Construction Complete on Historic Renovation of Paradise Toronto Theatre

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Construction has been completed on the historic renovation of Paradise, located in Toronto, Ontario. Ware Malcomb provided architecture and interior design services for the project, and Northern Structures Limited served as general contractor. Originally opened in 1937 in Toronto’s Bloorcourt neighborhood, the heritage-designated Paradise building recently reopened following the renovation. The project involved converting the existing theatre into a multi-functional venue, including a theatre, restaurant and bar. In addition to offering a curated mix of newly released films, older classics, undiscovered gems, themed seasons and event cinema, Paradise Theatre also features live music, comedy, talk series and multi-arts events. In … Read more

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Renovation, Expansion of KingSett’s 700 Bay at Gerrard Reaches Construction Milestone

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Representatives from KingSett Capital and PCL Construction recently gathered to celebrate completion of 700 Bay’s concrete structure with the workforce that is making the residential addition and renovation a reality. The new residential tower and overbuild project is located in Toronto, Canada. The multifaceted renovation and expansion project involves a new 32-story residential apartment tower adjacent to an existing office, retail and residential building, the addition of six new floors above the existing structure, including the two dedicated amenity floors and a new mechanical penthouse, as well as structural upgrades throughout the existing building. The completed project will offer a … Read more

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SickKids New Patient Support Building in Toronto to Transform Patient Care Delivery

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The latest development to anchor Toronto’s Discovery District is set to create a new precedent for healthcare workplace design in Canada. The proposed design for the new 22-story Patient Support Centre, located on The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) campus, includes an undulating façade, centerpiece blue ribbon staircase encased in glass and interdisciplinary education and simulation spaces that will bring physicians, nurses, hospital administration and foundation employees together in a light-filled environment. The project team includes PCL as construction manager and architect B+H Architects. The PSC is the first phase of Project Horizon – the SickKids campus redevelopment plan which … Read more

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Plenary Consortium Selected for Corner Brook Acute Care Facility Project

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Corner Brook Health Partnership consortium has been selected to design, build, finance and maintain a new acute care hospital in Corner Brook, located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, with an estimated contract value of $750 million. The new seven-story, 600,000-square-foot hospital will be connected to the 145-bed long-term care home that Plenary Health is building on the site. It will have 164 beds with the same services provided at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, as well as an expanded cancer care program including radiation services. In the coming months, the team will work toward reaching financial and commercial close. Construction is … Read more

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PCL Project Receives International Living Future Institute Petal Certification

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The PCL family of companies has received its first International Living Future Institute’s Petal Certification for the Calgary Zoo’s Panda Passage, located in Alberta, Canada. The Petal Certification, from the ILFI Living Building Challenge, makes it the most advanced constructed habitat in the world. The Panda Passage is the first-ever Petal-certified project for PCL and the first in Alberta; it is also the second zoo facility to receive the certification. Focused on innovation and sustainability, the Living Building Challenge provides guidelines for design and construction that promote the relationship between people and the environment. Based on the ILFI and the … Read more

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