Our office building featured in Globe & Mail

Our new office building has been featured in a recent article by the Globe & Mail. Written by acclaimed architecture critic Dave LeBlanc, the article delves into our endeavor to transform a tired façade into a vibrant creative hub at the gateway to the Corso Italia and Regal Heights neighborhoods. LeBlanc’s detailed analysis highlights the strategic enhancements, including the unified strategy of enlarged openings and a creative paint job that revitalized the previously mismatched bricks and small windows. He notes, “What was once a hodgepodge of mostly small windows on all floors has become a logical grouping of large and extra-large windows, with many operable to create cross ventilation. Once the brick was repaired on the front façade, the entire building was tinted a warm grey. To keep things playful, each window sports a fake drop-shadow, but cast in a different direction.”

The article, published both in print and online on December 4, underscores the project’s unique design elements, such as its playful graphics and trompe l’oeil effects, which activate the streetscape with bold visual statements. It emphasizes the project’s role as a catalyst for urban renewal and its contribution to the vibrancy of the heritage neighborhood.

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