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Popular Toronto New Lofts and Soft Lofts
If any of these soft lofts interest you, please call Laurin at 416-388-1960
Please be aware that lofts command a premium in Toronto. Generally, they start over $300,000 and anything that isn't small is going to be closer to $400,000. If you are looking for over 1,000 square feet or two bedrooms, expect to pay over $400,000, maybe $450,000 or more. Unfortunately, there is almost nothing that sells near $200,000 and there is very very little, if anything, for $250,000. We just want people to be realistic.
There are 59 Toronto soft loft buildings listed below (as of Dec. 2007), the most extensive list of any real estate site in Toronto. We have spent a couple of years compiling this list and believe it contains every single building converted to lofts in Toronto.
By no means are there available listings in all of these buildings, in fact most of them are not currently for sale. This loft list is meant to inform and illustrate only, to show the wide variety of hard loft buildings in Toronto. If you know of any that are not listed here, please email us and we would be more than happy to add your contribution.
There is a large segment of the building industry today devoted to building new lofts, "soft" lofts. There is nothing wrong with this at all, as people know what they are getting into from the beginning. When you go to a nouveau loft building, you are expecting to see living space on the lower level with sleeping space above, open to the lower. Usually with a large wall of windows.
Some soft loft developers are now building units that are single level, with high-ish ceilings and exposed ductwork. Again, as long as you know the building you are going to is new construction and not converted, then there should be no surprises.
This might be the time to have a small discussion about the word "loft" itself. I know a lot of die-hards don't even want the word loft used in connection with the soft variety, which is their own perogative. But, if we look at the two most common uses of the word, we can see that both are right, in their own way.
The purist says that loft only means a raw and open space in a converted industrial type building. This is what it has come to mean more and more, thanks mostly to movies and television. But a loft can also be an upper level, one that is open to below. In my father's house, the master bedroom overlooks the living room - and is thus a loft. My uncle's cottage has a bedroom in the upper level that overlooks the main room, again a loft.
So either way we use the word, we are correct in it's usage. We just need the qualifier in front, be it hard or soft. In this way can we differentiate what sort of dwelling we are speaking about.
Newly constructed lofts, or soft lofts (otherwise known as condos with high ceilings), are examples of condo developers trying to cash in on the popularity of lofts. Most soft lofts have very little character and, in most cases, the ceilings aren't even all that high. The quality of construction can be disappointing and quite often the location is really the only selling point, since vintage lofts are usually a little off the beaten track, not in the best neighbourhoods.
However, there are a few outstanding newer buildings in Toronto, with some loft-style features. To find out more, look at the list of lofts below.
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Trinity Park Lofts
901 Queen Street West
Trinity Park Lofts is a unique soft loft has one of the best locations in the city. Right across from one of the biggest parks downtown, Trinity Bellwoods Park, this loft is definitely for the dog lover as well as those that love to shop! Situated on trendy shopping mecca Queen West, the Trinity Park Lofts is steps to boutique shopping, furniture stores, cafes, restaurants, and a yoga studio. This seven storey, 102 unit building blends well into the facades of the neighbourhood as well as wraps around the historical Farr House, a landmark on this trendy street. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Derby Lofts
393 King Street East
The Derby Lofts were built as investment suites for loft lovers but have now become fully owner occupied. It has 16-foot ceilings in the living /dining areas and all units have 2 bedrooms and parking; some have terraces and wood-burning fireplaces. The Derby will remain a great investment located close to the new-trendy and happening Distillery District area. Lofts range in size from 880 to 1100 square feet. Some lofts have open terraces and several have wood-burning fireplaces. All units have 2 bedrooms, a parking space and 16 foot ceilings in the living and dining areas. Bedrooms are essentially open at mezzanine level. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Radius Lofts
18 Merton Street
The Radius, situated on an architectural landmark, above the prestigious Ethan Allen shop, just south of Yonge and Davisville is at the heart of one of the most thriving and desirable neighborhoods in Uptown Toronto. Some of the finest upscale restaurants, cafes and shops, fresh food and flower markets, clubs, big-screen theatres and the Davisville Subway Station are literally just a stroll around the corner. This is an intimate residence with a total of only 80 units. All suites are 2-level luxury lofts with 18 foot ceilings. Suites are up to 26 feet wide with floor-to-ceiling windows, many of the lofts boasting panoramic views. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Westside Lofts
1151 Queen Street West
Yes it's bold. A sculpture in concrete, steel, glass and colour - bright colour. Inspired by the individuality and eclectic character of the Art & Design district, Westside Lofts takes a divergent turn from the conventional residential design. Two mid-rise buildings will emerge from the landscape to create a cohesive and lively alcove, tucked away just yards from the action on Queen West. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Roncesvalles Lofts
