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The Ward: A new book, UPDATE

by ERA Architects

ERA is excited to announce our new book all about Toronto’s St. John’s Ward. The Ward: The Life and Loss of Toronto’s First Immigrant Neighbourhood, launches May 20th. See our previous post here. A number of events lead up to this exhilarating new release. The Ward will be presented in the Pages UnBound Festival, an annual mixed media festival combining...

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Wall of books of many sizes and ages
Ideas & Issues

Diving Into the ERA Library—Part 1 

by ERA Architects

Having access to unique and highly specific books about neighbourhoods, cities, and architecture is a vital aspect of the culture of ERA. Periodically, we will pull books off the shelves of ERA’s library to reveal some of the charming and forgotten publications that shed light on local history.   Truth & Reconciliation: Calls to Action  In support of National Indigenous...

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What’s on This Week: The Ward Book Launch, Toronto the Good, TCLF Conference, and Doors Open Toronto

by ERA Architects

Lots of exciting events taking place this week! Here’s a sneak-peek: The Ward: Wednesday, May 20, 7pm, you’re invited to join us for the book launch of The Ward: The Life and Loss of Toronto’s First Immigrant Neighbourhood at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 10 Trinity Square. See our previous post here. The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF): Friday, May...

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Gander International Airport Lounge

by ERA Architects

Stuart McLean and the Vinyl Cafe were broadcasting from Gander, Newfoundland this weekend, and opened the show with a description of the International Lounge at Gander International airport. Once an essential stop-over for refueling planes traveling from New York to London, the Lounge has been almost magically frozen in time. A 2005 New York Times article on the lounge describes...

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Publications & Exhibits

Announcing the Frank Darling Book Project

by David Winterton, senior associate

...Bank of Commerce, Vancouver. (Photo: Jason King Architect) Bank of Montreal, Toronto. (Photo: David Winterton) As part of its mission to uncover and share new tangents in urban history at the vanguard of heritage theory, ERA has collaboratively published or been instrumental in the production of a number of books, such as Concrete Toronto: A Guide to Concrete Architecture from the Fifties...

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an image of leather shoes recovered from the Armoury Street excavation is superimposed on top of a Goad's Insurance Map, detailing the site area and context of Centre Avenue and Armoury Street in historic St John's Ward.

Archaeology in The Ward: A New Exhibit

by ERA Architects

...ERA Architects is no stranger to the histories related to The Ward—Michael McClelland and Tatum Taylor helped to literally write the book. As heritage professionals and editors of ‘The Ward: The Life and Loss of Toronto’s First Immigrant Neighbourhood’ (Coach House Books, 2015), they were well positioned to approach the exhibition project with a comprehensive understanding of the site context...

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News & Events

ERA leads the conversation of digital transformation at the Beijing Urban and Architecture Biennale

by ERA Architects

...Urban Renewal: BIM and Adaptive Reuse online forum organized by the Beijing Institute of Architectural Design. Curated and hosted by two architects in New York and in Beijing, the 3 hour, highly condensed international panel discussion brought over 1100 international online participants to investigate the relationship between BIM and adaptive reuse projects. Six internationally renowned architectural practices from four different...

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

by ERA Architects

Photo: Doublespace Photography The Senate of Canada Building has been awarded a 2020 Civic Trust Award, the longest-running international awards program recognizing outstanding architecture, planning and design in the built environment. The award was given to Public Services and Procurement Canada, Diamond Schmitt Architects and KWC Architects on Friday, March 6 in Manchester. The Senate of Canada Building was just...

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Shipbuilding in NFLD: a book

by admin

ERA’s Philip Evans and grandfather Calvin Evans are about to launch Master Shipbuilders of Newfoundland and Labrador, Vol I, a detailed account of one of maritime Canada’s oldest traditions. The book, published by Breakwater Books, will be launched at 3:30 on Sat. Sept. 14 at the St. John’s Chapters. Philip and Calvin Evans will be present for an informal discussion...

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The Ward: A new book, coming 2015

by ERA Architects

ERA is excited to announce a new book all about Toronto’s St. John’s Ward. The Ward: The Life and Loss of Toronto’s First Immigrant Neighbourhood is a collaboration with Coach House Books, John Lorinc, Ellen Scheinberg, and approximately 50 local writers. St John’s Ward, bordered by Yonge to the east, University to the west, Queen to south, and College to...

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Master Shipbuilders: Book Launch and Signing!

by ERA Architects

...the author’s grandson, Philip Evans. Grandfather and grandson duo will be at Broken Books tonight, located at 183A Duckworth Street, St. John’s, for a special reading and book signing from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. If you are in the area, be sure to stop by and meet the authors to learn more about the book, the ships, and the captivating history...

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The Final Ridgeway Community Courts Workshop

by ERA Architects

...announcements that kept everyone engaged and enlivened. The Erin Mills youth had to make important decisions such as: what colour would they choose for the rubber surfaces at the bleacher? What kind of park benches should they choose to accommodate community members while they watch the game or enjoy a picnic? The youth intensely debated net options and voted on...

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