Thursday, April 8, 2021

Conversion Complete


 I showed you a pic of construction going on at this site in 2018 (HERE) but didn't get by again for a couple of years when I took this pic in 2020. The building had been a corner store which was changed into residential dwellings. Unfortunately when I saw it there were beige marks all over the black wooden surfaces. I wonder if these were the locations of knots in the wood which had repelled the black stain. I'll show you a recent update tomorrow.

17 comments:

William Kendall said...

It looks big.

Iris Flavia said...

Interesting. I like the contrasts.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Will be super interested to see latest shots Pat ✨

jennyfreckles said...

Quite a sympathetic modernisation, though a shame if the smart black cladding doesn't wear well.

Sharon said...

They did a great job on this house. It looks very attractive.

Taken For Granted said...

This looks like a fine restoration and reimagining of an historic building, perfect for the neighborhood.

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Beautiful building. The color is also nice.

John "By Stargoose And Hanglands" said...

Not sure whether I like that black stain or not, but it's certainly an eye-catching conversion job.

Bill said...

I like the look.

Tom said...

...they sure shoehorned it in!

eileeninmd said...

Hello,

I like it, looks like a nice conversion.
Take care, have a great day!

Revrunner said...

With those windows it could almost pass as contemporary construction.

Cloudia said...

I think they did a tasteful job, Pat.

The Furry Gnome said...

Nicely done! I was familiar with the neughbourhood between UofT and Casa Loma, even if I don't recognize individual houses, so I enjoy these.

Catalyst said...

It's quite attractive.

Susie of Arabia said...

I like it! I really love the black stain with the natural wood. Nice architecture too.

21 Wits said...

What a beauty it is! They sure had an eye for what looks tastefully complete!