Toronto Eaton Centre is set to undergo a multi-million dollar renovation.
Cadillac Fairview says a $60 million refurbishment will be done on the mall’s galleria skylight roof. The existing glass will be replaced with the latest materials and technologies to improve energy efficiency while maintaining its classic design aesthetic.
“The galleria’s original design was inspired by the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Italy and has served as a distinguishing feature of the mall since the centre’s opening in 1977,” said Wayne Barwise, Executive Vice President, Development, Cadillac Fairview in a statement. “As custodians of this unique architectural element, our priority is to ensure the integrity of its design as we significantly enhance its functional performance.”
The refurbishment will involve Zeidler Architecture Inc. and Read Jones Christoffersen consulting engineers, with construction overseen by EllisDon Corporation.
The project will be done in two phases, starting with the south end of the mall near the Queen St. entrance in mid-January 2022 and work on the north end beginning in March 2023.
Cadillac Fairview says it will also be investing $17 million to “improve shoppers’ movement and accessibility” with the addition of three new staircases in the South Court and Urban Eatery, improvements to elevators, and the installation of a larger cab in an existing elevator to better accommodate strollers and mobility scooters.
CF Toronto Eaton Centre is the largest urban shopping centre in North America.
