Toy Factory Lofts: the newest addition to vibrant Liberty Village
Demolition continues at one-of-a-kind live/work loft conversion
From The Condo Guide Magazine
It’s ironic that one of Toronto’s hippest and most of-the-moment loft developments is emerging in one of the city’s most eclectic and historic communities.
Although the conversion of the former Irwin Toy Factory building at 43 Hanna Street has only recently begun, the project - The Toy Factory Lofts - has become a focal point for the resurgence and revitalization of the Liberty Village community at King and Dufferin.
The demolition process is now well underway, and the transformation of the landmark Irwin factory into the 215-unit The Toy Factory Lofts has been highly anticipated since plans were first announced.
Utilizing the most significant historical elements of the original structure, Lanterra Developments and their team of architects, engineers and designers are promising a loft building that will break through the clutter of cookie-cutter condos and lofts to become one of the city’s newest and most desirable new addresses.
Quadrangle Architects Inc. has made its architectural mark on Toronto. Their appreciation for the inherent beauty of things past is well demonstrated, with their design of the ChumCity building on fashionable Queen Street West. Known for their expertise with loft conversions, Quadrangle’s unique approach combines function and design with originality and inventiveness - especially with the The Toy Factory Lofts.
Blending the old and new is central to the unique appeal of this development. “We took the irreplaceable original beauty of the building and combined it with unique features for today’s lifestyles,” explains Mark Mandelbaum of Lanterra Developments. “And it’s at the The Toy Factory Lofts that you’ll find some of the largest lofts in Toronto.”
Take, for instance, the dramatic 1,550-sq.-ft. lofts complete with a large terrace (some with an unprecedented cityscape view). These two-bedroom-plus-den luxury units boast ceiling heights that soar up to 18 ft., three spectacularly designed bathrooms, and massive warehouse-style windows.
These spacious, open-concept loft designs feature elements that aren’t found in any other condo development in the city. “We’ve kept the best from the past,” says Mandelbaum. “Original solid all-brick walls, rare Douglas Fir beams and posts, and steel beams and girders give our lofts a sense of tradition and grandeur that’s hard to find with new developments.”
Knowing this area attracts buyers with a heightened appreciation for innovative design, the developers have hand picked interior designs from multiple award winners II BY IV Design Associates. Known for their extraordinary flair, II BY IV has created three interior design packages available for any unit in the building. These dramatic designs perfectly complement the ethereal quality of building, and work well with even the most individual taste.
Liberty Village has become known as Toronto’s most desirable live/work location, and the The Toy Factory Lofts are no exception. The area has seen a recent surge of renewed interest largely sparked by the creative and entrepreneurial spirit of the neighbourhood. It is known as the hub for the fashion and design industries, media, film and television industries, and the IT sector. The area also boasts a European-esque flair of chic cafes, restaurants and markets, while still offering the convenience of a 24-hour Dominion.
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