David Ellis Architect inc.

09/03/2026

07/01/2026

Today, we celebrate the incredible people, diverse cultures, and vibrant communities that make this country so special.
We are incredibly proud to design and shape the spaces where Canadians live, work, and grow together.

03/12/2026

01/23/2026

12/01/2025

The new Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, is a nine-storey, 154,780-square-foot redevelopment featuring 108 modern residential units! Centrally located, it places residents close to health care, shopping, schools, restaurants, and public transit, creating a convenient and welcoming community environment.

Designed to enhance resident lifestyle, the building includes a Legion bar and restaurant, a spacious gathering hall, meeting rooms, museum areas, party rooms, a computer-equipped library, sauna facilities, and a rooftop patio with a walking track and outdoor kitchens. Resident gardens sit atop the ICF parking structure, which features 10-foot walls; ceilings measure 12 feet on the ground floor and 9 feet on the upper levels, adding to the building’s modern, open feel.

Residents can choose from 13 unique suite layouts, each offering full kitchens, in-suite laundry, vinyl plank flooring, modern finishes, and private balconies for comfortable independent living!

The $32.7-million project revitalizes the aging Legion facility while supporting the growing housing needs of veterans and the broader community. Built on the historic former site of the Wawanosh Residential School for Girls, the development preserves local heritage while providing a modern place to call home. 🏠

This project has proudly been named the Winner of the 2025 MultiFamily ICF Builders Award, recognizing its innovation, impact, and excellence in design and construction! 🦺 👩🏼‍💻 We are honoured to be a part of this project!
https://icfmag.com/2025/01/royal-canadian-legion-branch-25/

10/13/2025

Happy thanksgiving everyone! 🦃🍂🍁

10/06/2025

🎉 We’re thrilled to be back as judges for the Canstruction Design & Build Competition at the Station Mall! 🏗️
It’s inspiring to see such creativity and teamwork come together for a great cause.
Best of luck to all the amazing participants! 👏🥫

10/06/2025

Honoring the creativity, collaboration, and purpose behind every design. Happy World Architecture Day! At David Ellis Architect, we’re grateful for the opportunity to help shape the places where people live, learn, and gather. We look forward to being part of many more thoughtful and enduring designs for years to come! 🏛️✍️🧑🏼‍💻📐🌱

09/24/2025

Natasha Plaunt, MAATO, OCAD, B.A.
Registered Building Technologist | Member of AATO

Natasha Plaunt has been a team member with David Ellis Architect Inc. since 2019. She is a Registered Building Technologist with the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario (AATO) and is currently preparing for her Architectural Technologist exam. Natasha specializes in developing working drawings, code reviews, and project administration, and is proficient in AutoCAD and other drafting software. She produces detailed plans, elevations, sections, reflective ceiling plans, and door and window schedules, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all projects.

Natasha has contributed to projects including One Ten Pim, Social Services, Korah Collegiate, and Entomica at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, bringing technical expertise and precision to every project!