Candy Factory Loft Penthouse
Situated in a turn of the century candy factory, this 2700 sf loft penthouse suite by Johnson Chou was one of Toronto’s first residential adaptive re-use projects of its kind. The owner, an avid sportsman with a penchant for traveling to remote areas to camp in the wilderness, requested a residence that evoked, within an urban context, a sense of the landscape he loved so much.
Inhabitable? – an Ultramodern Loft
This project in Montreal by Jean-Maxime Labrecque certainly has a few unique twists, but what sets it apart from similar interiors is, in part, the fact that most photos show someone actually occupying the spaces.
Live Work Loft
Canadian architects Wonder Inc. designed this chic live work loft where the owner – an artist – could let his creativity run wild. Inside, the minimalist interiors feature white walls and ceilings that bounce light around and light up every corner. Hanging on the clean bright walls, artwork catches the eye and creates an art-gallery atmosphere.
Loft in Montreal
On this side of the world it’s quite difficult to find nicely furnished rental apartments.. Apparently, in Toronto is not that hard at all: this beautifully styled apartment for rent from Creative Flats in Montreal, and now I have to start researching how to get there…
Yaletown loft
Designed by Kelly Reynolds for a bachelor client, this 1921 warehouse located in Vancouver’s Yaletown district was converted to condo lofts in 1996. Renovated in 2009, Reynolds worked with the client and brought back that original warehouse feel but with some big city polish to it.
The Wrigley Lofts
Originally a gum factory, The Wrigley Building dates back to the early 1900s. Freight elevators complement the industrial motif, and if you’re lucky, a few units have a freight elevator that enters right into the loft!
Young Family Residence
The Frame house, designed by Marc Boutin is situated in the lovely British Columbia, In Canada. The lovely house is set in a natural landscape which is ideal for a family of five. Most of the design strategy includes using of solar power to stick by its natural / minimalistic theme.
Abbey Lofts
Talk about divine design. This 2,700-square-foot penthouse sits inside the bell tower of a historic Toronto church, a 100-year-old Medieval Revival masterpiece that was converted into the Abbey Lofts in 2008.
Riverdale Loft
Originally a printing press factory, this Toronto building was converted into lofts many years ago. Since then, the units are in dire need of an update, and require a reconsideration for the interaction between original features with comfortable living.
Crosstown Loft
A hip young couple living in Vancouver’s Yaletown entertainment district gets married and decides to start a family. Requiring more space than they can afford in Yaletown, but deliberately wanting to avoid the typical retreat to the suburbs, the couple purchases a run-down loft space a few blocks away in Crosstown.