25 Ritchie Avenue
Situated in the heart of trendy Roncesvalles Village, on Ritchie Avenue at Dundas Street, location is a key factor in the rapidly rising popularity of Roncesvalles Lofts. Comprised of only 37 loft residences with large private walkout terraces, balconies and garden patios, the five-storey building offers one-, two- and three-storey type lofts, ranging from 685 to 1,950 sq. ft. One-bedroom, two-bedroom, two-bedroom plus den and three-bedroom plus den layouts offer something for everyone. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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High Park Lofts
433 Roncesvalles Avenue
The new building deliberately incorporates design elements such as an enormous interior atrium allowing suites to be flooded with light on both sides. This gives a cathedral-like ambiance to the building. It is 120 feet long and 60 feet high and has gracefully arched beams, and domed skylights of stained glass. High Park is down the street. Dundas West subway stop is two blocks north. Parkside Drive provides quick access to the Gardiner Expressway and a streetcar runs pasts the front door directly to King and Bay. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Zed Lofts
38 Niagara Street
Located at 38 Niagara Street in Toronto, the Zed building is a luxury low-rise condominium loft featuring an urban, contemporary design. On the northeast corner of Bathurst and Niagara Sts. Zed Lofts is a 114-unit, 12-storey glass building with soft lofts ranging from 686 to 1,264 square feet. Walk to the Theatre and Fashion Districts in the heart of the vibrant King West community. Floor to ceiling windows, 9' ceilings. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Camden Lofts
29 Camden Street
Camden Street is south of Richmond St. W. and runs west off Spadina Avenue. Camden Lofts were created with the traditional style of loft in mind featuring heights of 10 ft with exposed concrete walls and sealed concrete floors. There are 59 units all with huge industrial style windows and suspended spiral ducts. Suites have concrete floors, concrete ceilings, and concrete walls for soundproofing. Industrial hardware serving as lights and door handles is a common interior finishes. Floors 2 to 6 have one and two bedroom suites ranging from 683 sq ft to 1,200 sq ft. Floors 7 and 8 have terraces. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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District Lofts
388 Richmond Street West
The District Lofts offer spacious one bedroom, two bedroom, and two story lofts from its' twin towers. The 7th, 9th, and 11th floors are all exclusively two story and offer tremendous views. Suites have 12 foot high ceilings and either a juliette balcony or large terrace. Amenities include a large courtyard with District's trademark steel catwalks above, fitness room, party room, and concierge service. The District Lofts is located at Richmond and Spadina in downtown Toronto's fashion district. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Electra Lofts
1029 King Street West
The Electra Lofts units have an urban style 2 storey open concept layout overlooking an open mezzanine below. Units have 17 ft. ceilings and 16 ft. windows. Finishes include exposed concrete, brick accent, and 2nd floor glass railings that overlook the lower level. Each Loft has a balcony and the penthouse units have rooftop terraces. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Kings Lofts
800 King Street West
The Kings is a newer style 2 storey loft development in the trendy area of King West. All suites are a 2 storey open space living concept, with balconies. Amenities in the building include exercise room, sauna, and recreation room. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Stewart Lofts
32 Stewart Street
The Stewart Lofts feature exposed brick and concrete, hardwood flooring, 9 ft. ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, concrete mushroom beams, concrete ceiling, exposed metal piping, drop down sliding doors, movable kitchen islands with built-in wine racks and granite counters. Two storey units are on the 7th floor and are complemented with huge open terraces. Maintenance fees are low. There is no concierge or amenities. Prices are $240/sq ft+ for this true raw loft feeling. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Sylvia Lofts
50 Camden Street
The Sylvia Lofts are 1block west of Spadina on the corner of Camden and Brant Streets. These lofts featuring open spaces with vast walls of moving windows that let in lots of light and open for fresh air but no actual walk-outs. Hardwood floors and clean surfaces create a contemoprary look to this new loft construction. Prices start $230 per sq ft. Condo fees are in the low $.20's per square foot. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Twenty Niagara Lofts
20 Niagara Street
Twenty Niagara, conceived in 1996 and completed in 1998, was one of Context's first loft projects and helped to establish the Context trademark of design innovation and quality. The loft development has won the Ontario Association of Architects' most prestigious accolade, the Michael and V. Wanda Plachta award for architectural excellence. Twenty Niagara is situated directly on an intimate urban park and offers residents such amenities as direct-to-suite elevator access, terraces and individually customized suites.Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Abbey Lane Lofts
261 King Street East
A small and intimate boutique building. located in the St. Lawrence Market area. Suites have generous room sizes, with soaring ceilings, huge 2 Storey and loft style windows. South facing units have open terraces with a gas Bbq hookups and prime south views. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Absolute Lofts
77 Lombard Street
