Archinect - News2024-12-18T15:42:53-05:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150295624/toronto-s-eaton-centre-to-undergo-77-million-revitalization-led-by-zeidler-architecture
Toronto's Eaton Centre to undergo $77 million revitalization led by Zeidler Architecture Nathaniel Bahadursingh2022-01-21T12:55:00-05:00>2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/6b/6b1adfa541a43e8fb7b6d5c6c2aecec3.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Canadian commercial real estate company Cadillac Fairview (CF) has announced a $77 million revitalization of the CF <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1880/toronto" target="_blank">Toronto</a> Eaton Centre. </p>
<p>The project will see a $60 million refurbishment of its iconic galleria skylight roof. According to CF’s announcement: “The existing glass will be replaced with the latest materials and technologies to improve energy efficiency while maintaining its classic design aesthetic.”</p>
<p>News of this endeavor came just days after the passing of famed Canadian architect and the shopping center’s designer, <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150293843/ontario-place-architect-eberhard-zeidler-has-passed-away-at-95" target="_blank">Eberhard Zeidler</a>. The refurbishment will be led by eponymous firm <a href="https://archinect.com/zeidler" target="_blank">Zeidler Architecture Inc.</a> and Read Jones Christoffersen consulting engineers, with construction overseen by EllisDon Corporation. The project will be carried out in two phases, starting with the south end of the mall in mid-January 2022, followed by work on the north end beginning in March 2023. </p>
<p>“As the original architects of the galleria, we’re honored to play a continuing role in one of the...</p>