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 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 level of care as its collection artefacts.

The mandate encompasses three complementary components. 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 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, while the building remains occupied and open to the public.