level, 50,000 square foot expansion on the East side of the mall housing a completely revitalized second floor food court where a soaring 54-foot high clear glass façade and balcony make a dramatic visual statement, as well as street-level retail and restaurants. The new clerestory mall section introduces increased ceiling heights that will open up sight lines to the retailers, add much needed natural light and allow for higher and more dynamic storefronts. Still under construction, the project is, and will remain on budget; it is expected to be completed by Fall INTERIOR MALL VIEW SOUTH (FRONT) ELEVATION / 8

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