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The United design team includes B+H
Architects as prime consultant and
design architects; heritage consultants
ERA Architects Inc. and Tomas Pearce
Interior Design Consulting Inc. Baker
Real Estate will manage sales activities.
“The United is a realization of our vision,”
said Hofstedter. “It’s a massive under-
taking which started within the context
of preserving and restoring the existing
building. The complexities are enormous
and it has taken lots of teamwork and
patience to make it happen.”
Mark Berest, B+H Architects Principal
said, “The design of this building draws
from the energy of its location at the
intersection of the city’s primary cultural,
institutional and retail anchors as well as
its preserved architectural cultural heri-
tage. It is a tribute to Toronto’s cosmo-
politan character and considers a new
convergence of live, work, and play.”
“Our heritage work includes retaining,
restoring and enhancing two large and
