Garment Factory Lofts
233 Carlaw Avenue (Leslieville / Studio District)
Garment Factory Lofts - 233 Carlaw Avenue
New on the scene in Toronto's hip downtown east is the Garment Factory Lofts – Atria Developments' live/work industrial loft conversion that has received rave reviews. These lofts appeal to first-time buyers, empty nesters, creative individuals (artists, photographers, etc.) and business professionals seeking a live/work hard loft environment.
The Garment Factory Lofts is a newer live/work industrial loft conversion that revitalized a former garment factory in Leslieville. The Garment Factory Lofts are located in the Queen Street East neighborhood, one that is undergoing an exciting resurgence between Logan Avenue and Leslie Street to form a hip Downtown Toronto East.
This neighbourhood is fast on its way to becoming an urban success story. The Garment Factory Lofts are just down the street from the Distillery District and steps from Leslieville. Eventually this vibrant area will encompass additional retail, residential, and live/work housing when the proposed changes to the Toronto Film Studio environs become reality.
With the Wrigley Lofts next door, i-Zone Lofts across the street and the Printing Factory Lofts currently under construction to the south, this stretch of Carlaw is the hard loft destination. Nowhere else in Toronto can you find 4 loft conversions on the same block. And with the Work Lofts and Flatiron Lofts - two new soft lofts - to be built on the corner of Dundas and Carlaw, there will be 6 different lofts to choose from in this spot.
Designed by award-winning Core Architects Inc., the eight-storey Garment Factory Lofts melds the original brick façade of the warehouse with modern steel and glass to create a striking whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. The building terraces back begin at the third floor, and are distinguished by a canopy that will grace the entry on Carlaw and extend back into the lobby. Every loft will offer a glazed balcony or spacious terrace with amazing views.
The 154 unique loft spaces offer options of studio space, one or two bedroom (with or without den/office), or penthouses with lake view. Units range in size from 525 to 1,303 square feet. There is also an AutoShare faciltiy onsite, for those who do not see the need to own their own car. This is ultimate urban living.
The Garment Factory derives its name from its original use – a garment factory. Because of its unique history, designers opted for colorful décor. All suites boast a balcony and landscaped green space is abundant. Eleven foot ceilings, generous warehouse style windows, and a gas barbecue hookup will also be featured in each unit. Enjoy central air conditioning, exposed steel beams and hardwood floors in this mix of old and new.
Atria Developments is known as the creator of i-Zone live/work lofts, located across the street from Garment Factory Lofts. i-Zone was a major catalyst for change in the surrounding neighbourhood and, along with the Wrigley Lofts, is now home to artists, filmmakers, photographers, and other creative spirits. With the Printing Factory Lofts also being converted next door, this strecth of Carlaw is fast becoming known for some of the most authentic hard loft conversions in Toronto.
The development of the Garment Factory will bring a further greening to this former industrial neighbourhood with the inclusion of a parkette that backs onto Boston Avenue.
The Garment Factory Lofts is a stunning warehouse conversion that uses design to marry old and new building types. The building has strong classic details including a concrete frame and mushroom capitals and in contrast the four storey addition is meant to hover over the building, light and transparent in appearance, utilizing a steel frame covered in glass and metal.
The concept for the addition and refurbishment of the existing building is reminiscent of the Massey Ferguson warehouses in the King Street west rail lands which were primarily steel frame with industrial windows. The existing building was deep and wide; the core of the building had to be thinned out to allow units to be designed with views. The building’s density was manipulated to situate the design more appropriately on the base.
In keeping with the artistic and creative setting of the neighbourhood, the suites are designed as live/work units with generous work areas and smaller living spaces, and the traditional athletic amenities was replaced with a power tool workshop for residents.
Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