Located on Lombard Street between Church and Jarvis, these 2 storey Loft spaces offer open 1 bedroom and den, to larger 2 bedroom spaces. The ceiling height in the open living area is 17'. Parking is underground and many upgraded suites offer hardwood flooring, slate and granite finishes and gas fireplaces. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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La Piazza Lofts
39 Roehampton Avenue (Yonge/Eglington)
La Piazza is one of the few uptown lofts. located just north of of Yonge and Eglinton. There are a total of 27 units, but all of the lofts are two stories and feature an area of 17' high ceilings in the living area. Windows are an astonishing 16ft of glass. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Mozo Lofts
333 Adelaide Street East
Located at the corner of King and Sherbourne, MoZo has been described by critics as "the most beautiful building in Toronto". Bright and airy, one and two story city lofts and penthouses feature clean lines and urban simplicity. Features include hardwood floors, high ceilings and outdoor living spaces. Amenities include 24 hour security, exercise room, recreation room and sauna. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Waterworks Lofts in The Beaches
2362 Queen Street East
New construction lofts located in the exclusive Neville Park area of the Beaches, steps from the beach or fine shopping and dining. Units range from 1 to 2 storey with the highest quality finishings and incredible attention to detail. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Ideal Lofts
301 Markham
The Ideal Loft building is located on the southwest corner of Bathurst and College Sts. The Bathurst and Carlton streetcars will take you to the University, Yonge and Bloor St. subway stations within minutes. Kensington Market, Little Italy, U of T, Queen West are all within walking distance. The building is 4 years old and built by Context. It's a 9-story building, with the 6th and 8th floors consisting of 2-story lofts. The lofts facing south and west have large terraces or balconies, and the lofts facing north have juliette balconies. All lofts have high-ceilings and wood or laminate floors. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Earl Street Lofts
21 Earl Street
This is a strange loft development, more townhouse than loft, really. But since they have multiple levels and bedrooms overlooking living areas, they can be considered soft lofts. Located just east of Jarvis, north of Wellesley, they are sure to become better know and more popular as the Steam Plant Lofts is completed to the south. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Corktown District Lofts
King East and Sumach
Corktown District Lofts and Towns will offer three boutique mid-rise properties at King East, between Sumach and River. The buildings, to be located at 52 Sumach St., 549 King St. East and 569 King St. East, will rise 6 storeys, with elegant rooflines and stylish architectural profiles set in a modern fusion of concrete, steel, glass and brick. Designed by Quadrangle Architects Inc., the architecture of Corktown District Lofts will redefine the urban habitat by offering a modern interpretation on the traditional loft-style environment. Units at Corktown District Lofts will offer a bold, modern statement on design, accented throughout by soaring 10 foot ceilings, oversized warehouse-style windows and ultra-hip polished concrete floors. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Designers Walk Lofts
168 Bedford Road
In the heart of Designers Walk between Yorkville and the Annex, this desirable location houses 8 stylish rooftop lofts. DW Lofts is an exclusive new development that features open-concept lofts with two spacious levels. They offer the discriminating buyer a combination of private rooftop terraces, courtyards and balconies. The quaint neighbourhood view and spectacular natural light gives these elegant lofts an enchanting allure rich with intimate outdoor space. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Beach House Lofts
1842 Queen Street East
Streetcar Developments Inc. presents the much anticipated sequel to the Academy Lane Lofts: Beach House Lofts. Open space and light are all yours on the inside, while the Beaches Community and all it has to offer is literally right outside the lobby door. Beach House Lofts boasts 12-20" ceilings, large outdoor spaces and gourmet kitchens including stone counters and stainless steel appliances. Exposed brick walls and wood ceilings are found in most of the units. Sensational views overlooking downtown and the lake are one of the many features that Beach House Lofts has to offer. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Edge Lofts
625 Queen Street East
In a few years, Edge Lofts will be at the core of a revitalized eastside area, a rejuvenation that began with the development of the Distillery District and will continue with the reinvention of Regent Park and the urbanization of the West Don Lands. The 66-unit loft building will be located at the southeast corner of Queen Street East and the East Don Roadway, on the site of a former used-car dealership. Edge Lofts should also provide some good views of downtown. West-facing units will have a completely unobstructed view of the city and higher units should have a view of the lake. An indoor and outdoor rooftop amenity room will offer owners that same vista. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Zen Lofts
42 Camden Street
An intimate nine-storey building with only 35 new soft lofts located on Camden Street, one of the most sought-after streets on Toronto's west side. Zen Lofts provides spectacular light-filled living spaces in a tranquil setting steps from the hustle and bustle of Queen Street West. Some of the features offered by Zen Lofts include 9-11ft ceilings, exposed concrete columns with flared capitals, Oversized solid core hardwood veneer entry doors, spacious terraces and balconies equipped with outdoor lighting, water and natural gas supply. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Riverside Lofts
747 Queen Street East
