Lett Architects Inc.

July 23, 2021 Community, Projects

North Hastings Community Hub

Earlier this week our design of the North Hastings Community Hub was presented to the Town of Bancroft Council and the community. This new four-story, 27,135 sq. ft. mixed-use building includes thirty affordable housing units, with nine accessible units and a new 4,000 sq. ft. space to house the North Hastings Public Library. The building..

July 8, 2021 Culture

Peter Smith 1936 — 2021

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Peter John Smith on July 7th, 2021. Peter was born in Birmingham, England in 1936. He graduated from the Birmingham School of Architecture in 1957, and emigrated to Canada in 1961 to marry his wife of 60 years, Heather (Hume). After arriving in Canada,..

May 3, 2021 Team

Welcome Harry!

We have some introductions to catch up on! Harry Teng joined our team in the fall of 2020, as a Senior Architect. He holds a master’s degree in Architecture from the University of Toronto and is a Registered Architect in the Province of Ontario. Harry has worked on architecture projects across a wide range of..

April 27, 2021 Community, Culture

Lett-Certified B Corporation™

Lett Architects Inc., proudly announces its newly earned Certified B Corporation™ status. Becoming Canada’s only B Corp™ architectural practice, and one of only a handful in North America. “This certification reaffirms a commitment we made several year ago to social corporate responsibility,” said Bill Lett, Managing Principle. “It’s a process of continuous examination, identifying next..

April 19, 2021 Community, Projects

Canadian Canoe Museum – Press Release

The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough, Ontario, stewards the world’s largest collection of canoes, kayaks, and paddled watercraft. More than 600 in number, the watercraft, and their stories have a pivotal role to play in understanding our past – and our collective future. As part of their responsibility for this cultural asset of national significance..

October 17, 2019 Projects

PROGRESS: Beavermead Pavillion

The new comfort station at Beavermead Campground in Peterborough, designed by our architect Amanda Motyer, has started construction! Gerr Construction Ltd. started demolition of the existing comfort station on Tuesday, and has already excavated and is currently working on formwork for the footings. The construction start was delayed by a low weight limit on the..

October 17, 2019 Projects

PROGRESS: 50 Martin Road

Affordable Housing Development at 1505 Bowmanville Ave is getting closer to occupancy! Across the country, there is a clear need for affordable housing solutions. At Lett, we believe that affordable housing needs to be designed for the human spirit and to cultivate community. With this philosophy in mind, this project will include a variety of..

October 15, 2019 Community

Monarch Ultra

At Lett we continually strive to find sustainable solutions in all our work. It is easy to become overwhelmed by the magnitude of a changing climate, however, there is poetic strength in the monarch butterfly that gives hope and inspiration. A species so delicate miraculously has the power to travel 4,300km each year. The Methuselah..

October 15, 2019 Community

Run for Mental Health

Lett was a proud sponsor of the 2019 Merrett Home Hardware Run for Mental Health! The run was in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association, and the Y.E.S Shelter for Youth and Families.

October 8, 2019 Projects

PROGRESS: Barrie Simcoe Emergency Services Campus

Our Barrie Simcoe Emergency Services Campus is coming together. Ontario Fox Corporation has just finished the brick installation on the West façade of the building and we’re so pleased with how the building is looking!

October 8, 2019 Projects

Progress: Chigamik Waypoint Community Health Hub

Some exterior progress shots of Chigamik Waypoint Community Health Hub in Midland, Ontario Perched on a prominent site just outside of the town centre, the building occupies green space adjacent Edgehill Park. The exterior features a louvered screen encircling the perimeter and perched prominently above the front entry. It filters natural and artificial light, recalling..

October 8, 2019 Team

Welcome Sandy!

We’re excited to welcome Sandy to the Lett team! Sandy’s animation, renderings, 3d building models, project management principles and sustainable practices are some of the key tools which he is strong and contributes to the firm. To learn more about Sandy, and stay updated with his related projects, visit his dedicated page on our website..