Blackwell Bowick Partnership

Blackwell Structural Engineers has been a trusted name in the structural engineering industry since 1987. We have built a reputation for delivering high-quality engineering services to architects, developers, and building owners across Canada. Our team of experienced and skilled structural engineers is committed to providing efficient structures and tight contract documents that bring architectural visions to life.

At Blackwell, we offer a full range of consulting engineering services, from the new construction of universities, offices, retail buildings, medical centres, recreational and visitor centres, schools, libraries, and religious institutions, to custom homes for private owners, multi-residential and industrial buildings, as well as additions and alterations to existing structures, including those with designated heritage status.

Our Approach

Our approach to structural engineering is centered on the following principles:

• Collaboration: We work closely with our clients, architects, and other stakeholders to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Creativity: We use innovative and creative approaches to solve complex structural problems.
• Sustainability: We are committed to sustainable design practices, using materials and systems that minimize environmental impact while meeting functional and aesthetic requirements.
• Quality: We ensure that our work meets the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive range of structural engineering services, including:

• Structural design and analysis
• Feasibility studies and conceptual design
• Building assessments and condition surveys
• Seismic and wind loading analysis
• Building envelope design and analysis
• Renovation and retrofit design
• Construction review and administration
• Sustainable design and LEED consulting
• Facade engineering

Our Projects

Our portfolio includes a diverse range of projects, from small-scale residential to large-scale commercial and institutional buildings. Here are some of our notable projects:

• Blackwell Home: Our own headquarters, located in Toronto, features an innovative use of cross-laminated timber panels.
• The Drake Hotel Modern Wing: A steel and glass expansion to the iconic boutique hotel in downtown Toronto.
• The Leaf at Assiniboine Park: A horticultural attraction with four distinct biomes underneath a unique ETFE and cable net roof system.
• Oneida Ridge: A modern steel and glass expansion to an iconic concrete structure.
• Bridgehouse: A glulam structure that provides shade and shelter in Toronto's St. James Park.
• Bigwin Island Cabins: 40 private cabins located around the Bigwin Island golf course in Lake of Bays, Ontario.
• Laurentian University's ISLC: A gathering space signifying an important and visible presence of Indigenous peoples at the University.
• The Golden Nugget: An innovative new outdoor recreation center and skating rink sits beneath an arch-supported fabric membrane roof.

Our Team

Our team includes some of the most experienced and skilled structural engineers in Canada. Our leaders include Brooke Guzar, P.Eng., CEO, Christian Bellini, P.Eng., Principal, J. David Bowick, P.Eng., Principal, Ian Mountfort, P.Eng., Principal, Cory Zurell, PhD., P.Eng., Principal, Mike Feindel, P.Eng., Principal, Jessica Costantin, P.Eng., Principal, Michael Hopkins, A.Sc. T., Principal, and Michael Robbins, MASc, P.Eng., Principal.