Joining Edge Lofts, Riverside Lofts will also help to revitalize East Toronto. Following the development of the Distillery District and continue with the demolition of Regent Park and the urbanization of the West Don Lands, this small 24-unit loft building is almost built east of corner of Queen Street East and Broadview Avenue. Riverside Lofts should provide some good views of downtown. Higher west-facing units should have a view of the city and higher units will have a view of the lake. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Chelsea Lofts
1375 Dupont Street
This new, seven-storey, modern glass building is known as the Chelsea Lofts. Just completed in 2006, this soft loft building has 69 units that range in price, but most are very affordable. It's a very urbane, contemporary design with units boasting nine-foot ceilings and large, warehouse-style windows. The building also includes three ground-level retail units, one of which has already been purchased by a dentist. Those looking for authentic hard lofts need only head north to the Foundry Lofts. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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North Beach Lofts
601 Kingston Road
Another of Toronto's growing segment of soft loft buildings, this development by Namara Developments was completed in 2006. Near the intersection of Kingston and Main, it can claim to be in the "North Beaches". While some units have views of the lake, it is not really that close to the water. With ceilings at nine feet or more, hardwood floors and come concrete, the units are rather nice. Kitchens with lots of granite and stainless are sure to please. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Glasshouse Lofts
127 Queen Street East
This fabulous brick and concrete construction houses two storey loft units. Each and every unit boasts a fireplace and ceilings soar as high as seventeen feet. Located on popular Queen Street East, the Glasshouse Lofts are visually pleasing and comfortably proportioned. Modern loft amenities such as generous kitchens, large rooms and open floor plans join the standard large windows that are the signature of loft developments. Light floods every corner of each unit through these windows and views are lovely. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Cityscape Terrace Lofts
500 Richmond Street West
Modern lofts right in the heart of downtown Toronto. Spacious rooms and high ceilings let in lots of light from the large windows. Underground parking and individual storage available. Open floor plans continue right out on to the balconies for your own personal city view. Overhead lighting and hardwood flooring warm the living areas at night. In suite laundry facilities and modern appliances available. Invite friends for evening entertaining in these spacious lofts. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Market Galleria Lofts
71 Front Street East
Located Financial District, the Market Galleria is one of the best kept secrets of Toronto. Designed by the same Architect as the Eaton Center, the structure has a dramatic atrium full of lush plants. The building is upscale, very quiet, (only 62 units), and is located among trendy shops and restaurants. While it may be a soft loft building, the atrium and location more than make up for it. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Lofts at DNA
1 Shaw Street & 1005 King West
Located in the King West Neighborhood, DNA' s design was influenced by the materials and look of the turn of the century King West buildings. The limestone detailing is a throw back to an era when great brick buildings defined the street scape. The tinted and sandblasted glass combines with the steel to add multiple levels of sophistication. The first thing you feel when you enter the suites is the light cascading through the enormous, expansive windows. And a sense of space as you look around the open concept layout with big spaces, full of light offering floor to ceiling windows. These are suites with urban zen styles just waiting for a signature. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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iLoft at Mystic Pointe
Legion Road
Think that modern loft living is only reserved for overcrowded downtown Toronto? Think again. Located just 10 minutes from the downtown core, the distinct 15-acre Mystic Pointe Community in South Etobicoke is making waves in the condominium market and for good reasons. Equally renowned for their innovative approach to waterfront condominium living as they are for their commitment to building two-storey lofts a rare design decision in today's condo market developers Camrost-Felcorp have recently enhanced their reputation by adding a new, thoroughly modern, and unique development dubbed iLoft at Mystic Pointe. iLoft units range in size from approximately 500 to 1,325 square feet, each complete with spectacular finishes, many of which are exclusive to the project. Camrost-Felcorp knows that iLoft's two-storey loft layouts will soon set a new standard for condo living in Toronto, but they note that standard is for everyone else our purchasers want something that's exceptional. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Mode Lofts
399 Adelaide St West
Mode Lofts has a 24/7 concierge, lounge, meeting room, fitness room, pet spa and courtyard gardens. Cresford Developments built Mode, they also built The Merchandise Building, The Thornwood Condominiums, The Summit and Empire Plaza. The lofts have 10 foot ceilings and full width floor to ceiling windows and wide balconies. Location is good, close to all the best the downtown west side has to offer. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Fashion District Lofts
455 Adelaide Street West
