The OAA welcomed
more than 500 members of the public through its doors for the first time in more than four years for the annual
Doors Open Toronto event on
May 28 and 29.
Guests were able to explore the main floors of the building at their leisure, where representatives from the OAA and the Toronto Society of Architects (TSA) were available to answer questions about the
Renew+Refresh renovation work completed in 2019 to bring the headquarters to net-zero. Visitors were also able to take guided tours of the building with OAA reps on both days, with Saturday tours led by OAA Building Committee chair, architect
Sheena Sharp, who was instrumental to the execution of the retrofit.
Based on the success of the weekend, as well as the various tours during the OAA Conference, the Association will look at other opportunities to host an open house later this year.
Click below to see a gallery of
images from the event.
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Tour participants gathered in second floor Council room.
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OAA Building Committee chair, architect Sheena Sharp begins tour on the second floor café.
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Guests enjoy the view on the walkway bridge on the third floor at the OAA building.
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Sheena Sharp continues tour on the third floor.
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Guests gather on the third floor walkway bridge.
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Guests listen attentively to tour leader Sheena Sharp.
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OAA Communications Specialist, Cynthia Mykytyshyn speaks to guests in the café.
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Tour participants gather at the entrance of OAA Headquarters as Communications Specialist, Cynthia Mykytyshyn begins tour.
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Tour participants listen attentively as Cynthia continues tour.
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Tour participants gathered in second floor Council room.
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OAA Building Committee chair, architect Sheena Sharp begins tour on the second floor café.