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Heritage Structures Report,
The Ontario Legislative Building was erected in 1893 in the Richardsonian Romanesque style to the initial design by Architect Richard A. Waite. In 1909 after a disastrous fire, a significant rebuild and addition to the west was made to the design of Architect E. J. Lennox, and concurrently a new library was constructed to the north, designed by George W. Guinlock.
Phase One (2012) included an investigation and documentation of the structure, shell, interiors, and building sitework. A Heritage Character Analysis was prepared resulting in a Statement of Historic Value, History, Chronology, and Heritage Character Attributes for the building and site.
A detailed room schedule matrix, heritage character zone diagrams, building character and building stone type graphics (illustrated below) and a resource document list were compiled. A series of illustrative figures including historic photographs and plans was also compiled as an appendix to the reports.
Phase Two (2011) concentrated on the preparation of a conservation strategy for the mechanical and electrical services. A detailed anlysis of the services was prepared and options for a mechanical retrofit strategy were presented.
Aerial View - 2011
Legislative Chamber, 2011