Right in the middle of the fashion district, across from St Andrew's Park, 455 Adelaide is a combination of soft lofts and townhomes. There will be 93 lofts with views of the city and park, floor to ceiling glass and 10 foot exposed concrete ceilings. This new loft development will feature zen gardens, a two storey lobby, extended height entry doors, exposed concrete columns with flared capitals and individually controlled heating and cooling systems. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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66 Portland Lofts
66 Portland Street
66 Portland is a nine storey moden boutique soft loft building offering eighty-five stylish lofts in the fashion/entertainment district of Toronto. The location is steps to Victoria Memorial Park, theaters, restaurants designer boutiques and night spots. The lofts feature floor to ceiling windows, ten foot exposed concrete ceilings, hardwood or polished concrete floors, large balconies and terraces with great views, spa like bathrooms and exposed concrete columns with flared capitals. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Sixty Lofts
60 Bathurst & 60 Niagara
Sixty lofts is actually two separate loft buildings 60 Bathurst with 142 soft lofts and 60 Niagara with another 30 new lofts. The interior is designed to add flexibility and creative input by purchasers in lofts that range from 491 to 1,680 square feet. Features like oversized entry doors, gas connections in kitchens and balconies, ceilings heights ranging from 8.5 to 10 feet, stainless steel appliances, exposed concrete ceilings, and engineered hardwood flooring. Located at the foot of Bathurst, residents are a stroll away from the Fashion & Design District, Entertainment District and Queen West shopping. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Glas Lofts
24 Charlotte Street
Glas Loft ceiling heights will range from 9 to 11 feet and some lofts have exposed concrete columns and walls, walkout terraces or balconies. Kitchens are contemporary open concept with high gloss or wood veneer cabinetry. Countertops are either glass or synthetic stone and backsplashes are glass mosaic or ceramic. Great location close to all downtown has to offer, restaurants, shopping, fitness centers, cafes and boutiques. Glas will feature patented lofthouse, one bedroom, one bedroom plus den, two bedroom, penthouse and a uniquely furnished hotel-style pied-a-terre lofts with features like soaring ceiling heights, huge floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, designer kitchens and bathrooms, gas cooking in kitchen and outdoors, plus stone counters. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Eastside Lofts
Britain Street
A new thirteen storey building with new loft residences with an exterior of scarlett clay brown brick and floor to ceiling glass. 50 of these lofts are single storey and 2 are double storey. There are two entrances to the building, one facing north on Queen Street and the other facing south on Britain Street. New loft features include 10 foot ceilings in all rooms with natural exposed concrete, laminate flooring, floor to ceilings windows, doors that slide and a contemporary style kitchens with islands. Eastside Lofts location is convenient for shopping in the St Lawrence Market and enjoying all the Distillery District has to offer. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Five Nine on Richmond
533 Richmond Street West
On the southeast corner of Portland Street and Richmond this is a new soft loft building by 59 Developments and Core Architects. It is a 10-storey, 52-unit modern glass, steel and concrete building with soft lofts ranging in size from 471 to 2,159 square feet. It is an intimate low rise building with modern contemporary lofts. Features include 9' ceilings, exposed concrete ceilings, hardwood floors, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, designer kitchen & baths. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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East Lofts
275 King Street East
Architect Peter Clewes was inspired by the simplicity and understated elegance of East Asia when designing East Lofts. This post modernist glass, steel and brick mid rise houses 129 one and two storey lofts. The suites are contemporary in design and finishes are Zen-like. The standard features in this building exceed the upgrades elsewhere stainless steel appliances with gas stove, stone kitchen counters, modern sink and vanity combo, pre engineered hardwood throughout and industrial style rain head. This building is a perfect blend of serenity and comfort. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Watermark Lofts
Gerrard Street
While true or 'hard' loft construction typically involves the conversion of a vintage factory or warehouse, Watermark Lofts is a new, or 'soft' loft construction. Watermark Lofts, however, is a community not without a deep and abiding sense of heritage. Located on Gerrard Street, east of Main in the Upper Beach area, Watermark Lofts stands on the site of the Lake Simcoe Ice Company office building, a heritage building and integral part of the Toronto community in the 20th century. Elements of the Edwardian Classicism from the Lake Simcoe building will be integrated into the loft designs by rebuilding the original faηade into a grand archway which will serve as the entrance to the community, preserving the unique characteristics that make this project one of a kind. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Quad Lofts
19 and 23 Brant Street
A newly-built soft loft building, the The Quad lofts are located in the King West district. In a neighbourhood of historic low-rise red-brick, with the King, Queen and Spadina streetcars just around the corner. Some of the city's best restaurants, bars, furniture shops, design studios are all within a block or two away. These lofts have 9-10 foot ceilings with exposed concrete, and polished concrete floors, rolling doors, stainless steel appliances, gas cooktops, huge windows and floor to ceiling built-in storage cabinets. Some units have a balcony or terrace. There is a central courtyard with reflecting pool, 24-hour concierge, party room/lounge, exercise room, indoor pool, sauna, conference centre, billiards, cinema and 2 guest rooms. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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The Metro Lofts
