Corktown Steel
I recently went for a Sunday morning wander in the east end of downtown (I'm a west-end person) in the Corktown neighbourhood, an area settled in the early 19th century by Irish immigrants mostly from the County Cork. There are some wonderful old buildings in this neighbourhood but being a big fan of Corten steel, I was struck by this storefront on Queen St East which has had a huge renovation and an addition added to the top. And it houses the only fly-fishing supply store in Toronto on the main floor! I'll show you a pic of the back tomorrow.
I think it looks fantastic, very sleek and modern... in a very sympathetic way!
ReplyDeleteNice looking building. Corten Steel eh, now I am sure I've seen some of that around here somewhere....
ReplyDeleteIs it made of cork or steel? Maybe a combination? ;)
ReplyDeleteIt has a nice clean look and the glass allows the whole building to shimmer!
Are you a fly fisherperson? I don't know why anyone would try to fish for flies!
It looks so modern ;-)
ReplyDeleteI think I've seen that building before... it looks good!
ReplyDeleteLove the steel juxtaposed with the brick.
ReplyDeleteNice design. I love when they mix the old with the new.
ReplyDeleteIs that facade made of steel? Fascinating.
ReplyDeleteGood store for fishermen :))
ReplyDeleteA kiss.
The front side is definitely more appealing than the back side. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the rusty façade!
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