Prior Experience, Future Vision
The following project represents work our leadership contributed to prior to founding Marenco Architects. These formative experiences shape our expertise and inform the work we do today.

Bata Shoe Factory

Architect of Record: BDP Quadrangle | An award-winning multi-disciplinary architectural practice with renowned expertise in adaptive reuse, sustainability and accessible design.
https://www.bdp.com/ca/projects/bata-shoe-factory

Collaborating Design Architect: Dubbeldam Architects | A multi-disciplinary design studio committed to creating thoughtful projects that embody sustainable approaches.
https://dubbeldam.ca/projects/bata-shoe-factory

Job Captain: Kathryn Marenco, BDP Quadrangle

Location: Batawa, ON

Client: Batawa Development Corporation

Category: Mixed-Use, Residential / Commercial

Status: Complete

Height: 79 ft / 24 m

Storeys: 6

Number of Units: 47 Residential, Commercial, Retail

  • AIA International Awards
    Merit Award for Architecture

  • The Chicago Athanaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design
    Future House Award

  • Architizer A+ Awards
    Architecture + Stairs

  • Active House Awards
    Winner, Transforming Active Spaces

  • International Design Awards
    Honourable Mention

  • Architecture MasterPrize
    Honourable Mention

  • Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Awards
    Best of Year Honoree

  • Canadian Urban Institute Brownie Awards
    Best Small Project

  • Canadian Green Building Awards
    Winner

Photos by Scott Norsworthy

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