Skip to content

ERA Architects

Stories

The View from Bonavista

by ERA Architects

...St. John’s architect Emily Campbell. The Pavilion is a temporary structure composed of a kit of parts, which “wanders” from neighbourhood to neighbourhood, changing its function depending on the context. In Bonavista, it will serve to showcase the work of the student team, as well as the work of several local artists. The Culture of Outports team is in Bonavista...

Read More

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,...

Read More

Silo 5 in Old Montreal

by ERA Architects

...North America, but as a result of a changing world economy, the activities of Silo 5 declined in the late 20th century, leading to its complete closure in 1994. In 2007, Canada Lands Company took possession of the complex and is currently studying development options for this fascinating historic site. For more information or to get involved, go to www.pointedumoulin.ca....

Read More

The Centre for Urban Growth and Renewal (CUG+R)

by ERA Architects

...initiatives that foster City Regions and local communities that are: well planned and designed, economically vibrant, socially diverse, culturally integrated and environmentally sustainable. CUG+R officially launched in December 2010 with the release of Tower Neighbourhood Renewal in the Greater Golden Horseshoe, a report jointly prepared by CUG+R’s founding partners, ERA Architects and planningAlliance, and the launch of cugr.ca. www.cugr.ca will...

Read More

Coming Up: The Ward – Songs and Sounds of a Lost Toronto Neighbourhood

by ERA Architects

...the music and stories of a bygone place and era, featuring: Andrew Craig, Michael Occhipinti, Mitch Smolkin, Maryem Tollar, Laurel Tubman, Louis Simao and Drew Jurecka.’ The Ward: Songs and Sounds of a Lost Toronto Neighbourhood Wednesday, April 26 • 8:00 pm • Lula Lounge • 1585 Dundas Street West (416) 588-0307 Tickets: $20 www.lula.ca Link to Eventbrite Page  ...

Read More

Launching the RAC Zone

by ERA Architects

...Toronto Jason Thorne, General Manager Planning and Economic Development, City of Hamilton Dr. Eileen de Villa, Medical Officer of Health, City of Toronto Doug Saunders, Author and Journalist Maurine Campbell, Coordinator, 2667/2677 Kipling Avenue Tenant Association Gobal Mailwaganam, Managing Director, Municipal Affairs & Housing and Operations CAPREIT   The RAC Zone was initiated through a long term collaboration between a...

Read More

Tower Renewal Partnership: revitalizing communities through research, advocacy, and action

by ERA Architects

...are in poor repair, lack services and amenities, and perform far below today’s standards for energy efficiency – with impacts on resident health, comfort and safety. In many of these neighbourhoods, residents also experience barriers to lifestyle and economic opportunities, poor access to nutritious food, inadequate transit connections, and limited commercial and community amenities. Tower Renewal is a bold strategy...

Read More

Evergreen at the Brick Works

by admin

ERA is excited to continue working with Evergreen at the Brickworks and begin new endeavors with du Toit Allsopp Hillier, Joe Lobko Architect, Claude Cormier Architectes Paysagistes, and Diamond + Schmitt on the next phase of this innovative brownfield project. Check out the project at www.evergreen.ca Image courtesy of Claude Cormier Architectes Paysagistes...

Read More

The Broadview Hotel Opens its Doors to the Public

by ERA Architects

...the most distinctive features of the building, fabricated with the same quality materials and craftsmanship that defined the city’s 19th century construction. The repair of the historic building, and the contemporary glass addition achieve a balance that’s a welcome contribution to the evolution of this neighbourhood, and the newly created restaurants, hotel and rooftop bar and terrace reanimate this key...

Read More

Green Arts Barns Recieves $3 Million

by admin

On January 30, 2007 the Honourable Caroline Di Cocco, Minister of Culture announced that the Government of Ontario will invest $3 million in the Artscape Green Arts Barns to redevelop the historic Wychwood TTC streetcar repair barns, in the St. Clair and Bathurst neighbourhood into a 61,000 sq ft multi-tenant arts and environmental centre run by and for the community....

Read More

The Broadview Hotel: Everything Old is New Again

by ERA Architects

...the building while constructing an addition and ensuring it continued to house street-related commercial uses as a restaurant, cafe, hotel and rooftop terrace. The project supports the collaborative commitment and investment of time, energy, visioning and financial resources of ERA Architects and Streetcar Developments in fostering ‘culturally rich and livable communities’ in the downtown core. Link to project profile: https://www.eraarch.ca/project/the-broadview-hotel/...

Read More

Rediscovering the Beauty of Our Old Homes

by admin

In the National Post series, What Lies Beneath, ERA Associate Scott Weir uncovers the authentic details of Toronto’s residential architecture. Check out our publications page to view the entire series. http://www.era.on.ca/about/publications/...

Read More