Our renovation of 110 Bloor St. in Toronto’s historic Yorkville neighbourhood brings this approach into focus. Working with local architects, engineers and municipalities from concept through construction, we reimagined an existing building while improving its connection to the city. The project introduced direct pedestrian access to the TTC Subway Station from Bloor Street and Cumberland Street, as well as a connection to Yorkville Park. Together, these changes aim to make the area more accessible and connected.
Digital methods helped bridge the building’s past and future. We worked with project partners to translate archival hand-drafted documents into precise 3D models that supported design, cost estimation and fabrication.
For us, renovation is an opportunity to make better use of existing structures and public land while conserving construction resources and protecting cultural heritage. Projects such as 110 Bloor St. show how careful reuse can strengthen urban connections, extend the life of buildings and create places that serve their communities into the future.