Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) – Conservation Works

Since 2018, EVOQ Architecture has been responsible for the rehabilitation and restoration of several aspects of the Canadian Centre for Architecture complex, an international research institution and museum whose heritage value is recognized by all three levels of government. Carried out in phases, this work reflects a rigorous curatorial approach, treating the CCA's built environment with the same care afforded to the artefacts in its collection.

EVOQ has completed a series of complementary mandates, beginning with a set of preliminary studies. The replacement of the flat roofs of the contemporary main addition of the CCA required custom construction details to preserve the original conceptual intentions of the 1980s. The wrought and cast iron cresting of historic Shaughnessy House was restored at the same time. The restoration of Melvin Charney's sculpture garden — awarded a 2021 CAHP Award of Excellence — involved bespoke concrete cleaning and repair methods developed through close interdisciplinary collaboration. Finally, the full envelope rehabilitation of the main addition’s ground level, including masonry repairs, waterproofing, and window replacement, is being carried out to respect the careful detailing of the original construction. The building remained occupied and open to the public throughout all mandates.