Going underground at James Cooper Mansion condos

Below-grade work is moving along on the James Cooper Mansion condominium project on Sherbourne St. in Toronto.

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Below-grade work is moving along on the James Cooper Mansion condominium project on Sherbourne St. in Toronto.

General contractor of the 32-storey project is Tridel Corp. and the condos will be connected to the heritage mansion by a glass podium. The refurbished mansion will be used for amenity space.

The project was designed by Burka Architects Inc. Consultants are: Goldsmith Borgal & Co. (historical); Sigmund Soudack & Associates Inc. (structural); Trace Engineering Ltd. (mechanical); M.V. Shore Associates (1993) Ltd. (electrical). Subcontractors include: Progreen Demolition; Laurie McCullouch Movers Ltd. (mansion relocation); Clifford Masonry & Restoration; Anpro Excavating & Grading Ltd.; Deep Foundations Contractors Inc.; Edvac Forming; Jay Electric Ltd; Sanet Mechanical Ltd.; and Toro Aluminum (glass/glazing).