Residential projects across Alberta
Coordinated architectural and engineering design for multi-family buildings, residential developments, renovations and building-system upgrades across Alberta.
01 / Residential & multi-family design
Multi-family projects connect suites, common areas, accessibility, structure, ventilation, plumbing, electrical systems and energy performance. Developing those disciplines together supports clear decisions from concept through documentation.
02 / Coordinated scope
The required scope depends on building type, unit count, construction, site, amenity spaces and project stage. These conditions are reviewed before the design approach and deliverables are confirmed.
Layouts developed around dwelling units, circulation, common spaces, accessibility, building form and site relationships.
Heating, cooling, ventilation and common systems coordinated with units and building layout.
Domestic water, sanitary, storm and fixture layouts coordinated through stacked residential plans.
Service, distribution, lighting and suite/common-area requirements coordinated with the design.
Framing, foundations and building-envelope interfaces coordinated with architecture and systems.
03 / Existing residential buildings
Start with the proposed changes, available drawings and existing-building information. Early coordination helps identify structural, service-capacity and code considerations before documentation progresses.
04 / Technical coordination
Comfort, water, power, ventilation and structure must work across repeated units and shared spaces without compromising practical maintenance.
Suites, circulation and common spaces organized around function and accessibility.
Heating, cooling and ventilation coordinated through units and common areas.
Stacked fixtures, risers and drainage aligned with architectural layouts.
Distribution, lighting and devices coordinated for suites and shared spaces.
Framing, foundations and openings coordinated with the building geometry.
Envelope and systems coordinated with applicable energy requirements.
05 / Project path
A clear process keeps repeated-unit decisions and shared-system interfaces visible as the project develops.
Review unit goals, site, building type, existing information and project requirements.
Develop building organization, unit layouts, circulation and common-space relationships.
Confirm structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and energy requirements.
Develop architecture and engineering around the approved building plan.
Prepare the agreed coordinated drawing package for applicable review.
Respond to applicable comments and clarify design intent during delivery.
06 / Project applications
Projects can range from targeted renovations to coordinated multi-family developments. Scope is tailored to the building and project team.
07 / Common questions
Share the property, project goals and available drawings so the necessary disciplines can be defined.
Useful information includes the address, survey or site information, unit goals, existing drawings, building type and project schedule.
Yes. Available drawings and building-system information can be reviewed against proposed renovations, additions or upgrades.
Yes. Architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical requirements can be developed as one coordinated scope.
The team can prepare permit-ready documentation for the agreed scope and support applicable municipal review comments.
Applicable envelope, system and energy-compliance requirements can be coordinated with the project design.
Yes. Relevant owner, developer, contractor and supplier information can be incorporated where it affects design and documentation.
4MS supports residential projects in Calgary, Edmonton and communities throughout Alberta.
