Heritage

Parallel Studios specializes in the conservation and restoration of historic architectural elements, with particular depth in stained and leaded glass, historic windows, and associated woodwork. Our work spans residential, commercial, ecclesiastical, and civic buildings, and is grounded in careful study, appropriate materials, and respect for original construction and intent. Projects are carried out in collaboration with a trusted network of supporting trades, engineers, and consultants, allowing conservation and restoration work to be approached in a coordinated and considered way.

Our conservation and restoration work includes:

  • Heritage consultation, condition assessment, documentation, and conservation planning

  • Conservation and restoration of stained and leaded glass, including removal, repair, re-leading, stabilization, and reinstallation

  • Restoration of historic wood windows, sash, frames, and related millwork, including accurate replication and repair.

  • Coordination of associated building fabric, including stonework, structural review, scaffolding, and access planning.

Tristan Adams has worked as a glazier and conservator on heritage projects for over two decades, including the Canadian Parliament Centre Block Rehabilitation Project, where he served as a senior conservator. This experience informs the studio’s conservation and restoration practice, emphasizing methodical processes, material understanding, and long-term stewardship.

Our team applies this same level of care and technical rigor to each project, tailoring conservation and restoration strategies to the specific conditions and requirements of each building.

Parallel Studios was recognized with a 2025 Frontenac Heritage Foundation Award for excellence in heritage conservation.

Canadian House of Commons stained glass conservation project under Traditional Glassworks. Photo: Roberta Gal

Figurative stained glass panel during conservation work
A large stone church with a tall steeple, arched windows, and a central entrance with stairs, surrounded by trees and a sidewalk.
A construction worker wearing a white safety helmet and black work clothes standing inside a building, installing a large window with a view of green trees outside.
Two workers installing or repairing a window in a room with a view of a lake and trees outside. One worker is on the left outside the window, and the other is inside the room on the right, both working on the window frame.
Comparison of two vintage cabinet door handles, with one black and one brass, mounted on a metal surface.
Two people working on a stone house front porch. One is using a saw, and the other is using a power tool. The porch has white decorative columns and trim, green shutters, and a window with an open black window pane. There are tools, a wooden board, a
A stained glass window with colorful geometric patterns, installed in a wall with exposed bricks and plaster, amidst construction or renovation work.
A person looking down through a stained glass window shaped like a bird, set in a brick ceiling.
A brick church with a large arched window and a smaller vertical window above, set against a partly cloudy sky.
A construction worker wearing a hard hat and safety vest working on a scaffolding platform outside a building with large, decorative stained glass windows.
Overhead view of a workshop with two wooden workbenches, one with metal window frames being assembled and another with a person working on a similar project. Various tools, materials, and supplies are scattered around the workspace, including tape, p
Construction workers in safety vests and helmets working on scaffolding outside a brick building with a window and attic vent, with construction tools and equipment on gravel ground.
Colorful stained glass window on a stone church wall with scaffolding in front.
A construction worker wearing a helmet and work clothes is kneeling on a ladder and installing or repairing a window frame in a brick wall within a building under renovation.
Two construction workers on a blue lift working on the exterior of a building with brick walls and a window.