There have been a lot of infill housing projects lately in downtown Toronto and this one on Richmond St W is one of the nicest. Designed by Core architects, it consists of just 9 units and the location is wonderful - 1 block south of Trinity Bellwoods Park and of Queen St West. This dog is probably heading to the off-leash area at the park! Or it wants to be.
Additional info - Infill housing refers to new development that is put into an older neighbourhood perhaps where a few houses were or more likely where some small commercial building had been. The units in the above building would be priced like downtown Toronto - $$$ - not cheap at all. I have no idea what they were priced at.
I have never ventured into this store on Queen St West but I always admire the window and it looks to be quite lovely inside. They specialize in organic herbs and spices as well as quality olive oils and balsamic vinegars. I think I will have to venture in and treat myself to some nice balsamic one day. And the bonus is that their always clean window gives a perfect reflection of Trinity Bellwoods Park across the road!
Taking part in Signs, Signs. Click here for more signs.
I showed you a detail of some of the carving found on the facade of Osgoode Hall on Sunday and now present the whole facade of the centre hall of the building. As you can see it has been beautifully maintained and any weathering seems to have been repaired and restored. It sits on a beautifully treed site right in the middle of downtown! I'll have to get a summer shot with trees and flowers.
I found this wonderfully executed mural in a laneway off Ossington Ave and thought that the abandoned couch added a bit of 3-D detail to the piece. I have no idea who the artist is but I really like it. And when was the last time you saw saddle shoes?
Taking part in Monday Murals. Click here for more murals.
This is a detail shot of some of the carving that can be found on the facade of Osgoode Hall which was constructed in the mid 1800s and being co-owned by the Government of Ontario and the Law Society of Upper Canada, it is a focal point for much of the legal activity in Ontario. I am amazed at how wonderfully preserved the carvings are for a building of its age and also because of the building's location at one of the busiest intersections in downtown Toronto.
I can't remember where I was when I shot this pic in a laneway during nicer summer days but I have since seen this "Dream Here" stencil turn up in other places. I'm not sure of the meaning but it does get you thinking! It's always with the same background.
The February theme for those of us photo bloggers in the City Daily Photo community is "Umbrellas" and I was on the hunt for a good shot. It is hard taking pics in the rain when you are balancing your own umbrella so instead I present this steel woman which I spotted in a downtown gallery. She looks ready for any downpour that happens. And I love her shadow!
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