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Casey House is Awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Excellence in Conservation

by ERA Architects

...the facility first arose. At its heart, the redevelopment of Casey House was a community-inspired and driven initiative, with stakeholders recognizing the importance of their generous contributions. Congratulations to ERA’s project team: Michael McClelland, Edwin Rowse, Scott Weir, Jessie Grebenc, Joey Giaimo, Luke Denison, and Mikael Sydor. Related links: https://www.eraarch.ca/project/239/ https://www.eraarch.ca/2017/a-hospital-with-heart-that-embraces-its-patients-celebrates-its-grand-reopening/ https://www.eraarch.ca/2017/capitalizing-on-heritage-awarding-conservation-materials-craftsmanship-and-construction/ http://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/en/index.php/media-releases/lieutenant-governors-ontario-heritage-awards-presentation ​Project photos are courtesy of Vik Pahwa....

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Illustration as a tool of clarity: Q&A with Daniel Rotsztain 

by Alessandro Tersigni, writer & researcher

...independently of place. The St. Lawrence Market has been in a tent for the last seven years and it’s still the market. It will move into a fancy new building and that won’t change. But, arguably, if you turned the St. Lawrence Market building into a residential building, what good would it be if you didn’t have access to it? ...

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Michael McClelland at the Getty: Toronto Towers

by ERA Architects

...Stats in Canada.” Accessed January 18th, 2013. http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/corp/nero/jufa/jufa_031.cfm English Heritage. 2009. “Government Review of Policies Relating to the Historic Environment.” Accessed January 15, 2013. http://www.britarch.ac.uk/info/ehreview15.html. Faludi, Eugene. 1963. “Report on Apartment Building Development in East Annex Planning District.” Toronto: E. G. Faludi and Associates, Town Planning Consultants Ltd. Ministry of Culture. 2006. “Heritage Property Evaluation.” Accessed January 15, 2013. http://www.mtc.gov.on.ca/en/publications/Heritage_Tool_Kit_HPE_Eng_large.pdf....

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

by ERA Architects

...times, felt like I was the one being “interviewed”. When satisfied by my responses, he opened up his wallet. I leaned in, intrigued. He produced a black and white photo of a much younger man. “This is me, the only holocaust survivor in my entire family,” he said. I forgot to breathe, but he didn’t notice. He was too busy...

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ERA in Montreal

by Shelley Ludman

...and Emma Greer relocated to the Belgo Building on Ste-Catherine Street West, in the heart of downtown and right next to the Quartier des Spectacles. The Belgo Building was built in 1912 by Finley & Spence as the Scroggies Department Store. In 1958, it underwent a major renovation and now houses a mix of art galleries, artists studios and other...

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The Final Ridgeway Community Courts Workshop

by ERA Architects

...an official logo from the three they had developed. Erin Mills youth intensely debating net options. Net options. Logo options. Gathering around to vote for the new logo. The votes are in! Everyone in the room was ecstatic to hear that the Ridgeway Community Court, which reclaims under-utilized parking space, will be an official City of Mississauga park. The park...

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The Signs That Define Toronto: A new book from ERA and Spacing 

by Kurt Kraler

...the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area (DYBIA). There is hope for an eventual physical location to display these signs, but no immediate plans have been made available. However, a neon museum should be a last resort; heritage restoration efforts should always seek to retain signs in situ. Often, the reason a sign is considered significant is a result of its...

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Interior of University College Library from second floor balcony.
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University College: Revitalization and Accessibility 

by ERA Architects

...lab, and various class space. It survived a fire in the 1890s, and major renovations in the 1970s, with wings being added over time, and major interior and functional changes occurring throughout the building’s history. But the time has come, once again, to reimagine the building — especially where accessibility is concerned — while still maintaining its charm and style. ...

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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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TORONTO the GOOD

by ERA Architects

...centre – to educate the public and debate local development issues. Cities such as London, Amsterdam, New York, Chicago, and San Francisco have a place for the masses to come and learn about how their metropolis has grown and where it is headed. Does Toronto need a similar centre? If so, what should it do and where should it be...

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Arrival City: Bookclub and Webinar, Mar 13

by ERA Architects

...ground-breaking Tower Neighbourhood Renewal project in Toronto is exploring alternative narratives about urban renewal from European cities, integrating social resiliency, stewardship, adaptability into city-building and changing how we think about- and live in tower neighbourhoods. This webinar is a live event in the Arrival City edition of the City Builder Book Club, and is brought to you by Cities of...

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The Legacy Lives On: Hamilton’s Built Heritage Inventory as an emerging practice in historic urban landscape stewardship

by ERA Architects

...they inhabit could, in the future, be used by cities to identify a much broader range of conservation opportunities, better understand an area’s capacity to change and evolve, and reposition historic resources to serve as the springboard and foundation for new development….’ Article in CIP’s PLAN Canada Journal: http://www.kelmanonline.com/httpdocs/files/CIP/plancanadawinter2017/index.html Related content: https://www.eraarch.ca/2017/hamiltons-durand-built-heritage-inventory-project-incorporates-digital-innovation-to-develop-a-citywide-approach-to-heritage-planning/ https://www.eraarch.ca/project/hamilton-downtown-built-heritage-inventory/ https://www.eraarch.ca/2013/9295/ All images courtesy of ERA Architects....

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