Empire Life, Kingston, Ontario

Description:
A Technical Audit of the Heritage Wing and the 1932 Structure of the Empire Life Complex identified the need for major upgrades of the building envelope and mechanical and electrical systems before the buildings could be re-used as offices and training facilities.

The building envelope work entailed the replacement of all windows and the installation of insulation and vapour barriers. The interior of the buildings were completely re-configured to meet current Building Code requirements while respecting the heritage character of the structures.