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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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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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The View from Bonavista

by ERA Architects

...artists. The Culture of Outports team is in Bonavista now, hosting our first community conversation and absorbing the beauty and unique cultural heritage of the town. As in all Culture of Outports projects, we will be working with the community to understand and express the unique quality of place which fosters and sustains a livable community. Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/cultureofoutports/...

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New opportunities through zoning reform: Your feedback needed

by ERA Architects

...540 Finch Ave West South: Thursday, April 3, 4 – 9 p.m. (presentation at 7 p.m.) Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office – Youth space, 45 Overlea Blvd. West: Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (presentation at 11 a.m.) Rexdale Community Hub, 21 Panorama Court West: Tuesday, April 8, 4 – 9 p.m. (presentation at 7 p.m.) Jane Street Community Hub,...

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Growing Pains: An Evergreen Cityworks and The Globe and Mail Documentary on Urban Growth

by ERA Architects

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-VWGaakiHg ‘As our population continues to grow, how will the region accommodate both present and future needs?’ This is the question that Growing Pains asks after summarizing how urban growth in the greater horseshoe evolved over the past half century and in light of the prospect of another two million residents arriving in the region over the next 20 years....

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Wallpaper Review

by admin

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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