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64 | FEBRUA RY 2017 Yorkville Village that careful planning with the millwright allowed for the equipment to be delivered in 18,000-pound sections whose dimensions matched the openings cut in the floors. It wasn't a straight lift. Instead, sections moved from the lower parking level through a series of specialized cranes and hoisting equipment moved the pieces through a vertical maze to get to the top. There were a number of instances where design changes and new on-the-ground realities called for adaptability, recalls Moch. "Incorporating these design changes into the scope and schedule required a co-operative and versatile construction management approach. And that approach came from all members of the team, from Traugott site staff and project managers through to the other consultants and the owner," says Moch. Redevelopment projects often require a level of ingenuity to complete and this one is no exception. And as the stock of retail centres downtown begin to show their age, ambitious revitalization projects may become more common. "Shopping patterns are changing, especially for the sophisticated consumer," says Yorkville Village's leasing manager Eric Sherman. "The retail environment needs to be experiential with a focus on lifestyle. That's why, for example, we've created venues like the Oval Square and The Lane where we can host entertaining and interactive events. We have also worked to strategically intertwine fashion, food, and fitness to create the concept of a 'culture house' for the neighbourhood." While events will bring in people, it is the parade of human spectacle that ultimately animates the space, making retailers want to be where the crowds are. And as online shopping competes for consumer dollars, making shopping about the experience is a challenge new developments such as this one are poised to meet. A LOCATION 55 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario OWNER First Capital Realty ARCHITECT KASIAN ARCHITECTURE INTERIOR DESIGN AND PLANNING LTD. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Traugott Building Contractors Inc. STRUCTURAL CONSULTANT Entuitive MECHANICAL/LEED CONSULTANT INVIRO Engineered Systems Ltd. ELECTRICAL CONSULTANT MCW Consultants Ltd. CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERS A-D Engineering Group Ltd. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Scott Torrance Landscape Architect Inc. INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANT GH+A Design TOTAL SIZE 210,000 square feet TOTAL RENOVATION COST $145 million RENDERING COURTESY FIRST CAPITAL REALTY Steeel.indd 1 2017-01-30 8:44 AM Congratulations to First Capital Realty on their accomplishment in renovating the Hazelton Lanes Mall into the new Yorkville Village! It was a huge undertaking and we are very proud for our contribution to your project. 603 MILLWAY AVENUE, UNIT 6 CONCORD, ONTARIO L4K 3V1 (905) 738-6274 | basso@guesttile.com Tile.indd 1 2017-01-17 12:32 PM General Sprinklers.indd 1 2017-01-31 10:44 AM Structural Solutions Since 1986 Licensed to practice across Canada info@adengineering.ca 855-998-3514 ADEngineering.indd 1 2017-01-25 8:51