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Welcome to the Brickworks

by ERA Architects

...year, Ryerson University hosted the Forum in Toronto and welcomed approximately 900 eager American students to Canada’s largest metropolis. ERA participated in this year’s Forum by hosting a building tour at the Don Valley Brickworks. Philip led a guided walk-through of the site, offering students insight into the Brickworks’ history, and Evergreen’s vision for the future of the sprawling compound....

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Accessibility & Heritage Conservation

by ERA Architects

How do we integrate universal accessibility with heritage conservation principles? ERA explored this topic in a two-day workshop at the Willowbank School in Niagara. ERA Associates Daniel Lewis and Douglas de Gannes worked with the second-year students to develop feasibility reports for two sites: The Laura Secord School and the Battle Ground Hotel Museum. The workshop gave students a comprehensive...

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The Future Ridgeway Community Court

by ERA Architects

...summarized below, took place Wednesday, October 28th. This is a historic image of the community. The site of the future multi-sports court in the Colonial Terrace community was originally part of the small village of Snider’s Corner named after an early settler, David Snider. The township was eventually annexed by Mississauga in 1974 with the current housing being built in...

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Holcim Award to 1 Spadina Cresc.

by ERA Architects

Recently the Holcim Foundation Awards recognized 1 Spadina Crescent under the category “Heritage Reframed.” ERA is working with the University, NADAAA, and Adamson Associates to repair and refurbish the spectacular gothic revival building from 1875, and redevelop the site to accommodate a new addition designed by NADAAA to be occupied by the University’s Daniels Faculty of Architecture and Landscape Design....

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Maple Leaf Gardens _ Heritage Interpretation Plan

by ERA Architects

...follies, basketball games, rodeos, ballets, bingos, and circuses. The building is widely acknowledged as a local and national landmark, and has been recognized as a National Historic Site. As part of the on-going Maple Leaf Gardens adaptive reuse project by Loblaws and Ryerson University, ERA is currently developing the Heritage Interpretation Plan to celebrate the rich history of the Gardens...

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Irwin House: Floating in mid-air

by ERA Architects

...of the development, the heritage exterior will be restored while the interior will be refurbished and adapted to commercial use. The suspension of the house on its “floating raft” allows crews to excavate below while the house remains in use as the site office. This unusual feat is the result of a rare collaboration between heritage architects (us), structural engineers...

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ERA goes to Brigus, Nfld.

by ERA Architects

...“culture lab” with a group of Ryerson University students, collaborating with local residents to reflect on the site’s past and future. This lab examines local culture, built forms, and geography to imagine how architectural thinking can propose innovative ways to manage change and build community. To learn more, please have a look at ongoing documentation of this year’s project or...

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Emmy to Short History of the Highrise

by ERA Architects

...Toronto, to understand the opportunities and challenges of the neighbourhood, and to dream big about the neighbourhood’s future. These ideas were then interpreted and brought to life by animators, web designers, and the residents themselves. Congrats to Kat and the NFB! To see clips of ERA’s involvement, see the Tower Renewal Blog. Please also explore the NFB’s Highrise interactive site....

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Mikel Landa Discusses Wooden Heritage Conservation

by ERA Architects

Mikel Landa, a specialist in wooden architecture, heritage preservation and cultural landscapes discusses a sustainable approach to these topics at the Fort York National Historic Site Visitor Centre at 250 Fort York Boulevard on Saturday, February 18th from 3:00pm – 4:30pm. Read the posting for details....

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The Honest Ed’s Project: A Contemporary Intangible Heritage Project – Guest Blog by Jay Pitter

by ERA Architects

...for my mother. Upon learning about the redevelopment of the site, I reflected on this experience and it dawned on me that Honest Ed’s is one of the places where I was taught accountability and giving. Although this part of my personal narrative holds significance for me, it’s not particularly unique. Almost every Torontonian has a special Honest Ed’s story....

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Paradise Theatre

Conservation of Paradise Theatre wins national and provincial awards

by ERA Architects

...amazing project. We’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate the entire project team on these achievements: ERA Staff: Graeme Stewart, Jessie Grebenc, Julie Tyndorf, Shannon Clayton Site owner: Moray Tawse Prime architect: Ware Malcomb Interior design: Solid Design Creative Masonry: Clifford Restoration Stainless Steel: Brascon Stainless Steel Fabricators Inc. Signage: Pride Signs Read more about the Paradise Theatre project....

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Tower Renewal Blog

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The Toronto Tower Renewal Blog is now live! Please follow the link below to the site: http://era.on.ca/blogs/towerrenewal/...

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