Adaptive Reuse

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The Candy Factory Lofts

Project Name:
The Candy Factory Lofts
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA
Completion Date:
1999
Original Use(s):
warehouse
New Use(s):
residential lofts
Project Description:

History
Dating back to the 1930s, this warehouse is located west of downtown Toronto in the West Queen Street neighborhood. It previously had been used as a Ce De Candy Company factory, the makers of Smarties.[1]

(Re)Developer
Quandrangle Architects undertook the conversion of the warehouse. The firm focuses on the rehabilitation and conversion of existing buildings, as well as historical restorations and renovations.

Outcome
Creating new loft residences out of the factory, the building now provides a great housing option in a neighborhood of restaurants, art galleries, and bars. The six-story post and beam loft building now houses 121 loft units. Some of the amenities enjoyed by the residents include 24-hour concierge service, a party room, a guest suite, fitness room, roof terraces and wide hallways.[2]

[1]The Candy Factory Lofts
[2]The Candy Factory Lofts
Images courtesy of greyvdm, alisdair j, Anrea Hughes, and drelabre



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