Taylor Hazell Architects

Taylor Hazell Architects Limited is an architectural firm located in Toronto, Ontario.

History
The firm was established in 1991 by architects Jill Taylor and Charles Hazell. The principals sought to create a firm that focused on the values of restoration and conservation in Toronto, and throughout Ontario as a whole, at a time when the recession encouraged adaptive reuse as a strategy for avoiding expensive demolition and reconstruction.

Selected projects

 * 1992: Dundurn Castle and Conference Centre, Hamilton, Ontario
 * 1992: Bruce County Museum, Southampton, Ontario
 * 1992–2010: Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, Toronto, Ontario
 * 1992-1993: Whitehern Historic House and Garden, Hamilton, Ontario
 * 1994: Paisley Fire Hall and Hose Tower Restoration, Paisley, Ontario
 * 1994–2013: R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant, Toronto
 * 1995–2005: Osgoode Hall Courthouse and Library, Toronto, Ontario
 * 1996: McConaghy Seniors' Centre, Richmond Hill, Ontario
 * 1997–2011: Casa Loma, Toronto, Ontario
 * 1997–2009: St. Paul's Basilica, Toronto, Ontario
 * 2000–2010: Union Station, Toronto, Ontario
 * 2002-current: Canstage Theatre, Toronto, Ontario
 * 2005: Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning Library, Toronto, Ontario
 * 2005–2006: Brantford Superior Courthouse, Brantford, Ontario
 * 2005–2007: Humber Arboretum Centre for Urban Ecology, Toronto, Ontario
 * 2005–2009: Toronto Courthouse, Toronto, Ontario
 * 2005–2011: Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario
 * 2007–2009: Lebovic Centre for Arts & Entertainment, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario
 * 2009: Brockville Psychiatric Hospital, Brockville, Ontario
 * 2008–2010: Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre], Toronto, Ontario
 * 2009–2012: Alderlea Heritage Estate, Brampton, Ontario
 * 2010–2011: Point Abino Light Tower, Fort Erie, Ontario

Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals Awards

 * 2013: Award of Excellence in Conservation for R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant
 * 2012: Award for Preservation of Heritage Building or Complex for Point Abino Lighthouse
 * 2012: Award of Merit for Craftsmanship for Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre
 * 2011: Award of Merit for Adaptive Reuse Project for Lebovic Centre for Arts and Entertainment
 * 2010: Heritage Communication Award for "Building on History" Architectural Exhibit at the Harbourfront Centre, Toronto
 * 2009: Award of Merit for Adaptive Reuse Project for Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Toronto
 * 2009: Award of Merit for Preservation of Heritage Building or Complex for Casa Loma Roman Stone & Scottish Tower Conservation and Restoration

Ontario Architect's Association Awards

 * 2010: Award of Excellence for the Humber Arboretum Centre for Urban Ecology
 * 2010: Michael and Wanda Plachta Award for the Humber Arboretum Centre for Urban Ecology (Honoring architectural excellence for projects in Ontario that cost less than $8 million)

Heritage Toronto Awards

 * 2012: Award of Excellence for Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Exterior Restoration
 * 2012: Award of Excellence for Berkeley Street Theatre (CanStage)
 * 2009: Award of Excellence for Casa Loma Roman Stone & Scottish Tower Conservation and Restoration
 * 2002: Award of Merit for Casa Loma Stable Tower
 * 2002: Certificate of Commendation for Humber College Carriage House Restoration
 * 1997: Award of Merit for Osgoode Hall

Design Exchange Awards

 * 2009: Bronze Medal for "Architecture - Commercial" for the Humber Centre for Urban Ecology
 * 2004: Silver Medal for Urban Design for Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

Toronto Historical Board Awards

 * 2003: Award of Merit for Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
 * 2002: Award of Merit for Casa Loma
 * 1997: Award of Merit for Osgoode Hall

Toronto Construction Association Awards

 * 1999: "Best of the Best" Award for Osgoode Hall Conservation Project
 * 1998: "Best of the Best" Award for Osgoode Hall Conservation Project

Building Owner's and Management Association Certificates

 * 2010: Certificate of Achievement
 * 2009: Certificate of Building Excellence

Other awards

 * 2014: Ontario Masonry Design Award - Provincial Award for Restoration Design for R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant
 * 2014: Brampton Urban Design Awards - Award of Excellence in Heritage Restoration for the Alderlea Heritage Estate
 * 2006: Brantford Heritage Committee Heritage Recognition Award for the Brantford Courthouse