opers such as Tridel, Concert Properties
and Pemberton Group. Currently, the firm
is working on a project in Detroit; its previ-
ous international endeavours span across
NewYork, New Jersey, Florida and further
south to the West Indies.
With a natural eye for design, U31’s re-
sume illustrates both an impressive ros-
ter of projects and prestigious awards. In
2015, U31 was recognized at the Canadian
Interiors Magazine’s annual design com-
petition, ‘Best of Canada’, for The Roy Pre-
sentation Centre (a Starfish Properties de-
velopment located in Halifax).
This spring, the firm was presented with
the BILD (Building Industry & Land Devel-
opment) award for best mid-rise design for
Vandyk Group’s the Craftsman Condomin-
ium, and the year prior, received the BILD
award for the Craftsman’s presentation
centre. Both interior and exterior aspects
of the space reflect design principles il-
lustrative of the American architect Frank
Lloyd Wright, where land flows through
architecture and becomes one, ultimately
creating living quarters that are earthy and
natural.
“What we are recognized for is our abil-
ity to create different looks. We don’t have
one particular style.We make it a priority to
tailor each project and the Craftsman was
a great example of that,” Jonsohn said.
“One of the reasons we are successful is
that we listen and we tailor the designs
to the specific needs of the project. We’re
“A community is being built — it may b
vibrant and engaging community.” Kelly C
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