July 15th, 2024 

​​A Panelized Retrofit Toolkit

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​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.

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.

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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.

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.

February 6th 2023 

Architect, Zahra Williams as Partner

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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.

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

December 8, 2020

What’s happening at 210 Willet: 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