Restoration of gargoyles for the West Block of Parliament Says Julia Gersovitz, another founding partner: “The objective of this ‘process’ is to uncover from the past that which will bring the most value to the building in the present and the future. It’s about revealing the au- thenticity of the building, as intended by the original ar- chitect. After all, buildings are intended for people. They must exude life, move and inspire us, as all great build- ings do.” The wealth of knowledge acquired from the research and surveys guides the architects in their interventions to restore and rehabilitate the building, balancing ma- terial authenticity and integrity with the client’s pro- gram. It enables them to assist the client in making enlightened decisions about that which is worth pre- serving, and that which is not. Modern amenities and state-of-the-art systems are then carefully integrated as seamlessly as possible, minimizing the impact on the historic fabric of the building. This approach applies to institutional buildings such as the parliament build- ingsin Ottawa, or Union Station in Toronto, as well as heritage buildings throughout Canada, from recognized to vernacular. Montreal | Toronto | Iqaluit | fgmda.com Restored masonry and rehabilitated windows at Wellington Building The Canadian Design and Construction Report — February - March 2015 – 39