Château Frontenac
Custom heritage-compliant mirrors and frameless shower enclosures — $67,000 saved vs. European heritage specialists.
The Château Frontenac — a UNESCO-recognized heritage property built in 1893 — required mirror and shower glass replacements that matched original architectural details while meeting modern safety codes. European specialists quoted $230,000+ and 18-week lead times. We delivered custom units for $67,000 less, 8 weeks faster, with full heritage compliance on first submission.
Financial Impact
Saved vs. European heritage mirror specialists — same quality, manufactured in North America
Eliminated rework — pre-approved samples matched heritage committee requirements on first submission
Faster delivery than UK-based heritage supplier (18 weeks quoted vs. our 10 weeks delivered)
The Challenge
Heritage committee required bronze-finish frames matching 1893 original fixtures — no 'modern' alternatives acceptable
Provincial safety code mandated laminated safety backing on all mirrors over 900mm — conflicting with heritage aesthetics
Frameless shower enclosures had to fit within existing stone archways — no two openings were identical dimensions
All materials had to be transported through narrow heritage corridors — maximum 800mm width, no elevator access
Québec heritage documentation required full material provenance chain for committee approval before manufacturing
Our Solution
Custom bronze-finish aluminum frames manufactured to match 1893 archival photographs — heritage committee approved on first review
Laminated safety backing integrated behind mirror surface — invisible from front, fully code-compliant from behind
Laser-measured every shower opening on-site — 156 unique cut sheets generated for precision-fit manufacturing
Mirrors shipped disassembled with corridor-width packaging (max 750mm) — assembled in-room by our certified team
Full material provenance documentation prepared: glass origin, finish process, coating chemistry — submitted 3 weeks before manufacturing
Our Work
From Montréal to the world.
Custom bronze-frame mirror matching 1893 heritage specifications
Frameless shower enclosure fitted within original stone archway
What Our Partners Say
European suppliers quoted us $230,000 and 18 weeks. Hilo delivered identical heritage quality for $67,000 less in 10 weeks. The heritage committee couldn't tell the difference — they approved everything on first pass.
Director of Facilities
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
Château Frontenac
Quebec City, QC
“European suppliers quoted us $230,000 and 18 weeks. Hilo delivered identical heritage quality for $67,000 less in 10 weeks. The heritage committee couldn't tell the difference — they approved everything on first pass.”
Director of Facilities
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
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