Toronto Art Deco heritage site wins Award of Merit

by tanya_martins_2 | December 31, 2024 12:31 pm

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Waterworks in Toronto, Ont. rehabilitates, conserves, and expands an industrial Art Deco heritage site. Photo by doublespace photography ©Joy von Tiedemann

Each year, the AIA Canada Design Awards recognize best practices, innovative thinking, and design excellence.

The 2024 awards programs invited entries in the categories of Architecture, Community-Engaged Design, Interior Architecture, Residential, Special Projects, Student, Unbuilt, and Urban Design.

Waterworks in Toronto, Ont., integrates a diverse program to rehabilitate, conserve, and expand the industrial Art Deco heritage site.

The entirety of the existing Art Deco style of the building is retained and restored establishing opportunities for new pedestrian connections and pathways through the block, enhancing neighbourhood connectivity and porosity.

The project combines food-focused retail, a fully serviced YMCA offering health and wellness facilities, a mid-rise condominium with family-oriented and affordable units, and an existing youth shelter.

Read more about the project here[2] and here[3].

Endnotes:
  1. [Image]: https://www.constructioncanada.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/TM_WaterworksAwardofMerit.-1.jpg
  2. here: https://www.constructioncanada.net/torontos-art-deco-landmark-recognized-with-multiple-awards/
  3. here: https://www.constructioncanada.net/european-style-culinary-destination-opens-in-toronto/

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