119 & 139 Merton Street
Features two level loft style units, some with large balconies and great views of the city. En-suite laundry. Lockers. Underground parking. Maintenance includes heat, hydro & water. Located near Yonge and Davisville in Midtown Toronto. The 196 lofts range from 700 to 1,000 square feet, with some townhouse style condo units with patios, some 2-storey loft units. The penthouses have great views, and the whole building overlooks green space including the Belt Line trail with a jogging path through some of Toronto's most beautiful neighbourhoods. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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517 Kingston Road Lofts
517 Kingston Road
Soft lofts near The Beach, on Kingston Road west of Main, built around 1995. This unassuming building contains only 8 lofts, 4 single-level units on the main floor and 4 multi-storey lofts above. Each is unique and range from 1,000-1,200+ square feet. Ceilings range from 8 feet up to 23 feet in some spots. They all have wood floors, gas fireplaces and open kitchens. Upper level lofts have huge roof terraces with views of the lake and the lower units have private patios. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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West Village Lofts
550 Hopewell Avenue
The boutique soft loft building contains 29 unique residences, all with an array of quality features and finishes. The beautiful exterior is done in an architectural stucco finish and has new double glazed oversized commercial grade windows to allow plenty of natural light into each suite. Some of the suites have a private, oversized balcony or terrace making it the ideal place to sit and enjoy a cool drink on a hot summer night. While some of the lofts boast individual entrances, the other suites are accessed through a contemporary designer lobby. A designer interior elevator cab lifts you from the lobby to the second and third floors so there's no need to worry about climbing the stairs when you're not up for the exercise. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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1444 Dupont Lofts
1444 Dupont Street
The lofts at 1444 Dupont are truly unique minimalist lofts, one of which is even going to be featured in the 2008 season of Big City Broker. A hidden treasure, this is the first residential unit to come for sale since the building was completed around 2001. Lofts range up to 2,800 square feet and must be seen to be appreciated. These soft lofts feature ceilings as high as 18 feet, 360 degree exposures, walls of massive windows, and more. Some even have remote-controlled blinds! Covering two levels, these are true live/work spaces, with many artists living in the building. Main floor is commercial/industrial space. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Bloor West Lofts
1396 Bloor Street West
The Bloor West Lofts are 64 New York-style multi-level lofts in the heart of Toronto's west end. The Bloor West Lofts are a hybrid of two very popular housing styles, the urban loft and city townhome. By designing from the ground-up, the architect had flesibility to design the perfect unit. The lofts are multi-level, have 10 foot ceilings on the main floor, have at least two bedrooms - and each loft offers a full roof deck. It's a townhome that looks like a loft. Located in Toronto's newly vibrant west end, we have offered our clients an affordable home just minutes from the subway. This project was completed in 2003. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Charlotte Lofts
36 Charlotte Street
The Charlotte Lofts is an intimate 13 storey, 63 unit, loft style condominium building located among downtown Toronto's best restaurants, theatres and nightspots in the vibrant King-Spadina district. Designed by Core Architects, one of Toronto's leading architectural firms, each suite features huge floor to ceiling windows, private balconies and high ceilings. The first through sixth floors offer single level lofts, while the seventh floor and up are two level lofts. Along with private underground parking, rooftop common room and spectacular outdoor patio space, the Charlotte Lofts is a truly unique building. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Leslieville Lofts
Broadview Avenue
For those seeking that "close-knit" feel, Leslieville Lofts is rising within that community context, among its established neighbours. Building on the area's residential landscape is this eight-storey mid-rise, offering approximately 140 loft-designed units, ranging from 470 to 2,265 square feet. The building is moving away from 'historical warehousing' to a more modern style, though the structure will still be in context with the warehouse nature of Carlaw, with a distinct base and a top accented by glass and balconies. These lofts will offer quality finishes such as exposed concrete ceilings, and almost every suite will have an exposed concrete feature wall. Aside from that, they will have top-of-the-line finishes what everyone is used to seeing in these modern lofts. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Cube Lofts
799 College Street
It's nice to see that there are still developers who are interested in creating art rather than building generic, bland towers. Cube Lofts is the perfect example of Art-chitecture. This unique & boutique soft loft will not only add flare to the already vibrant Little Italy neighbourhood, but it will hopefully encourage other developers to put design ahead of density. The Cube Lofts will feature some very impressive finishes with kitchens offering hardwood flooring, caesar counterops, stainless steel appliances and signature designer kitchen high gloss finish cabinetry. Located south of College Street on Shaw Street this development offers 20 foot ceilings for two-storey lofts and 9 foot ceilings for one-storey lofts. Cube offers residents la dolce vita - every loft is unique. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Worklofts
