Spiral Conversion
This is yet another conversion of an old industrial building into lofts and studios. I showed you a pic of this place taken from across the railway tracks last September (here) and I just finally got around to checking it out close-up only to find a huge gate blocking entrance to the complex. So I took this by pushing the camera through the rungs of the gate. It seems as if everyone has a roof deck and the courtyard is also nicely landscaped. It's not good to see the old industries leaving for the suburbs or beyond but I am glad the wonderful old buildings are being saved!
Somehow, I missed the first time around - don't you hate it when these new condos have great features, then block the public from seeing them up close?!
ReplyDeleteI agree that re-purposing these old buildings is a wonderful thing in most cases. You did a great job through the rungs to get this photo! It would be interesting to see the interior of these units, but I certainly do like those circular stairs leading to the roof!
ReplyDeleteSomething so gorgeous about black against brick. While it is sad it is gated, I can appreciate the need.
ReplyDeleteSomething so gorgeous about black against brick. While it is sad it is gated, I can appreciate the need.
ReplyDeleteYes I like the idea of converting unused industrial space to living accommodation. But like you have mixed feelings about the reasons it is possible.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about saving these old buildings. It seems a good idea to give them a new use. There is a condo building I saw here somewhere that has that same type of spiral stairs to the roof. I can't remember where I saw that.
ReplyDeleteI haven't decided about those spiral stairs. Have you? Surely the original architects of the building would be shocked.
ReplyDeleteLooks like there is a garden up top.
ReplyDeleteI liked it in September, and like it even better close up!
ReplyDeleteThis barely looks like it belongs in Toronto.
ReplyDeleteI like this much better than those all-glass towers.
They have done a great looking job with this particular conversion.
ReplyDeleteI love what they've done with this conversion Pat, a roof deck would be good, a bit of green planting above is always good for the environment!
ReplyDeleteI love it!
ReplyDeleteYes, I could live here.....tasteful conversions indeed. Have a good week Red Pat..
ReplyDeleteLove those stairs to the roof top. Really nice buildings.
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