Canada is on the move. According to a 2019 Statistics Canada survey, 21 percent of all households plan to relocate within the next five years. The country only has only a third of self-storage space per capita, compared to the 25 largest markets in the United States. Companies are rushing to meet that demand, building new facilities in some of the most populous destinations, especially the Greater Toronto Area.
Bluebird Self-Storage needed to build units in Vaughn, Ontario, fast. However, with the rise of storage units, many municipalities are concerned about appearance. Leonardo Romanese Architect Inc. found a way to kill two birds with one stone: a modern-looking facility that is 90 percent insulated metal panels.