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Project: The Fairmont Royal York Hotel
Location: Toronto, ON
Owner: Westmont Hospitality Group
Heritage Consultant (Prime): John G. Cooke & Associates LTD.
(Sub): Ojdrovic Engineering Inc.

This landmark was built during the 1920’s and since its inception has been one of Canada’s best known and prestigious hotels.

Various repairs and replacements of the existing Indiana limestone façade were executed during the multi year restoration of this building including the repointing of the existing exterior mortar joints, replacement of stone units, pinning of fractured stone, stone grafts (Dutchman) and composite stone patching during.

Intricate architectural features such as the Juliet balconies were dismantled and rebuilt.

Masonry walls were stabilized using Blok-Lok stainless steel helical ties.

New lead coated copper was installed at parapet walls, ledges and other architectural features.

System scaffold and a specialized tarping system were erected at the three main towers, the tallest of which is more than 280 feet in height.