With an increasing number of vacant office spaces and the demand for housing intensifying, the question arises: What should be done with these empty spaces?
Tag: adaptive reuse
Over the past five years, the commercial real estate industry has witnessed a surge in the acquisition of properties to be repurposed as laboratory space for the health sciences sector. This has involved renovations...
Plans to build a permanent cultural performance centre in Montreal will see eight of the city’s former subway cars used in its construction.
An underutilized building in Toronto’s Corso Italia neighbourhood has been transformed into a mixed-use creative hub, reflecting the local architect’s belief about urban renewal—serving as a catalyst for change, with positive impacts on a...
WZMH Architects have proposed retaining and altering the structure of an old 21-storey hotel building in downtown Toronto and convert it into a 230.85-m (757.4-ft), 71-storey residential tower.
Cube, one of the first office-turned-residential buildings in Calgary is now open. A year ago, the building was an aging office space. Now it houses 65 new rental residences with street-level retail in the...
Designs have been revealed for the redevelopment of Park Hyatt Toronto. The iconic hotel will be fully modernized and restored to its landmark status.
A historic landmark in Hamilton, Westinghouse HQ, is set to become an energetic hub for commercial and cultural activities, and a blueprint for urban neighbourhood revival.
The United Building in Toronto will be North America’s tallest architectural heritage retention development.
Designed by Chevalier Morales Architects, the Maison de la littérature or House of Literature has become a vibrant home to Québec literature and a popular touristic destination in Old Québec.
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