East of downtown Kingston, Ont., overlooking the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario, the Royal Military College (RMC) is notable for its blend of modern academic, athletic, and dormitory facilities, with century-old buildings.
Tag: Restoration
Extending the life of a mod-bit roof
(11/26/2015)
Over the last 40 years, the Canadian roofing market has experienced growth in product diversity, expectation, and demand. In short, there are many different acceptable systems and solutions to offer long-term rooftop service. These...
Durability is a hallmark of brick masonry construction, but even time-tested materials require maintenance to ensure a long life. Managing a property listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places or a protected historic...
A legislative legacy
(01/11/2014)
The Alberta Legislature Building in Edmonton opened its doors on September 3, 1912. Serving as the permanent home to the Alberta provincial government, it has become an historic site. Decades after its construction, the...
Montréal landmark receives copper restoration
(01/01/2014)
When first constructed in 1931, Trafalgar Condominium Apartments in Montréal had a significant presence along the city’s downtown skyline. Reaching 10 storeys, the numerous turrets, chimneys, and gable front dormers atop the brick building’s...
Making History Again: Repurposing Maple Leaf Gardens
(09/01/2012)
When the Toronto Maple Leafs moved into the Air Canada Centre (ACC) in 1999, not only was the world-famous Maple Leaf Gardens venue left empty, but there was also silence at ice level and...
Owens Art Gallery: A holistic conservation strategy
(05/01/2012)
Located on Mount Allison University’s campus in Sackville, N.B., the Owens Art Gallery is the oldest university art gallery in Canada.1 Officially opened in 1895, the gallery was designed in the elegant Beaux-Arts style...
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