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Friends of Allan Garden’s Tulip Festival Offers a Chance to Embed the City with Colour for the Spring

by ERA Architects

...— there will be plenty of bulbs to go around. If you could RSVP to Tatum at [email protected], that will help us plan our supplies. Event date: Saturday, November 12, 10:00am to 12:00pm Meet us in front of the Palm House, dressed warmly and ready to get a little dirty. Stay for the morning if you can, or feel free...

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Tub Restoration

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...of the valve seats, fashioning new parts to fit it the salvaged element with the tub and installation into a new location. Standing waste and drain tub valves (or Bi-transit drains) were common around the turn of the century. The free standing pipes include a manifold yoke at the centre which directs water from the hot and cold water pipes...

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ERA and the Goethe-Institut

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...At the presentation this evening, Graeme will be discussing on-going international research and local applications of Tower Neighbourhood Renewal. For more information, visit Geothe-Institut Toronto. April 7, 2011. 6pm OCAD University, Auditorium, Room 190, 100 McCaul Street, Toronto, ON Admission free +1 416 593 5257 x 205 Graeme and Stephan Lanz at Goethe Institute event at OCAD, April 7th, 2011...

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A Delicious Thanks from the Church of the Redeemer!

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...of the bell and restoring the stained glass windows facing Bloor Street. The interior project included a number of accessibility upgrades, such as the installation of a new wheelchair lift and renovations to the chancel and the nave in order to provide barrier-free access to all members of the congregation. A delicious cake celebrating the restoration efforts was presented after...

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Toronto the Good 2017

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...design and civic engagement in Toronto. Admission is free, but registration is required for entry into the party. Join us at 5:30pm for a keynote by author and journalist Doug Saunders. Shuttle buses will be running between Broadview Station and the Evergreen Brick Works throughout the duration of the event. When: Thursday, October 5th, 2017, 6:00 – 10:00pm. Where: Evergreen...

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Out East

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Philip and Will recently took a trip out to Halifax, to give a public lecture at the Dalhousie School of Architecture and to introduce the Culture of Outports Free Lab project to the students and faculty. ERA has coordinated and will be leading an intensive two-week design/build studio in the outport community of Burlington, Newfoundland. Plugging into larger provicinal cultural...

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Toronto the Good invades Harbourfront Centre!

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...signings, music, video installations, food and refreshments and more! Wednesday May 26, 2010 Doors Open 6pm Free Admission to the Party Catered Event with Cash Bar York Quay Centre at Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay West For details and itinerary for the night, please visit: Toronto the Good Invades Harbourfront Centre! – ERA Office Blog Toronto the Good – readings.org...

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People per Hectare _ Toronto by Numbers

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...to try and map the spatial experience of specific densities to their numerical signifiers, as free of imported bias (culture, context, etc) as possible. By assembling this information we are now able to consider: how do Toronto’s neighbourhoods compare? Please join us for the opening reception: Friday January 22, 2010 6:00 to 10:00pm York Quay Centre 235 Queens Quay West...

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Towers: a comparison in evaluation, context, and conservation

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...traditional distinctions between ‘highbrow’ and ‘low brow’ resources are revisited, a more expansive understanding of value can lead to better and more creative uses for our built heritage. ERA is able to offer a limited number of free downloads of this article. If interested, please click here to obtain a copy. Photo of 100 Spadina Ave. courtesy of ERA Architects....

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Wellbeing Toronto

by ERA Architects

...on easy to read maps, tables and graphs. This free tool supports decision making and seeks to engage citizens and businesses in understanding the challenges and opportunities of creating and maintaining healthy neighbourhoods. What an incredibly powerful tool. The City should be roundly and loudly celebrated for making this data available, which will allow residents to draw powerful associations and...

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Culture of Outports: Burlington Freelab

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...invent new industries and ways of life in response to these major shifts by exploring and diversifying in alternative economies and opportunities. In many cases, creative thinkers are rebuilding these communities in the next wave of cultural activity. A filled in pond is currently serving as the only public site on Burlington’s waterfront, allowing for camping and gathering. The Free...

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The Cinesphere at Ontario Place

Ontario Place and the value of cultural heritage sites

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...of visitors since its opening in 1971 and has remained a familiar and iconic landmark for many Ontarians and visitors.” How can Ontario Place continue to a valuable public space? The World Monuments Fund recognizes this in their write up on the site, outlining the vision of what Ontario Place can once again become. “Through free and public access to...

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