Carlaw Avenue
It's nice to see that there are still developers who are interested in creating art rather than building generic, bland towers. Cube Lofts is the perfect example of Art-chitecture. This unique & boutique soft loft will not only add flare to the already vibrant Little Italy neighbourhood, but it will hopefully encourage other developers to put design ahead of density. The Cube Lofts will feature some very impressive finishes with kitchens offering hardwood flooring, caesar counterops, stainless steel appliances and signature designer kitchen high gloss finish cabinetry. Located south of College Street on Shaw Street this development offers 20 foot ceilings for two-storey lofts and 9 foot ceilings for one-storey lofts. Cube offers residents la dolce vita - every loft is unique. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Grangetown Lofts
71 McCaul Street
These townhouse-style lofts are tucked away on McCaul Street, between Queen West and Dundas. These Tridel-built live/work lofts are tucked away in a gated quiet garden courtyard setting that is mere steps away from hospitals, TTC, U of T and Ryerson, the Eaton Centre, and the Entertainment & Financial District. They feature open concept living with 10 to 12-foot ceilings, exposed ducts, hardwood floors and outdoor patios. There are one and two bedroom units ranging from under 600 square feet to around 730 square feet. But they make up for there small size with terraces up to 200 square feet. Completed around 2001, they still represent good value for the money in such a great location. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Seventy5 Portland
75 Portland Street
Expect the unexpected & be open to the element of surprise & grandeur. 75 Portland will elevate creative design and architecture to a level never seen before in Toronto. It will be a testament to the extraordinary talents of the brilliant team comprised of Philippe Starck and Yoo. A dramatic, one-of-a-kind condominium, located in the ultra hip fashion district of King West. 75 Portland will ignite a new wave of style and lifestyle in Toronto. Sizes range from a 503 square-foot junior one-bedroom up to a 2,116 square-foot penthouse with an 1,103 square-foot terrace. Prices started at $199,000 from the builder, with penthouses at $600/square foot. They have definitely gone up significantly from there. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Space Lofts
255 Richmond Street East
The name of this building is a bit misleading, since loft sizes start here from as little as 350 square feet and, as far as I know, don't exceed 1,000 square feet. There are some really nice lofts in the building though, and the location is great, within walking distance to the St. Lawrence Market. In the two-storey lofts the living area is quite impressive with the floor-to-ceiling windows through its 18-feet height. Single storey units with their 9-feet height can hardly be called lofts. Located on the lower east side of downtown (Richmond and Jarvis), the owners at Space have convenient access to King St. E, the Distillery District, St. Lawrence Market, and the Financial District from their residence. This soft loft building was completed in 2004 with mostly 2 storey lofts with the bedroom on the upper level and huge floor to ceiling windows spanning 18 feet. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Verve Lofts
120 Homewood Avenue
A 39-storey tower and 7-storey loft offering resort style recreational and leisure activities, including a rooftop pool. Shimmering glass and concrete elements make a bold statement in the surrounding landscape. The developer Tridel, has implemented in Verve an environmentally sustainable design and construction, along with environmentally friendly features and finishes. Verve has taken the lead as Toronto's first truly green condo. Verve has 344 suites ranging in size from 642 to 1,085 square feet, each suite is accompanied by either a French balcony, balcony or terrace and a series of larger collection of signature suites. Ceiling heights range in size from 9 to 14 feet. The loft section of the building offers suites ranging in size from 629 to 1,404 square feet. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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The Maxus Lofts
80 Cumberland Street
Known as The Maxus, 80 Cumberland was built by the Shiu Pong Corporation in 2002. It is the only loft in Yorkville. Conceived as wide loft living, the suites on the 2nd floor of this building have 17 foot ceilings in the living rooms. Above that floor units are 2 storey floorplans featuring balconies and huge windows. The building is 18 storeys with some great views from the top floors. Suites start at 812 square feet and go up to around 1,800 square feet. Many units have been renovated to the neighbourhoods high standards and are fantastic. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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New Times Square
109 Front Street East
There is a total of 375 units, ranging in size from 420 square feet to 1,400 square feet. Some of the units have been upgraded and most units have balconies or terraces. While the majority of the building is composed of standard condos, there are some two storey loft units. This wonderful condominium complex provides its residents with effortless access to Toronto's finest shops, (24-hour Dominion Store now in 80 Front Street East @ Market Square), restaurants, Rainbow Movie Theatre, Hummingbird Centre, galleries and entertainment venues of all varieties. The King subway station is one of Toronto's most active and only a short walk from 109 Front Street East. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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Marina Del Ray
