A modern mid-rise apartment building with large balconies stands on a wet city street; the LIMA Architect Inc. logo appears in the top right corner, showcasing the elegant design of West Harbour Condo.

West Harbour

Hamilton, Ontario

The West Harbour Condominium will be located at the corner of Stuart St. and MacNab St. N, in Hamilton, Ontario, and it will be 10 storeys high with approximately 87 units and 2 underground parking levels. The building is situated close to the property lines resulting in greater exposure from the public roads. The intent of this project is to appeal to a more upscale clientele with the use of specific materials and quality modern design with high attention to detail. The building massing articulates to create a rhythm of solid and voids resulting in a building that responds to its surroundings and promotes a pleasant composition from the streetscape.

Project details 

  • Client: Essence Homes
  • GFA: 95,000 sq. ft.
  • Budget: TBD
  • Architect: Lima Architects Inc.

Project overview

Modern mid-rise apartment building with large glass balconies, angular design elements, and a mix of white, black, and wood exterior finishes. Logo "Lima Architects Inc." in the top right corner.

Objective

An upscale residential building at a prominent corner (Stuart St. & MacNab St. N.) designed to appeal to a more discerning, upscale buyer.

Modern multi-story apartment building with geometric design, large windows, and balconies, situated in an urban setting with trees and adjacent older buildings.
Modern multi-story apartment building with balconies and a geometric facade, viewed from street level, with trees and surrounding low-rise buildings. LIMA Architects Inc. logo in top right corner.
Modern lounge area with a gray sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a minimalist reception desk along a wall with vertical panels and wood ceiling.

Design Approach

Approximately 87 units over two underground parking levels, sited close to the property lines for strong street presence, with the massing articulated into a rhythm of solids and voids and a high-detail material palette.

Modern reception area with a marble counter, wood paneling, a minimalist light fixture, and a sign reading "West Harbour" on the wall.
Modern living and dining area with a wooden table, six chairs, a beige sofa, TV, shelving unit, and large windows providing natural light.

Outcome

Currently in design/development, conceived to create a refined streetscape presence and a market-differentiated product.

Notable Features

Solid-and-void massing rhythm, premium materials, and a high-exposure corner siting.

Modern living and dining area with beige chairs, round dining table, grey sofa, fireplace, large brown curtains, and wooden flooring.
Modern kitchen and dining area with a marble backsplash, wooden cabinets, pendant lights, and a dining table with six chairs on a wood floor.