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ERA Presents at TCLF Second Wave of Modernism III: Leading with Landscape

by ERA Architects

...and coordinating leaders for the What’s Out There Weekend. View What’s Out There Toronto Guide here. View ‘Leading with Landscape Wrap-Up’ here. View ‘What’s Out There Weekend Goes North’ here. View Press release items here. View two reviews by Tim Popa, Communications Director at Nelson Byrd Woltz. Part 1: here Part 2: here. * Feature Image Credit: Matthew Traucht *...

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Re-imagining Prairie Grain Elevators (by guest blogger Ali Piwowar)

by ERA Architects

...prairies—in the cupola at the top. The interventions are intended to enhance the juxtaposition of the vertical elevator within the vast horizontal landscape. The adapted architecture of the grain elevator will generate social interaction that promotes co-operation, strengthens community, and ultimately creates sustainable, vibrant prairie communities. For more information on the project and to read the full thesis, visit www.apiwowar.com....

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ERA in Montreal

by Shelley Ludman

...from the nearby Jean-Talon Market. The neighbourhood is a perfect example of the Montreal typology of walk-up row houses, spiral staircases and lush vegetation lining the streets. For majority of the weekend, the group was left to their own devices, allowing ERA Toronto to discover, and fall in love, with the beauty of Montreal. Check out the slide show: http://www.flickr.com//photos/erablog/sets/72157636126438825/show/...

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Rendez-Vous Maestria: The Restoration of the GCC’s Suspended Ceilings

by ERA Architects

...multi-day event hosted by the Conseil des métiers d’art du Québec. From December 1st to 4th, expertise in craft and built heritage will be celebrated by curators, artisans, designers, architects and the public as they convene to exchange ideas, renew knowledge and showcase innovations in traditional techniques and current practices. Link to GCC: https://www.eraarch.ca/project/government-conference-centre/ Link to Rendez-Vous Maestria: https://www.metiersdart.ca/en/maestria-show  ...

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Arrival City: Bookclub and Webinar, Mar 13

by ERA Architects

...other questions as part of the many Bookclub events. The webinar will be available at http://citiesofmigration.ca/webinar/towerrenewal/. To get caught up on the Bookclub so far, please see citybuilderbookclub.org. To read Doug Saunders’ 2014 article on Canada’s tower neighbourhoods, see the Globe & Mail online. A description of the event from the organizer brief, is as follows: March 13, 2015 Webinar:...

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Marble Madness

by ERA Architects

...marble is available for public purchase, with a minimum order of 30 pieces. We look forward to seeing what everyone does with their new/old marble; expect coffee tables and counter-tops galore. Hopefully Toronto is soon awash in re-used Carrara marble. A few words of warning for anyone else looking to get in on the fun: the batch delivery process was...

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Concrete Toronto

by admin

...in the fall of 2007, the collection includes the insights of many of the original architects, today’s leading engineering firms, industry, university faculty, local practitioners and journalists. Including new and archival photographs, drawings, interviews, articles and case studies, Concrete Toronto celebrates architecture, and celebrates concrete! To pre-order a copy of the book please contact Christina at Coach House Books, christina@chbooks.com...

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TSA’s Urban Affairs Forum, “Generosity by Design”

by ERA Architects

...reminded the audience, “Good urban architecture is designed for time and change.” The design process must always consider context: the past, the present, but also the future context of any building or development. Design must be able to adapt as required to changing times and contexts, including the cultural context, in order to fulfill its civic obligation. Community advocacy and...

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Diverse Recognition for ERA for Achievement in the Realms of Architectural Conservancy and Urban Design

by ERA Architects

...Our role was to provide advice in regards to heritage and conservation issues and to assist in the development of a conservation approach for the proposed rehabilitation and interventions. Project team members include: Michael McClelland, Edwin Rowse, and Victoria Angel. For more information on the ACO Award wins: http://www.arconserv.ca/news_events/show.cfm?id=458 For more information on the Ottawa Urban Design Award Winners: https://ottawa.ca/en/business/planning-and-development/urban-design-awards...

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To rebuild a tower, first tear down a silo

by admin

Article written by Christopher Hume Please follow the link below to read the full article featured in the Toronto Star: http://www.thestar.com/News/Insight/article/587492...

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Graeme Stewart on the interdisciplinary brilliance of George Baird

by Graeme Stewart, principal

...significantly contributed to — the wider ideas of this world. This was a man who not only shaped the modern curriculum at the school of architecture but was a key actor in the City’s self-conception and transformation. from Graeme Stewart’s feature “George Baird and the Toronto School” also: Watch Graeme Stewart’s 2022 George Baird Lecture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsWURsl0Qc0 Photograph by Andre Beneteau...

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The Final Ridgeway Community Courts Workshop

by ERA Architects

...establish this project and the success with which it has progressed since the first workshop. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgwWkmjpUNE As the workshop came to a close, the youth itched with one final question: when will the court be built? Although a firm construction start date has yet to be established, ERA and the rest of the project team are working to iron out...

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