Gibson Cultural Centre

Bradford Paramedic Station

The County of Simcoe has proudly opened a new $5.8 million paramedic station in Bradford, located at 480 Miller Park Ave. Designed by Ted Handy and Associates Inc, this state-of-the-art facility features five bays, allowing local paramedics to operate around the clock and accommodate future growth. The new station is strategically positioned to enhance response times and better serve the community. With innovative design elements and a focus on functionality, Ted Handy and Associates Inc has helped the county continue its commitment to improving healthcare and supporting its residents.   County 'excited' to open new $5.8M paramedic station in Bradford - Bradford...Read More

Elmvale Paramedic Station

April 23, 2025

We are proud to announce that our work on the expansion of paramedic and seniors services in Elmvale has been featured in an article on Simcoe.com! As the architects behind this important project, we have collaborated to enhance the facilities, ensuring that the community receives the best possible care and support.   Simcoe County expanding paramedic and seniors services in...Read More

We are proud to announce that our work on the redevelopment of Meridian Place & Memorial Square has been featured on the Downtown Barrie website! As the architects behind this transformative project, we have carefully integrated design principles that preserve the historical components of the space while modernizing it for the community and visitors to enjoy for years to come.   The Place – Meridian...Read More

We are proud to announce that our major healthcare renovation project at Georgian College, completed in collaboration with Teeple Architects, has been featured in an article on Georgian College's blog! As the architects behind this transformative endeavor, we have worked diligently to integrate revolutionary technology and modernize the facilities, ensuring that Georgian College continues to provide an exceptional learning environment for its students.   Georgian reveals major healthcare renovation and revolutionary technology - Georgian...Read More

Gibson Centre Renovation

April 23, 2025

We are proud to announce that Phase Two of the Gibson Centre renovation project has been featured in a recent article on Simcoe.com! As the architects behind this transformative endeavor, we have worked diligently to blend heritage with innovation, ensuring the Gibson Centre continues to serve the community for generations to come.   Phase two of Gibson Centre renovation project is...Read More

The County of Simcoe's revamped administration centre has undergone significant renovations to become a lean and green facility. The updated centre now features energy-efficient systems, sustainable materials, and modern amenities, reflecting the county's commitment to environmental stewardship and operational efficiency. As the architects behind this transformation, we are proud to have contributed to creating a space that not only meets the county's functional needs but also aligns with its sustainability goals. Discover more about the innovative changes and the impact on the community in this feature article. County's Revamped Admin Centre is Lean and...Read More

The Braestone Club has undergone a massive makeover, breathing new life into the game and the community. This transformation has turned the club into a premier destination for golf enthusiasts, offering a blend of modern amenities and classic charm. As the architects behind this renovation, we are proud to have played a role in revitalizing this iconic venue. Discover more about the exciting changes and the impact on the local community in this feature article  The Pros Tour: Massive Makeover Breathes New Life into Braestone...Read More

Located on the south shore of Kempenfelt Bay, the Southshore Community Centre is a historic site with a rich past as the former Master Mechanic and Stores Department for the Grand Trunk Railway. Today, it serves as a versatile venue offering an information center, public washrooms, event hall, and metered parking lot. As the architects who revitalized this iconic structure, we are proud to have preserved its historical significance while transforming it into a vibrant community space. Discover more about its fascinating history and our role in its transformation in this feature article    Southshore Community...Read More

In 1865, the creation of the Barrie Switch marked a pivotal moment for Allandale, transforming it into a bustling railway hub. The Southshore Centre, originally the master mechanic's building, played a crucial role in this development. This historic building, part of a sprawling rail complex, is now a vibrant community space housing Tourism Barrie, the Barrie Rowing Club, and the Barrie Canoe and Kayak Club. As the architects who revitalized this iconic structure, we are proud to have preserved its rich heritage while giving it new life for future generations. Explore the fascinating history and our role in its transformation in this feature article:  With creation of Barrie Switch in 1865, Allandale 'came to...Read More

We are absolutely thrilled to share that one of our projects has been featured in the Holiday/Winter 2024/2025 edition of OurHomes Magazine! This stunning home belongs to Ted and Carolen, who were an absolute delight to work with. Their beautiful residence is situated on the serene shores of Lake Couchiching and perfectly blends elements of the past with their vision of a forever home. We couldn't be happier for Ted and Carolen, and we are excited for the many years and cherished memories they will create in their new home. It has been an honor to be a part of their journey, and we are proud to see their home recognized in such a prestigious publication. Click on the link below to read the full article and see the feature: OurHomes Magazine - Holiday/Winter 2024/2025...Read More

