The owner, Cadillac Fairview, requires an extensive restoration and expansion of 2 Queen Street West. This heritage building is prominently situated on the northwest corner of Yonge and Queen Street in downtown Toronto. This project, designed to improve the quality and utility of the property while preserving its unique architectural features, includes restoring the original 1885 façade with the addition of three more storeys to the building. Furthermore, a top floor will accommodate a first-class restaurant with an exterior terrace. Overall, the redevelopment will comprise 23,150 square feet of office space and 22,011 square feet of retail and storage space.
Walters was responsible for supply, detail, connection design, fabrication and erection of temporary and permanent Structural Steel and Metal Deck.
As the existing 125+ year old façade was in poor condition, anchoring steel was difficult. Located on a very busy intersection in Toronto, deliveries were be made from Yonge St. during the late morning/early afternoon time-frame to minimize disruption to downtown traffic.
Space was limited as well. Lay down areas and site erection of the trusses occurred at the Eaton Center parking garage level, which is located at the top floor.
