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Strathcona Music Building - Building envelope

Strathcona Music Building

Construction start: July 2021

Planned construction end: November 2026

Budget: $26,000,000

The Strathcona Music Building, built in 1895 and situated on Sherbrooke Street, is one of McGill’s heritage buildings. It is home to the Schulich School of Music. The restoration of the building envelope includes the consolidation of the foundations, the structural reinforcement of the gables and roofs, the repair of the masonry walls and the replacement of the windows. The work will be carried out over multiple years. Most of the work will be done during the summer months to reduce disruptions to the building occupants. 

What to expect

Date 

Work 

Impact  

Mitigation 

April 2024 – October 2024 

 

Masonry work on parts of the North and East façades 
  • Some entrances to the building will be closed at times 
  • High levels of noise 
  • Emergency exits will remain accessible 
  • Alternative entrances will be available 
  • Noisy work will be done from April to August when building occupancy is lower 
  • Dust containment measures will be in place 

November 2024 – April 2025 

 

Scaffolding and inspection 

n/a 

n/a 

April 2025 – October 2025 

Masonry work on the South façade  
  • Some entrances to the building will be closed at times 
  • High levels of noise 

 

 
  • Emergency exits will remain accessible 
  • Alternative entrances will be available 
  • Noisy work will be done from April to August when building occupancy is lower 
  • Dust containment measures will be in place 

April 2025 – October 2026 

Window replacement  

Workers will require access to interior spaces to replace the windows. Each space will be inaccessible for approximately a week. 

Work will be coordinated with the users through the Building Director. 

April 2026 – October 2026 

Masonry work on the South, North and East façades 
  • Some entrances to the building will be closed at times 
  • High levels of noise 

 

 
  • Emergency exits will remain accessible 
  • Alternative entrances will be available 
  • Noisy work to be done from April to August when building occupancy is lower 
  • Dust containment measures will be in place 

Fall 2026 

Landscaping 

n/a 

n/a 
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