Principal Don Schmitt and Senior Associate Duncan Bates will present a webinar titled “Waterworks Toronto: Adaptive Reuse and Integrated Urban Design in a Heritage Context”, hosted by the AIA Canada Society on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET.

This course explores the architectural and urban design strategies behind Waterworks, a hybrid mixed-use development located in downtown Toronto. Through the adaptive reuse of a 1932 Art Deco waterworks facility, the project integrates residential housing, community wellness infrastructure, food-focused retail, and a youth shelter—creating a dynamic civic hub. 

Participants will gain insight into how heritage conservation, social equity, and contemporary urban needs can be balanced through sensitive design interventions and programmatic integration. The presentation will include an overview of the project’s goals, constraints, design process, and impact on the surrounding urban fabric.

Read more about the course’s learning objectives and how to register here.