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Welcome, As we visualize our future, our passionate team at Perimeter Development Corporation is always in pursuit of project opportunities that bring together untapped potential, thoughtful design using quality materials and like-minded partners and investors.

We are motivated by the highest standards of development excellence and believe that we should always leave a place better than we found it.

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Early in Perimeter’s evolution, our focus was primarily on urban renewal and it will always be our first love. But now more than ever, our ability to see opportunity and how it might impact our community has grown to include hard-to-come-by industrial lands, urban mixed-use and progressive Class ‘A’ office space. At the end of the day, we’re a group of relentless optimists who love what we do.

Transform a 1900’s rubber factory into an award-winning urban office campus?

This is The Breithaupt Block.

re-use & re-invent.

Occupying over four acres, we approached 51 Breithaupt in two phases. First up was the restoration of 130,000 square feet of precious brick and beam office space. In the next phase, we constructed a three-storey glass box on top of a 1950’s-era two-storey industrial building providing 100,000 square feet of ‘A’ Class LEED Gold office space. These two phases are linked by a glass skybridge.

The project has received a REX award for Office Project of the Year, as well as a Canadian Urban Institute Brownie Award for Best Brownfield Redevelopment Project.

THE BREITHAUPT BLOCK

—Kitchener, Ontario

The Breithaupt Block is home to Google’s largest Canadian office and has recently doubled in size with the new third phase: an 11 storey, 300,000 square foot Class ‘A’ LEED Gold office building, an off-site five-storey parking structure, and a brand new public park.

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A brand new public park invites campus employees and neighbours to get out into the sunshine. Creating beautiful and functional spaces is what we live for.

This campus has been designed to present history in a way that fosters creativity and collaboration for the future.

Phase III of The Breithaupt Block is now complete, with playful, 75 ft., steel columns creating a picture-perfect entrance for those working and visiting the building.

Raising the bar for design in Midtown — the neighbourhood that sits conveniently between Downtown Kitchener and Uptown Waterloo.

The Breithaupt Block is a joint venture with Allied Properties REIT.

Large scale metallic rings sit at the base of the five gigantic columns at the entrance to Breithaupt Block III, inspiring employees, visitors and passersby.

The metal rings feature archival photographs of workers from the Merchant Rubber Factory, which was located at 51 Breithaupt Street in the early 1900’s. This massive public art installation created by our partners at The Planning Partnership and fabricated out of laser-etched, stainless steel plates, honours Kitchener’s industrial past at the site of its digital future.

The Breithaupt Block Campus reimagines urban office space and transforms a neighbourhood with stunning design, inspired public art and a new public park. A multi-phase, transformational project like this takes time and the expertise of many talented people around the table. But the results are most certainly worth it.

The next phase of the Breithaupt Block.

BREITHAUPT BLOCK PHASE IV

— Kitchener, Ontario

Downtown Kitchener’s evolution continues and we’re proud to have developed the first Class ‘A’ office building in 25 years.

345 KING WEST

—Kitchener, Ontario

Developed in a joint venture with Fiera Real Estate.

flight to quality.

What used to be a pothole filled municipal parking lot, is now 345 King West. This LEED Gold Class ‘A’ office building is located in the heart of Downtown Kitchener’s Innovation District and the regional home to global law firm, Gowling WLG. Designed by the award winning Diamond Schmitt Architects, the building features floor-to-ceiling windows on all floors, bringing in incredible views of Victoria Park and King Street. The two-storey lobby showcases a one-of-a-kind commissioned installation “Binary Spectrum” designed by Heather Dubbledam and fabricated by Sixpenny.

Now more than ever, state-of-the-art building automation systems, environmental controls and enhanced sustainability features are essential to create workplaces of the future, and that’s just what we’ve created.

BINARY SPECTRUM D E S I G N E D B Y H E AT H E R D U B B E L D A M F A B R I C AT E D B Y S I X P E N N Y

Originally built in 1895 by William Simpson for his furniture factory and retail storefront.

—Kitchener, Ontario

THE SIMPSON BLOCK We’ve meticulously renovated this four-storey brick and beam heritage building. We’ve preserved the beauty of its classic façade while welcoming in the community with floor-to-ceiling windows on the first and second floors. We’re obsessed with The Simpson Block’s exposed brick walls, arched windows, decorative frieze and handcarved stonework.

Bringing New York City-style space to the heart of Downtown Kitchener, The Simpson Block is also the home of a bustling café, the region’s CBC Media Hub and companies that value the creative vibe of this classic building.

We create spaces where tech and creative teams can feel at home, so they can focus on doing their best work. 305 King, provides the perfect backdrop for startup life.

—Kitchener, Ontario

305 KING WEST

Whether you’re a small creative shop using design to make the world a better place, or an international firm building strong client relationships, being together to brainstorm, solve problems and have fun is still best done together. This is also why we call 305 King our home.

