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Affordable, High Efficiency Tower Living
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...the Ken Soble Tower Transformation the first retrofit of its kind in North America, it is also one of the largest EnerPHit certified projects in the world. As one of the most ambitious social housing transformations in Canada, the Ken Soble Tower will pave the way for the nation’s aging housing supply – shifting the conversation from aging affordable housing...
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Emmy to Short History of the Highrise
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The NFB project A Short History of the Highrise recently won the “News and Documentary” category of the Emmy Awards. ERA and the Centre for Urban Growth and Renewal (CUG+R) had the pleasure of working with director Kat Cizek on this project, which examines the current conditions and future potential of post-war high-rise living around the world. For One Millionth...
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Workshopping Ideas for the Upcoming Bell Island Build
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...the group. In upcoming news, the team will decide on a final design and embark on their journey to Bell Island where they will begin building a new and exciting structure on the grounds of the No. 2 Mine Museum, once the world’s largest submarine iron ore mine. Stay tuned for updates on the build and follow the team’s...
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From Past to Page: Uncovering the Ward
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...of one of North America’s largest urban archaeological digs to date. Excavation site on Centre Avenue (photo: Holly Martelle). Assorted glass bottles A leather shoe and ceramic container. With a range of essays and images, the latest book further explores the stories of The Ward’s buildings, institutions, communities, and individuals. It aims to inform readers about the history of this...
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Teaching-based Professionals, Business-based Researchers
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The magazine Landscapes: Landscape Architecture in Canada/Paysages: L’architecture de Paysage au Canada examines and explores pertinent issues in the field of landscape architecture. In their latest issue (Vol. 18, No. 2), the article “Active Praxis, Hybrid Practice,” written by Shelley Long, takes a look into the new hybrid practices found in landscape architecture, in both teaching-based and business-based environments, wherein...
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Three New Principals and Expanding Leadership at ERA
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...SENIOR PROJECT MANAGERS We want to introduce Emma Abramowicz, Rui Felix, Carolina Streber, Angela Garvey, and Mikael Sydor as Senior Project Managers. Emma’s work centers on the identification and analysis of cultural heritage value, and its potential to drive creative development strategies. She leads the development of statements of cultural heritage value, thematic frameworks, and heritage parameters for redevelopment and adaptive reuse. Rui is a landscape architect...
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ERA x Sweden
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This month a number of ERAers took a trip to Sweden, in order to kick off a neighbourhood rejuvenation project at Semlal Lagerlöfs Torg in Gothenberg. Following the extensive site tour and project brief, the team visited precedent projects in Stockholm, Malmo and Copenhagen to view the latest in housing design and neighbourhood renewal from our Nordic cousins. The following...
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Tar Creek Supergrid in the Standard
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Amy, one of ERA’s latest recruits, was recently featured in the Toronto Standard. Her Master’s thesis (completed with Clint Langevin) was a large-scale, radical proposal to utilize toxic sites in North America for future ecologically-oriented development. The full description of the project makes for a very interesting read....
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A once-popular historic Mackinac Island retreat is in the process of being restored to its former glory
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ERA is highly anticipating the completion of their latest project in Michigan, Silver Birches Resort. Built between 1906-1912, it is a well-loved landmark on the remote north shore of Mackinac Island. The Lodge is a rare example of a rustic log hotel and is included on the State Register of Historic Sites. This helped spread a uniquely North American architectural...
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Immigration and Daily Life in the Ward
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We are very excited to announce the latest installation of the ‘Armoury Street Dig’ series of exhibits at Toronto City Hall. Commemorating and interpreting the histories of St John’s Ward, one of Toronto’s first points of settlement for many newcomers throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, the exhibit “Immigration and Daily Life in the Ward: Addresses and Artifacts” opens Wednesday...
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Evergreen Brick Works Demonstrates How Revived Heritage Spaces Create Sustainable Cities
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...be a gathering place for interactive workshops and community programs that focus on working collaboratively, and will strengthen networks, inspiring action through new and enhanced gallery and meeting spaces. This latest endeavour will catalyze advancements in renewable energy technologies, while preserving the heritage features. Congratulations to the ERA project team: Philip Evans, Shelley Ludman and Eunice Lam! To review the...
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Growing our leadership team at ERA
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ERA Architects is proud to announce our latest staff promotions and hirings. ERA is committed to connecting heritage to wider considerations of urban design and city building, while providing our staff with opportunities to grow their professional careers. Associate ERA is pleased to have Mikael Sydor and Rui Felix promoted to our team of associates. Senior Project Manager Sanford Riley,...
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