Quartek Group’s Award-Winning Contribution to Jarvis Street Reconstruction
Quartek played a crucial role in the reconstruction of Jarvis Street in Fort Erie. This project, a collaboration with the Town of Fort Erie, was recognized with the 2023 Public Works Project of the Year award for its significant impact on the community. The Vision Behind the Jarvis Street Revitalization The aim of the Jarvis … Continued
Read MoreFirst Nations Peace Monument
Quartek has been integral to the First Nations Peace Monument project at DeCew House Heritage Park in Thorold since 2017. The monument, conceptualized by the celebrated Canadian architect Douglas Cardinal, is a symbolic tribute to the Indigenous people’s contribution to the preservation of British North America, now known as Canada, dating back to the War … Continued
Read MoreWhat About Colour?
What about colour in architecture? Look around, and the long history of muted colours in Canadian architecture becomes apparent. This means that, collectively and individually, we have accepted such buildings as the norm, while, over the decades, we have experimented with interior colours. There is sound logic why this has unfolded in this way, but … Continued
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