Located at the heart of Toronto’s Ossington corridor, 46-54 Ossington Avenue both preserves and reinterprets the character of one of the city’s most dynamic main streets. This project transformed a cluster of single-family homes into a vibrant yet cohesive mixed-use development, including retail at grade, offices, and residential uses above.
A key consideration during its design was integrating the project into the existing context by maintaining the scale and rhythm of the original structures. Rather than imposing a new architectural language, the design carefully reconstructs the front facades with references to traditional proportions and materials—brick, wood, and stone—while offering a fresh interpretation that creates a dialogue between past and present. This approach aligns with our Human Architecture philosophy and ensures the heritage qualities of the streetscape remain legible and intact.
Space for outdoor seating, subtle landscaping, and warm materiality make the sidewalk feel like an extension of the public realm, reinforcing the street’s role as a social connector. Through its scale, material, and uses, the building supports the emotional and functional needs of its neighbours, contributing to a more resilient and inclusive city.
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