The City of Toronto has reemployed  Montgomery Sisam Architects to design modular affordable housing for six new distinct sites. The ongoing initiative will provide better quality long-term housing for those currently experiencing homelessness.
Exterior: Cladding details have been amended to improve the material quality and expression of the façade, as well as improve neighbourhood integration.
Exterior courtyard: End modules have been enhanced to improve urban integration, routing, landscaping and expansion opportunities.
With these six new sites, Montgomery Sisam?s plans have evolved based on earlier counterparts, further improving quality of living and dwelling flow, including:

Improved neighbourhood integration: End modules have been enhanced to improve urban integration, routing, landscaping and expansion opportunities. Cladding details are also amended to improve the material quality and expression of the façade. Enhanced unit layout: Built-in wardrobes have been repositioned to improve overall flow and layout, while windows are shifted to improve the dwelling entry experience.
An additional focus on sustainability: Mechanical and electrical modules are widened to improve coordination and routing and accommodate Tier2 sustainability requirements. Buildings will also include ample space for bike parking. 

Interior suite: Built-in wardrobes have been repositioned to improve overall flow and layout, while windows are shifted to improve the dwelling entry experien...