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Heritage Toronto Awards Announced

by ERA Architects

...was preceded by a special Mayor’s Reception, where Mayor John Tory spoke about the importance of heritage conservation in architecture. ERA is proud to be a part of three awarded recipient teams. All three awards were presented under the William Greer Architectural Conservation and Craftsmanship category, which aims to honour projects that restore or adapt buildings in existence for forty...

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North York’s Modernist Architecture

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...The update – available here as a PDF file – includes the complete 46 page original document, new essays by the aforementioned panelists, and current photographs of a number of the featured buildings. Dave LeBlanc also wrote an article in the Globe and Mail about the forum and the republication of the document, which is available on the Globe’s website....

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The Star’s Big Ideas: GTA’s future in high-rise suburbs

by ERA Architects

...green loan funds to finance retrofits and green infrastructures. Most important, though, is vision and new focus. For example: direct planned transit investment to service Apartment Neighbourhoods; create a policy framework to remove barriers and attract new investment; work with communities to design local initiatives that are supported and development-ready. With the right approach, the GTA can evolve into a...

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ERA Celebrates Project Wins at the 2016 Heritage Toronto Awards Ceremony

by ERA Architects

...Contractor: Clifford Restoration Limited Award of Merit: Imperial Plaza Commissioned by: Camrost-Felcorp Architectural/Design Firm: Onespace Unlimited Inc., ERA Architects Inc. Honourable Mention: 2532 Yonge Street Commissioned by: Edgecombe Realty Advisors, Inc. Architectural/Design Firm: ERA Architects Inc. Honourable Mention: Hermant Building, 19 – 21 Dundas Square Commissioned by: HNR Properties Ltd. Architectural/Design Firm: ERA Architects Inc. For more information click here....

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A historic laneway coach house

Uncovering the potential of Toronto’s laneways

by ERA Architects

...and grow. With Toronto City Council approving the adoption of laneway suites across the Toronto and East York district in July after a year-long pilot program, more attention is rightfully being given to these overlooked spaces. While this is an important step in the right direction to add gentle density and increase the diversity of housing stock in Toronto’s established...

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Cambridge City Hall

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...were the installation of the missing original concealed gutter on the main roof, the reintroduction of the two toned slate shingles on the upper tower roof and the refreshing of the four clock faces. Thank you to Diamond + Schmitt Architects Inc., Clifford Restoration Ltd., Heather and Little Ltd. and Centrum Renovation and Repair Inc. for a job well done....

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Senate of Canada Building receives international recognition with 2020 Civic Trust Award

by ERA Architects

...one of two North American projects to win the award. As heritage architects on the project, ERA is thrilled to congratulate our project partners on such a notable achievement. Constructed in 1912 as Ottawa’s Union Station, the Senate of Canada Building is one of the most important cultural and historic landmarks in Ottawa. The building is an excellent example of...

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Parkwood in the news

by ERA Architects

...designed by prominent Toronto architects Darling and Pearson, now serves as a historic house museum, with a collection that includes original furniture, paintings, and tapestries. ERA has provided professional conservation services for the site, including the restoration of the stone grand stair case and terrace overlooking the Water Garden, designed by John Lyle. Read In Oshawa, an automobile pioneer’s Xanadu...

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Governor General Awards, 2014

by ERA Architects

ERA is proud to have been involved in three out of twelve projects to receive Governor General’s Medals in Architecture in 2014. Please see details below: Sisters of St. Joseph, lead architect Shim-Sutcliffe. Jury comment: “This project shines for the care that was brought in creating a loving environment for the elderly.” Bloor Gladstone Library, lead architect RDH. Jury comment:...

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