I-Zone Live Worklofts

Toronto is a city with a proud history, and therefore the proposition to renovate any historical building is never taken lightly. When Atria Developments decided to convert 326 Carlaw Avenue and 1173 Dundas Street East into hard lofts in 2002, locals new this building would be in good hands.

In converting this former textile warehouse — likely built in the 1960s — into 104 units, Atria simultaneously promoted the surrounding area. With a mandate to convert vacant buildings in neighbourhoods in transition, Atria contribute to their growth by catering to certain demographics. By designating the I-Zone Lofts as live/work properties, for example, Atria ushered artists, creators, and innovators into this then up-and-coming area.

The I-Zone Lofts is technically located within a number of connected structures at the corner of Dundas and Carlaw. Besides the 100 or so homes now located here, residents also have access to a shared rooftop terrace, a party room, and underground parking.

Beginning about a century and a half ago, the Leslieville & South Riverdale area was a hotbed for industrial production in Toronto. While modern residents living at 326 Carlaw Avenue and 1173 Dundas Street East are less likely to be employed by the manufacturing industry, they certainly still have the chance to surround themselves with vintage details from these days gone by.

The classic red brick that envelops the buildings at 326 Carlaw Avenue and 1173 Dundas Street East is only one nod to their former lives. To find out about the rest, however, prospective buyers will have to take a look inside.