Charles Levey House
Conserving and reintegrating a historic façade into a new mixed-use development
In collaboration with Tricon, ERA has completed its redevelopment with an innovative approach that conserves and reintegrates the historic south façade of 6–8 Gloucester into a new mixed-use development. The semi-detached Victorian building was constructed in 1869, nearly two decades before the iconic Gloucester Mews (originally the Masonic Hall Buildings) were built just to the west at the corner of Yonge and Gloucester Streets.
The conservation strategy involved dismantling the entire south façade into nine large panels, each stabilized with carbon fibre and steel framing before being stored off-site for three years. Seven of the panels were single-wythe brick, while the ground-floor bays required additional reinforcement due to their unique construction. The project also included rebuilding the east wall and installing new wood windows and doors to match the original heritage fabric, as well as a new slate roof and copper flashing — all designed to respect and enhance the building’s historic character.
Through stabilization, conservation, and adaptive reuse, this project exemplifies our commitment to heritage integration and sustainable development — reinforcing the historic character of Gloucester Street while contributing to Toronto’s evolving urban fabric.
Photography by Mina Markovic
