GBCA is a Toronto & Hamilton architecture firm with 50+ years of experience in adaptive reuse, restoration, heritage & technical consulting.
PAMA - Peel Region Art Gallery, Museum & Archives
PAMA - Peel Region Art Gallery, Museum & Archives
Massey Music Hall
Massey Music Hall
Former Winchester Hall and Hotel
Former Winchester Hall and Hotel
Don Jail Governor’s House and Gatehouse
Don Jail Governor’s House and Gatehouse

Supporting homeowners, business owners and larger property owners.

Working with public agencies and institutions on complex projects.

Conserving, restoring and adapting historically significant places.

Integrating heritage considerations into evolving developments.
Nearly five decades of architectural expertise, heritage conservation, and thoughtful design.
GBCA (Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects) is a full-service architectural firm specializing in Adaptive Reuse, Heritage Consulting, Technical Consulting, and Restoration. All work adheres to Canada's National Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places.
Formed in 2001 through the merger of Christopher Borgal Architect (1977) and Philip Goldsmith Architect (1980), GBCA has earned numerous distinctions, including three Lieutenant Governor's Awards, twelve CAHP Awards, and four Toronto Construction Association Best of the Best Awards.
GBCA President Christopher Borgal received the Eric Arthur Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022 and the King Charles III Coronation Medal in 2024 for his contributions to heritage conservation and service to Canada.
GBCA has been honoured with numerous awards since its inception, reflecting its recognition within the architectural and heritage conservation fields.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR'S AWARDS

CAHP AWARDS

BEST OF THE BEST AWARDS
Awarded to GBCA’s President, Christopher Borgal, for his outstanding contribution to the heritage conservation movement in Ontario over a sustained period of time.
Awarded to Christopher Borgal in recognition of his contribution and services to Canada.
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