Lett Architects Inc.

August 10, 2016 Projects

Throwback Thursday: Zavitz Hall

April 21, 2016 In March 1989 Lett/Smith Architects (predecessor to Lett Architects) completed a feasibility study to renovate Zavitz Hall at the University of Guelph into the new School of Fine Art and Music. The critical approach for this project was to utilize attic and crawl-spaces to increase area. Ultimately a basement was formed from the..

August 10, 2016 Community, Projects

Lett Architects working with AECOM to design new urban park and streetscape in Peterborough

April 19, 2016 Community engagement is a priority of Lett Architects’ work. That takes multiple forms and we are so pleased to be working on projects that expand the public realm. At last evening’s Peterborough Council meeting, it was made public that AECOM with Lett Architects have been selected to design the new urban park..

August 10, 2016 Culture

Lett Architects Works to Develop a Strategic Plan

April 14, 2016 Yesterday the Studio took the day to work on the strategic plan for Lett Architects as we grow and focus. Thanks so much to Jonathan Bennett and Jocasta Boone of Laridae Communications Inc. for facilitating!

August 10, 2016 Projects

Throwback Thursday: Strutt House

April 14, 2016 Among these photographs is a picture taken of Bill Lett as a young child outside the Strutt House in the Gatineau. Designed and built by Bill’s uncle, James Strutt, the house is currently being restored by the National Capital Commission. James Strutt was fascinated by building strong but lightweight structures using the bare minimum..

August 10, 2016 Culture, Team

Lett Architects Drone Test Flight

April 14, 2016 Adam Brady took the Lett Architects drone for a test flight this morning. Our drone is a tool that we can use to take photographs of our project sites from just the right angle.

August 10, 2016 Projects

Interesting Fact: Millennium Park Boathouse

April 12, 2016 Some projects have interesting challenges. In 1999, when Bill Lett was just getting his career underway, the Studio was hired to design a “boathouse” for the City of Peterborough to celebrate the Millennium. To accommodate canoe storage at the lower level the building was designed to flood on purpose in the spring..

August 10, 2016 Culture

Renovations at the Lett Architects Office

April 12, 2016 Lett Architects strongly believes in supporting continuing education. We are currently undergoing some renovations to accommodate our summer co-op students.

August 10, 2016 Team

Adam Brady Participates in Professional Planning and Design Charette in Haliburton

April 11, 2016 As part of Lett Architects’ focus on designing for and engaging communities, Adam Brady from our studio was invited to participate in a professional planning and design charette in Haliburton Village on Thursday April 7th. Organized by the Communities in Action Committee and Active Neighbourhoods Canada Project in Haliburton Village, the purpose..

August 10, 2016 Community

Hospice Peterborough Gala this Weekend

April 11, 2016 We are looking forward to the annual Hospice Peterborough Gala this weekend at the Peterborough Golf and Country Club! Here are some updated images of the design in progress.

August 10, 2016 Community, Projects

Partial Demolition Underway at the Old Peterborough Jail

April 11, 2016 Partial demolition is underway to the old Peterborough Jail, the first phase in the conversion of the site to a public park. The walls are being strategically demolished to create a ruin that conveys the essence and the story of the old jail. Take a look at these photos of a row..

March 28, 2016 Community, Projects

Lett Architects Working with Aecom on the Redevelopment of Bethune Street in Peterborough

March 28, 2016 Lett Architects is excited to be working with Aecom on the redevelopment of Bethune Street in Peterborough. As part of this major infrastructure project, the City of Peterborough is undertaking a Land Use and Urban Design Study to establish a vision for the project area corridors as well as planning and design..

August 25, 2015 Projects

Uplands Residence at Lakefield College School is Almost Complete

August 25, 2015 The new LEED Gold targeted student residence at Lakefield College School is days away from being complete. The head of residence is moving in and the landscaping and site work is being completed. We are all looking forward to the official opening on August 31st.