Historic Renovation of Landmark Structure in Canada Led by Heather & Little
Heather & Little, a Canadian company with over a century of experience, specialises in the restoration and replication of iconic metalwork on heritage landmarks across Canada and the United States. Established in 1925, the company has been committed to maintaining community identity and supporting sustainable practices by reducing demolition and waste.
Heather & Little's work is centred around restoring detailed metal elements that are integral to the architectural and historical character of heritage buildings. The company honours history while providing structural longevity and visual authenticity.
One of their notable projects was the restoration of the Queen's Park (Legislative Building) in Toronto, ON, where they restored the slate and copper roofing systems to protect the building's historical architecture.
In Ottawa, ON, Heather & Little worked on the East Block, West Block, and Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, involving copper roofing, ornamental pressed metal, and historical replication. They also undertook the restoration of the Sun Tower in Vancouver, BC, where they re-created elaborate terracotta details using stamped copper.
Heather & Little's restoration work on St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica in Toronto, ON, focused on the copper steeples and roofing systems, including replicating gothic-style details and integrating them with modern techniques.
The company has also demonstrated its skill in working with malleable metals for complex curved architectural features, as seen in the restoration of the A.A. Heaps Building in Winnipeg, MB, where they restored the building's dome using lead sheet.
Heather & Little partners with both public and private organisations to conserve Canada's architectural legacy. Their services include architectural sheet metal restoration, heritage restoration projects, custom metal roofing, copper roofing restoration, and ornamental metalwork. They invite clients to explore their restoration portfolio and are ready to help preserve the legacy of national landmarks and private heritage properties.
For those interested in learning more or discussing their restoration needs, clients can contact Heather & Little directly. The company is dedicated to sustaining the historical integrity of Canada's iconic buildings while ensuring their structural longevity.
Heather & Little's expertise extends beyond historic building restoration, as they also offer custom metal fabrication services for architectural sheet metal, catering to the design needs of various lifestyles, fashion-and-beauty, and home-and-garden industries.
The company's versatile skills were showcased in the A.A. Heaps Building project in Winnipeg, MB, where they successfully restored intricate curved architectural metal features using lead sheet.
Blending historical authenticity with modern techniques, Heather & Little's restoration work extends to fashionable fashion-and-beauty establishments, offering custom metal fabrication services that enhance the aesthetic appeal of these modern structures.
