The winners of the 2021 Heritage Toronto Awards were announced on October 18, 2021 during an online ceremony. In its 46th year, the Heritage Toronto Awards recognize extraordinary contributions to Toronto’s heritage.

This year?s Built Heritage Award category recognized building owners who have undertaken projects to conserve or adapt a historic property or architectural feature. The award also honored excellence in conservation practice and craftsmanship performed by the project teams.
The 2021 Built Heritage category comprises three awards: Adaptive Reuse, Heritage Planning & Architecture, and the inaugural Craftsmanship award.
The winners include:
The Craftsmanship Award – recognizing the use of construction techniques and materials that are compatible with the building?s original architectural qualities. The Award went to:
Paradise Theatre, 1006 Bloor Street West, for reimagining an early 20th-century cinema, inspired by its Art Deco design by Benjamin Brown, one of the earliest Jewish architects in Toronto. The 1937 heritage-designated landmark has been transformed into a thriving creative hub and community amenity.
Exterior, front of Paradise Theatre, 2021 Heritage Toronto Awards Built Heritage Nominee. Image: Philip Castleton.
Property Owner: Paradise on Bloor

Project Representative: Ware Malcomb

Heritage Architect: ERA Architects

Heritage Craftsperson/Consultant: Solid Design Creative

Additional Project Partners: Clifford Restoration Ltd., Bras...