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TCLF Presents, Second Wave of Modernism III: Leading with Landscape Conference

by ERA Architects

...Fermenting Cellar, 28 Distillery Lane. May 23, 6:00pm – 9:00pm – Evergreen Brickworks Tour & Reception. Location: Evergreen Brickworks, 550 Bayview Avenue. May 23 & May 24, 9:00am – 5:00pm – What’s Out There® Weekend free expert-led tours of various sites around Toronto. Click here to view the different tour stops. Click here to purchase tickets for the various events....

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New Vision Church Preaches to the Converted as ‘The Music Hall’ (with new video link)

by ERA Architects

...money for newcomer/refugee youth as a part of Hamilton’s Supercrawl festival, headlined by The National, with performances by Kevin Drew, Hayden, JUNO Fest 2015, with musical guests including Joel Plaskett, Jenn Grant, and Mo Kenney, and a folk-rock performance by musician Terra Lightfoot. There is also an upcoming concert on November 18th with acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Lanois, with tickets...

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Building Toronto: Archives and Architects Lecture Series

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...McClelland of ERA Architects will explore how academic and popular interest in building types and materials changes over time, and how important it is for archives to support primary research in these new and different areas. * Admission to the series is free, but pre-registration is required for the lecture. Please contact Paul Sharkey at [email protected] for tickets or information....

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ACO NextGen Charrette on Mill St.

by Shannon Clayton

...studios above. Individuals on the first and second place teams were given a choice between tickets to the Heritage Toronto Awards or a hardcover copy of Toronto’s Distillery District: history by the lake by Sally Gibson. The event was followed by a casual pub night at Betty’s on King. To stay connected about heritage news and future events, please like...

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Dinner w/ Charles Birnbaum: Fri. May 24

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...a group dedicated to the creative rejuvenation of the park. The evening will include food by Jamie Kennedy, a special “Oscar Wilde” cocktail, and remarks by Charles Birnbaum, founder of The Cultural Landscape Foundation. Tickets are $150. Please RSVP by May 17th to Anusha Rajeswaran at [email protected]. Charles will also be participating in two other events while he is in...

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Teaching-based Professionals, Business-based Researchers

by ERA Architects

The magazine Landscapes: Landscape Architecture in Canada/Paysages: L’architecture de Paysage au Canada examines and explores pertinent issues in the field of landscape architecture. In their latest issue (Vol. 18, No. 2), the article “Active Praxis, Hybrid Practice,” written by Shelley Long, takes a look into the new hybrid practices found in landscape architecture, in both teaching-based and business-based environments, wherein...

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ERA x Sweden

by ERA Architects

This month a number of ERAers took a trip to Sweden, in order to kick off a neighbourhood rejuvenation project at Semlal Lagerlöfs Torg in Gothenberg. Following the extensive site tour and project brief, the team visited precedent projects in Stockholm, Malmo and Copenhagen to view the latest in housing design and neighbourhood renewal from our Nordic cousins. The following...

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Tar Creek Supergrid in the Standard

by ERA Architects

Amy, one of ERA’s latest recruits, was recently featured in the Toronto Standard. Her Master’s thesis (completed with Clint Langevin) was a large-scale, radical proposal to utilize toxic sites in North America for future ecologically-oriented development. The full description of the project makes for a very interesting read....

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Tower Renewal crash course, update on “Showcase”

by ERA Architects

...the challenges and opportunities faced today by its aging tower neighbourhoods, and exciting new developments in City zoning and Tower Renewal activities. One of the latest developments discussed by this webinar is the formation of the Tower Renewal Partnership and its mandate to create on-the-ground, real-world showcase projects to demonstrate how tower neighbourhoods can take practical advantage of new zoning...

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Heritage Masonry with Dr. Gerard Lynch, May 13 to 22

by ERA Architects

...Discussion on the Latest Developments in Masonry Restoration Advanced Topics in Lime Mortar (1 Day course) Understanding Mortar mixing Understanding Aggregates Understanding Additives Specifying lime-based mortars for various conditions Historic Joint finishes & Repointing basics Preparation of joints, Curing and Protection procedures Hands-On Practise session Great for students who have completed Dr. Lynch’s intro course Brick Cleaning & Traditional Surface...

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The Millionth Tower Teaser Trailer

by ERA Architects

At the Toronto the Good party last week, the National Film Board screened a teaser trailer for the upcoming Millionth Tower documentary. The Millionth Tower is the latest installment in the Highrise project, which looks at the experience of living in post war concrete towers around the world. As a part of the Millonth Tower, ERA has been working with...

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Evergreen Brick Works Demonstrates How Revived Heritage Spaces Create Sustainable Cities

by ERA Architects

...be a gathering place for interactive workshops and community programs that focus on working collaboratively, and will strengthen networks, inspiring action through new and enhanced gallery and meeting spaces. This latest endeavour will catalyze advancements in renewable energy technologies, while preserving the heritage features. Congratulations to the ERA project team: Philip Evans, Shelley Ludman and Eunice Lam! To review the...

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