design service
Tattoo Parlour
A Warehouse Changes to a Tattoo Parlour and Art Gallery
Project Overview
Commissioned to deliver a comprehensive architectural and engineering design package for a commercial facility. While the full design and engineering phase was successfully completed and advanced to the municipal permitting stage, a severe storm in Ottawa compromised the host building’s structural roof integrity. Consequently, the business owner elected to pivot operations and relocate the venture to a new property on Carling Avenue.
Project Team
- Architect of Record: Susan Smith, OAA
- Design Team: Maziar Adab, Mahnaz Ziaee, Arash Moaddab
- Structural Engineer: Ralph Leibe, P.Eng.
- HVAC Engineering: BA Engineers
Core Deliverables & Scope
Architectural & Spatial Design
- Collaborated on the complete interior spatial layout, tailored to the specific operational, hygienic, and aesthetic requirements of a modern commercial studio.
- Produced full architectural drawing sets for landlord review and municipal building permit submission.
Engineering Integration & Coordination
- Coordinated closely with structural engineer to ensure structural modifications met current building codes.
- Integrated mechanical design parameters with HVAC engineers to ensure specialized ventilation and indoor air quality standards were met.
Regulatory & Approvals Management
- Managed the project lifecycle through to the final building permit application process, successfully resolving zoning and code compliance checks prior to the site’s environmental interruption.