Homewood Health Guelph Campus Redevelopment
RBJ Schlegel Holdings Inc.
~$10 Million
Cornerstone Architecture
VanDel Construction
2020
The Activity Trillium Additions and Alterations at Homewood Health Centre in Guelph, Ontario, is a central part of the campus-wide modernization and adaptive reuse initiative. Completed in 2020, this project reimagined the Trillium / Activity Building, transforming existing spaces into vibrant, flexible areas for therapy, programming, and patient engagement.
Designed by Cornerstone Architecture and built by VanDel Construction, the work combined strategic additions, interior reconfigurations, and accessibility upgrades, all while preserving the heritage character of the campus.
Adaptive reuse principles guided the design, allowing the building to meet contemporary mental health and supportive care standards without losing its historical essence. Natural light, improved circulation, and adaptable activity areas enhance the experience for patients and staff alike.
As part of the larger Homewood Health redevelopment, the Trillium project integrates seamlessly with clinical, residential, and administrative upgrades, demonstrating how thoughtful reuse and modernization can create a functional, welcoming, and sustainable healthcare environment.
The structural system for the Activity Trillium Additions and Alterations at Homewood Health Centre combines steel framing with concrete block walls above grade to support both the new additions and adaptive reuse of existing structures. Steel beams and columns provide flexible spans for open activity and therapy areas, while the concrete block walls provide lateral stability and support non-load-bearing partitions. The design carefully integrates with the historic building fabric, reinforcing existing elements where needed, and ensuring structural safety without compromising the building’s character. This approach balances durability, adaptability, and preservation, creating a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for modern healthcare programming.