Mundys Bay Public School Main Entrance At Night

Mundy’s Bay Public School was recently featured in SAB Magazine as part of a Concrete Council of Canada supplement. Designed by Ted Handy and Associates, Mundy’s Bay was named the most energy efficient school in North America in an assessment of over 500 schools. Click here to read more about how the use of concrete results in energy consumption well below the industry...Read More

Mundys Bay Public Atrium

We’re pleased to announce that Mundy’s Bay Public School, designed by Ted Handy & Associates, has been named the most energy efficient school in North America in an assessment of the energy performance of over 500 schools. The assessment was done by Sustainable Schools, whose mission is to provide benchmarking, performance monitoring and best practices training to assist school boards in setting and keeping energy conservation goals. Mundy’s Bay, which opened in Midland in 2008, has a total energy consumption of $0.53 per square foot or 32 KBTU per square foot/year. It achieved LEED Gold certification in 2009 and was one of the first sustainable education projects in Canada. Some of the energy-efficient aspects of this project are as follows: Solar orientation and wind patterns were reviewed and the academic wing of the school was rotated to take maximum advantage of natural ventilation and the midday sun, which is easiest to control. Detailed...Read More

The staff at Ted Handy and Associates Inc., Architect recently completed Advanced Revit Training with provider Redcage Solutions.  Our goal was to expand and refine our current Building Information Modeling (BIM) process.  Please visit link below to watch a video testimonial of the benefits we received by participating in the Redcage Revit training.  STAFF TESTIMONIALS “The benefit of training with Redcage was seeing the many potential areas of Revit that we could be using demonstrated to show the speed of which projects could be conceptualized and designed.”   “Issues we were having were reviewed and solutions or processes were quickly demonstrated by Redcage.”~Eric May, Senior Technologist “Revit training allowed us to identify and eliminate inefficiencies with our use of Revit that we were otherwise completing in different, longer, inconsistent, and unorganised ways.  Specific benefits of the training included developing shorter work paths within Revit, developing a project template, view templates, a detail library, and learning...Read More

One of our historical site projects has been featured in the Vol. 18 - No. 27 issue of Novae Res Urbis, as the City of Barrie prepares "to restore a historic landmark and create a new community space".  It is expected that the "'Allandale train station revitalization will be the genesis of revitalization in the Allandale area.'"  Click here to read...Read More

One of our custom homes was featured in the March/April 2015 issue of Good Life Magazine. “With hand crafted floors, artist sculpted decorative accents and quality as the design mandate, this home is a bespoken jewel called The Eyrie”. Click here to read...Read More

"Designing a dream landscape that reflects the individuality of the homeowners, the architecture of the home, and pays homage to the natural surroundings, is no easy task." Read more about the McEwan Residence, designed by Ted Handy & Associates, in Reno & Decor Magazine....Read More

Ted Handy is happiest when people don't notice his work. As an architect, Handy's aim is to create buildings that blend into the natural surroundings not overpower them. A prime example of that design philosophy can be found in his latest project, the South Shore Community Centre. It was designed to make the most of the bay, incorporate the existing building and fit into the landscape of the waterfront without standing out like a sore thumb. Handy is pleased with the finished project. "Architecture should only complement the natural environment. " You can never get better than that," said Handy, owner of Ted Handy and Associates, Handy considers himself both an artist and a businessman, "Architecture is the greatest social art. "You can't do architecture in isolation. It has its technical demands but it's an art form," he said. Designing buildings is an interactive art form, in that people can...Read More

Energy conservation and environmentally-friendly design are key elements of the $24.7 million expansion, which will add much-needed space to the existing 43,000 square-foot building constructed in 1973. The expansion, which will add almost 70,000 more square feet of space to the administration centre, will feature some of the most up-to-date LEED (Leadership in energy environmental design) features available."It's important for us to minimize the building's effect on the environment and showcase this kind of technology," said Darren Bedard, maintenance and facilities manager for the county. The two-storey expansion, which wraps around three sides of the existing building, features a wide variety of green technologies. Exterior glazing on the large windows, combined with argon gas between the panes of glass, reduces ultraviolet light from entering and increases the insulation factor, as well as letting in plenty of sunlight. Working areas will have daylight sensors (so lights are dimmed or shut off if...Read More