Publications & Exhibits
Tower Neighbourhood Renewal article in the APT International
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ERA is featured in the summer edition of the International Journal for the Association for Preservation Technology (APT), in an article examining the Tower Neighbourhood Renewal initiative. From the introduction: In 2008 the City of Toronto initiated its Tower Neighborhood Renewal program. The program looks at the significant impact of post–World War II construction in...
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On mapping
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With any exercise in mapping there are a whole series of interesting Borges-like adventures that reveal themselves. There is the story or stories the map-writer wishes to tell, but to the map-reader there are countless other stories which may appear as unpredictable discoveries beyond the intentional. As a child, playing the game of ‘connect the...
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The Millionth Tower
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ERA (in association with the Centre for Urban Growth + Renewal) has been working with the National Film Board on their documentary project HighRise, which looks at the experience of living in post war concrete towers around the world. Currently, ERA, CUG+R, and the National Film Board are working with the Kipling Towers community in...
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North York Modernist Architecture Forum on Tuesday November 9th
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ERA with Heritage Toronto, the City of Toronto and the North York Community Preservation Panel will be hosting an evening of presentations and discussion on the former city’s Modernist stock. The evening will be hosted by Heritage Toronto executive director Karen Carter with presentations by the Globe and Mail’s Dave LeBlanc, Heritage Toronto’s Gary Miedema,...
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Culture hums under the hood
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Scott recently visited his native Detroit, and wrote an article showcasing a number of Motor City’s emerging cultural assets. The article; “Detroit: Culture hums under the hood“, is featured in today’s Globe and Mail Travel section. Congratulations Scott – great work!
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Open Doors for Doors Open
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Gallery 1313 in Parkdale is hosting an architecturally-themed exhibition to tie in with this year’s Doors Open festival. The show is curated by Toronto Star urban issues and architecture correspondent Christopher Hume. In the gallery’s own words; this exhibition gives artists a unique opportunity to explore the influences of local architecture in their artistic practice....
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View Points: You’re invited to look inside the City!
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Harbourfront Centre regularly hosts a forum series called View Points that “explores issues in contemporary culture and showcases current culture-makers”. To coincide with the current Community Centred exhibition at the Architecture Gallery, a forum titled “Inside the City” is set for next Thursday February 25th at 7:00 pm at Harbourfront. Ian Chodikoff will be moderating...
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People per Hectare _ Installation Documentation
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We often talk about density in terms of numerical ratios, or other quantitative abstractions. Our intention here is to try and map the spatial experience of specific densities to their numerical signifiers, and then relate these examples directly to similar conditions in Toronto. Continue reading the full post below for expanded versions of the neighbourhood...
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People per Hectare _ Opening Night
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and photographs from the next morning, with a few less people:
Read MorePeople per Hectare _ Toronto by Numbers
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Density is one of the key tools currently used for planning cities. Architects, planners, and policy makers all use density as a calibration of the city. We want to make our cities better, more vital, more full of possibilities. As our cities change, we want to propose change intelligently. To change intelligently, we need to...
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People per Hectare _ The Set Up
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Many hands working many long hours to get everything ready for the upcoming density installation at the Harbourfront Centre… hope you can join us for the opening on Friday – details above!
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Architecture at the Harbourfront Centre
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ERA is currently preparing a new installation for the Harbourfront Centre, focusing on the ways in which density affects our lives. This is part of the COMMUNITY CENTRED exhibit with Public Workshop and du Toit Architects Limited. The opening reception: Friday January 22, 2010 6:00 to 10:00pm York Quay Centre 235 Queens Quay West For...
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People per Hectare _ Save the Date
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ERA is currently preparing a new installation for the Harbourfront Centre, focusing on the ways in which density affects our lives. The grand opening is from 6 to 10pm on Friday, January 22nd. Further details to follow…
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Vancouver Matters Wins Design Exchange Award
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Vancouver Matters received an award in the Visual Communications category at this week’s Design Exchange Awards event. The book was also recently awarded at the Alcuin Society’s 27th Annual Awards for Excellence in Book Design in Canada. Photo by Jason Vanderhill
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Concrete Toronto exhibit in Boston
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On May 15th 2009, Michael McClelland and Graeme Stewart went down to Boston, MA to participate in the reception for Concrete Toronto exhibit held at pinkcomma gallery. Please follow the link below for more information: Concrete Toronto at Pinkcomma pinkcomma gallery
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“Vancouver Matters” Recently Released
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During his time in Vancouver, Joey Giaimo’s involvement in a project considering the impact of urban and architectural changes on the city led to the development of the recently released book, Vancouver Matters. Published by Blueimprint books, Vancouver Matters presents various readings of the city by numerous contributors who teach, live and work there. Representing...
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The Found Toronto Project
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E.R.A. Architects, along with Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, and Taylor Hazell Architects Ltd., were invited by Harbourfront Centre to create installations in response to the idea of building on history. E.R.A. Architects’ installation Found Toronto can now be viewed until June 14th, 2009 at Harbourfront Centre’s architecture gallery in the exhibition titled, Building...
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ERA Architects’ Installation at Harbourfront Centre
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ERA Architects along with Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects and Taylor Hazell Architects Ltd. were invited by Harbourfront Centre to create installations in response to the idea of building on history. ERA Architects’ installation Found Toronto will be presented at Harbourfront Centre’s architecture gallery for the exhibition, Building on History. This exhibition will also...
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The Secret’s Out
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We can see why the cool kids are moving to Hamilton: it’s got sublime architecture, an arts scene–and those prices Scott Weir, National Post Published: Saturday, November 15, 2008 Please follow the link below to read the full article: The Secret’s Out: Why the cool kids are moving to Hamilton
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Homes wins Heritage Award
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Please follow the link below to read the full article that was featured in the National Post. What Lies Beneath – 2008 Heritage Toronto Awards
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Toronto is a concrete city.
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Article featured in the Toronto Society of Architects late summer publication. Written by Michael McClelland and Graeme Stewart.
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Meditating on the Med
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A small Italian town offers a soothing break for those who take the time to get to know it. Featured in the National Post Written by Scott Weir Rome’s cottage country – National Post
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Fringe Benefits
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Cosmopolitan Dynamics of a Multicultural City Curated by Ian Chodikoff Opening Reception will be taking place on Wednesday July 9 starting at 7:00pm The exhibit will be taking place at the Design Exchange, 234 Bay Street To view work by ERA Architects Inc. displayed at Fringe Benefits, please use the following link: http://www.era.on.ca/blogs/towerrenewal/?p=144
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Heritage Toronto – Poster Design Finalists
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If you missed seeing the Heritage Toronto 2008 Poster Design finalists at the Toronto the Good party you can view the work at the Urbanscape Architectural Gallery which is located at 2959 Dundas St.W The opening reception is this Friday June 20 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Read MoreWallpaper Review
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The Concrete Toronto Book has made it to the Wallpaper website. Please see below for the link to the full http://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/book-concrete-toronto/2118
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