Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill

Project Type
Restaurant

Location
Kingston, ON

Client
Springer Group of Companies

The original 19th Century building at this prominent location was redeveloped in the early 1970’s as a Toronto Dominion Bank. An addition in the same Brutalist style was added in the late 1970’s. The former bank was purchased by the Springer Group of Companies after the departure of the bank in 2002. The site sat relatively empty for approximately 10 years.

The project was an opportunity to adapt and reuse the former bank for a new 400-seat restaurant at this prestigious location in Kingston’s Market Square Heritage District across from Springer Market Square.

The project renovated a monolithic modernist building to meet the needs of a new restaurant while respecting the heritage of the streetscape.

The work included reinforcing the roof, creating a new roof top patio, recladding the façade, converting the interior to restaurant use, installing new windows, a modern cornice, and canopies. The building was also equipped with a sprinkler system, permitting the interconnection of the interior spaces to create a dramatic and interesting interior experience.