CE28

Closing Plenary: Revitalizing Heritage Through Adaptive Reuse in Waterloo Region
Sponsored by Soprema

5/15/2026|PLENARY|STRUCTURED

2 ConEd Learning Hours
10:30a.m.-12:30p.m.

End your Conference experience with a deeper look at some of the projects found throughout the area that has been hosting you over the last few days. Waterloo Region has a rich industrial history and has been at the heart of southwest Ontario's manufacturing engine for over 150 years. The architectural legacy of the region’s industrial past is evidenced by an impressive collection of buildings that reflect this era. Through adaptive reuse, new projects are breathing life into these old buildings, celebrating industrial heritage while creating a distinctive and optimistic architectural fabric for our cities.

Learning Objectives
1. Execute a modern adaptive reuse while respecting heritage architecture.
2. Understand building reuse as a sustainable building practice.
3. Learn how to detail heritage masonry for comfort and building longevity.
4. Adapt buildings for accessibility to all.

Greg Piccini, OAA, Architect AIBC, MRAIC, CPHD
Studio Director, Martin Simmons Sweers Architects
Jason Martin, OAA, MRAIC
Partner, Martin Simmons Sweers Architects


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