1100 LANSDOWNE AVE CONDOS

FOUNDRY LOFTS CONDOS FOR SALE

At first glance, it's pretty obvious that the Foundry Lofts are something special. Rather than being special in a gleaming glass tower, the authentic hardloft at 1100 Lansdowne Avenue has the kind of remarkable quality that only 100-year-old buildings have acquired over time. Curious to find out more? There is a  plaque out front explaining the historical significance of the Foundry Lofts, and the interior walls are even adorned with archival photographs telling the story of Building. But instead of taking our readers on an extra journey, here we explain a little about the history of 1100 Lansdowne. In the late 19th century, the Canadian Foundry Corporation (CFC) began producing railcars on Front Street in Toronto. After about 30 years, the manufacturing facility moved to the same location on Lansdowne Avenue. His new factory was so large that  CFC was able to expand: 1100 Lansdowne quickly became the site where everything from railway tracks to fire hydrants were manufactured. In the late 20th century, the factory ceased production, as did many downtown Toronto industrial parks. Fortunately, while it took around 25 years to decide what to do with the structure,  it was granted heritage status in 2004. A few years later, E-Park Developments stepped on the scene and thoughtfully rebuilt the old factory into just over 100 Lofts in Toronto for apartments in 2008. Burka Architects undertook the design work and managed to carve livable hard lofts out of the  building's skeleton while maintaining the building's integrity. The deep red brick looks perfectly weathered from the outside and can be admired again inside in the 16,000-square-foot atrium.

Since  a good hardloft remodel relies on creative reuse, it  makes sense for the developers to add a parking lot to where the trains used to be stored. Residents are proud of their building's heritage: a beautification project is being led by resident volunteers, who are responsible for the photographs on the walls and other artworks throughout the building. In addition to this project, the building has an overall sense of community unmatched by many other condos in the City: Loft socials are held in the atrium on major holidays. However, if you need a little more privacy, there is always a smaller party room available. The building also has a meeting room, theater and fitness facilities.

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