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Strathcona Music Building - Building envelope

Strathcona Music Building

Construction start: July 2021

Planned construction end: November 2026

Budget: $26,000,000

The Strathcona Music Building, built in 1895 and situated on Sherbrooke Street, is one of ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ’s heritage buildings. It is home to the Schulich School of Music. The restoration of the building envelope includes the consolidation of the foundations, the structural reinforcement of the gables and roofs, the repair of the masonry walls and the replacement of the windows. The work will be carried out over multiple years. Most of the work will be done during the summer months to reduce disruptions to the building occupants.Ìý

What to expect

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April 2024 – October 2024Ìý

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Masonry work on parts of the North and East façadesÌý

  • Some entrances to the building will be closed at timesÌý
  • High levels of noiseÌý
  • Emergency exits will remain accessibleÌý
  • Alternative entrances will be availableÌý
  • Noisy work will be done from April to August when building occupancy is lowerÌý
  • Dust containment measures will be in placeÌý

November 2024 – April 2025Ìý

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Scaffolding and inspectionÌý

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April 2025 – October 2025Ìý

Masonry work on the South façadeÌýÌý

  • Some entrances to the building will be closed at timesÌý
  • High levels of noiseÌý

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  • Emergency exits will remain accessibleÌý
  • Alternative entrances will be availableÌý
  • Noisy work will be done from April to August when building occupancy is lowerÌý
  • Dust containment measures will be in placeÌý

April 2025 – October 2026Ìý

Window replacementÌýÌý

Workers will require access to interior spaces to replace the windows. Each space will be inaccessible for approximately a week.Ìý

Work will be coordinated with the users through the Building Director.Ìý

April 2026 – October 2026Ìý

Masonry work on the South, North and East façadesÌý

  • Some entrances to the building will be closed at timesÌý
  • High levels of noiseÌý

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  • Emergency exits will remain accessibleÌý
  • Alternative entrances will be availableÌý
  • Noisy work to be done from April to August when building occupancy is lowerÌý
  • Dust containment measures will be in placeÌý

Fall 2026Ìý

LandscapingÌý

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