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an opportunity to build on that legacy-
strengthening its role as a year-round
destination for education, community
programming, and public life.

A model for urban heritage stewardship
Designated under the Ontario Heritage
Act and recognised for its architectural
and cultural value, the Palm House stands
as a tangible link between Toronto’s
horticultural history and its evolving
urban identity.
Recognition through the Lieutenant
Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for
Excellence in Conservation acknowledges
not only the technical rigour of the
restoration, but also the continuing civic
importance of heritage places that remain
active parts of contemporary public life.
More than 115 years after its
construction, the Palm House once again
frames the sky above downtown Toronto -
restored, resilient, and ready for the future.

Technical sheet
• Client: City of Toronto
• Design and Executive Architects:
Zeidler Architecture Inc.
• Heritage Architect: Architects Rasch
Eckler Associates Ltd. (AREA)
• Structural Engineer/Glazing: Read
Jones Christoffersen Ltd. (RJC)
• Mechanical + Electrical Engineer:
The HIDI Group Inc.
• Contractor: HRI Group
• Photo Credit: Adrien Williams dw

www.zeidler.com

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