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The Distillery District

...Development Corporation & Dundee Realty Pure Spirits Complex Corkin Gallery ERA has been the Architect of Record at the Distillery District since 1996, and has worked to transform what had been a 13 acre abandoned post industrial site, comprised of 44 heritage buildings, into a vibrant mixed use arts and culture district. ERA also worked as the heritage consultant with...

Silver Birches

...support from a local firm. ERA developed plans, details and selected sympathetic material finishes for the buildings. ERA coordinated consultants, met regularly with the owner and the project team, and reviewed construction progress to ensure the design intent was followed precisely. All work was in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.  ...

View of the Commons area with new landscaping Evergreen Brick Works

...years of operation, the Brick Works closed. The Evergreen Brick Works project transformed these under-used and deteriorating buildings into an education centre offering programmes based on themes of nature, environmental sustainability, culture, and community. The facility builds on the work of the City of Toronto and the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), the site owners, who converted its quarry into...

The RAC Zone

...not have been possible without this diverse group of collaborators and stakeholders working together. It is a testament to what is possible through collaboration, and perhaps the start of new way for social agencies, local communities, architects, and the City to work together towards a brighter Toronto. To learn more about the RAC zone, visit www.raczone.ca and www.towerrenewal.com    ...

Crystal Ballroom - King Edward Hotel Crystal Ballroom – King Edward Hotel

...a fresh look and a new generation of revellers to cater to, the King Edward Hotel’s Crystal Ballroom continues life as a relevant and dynamic part of Toronto’s social scene. Read more about ERA’s work on the King Edward Hotel or visit the King Edward Hotel website. Interior Design work on The Crystal Ballroom was executed by Moncur Design Associates....

Art Gallery of Ontario

...West, a composed collage of architectural styles and talent representative of Toronto’s growth and evolution since 1818. It is a part of a cultural community that includes Grange Park, the Ontario College of Art (OCAD) and many local art galleries. ERA worked with Frank Gehry Architects as the Heritage Consultant for the 2002-2009 renovations and expansion of the gallery. http://www.ago.net/...

5 St. Joseph

...the third was given an Art Deco overhaul in the late 1920s. Each of the buildings – including the existing deteriorating walls, foundation, and roofs – was retained in situ and temporarily shored to accommodate new, non-combustible floor structures on the inside to support mixed occupancies. Alongside prime consultant Hariri Pontarini, ERA’s work included cleaning and restorative treatment of the...

Morden House Captain G.E. Morden House

...to highlight the heritage value of the Morden House. The original structure was relocated to a new foundation, positioned further south on the site, reinforcing its historic relationship to the street, and allowing for three new residential lots to be created. The rubble stone masonry structure was reinforced with deep repointing and repairs to the stucco facade treatment. Set behind...

Eglinton Crosstown Study

...a team that includes Brook McIlroy, planningAlliance, and Public Work, among others, in planning and designing the corridor as it prepares to be transformed. For its part, ERA has examined Eglinton’s historical growth, its diverse neighbourhoods, and its unique urban forms, in order to make recommendations on how the corridor’s heritage can inform positive growth and evolution for its future....

Sheguiandah First Nation Community Court

...the NBA and the Toronto Raptors. https://www.eraarch.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2.mp4   Through ERA’s unique collaborative design approach, ERA worked with local youth leaders to develop a court design that meets the needs of the community while reflecting the values and unique identity of the Sheguiandah First Nation. This included assisting the community through an artist selection process that brought Anishinaabe artist Emily Kewageshing...

Dundurn National Historic Site

Dundurn National Historic Site is a prominent historic house in Hamilton, dating from 1835. This Regency style mansion was built as the home of Sir Allan Napier McNab. ERA’s work at Dundurn includes underpinning of foundations walls, repointing and waterproofing and below-grade drainage to prevent periodic floods in the basement. Extensive archaeological work was done to document the remains of...

8 King Street East

...the historic originals; In the case of the bronze-clad windows found at the south and west, the new replacements have been entirely custom designed and built to meet exacting City heritage standards and performance criteria. The ornamental copper cornice received extensive repair work, including the fabrication of custom replacement components, and to complete the copper work at the top of...