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8 King Street East

...of the building follows a classical ‘Beaux-Arts’ format. At the base, a series of limestone Corinthian columns divide 2-storey arcaded bays, and support a decorative terra cotta entablature. This motif at the base is mirrored at the crown, where terra cotta piers lie between three-storey ornamental cast iron bays following the rhythm of the columns below. The building is capped...

The Drake Hotel Annex Project

...at 1140-1148 Queen Street West. ERA has been retained as lead architects for this expansion, providing full architectural and heritage consultation services. Main components of this project include restoration of the exterior brick facades, an addition on the ground floor, renovation and reconfiguration of the interior to accommodate additional hotel rooms and support facilities, and a landscaped green roof area....

house shielded by trees Randwood

...aimed at ensuring that historic elements are meaningfully conserved while allowing the site to support the future needs of the community. Diagram showing foundations of the Rand Estate’s structure. At the heart of the contributions made by ERA and Brendan Stewart, our Senior Advisor on Landscape Practice, is a cultural landscape approach that transcends the estate’s individual elements and property...

Silver Birches

...were upgraded and made comfortable and robust for 21st century use they retained their historic character. ERA led the restoration and design work with support from a local firm. ERA developed plans, details and selected sympathetic material finishes for the buildings. ERA coordinated consultants, met regularly with the owner and the project team, and reviewed construction progress to ensure the...

Culture of Outports

This initiative by ERA Architects and the Centre for Urban Growth and Renewal (CUG+R), uses research, design, and planning to help support livable communities undergoing economic and cultural change after the decline of the Northern Cod Fishery. The Culture of Outports team uses historical research, field research, and public consultation to assess the built, natural, and “intangible” cultural resources of...

Exterior of Phillips House Phillips House: North York General Hospital

...team. ERA then worked with the team to secure heritage approvals and modernize the structure for continued use by North York General Hospital, while conserving the majority of the heritage attributes of the building and some landscape features of the property. Alterations included a new addition and modifications to the existing entrance to support universal accessibility. With its conservation and...

Exterior driveway and barn of Cambium Farms Cambium Farms

...Converting the under-utilized basement into an intimate second venue, now named The Byre, allowed the team an opportunity to explore modern structural applications of timber. The use of glulam posts and an NLT (nail-laminated timber) ceiling provided the required structural support while interpreting the historic timber systems. The south addition creates a formal entry, vestibule and cloakroom for The Byre,...

100 Spadina Road

The 1969 high rise apartment at 100 Spadina Road contributes to a body of distinctive modernist work by Estonian-born Canadian architect Uno Prii. Intrigued by the dynamic formal possibilities of reinforced concrete, Prii used his dual engineering and architectural training to create graceful, curvalinear forms that maximized their structural potential. Similar to a number of Prii’s apartments in the Annex...

Junction Commons Project

...urbanMetrics have been engaged by the community to conduct a detailed feasibility study of the site. The study will provide a number of analyses to help align project objectives with the diverse needs of the neighbouhood, identify opportunities and constraints set by the architecture itself, and establish organizational and business strategies to fully unlock the value of the site in...

Ridgeway Community Courts

...who pursued funding through the Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation (MLSE) and the Rotary Club, a unique partnership was created, with the project driven by ground-up advocacy. Working closely with Ridgeway youth and a number of local stakeholders, the result was a public space that is truly reflective of the community’s vision. For more information check out the following...

a symmetrical photo of a fireplace with wooden paneling above and floor to ceiling windows on either side Rosedale Ravine House

Built in 1912, this Arts & Crafts Eden Smith-designed home had seen a number of renovations and alterations over the course of a century. The owners acquired the residence and proposed extensive improvements to the interior. Their goal was to enjoy the benefits of a historical home updated for contemporary living, completely redesigning the full interior and the majority of...

Bloor Gladstone Library

...building. Rehabilitating the heritage building to permit barrier-free access and improved interior circulation required a number of sensitive modifications to the original design. The original main floor level was located a half-storey above grade, and a series of later alterations had broken up the interior into several cramped spaces that were underutilized. Two grand reading rooms with fireplaces were also...