WHAT WE’RE UP TO
The stories behind our reclaimed masonry materials are just as compelling as their aesthetics.
Read about how our mission to reduce construction waste is progressing through our investigation of these bricks’ past lives: where they were made, who built and lived in the buildings, and where they are finding new uses in the 21st century.
RENOVATIO EX RUINA: Reclaimed Brick Tiles in Contemporary Furniture Design
As a part of the 2026 DesignTO Festival, we welcomed nearly 200 guests — a wide range of reclaimed material enthusiasts including architects, heritage professionals, designers, students, and artists — to two receptions that celebrated the debut of innovative furniture designs that use reclaimed brick and wood from historic properties.
DesignTO 2026: Repurposing Historic Building Materials with Daniel Gruetter, Arcana Materials, & Ouroboros Deconstruction
Join Daniel Gruetter, Ouroboros Deconstruction, and Arcana Materials for two DesignTO events celebrating repurposed historic building materials at the new Ouroboros Salvage Studio on January 24 & 30, 2026.
Product Spotlights: Clinkers & COSMIC
Learn more about our COSMIC veneer tiles, and the unique historic clinker bricks that they are cut from.
Deconstruction in Action
Behind the scenes, we've received some exciting new arrivals at the Arcana Materials yard. We're always on the lookout for unique heritage building materials, and this fall we've collected some real treasures. Here's a preview of what's coming into our inventory.
Arcana’s Midseason Highlights: Fall 2025
We’ve had a busy few months! Several heritage restoration projects are in progress at Arcana Restoration, and we’re working hard to spread the word about our growing inventory of reclaimed historic masonry materials through Arcana Materials.
Product Spotlight: Credit Valley Sandstone
Salvaged from a deconstructed 1930s mansion overlooking the Humber River in west Toronto, this sandstone is an exceptional relic of 20th century high-end architecture in Ontario.
