THE WORKSHOP PROJECT Infill building sets design standard for transitioning neighbourhood
1 1. The façade, with glazing supplied by Phoenix Glass, is organized as a modular system which allowed for prefabricated construction on the constrained urban site.
By Aaron Knorr Originally a single-family community, the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood transitioned to light industrial uses in the 1940s. More recently, the area has introduced emerging digital and technology employment. When our client approached us to design a new building to host both office
and industrial uses in the heart of the neighbourhood, we recognized a unique opportunity to help define the future character of this transitioning neighbourhood through building materials, public space, and building performance.
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