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305 King, a modernist building designed by renowned Webb Zerafa Architects and built in the early 1960’s, has stood the test of time with floor to ceiling glass windows and incredible city views. We’ve taken the liberty of bringing in some 21st century amenities, though. An on-site fitness facility, new building automation systems, secure indoor bike storage and a high-speed fibre trunk make this building just the right amount of retro.

But perhaps most importantly, the street level café, bar space and freshly renovated patio invite tenants, visitors and the community to mix and mingle. You never know who you might meet while you’re in line for a coffee!

—Kitchener, Ontario

THE WALPER HOTEL

Built by Abel Walper in 1893, The Walper Hotel is Waterloo Region’s Boutique Hotel.

Holding court at the corner of King and Queen Street, The Walper Hotel is the heart and soul of Downtown Kitchener.

Prominently located at the intersection of King and Queen Street in Downtown Kitchener, the Walper Hotel was originally built by its namesake, Abel Walper in 1893. Perimeter saw the opportunity to offer much needed, sophisticated hotel accommodation for the local community, and acted swiftly.

Each of the 92 guest rooms in this upscale boutique hotel have been completely redesigned with stylish, contemporary furniture and amenities. Six thousand square feet of event space spread across seven unique rooms located on one floor makes holding events here truly accessible. Not to mention there’s no better place to grab a drink and celebrate a new partnership than at the lavishly redesigned Lokal cocktail bar.

The hotel has had the privilege of hosting many renowned individuals over the years and is designated by the City of Kitchener for its historic and architectural value.

Ninety-two hotel rooms, all unique, feature the perfect mix of historic and modern elements. Signature wallpapers, furniture and textures give every guest room their own identity while still being warm, inviting and comfortable.

LOKAL

The perfect place to sign a new client, pop birthday bubbly, or simply converse.

This gorgeous contemporary space is an essential community gathering spot.

Set prominently on King Street in Uptown Waterloo, our vision for 185 King South will change the landscape and offer progressive companies their workplace of the future. Located along the LRT line, this state-of-the-art building will feature innovative open air terraces, flexible floorplates, and vibrant ground floor activation.

— Waterloo, Ontario

185 KING SOUTH

For 10 years, this former Eaton’s department store sat vacant. Our acquisition and major renovation exposed high ceilings, inserted active storefronts and has brought life back to frontage along Water Street and King Street in the heart of Downtown Kitchener. Attracting businesses that bring a vibrancy to the core and fill crucial retail and service gaps for our growing population are imperative.

276 KING WEST

—Kitchener, Ontario

THE JUNCTION — Kitchener, Ontario

Next to the Borden LRT Station in Kitchener’s up and coming King East Neighbourhood, The Junction is a three and a half acre urban infill residential mixeduse project ready for redevelopment.

We’re energized to re-imagine what urban neighbourhood living can be in Downtown Kitchener.

Perimeter completed a challenging land assembly, environmental remediation and mixed-use planning to create this rare, contiguous 3.5 acre transit oriented development site.

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Sometimes all you need is a refresh; with clean and modern polished floors and an influx of light, we’ve given this building a much-needed makeover.

— Kitchener, Ontario

22 WATER STREET

Our first project from way back when Perimeter was just a side hustle, this total renovation set the stage for our future. It acted as a small catalyst for Uptown Waterloo’s core revitalization that still continues today.

— Waterloo, Ontario

31-33 KING STREET NORTH

Beautiful Galt along the Grand River is urban revival at its finest.

GALT REVITALIZATION

— Cambridge, Ontario

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It’s one thing to make a beautiful and well-designed building, but it’s another thing all together to make it a vibrant, welcoming and inspiring space. We take both tasks seriously.

Here’s just a few of our favourite art collaborations and featured works from across Perimeter’s landscape.

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As a company, we believe we can make places better with inspired development and a commitment to supporting those in need, through investment in ideas, volunteerism and financial contributions to organizations and causes where we have a connection and we can make a positive impact.

We believe that giving back is more than writing a cheque. It’s ensuring that our partnerships are rooted in affinity and trust, not contracts. It’s showing up to help because we want to and can, not out of obligation. Giving back is ultimately about treating everyone in our community as we wish to be treated: with dignity and respect.

ANNUAL BROKER APPRECIATION EVENT

ENGAGE & CHANGE: WINTER SURVIVAL

KWAG CULTURE TALK

From brokerage community track days, street parties, where our tenants, neighbours, artists and industry partners take over parking lots and laneways for live tunes, to our long-standing support of Engage & Change, where we invest in social innovation and local impact, and our on-going partnership with KWAG’s Culture Talks, which creates space for meaningful dialogue around art, culture, and ideas - we believe development goes beyond buildings—it’s about showing up, supporting the organizations we’re connected to, and contributing time, resources, and energy toward making our city stronger.

