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Inspired by Old Montreal’s Paper Hill and its rich printing history, 425 Viger West’s restoration of the Read Building dating back to 1912 is a contemporary expression of its original purpose and architecture: Whether printed, folded, crumpled, or stacked, paper was at the heart of the inspiration for the building’s renewal, and its revitalized state unifies the past and present by blending a cohesive mix of heritage masonry with modern materiality. As one rounds this building’s corners, they step through time, following a path from stone of the past to the present’s steel and glass.