2261/2267/2269 Lake Shore Boulevard
The development was a winner in 1989 of the Urban Development Institute's Residential Award of Excellence for 'Best Designed Community.' The buildings look into a central magnificently landscaped courtyard. Marina Del Rey is connected to the Waterfront Park & Marina by the waterfront promenade. Three towers make up the complex and have a total of 820 condos, many of which are two-storey lofts. Completed in 1990 by Camrost Felcorp, the buildings all look into a centrally magnificent landscaped courtyard that are privately enclosed in an enclave on 11 acres of green space terraced toward the lake. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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29th Street Lofts
3400 Lake Shore Boulevard
The 29th Street Lofts were completed around 2005 by Eden Oak in the Etobicoke community of Long Branch on the western lake shore. It is a townhouse-style complex with one and two storey lofts. On the west side of Toronto, 29th Street Lofts are part of the revitalization of Lakeshore Boulevard in the historic Mimico district. Stainless steel fixtures, laminate flooring, contemporary cabinetry and countertops highlight the interior of these new soft lofts. Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
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For many Canadians, moving to an urban apartment is about tapping into the excitement and cultural opportunities of the big city and can also mean a shorter commute to work. But finding a place in the city can mean sacrificing the larger living spaces found in the suburbs or country. Increasingly, urban dwellers are finding that loft apartments offer the location and opportunities of city life with far more space than average condos or apartment homes. What's the idea behind lofts, and why are they so popular?
One definition for a loft found on the Web is -- An appeal against convention- convention in thinking, convention in building and convention in living. They are a celebration of open concept living and unconventional spaces brought about by the considered application of imagination and a rejection of mass-market housing.
By the 1980s the concept was spreading first across the United States and then to Europe and Asia. As the trend grew it caught the attention of developers identifying a new market. Developers being developers did not let a lack of owning an existing warehouse or factory building to convert stop them from moving into the new market. Thus the new word Loft began to be applied to units in ground up new construction. Needless to say the term grew fuzzy.
By now the term loft has matured. Lofts built new from the ground up are typically referred to as soft lofts or new lofts or loft-inspired or mezzanine suites. Whether created out of an existing building or built ground up new, all lofts have certain common elements or they are not lofts.
Lofts are part of the Postmodernism movement in architecture. Postmodernism is a counter- reaction to the strict and almost universal modernism of the mid-20th Century. It embraces elements from historical building styles incorporating them without a rigid adherence to one style. It also does not as policy try to hide the structural or mechanical elements of a building but often uses these in the design.
What is a "soft" loft?
In recent years developers have built new buildings with some of the characteristics of a hard loft such as high ceilings, big windows and open floorplans. These lofts typically have a softer edge... no exposed ducts and plumbing, carpet in some areas and upscale kitchens and baths. Soft lofts have more in common with traditional condominiums than a true hard loft.
What is an "artist live/work" loft?
Toronto bylaws allow for the development of buildings with "artist live/work" zoning. The first of these developments appeared on Shanly Avenue (near Queen and Gladstone) and most featured minimal finishing, 16' ceilings and steel frame construction. The City's zoning restricted their use to people who were engaged in a precisely defined list of artistic activities. Over time these buildings have come to be occupied by people who simply enjoy the loft life.
Here are some of the unique joys of the loft life:
* Open spaces - The primary benefit of loft living is the large open spaces that allow you to live and move how you want, rather than having your movement defined by a permanent floor plan of walls, doorways and rooms.
* Define your areas - In a loft, the floor plan can be fluid and ever changing. You can set up a sleeping area in one part of the space, then move it somewhere else if you have guests or if you just need the area for another use. Kitchens and bathrooms are more permanent, of course, but temporary partitions, hanging curtains, or even changes in floor covering can define other spaces.
* Eclectic style - Another nice aspect of many lofts is the opportunity for eclectic design and decorating. For example, a loft might feature soft, delicate window treatments on reinforced factory windows, or a modern couch sitting on a hundred-year-old hardwood floor. This mixture of old with new and practicality with comfort can form a wonderful esthetic that makes the most of a loft's mixed-use nature.
Regardless of the type of loft, all Lofts should have certain basic common elements:
* Open, flowing floor plans
* Minimal uses of interior walls to define space and doors to close off areas
* High ceilings - some definitions set minimum ceiling heights at twelve feet or it is not a loft just a condo with high ceilings
* Exposed piping, ductwork, structural elements
* Large windows
* Access to the sky often with roof top gardens or decks
* Easily merges living and work space, blurring the lines between workplace and residence
* Mixes traditional mediums with modern finishes - concrete, metal, stone, brick, wood used freely alongside of drywall, ceramic tile and vinyl
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