We’re proud to have partnered with The Working Centre to reimagine their property at 97 Victoria – a project that brings together 44 units of affordable housing, an all-new St. John’s Kitchen, a welcoming outdoor courtyard and a campus of supports and services for those in need. We believe that housing acts as a foundation for people to live more fully in community and at 97 Victoria we’re helping to create a place where people can live safely, and with dignity.

MAKING HOME AT 97 VICTORIA

—Kitchener, Ontario

the working center

Since 1982, The Working Centre has been providing a wide range of supports and services for residents of Waterloo Region.

We’re inspired by TWC’s entrepreneurial approach and ability to deliver the essential services our community needs.

From affordable housing to emergency shelter, employment services and critical medical supports, food production and distribution – the web of their projects reaches so many.

We were honoured to work shoulder to shoulder with the Working Centre, with our team leading the development and construction of the project as well as kickstarting the private fundraising with a $1.0M contribution. We’re excited to see this new place help those in need.

st. john’s kitchen

St. John’s Kitchen currently receives over 1000 visitors every month, who come in for a hot, nutritious meal, to do their laundry, have a hot shower or to be with friends in a safe and welcoming place. This space also provides people access to strategic problem-solving support and connection to other critical resources.

We’re re-imagining Industrial development in Waterloo Region, and we’re starting it at the former home of iconic Budd Automotive in Kitchener, Ontario. With a critical focus on a proximity to skilled workers, high-quality & modern building designs and enhanced streetscaping, Homer Watson Business Park is built for industry.

— Kitchener, Ontario

Developed in a joint venture with Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Ltd.

HOMER WATSON BUSINESS PARK

FUTURE HOME OF KRUG FURNITURE

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KIT OF PARTS.

Quick access to Highway 401, served by public transportation and surrounded by a talented labour pool, first-class quality design standards and utmost functionality; Homer Watson Business Park checks all the boxes. We’ve delivered over 700,000 square feet of space, in three buildings with units ranging from 60,000 - 500,000 sq. ft. The perfect location for logistics, manufacturing, fulfillment or e-commerce businesses.

The corner of Homer Watson and Bleams proudly presents a oneof-a-kind commissioned art installation, “Kit of Parts” in collaboration with Public City Architecture & Wood Anchor, which pays homage to its setting on the site of the former Budd Automotive manufacturing facility. Inspired by flat-packed model car kits, these abstracted sprue frames are made vertical and reimagined through a playful use of scale and colour. Air fresheners included.

WATERLOO NORTH BUSINESS PARK — Waterloo, Ontario

We can’t pass up this opportunity to add best–in-class space for Waterloo’s thriving advanced manufacturing ecosystem. Waterloo North Business Park will take 19 acres of vacant industrial land and transform it into the region’s next hub of job growth and expansion. We’re building to support the next generation of Waterloo Region entrepreneurs.

Phase 1: Developed in a joint venture with the Skyline Group of Companies.

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Developed in two phases, the Waterloo North Business Park will deliver two new state of the art, net zero ready industrial buildings totalling 240,000 square feet in Phase I. Phase II will offer a 5.3 acre design build collaboration opportunity. Together, this much needed new space will deliver solutions to help companies continue their growth trajectory.

Located in the heart of an established advanced manufacturing node, 630 Weber represented a rare opportunity featuring 67,360 SF of existing LEED Silver office space and 6.18 acres of adjacent vacant development land.

— Waterloo, Ontario

630 WEBER

Using our network, we connected this great opportunity with one of Waterloo’s most established advanced manufacturing companies to develop their new headquarters including the collaborative design & construction of a new 135,000 square foot manufacturing facility on the vacant land.

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NEW MANUFACTURING FACILITY

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Located just west of Kitchener, the New Hamburg submarket is home to many advanced manufacturing companies drawn to this convenient location and access to great talent.

Beyond the Pavement

Home to ODG, this is where some of the most advanced all-terrain vehicles in the world are made.

NEW HAMBURG INDUSTRIAL

—New Hamburg, Ontario

We unlocked 20 acres of rare and flexible property just minutes off Highway 401.

This under-utilized land will soon be the new Waterloo Region home of a large Canadian transportation services organization.

— Ayr, Ontario

AYR INDUSTRIAL PARK

Thank you.

It has been an exciting period building our company over the past 15 years and we are proud of the work we have completed and the impact we’ve had on our community.

The ownership group has assembled a team of sophisticated professionals with experience in the entire development spectrum from planning and construction to leasing, finance and property operations.

As we prepare for the next decade, our team is excited to take on the challenge of being an active stakeholder and participant in the growth of our community and we look forward to creating great projects with great people.

To those just picking up this book and getting to know Perimeter, we look forward to getting to know you better and bringing our shared ideas to life.

On behalf of our partnership group, here’s to the next decade and beyond.

Craig Beattie Craig Beattie Chief Executive Officer

— Perimeter Development Corporation 305 King Street West, Suite 302 Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1B9 info@perimeterdevelopment.com 519 745 3800