New gymnasium floor, new paint to existing walls and new acoustical panels (Photo credit: JP Thomson Architects).

2229 Chilver Rd – Hugh Beaton Public School.

Upon initial investigation, it was determined that urgent repairs to the stonework were needed at the entrance to ensure structural stability. Repair and replacement of all deteriorated and cracked/broken stone elements involved dismantling and re-installing the stonework piece-by-piece. Once stones were removed, new structural steel and soffit suspension system were installed. Historically sensitive techniques were used during the restoration, and dismantling process was documented with all stones numbered and stored on site to ensure accurate re-construction.

Dismantling of the stone elements (Photo credit: JP Thomson Architects).

Large hoisting cranes were used to dismantle and reassemble the stonework (Photo credit: JP Thomson Architects).