University of Toronto: Landscape of Landmark Quality
At the heart of the University of Toronto’s St. George Campus, King’s College Circle has long been a defining open space, a ceremonial landscape and a daily crossroads for generations of students. Originally conceived in the mid-19th century as a picturesque foreground to University College, the Circle has evolved with the university and planning ideals...
Historic Gardens of the “Cité-des-Hospitalières”
An iconic Montreal landmark, the convent of the “Religieuses Hospitalières de Saint-Joseph” (RHSJ) is a valuable testament to the city’s history. Associated with the Hôtel-Dieu Hospital, it highlights the significant contribution of the RHSJ to Montreal society, from its inception to the present day. In 2017, the City of Montreal acquired the “Cité-des-Hospitalières,” recognizing the...
The University of Toronto’s FitzGerald Building
The University of Toronto’s FitzGerald Building is a 1927 Georgian Revival-style heritage building situated on the south end of St. George Campus. Originally built as a state-of-the-art facility for the Faculty of Medicine and the newly created Connaught Laboratories, the uses have subsequently moved to other locations. ERA was engaged as the heritage architect for...
University College Quadrangle
The revitalization of the University College Quadrangle updated the 1964 Michael Hough-designed courtyard to expand its use and create a more inclusive space for students. ERA worked closely with the project’s landscape architect to ensure intervention strategies for the important campus landmark were sensitive and complementary to the heritage context. A main priority was improving...
Canada Malting Silo
The iconic Canada Malting Silos have stood at the western entrance to Toronto’s harbour for nearly 100 years but have been out of use since the 1980s. Together with the City of Toronto, Brook Restoration, and Moon-Matz Engineers, ERA worked to transform the former industrial site into a new civic and cultural landmark. The Canada...
Rehabilitation of the West Memorial Building
The West Memorial Building (WMB) was constructed from 1954 to 1958, following the construction of its sister building, the East Memorial Building (EMB), which is a mirror image. Together with the EMB and the Memorial Colonnade, which links the two buildings, the West Memorial Building was designated as a Classified Federal Heritage Building in 1992....
1495 Heron Road Redevelopment Master Plan
Canada Lands Company (CLC) is developing a new mixed-use urban community in Ottawa. The 18-acre (7.3-hectare) site located at 1495 Heron Road, also referred to as the Campanile Campus, is located on unceded Algonquin traditional territory within the Guildwood Estates neighbourhood in the Alta Vista community. ERA was engaged as a cultural heritage consultant to...
Firgrove Dreams Big Courts
The Firgrove Dreams Big Courts are the first Giants of Africa basketball courts in Toronto and ERA’s sixth collaboration with the MLSE Foundation. The revitalized courts at Firgrove Park, in the Jane and Finch neighbourhood, highlight the impact of strategic partnerships, bringing together public and corporate partners to help advance community access to quality recreational...
Carleton Architecture Building
Since its completion in 1972, architects, scholars, and heritage professionals have studied the Architecture Building at Carleton University. Designed by Toronto architects and educators Carmen and Elin Corneil, with Jeff Stinson and in association with Ottawa firm Schoeler Heaton Harvor Menendez, the building reflects multiple tenets of Canadian Modernism and has been celebrated for its...
Centre Block
Centre Block, in its impressive setting on Parliament Hill, is perhaps Canada’s most recognized landmark. This iconic building houses the seat of government for the country, including the Senate of Canada and the House of Commons. The Centre Block Rehabilitation project is one of the largest and most complex heritage projects of its kind. The...
The York Club Renovation
Since 2019 ERA has worked closely with one of Toronto’s oldest private clubs. ERA brought its multivalent expertise to provide full architectural services for the renovation, accessibility upgrades and kitchen expansion of Waveney, the historic (and heritage designated) Romanesque Revival Gooderham Mansion, home of the York Club. ERA worked closely with the Club’s Renovation Planning...
The Kwong Centre for Mental Health & Wellness
In 2010, ERA was retained by ARK Inc. as Heritage Consultant for the adaptive reuse and integration of the Thomas Wilson House (1889–1890) into a modern-day facility for mental health and wellness. The conservation approach included the retention and restoration of the original portion of the Thomas Wilson House, and the removal and replacement of...
