Robarts Library University of Toronto building

Robarts Library University of Toronto building

The new building design by Diamond Schmitt Architects brings daylight and views to a five-storey, glass-enclosed addition. The original concept for Robarts Library included three pods surrounding the core of the library.

Etobicoke Commons Toronto building

Etobicoke Commons Toronto building

Diamond Schmitt Architects is among a shortlist of firms selected to design a new civic centre for the Toronto suburb of Etobicoke. The scheme was recently presented at a public event.

Torteria San Cosme in Kensington Market

Torteria San Cosme in Kensington Market

Architects: +tongtong

Walking into Torteria San Cosme, you’re immediately struck by a cacophony of colour. Patterned tiles and hand-painted signs perfectly clash with a vivid large mural covering an entire wall, while an awning of multi-hued webbing cantilevers over the take-out counter.

Nota Bene Restaurant in Toronto Queen Street West

Nota Bene Restaurant in Toronto

Award winning interior design firm +tongtong has collaborated with renowned Owner/Chef David Lee to renovate the interiors of Nota Bene, an established fine dining restaurant that was originally designed by the buildings Architects KPMB.

Double Duplex in Toronto, Ontario home

Double Duplex in Toronto, Ontario home

Design: Batay-Csorba Architects. The Double Duplex was created in response to the cities growing need for alternative housing models due to the rising cost of urban real estate and the need for urban densification.

Toronto Centre for the Arts Building

Toronto Centre for the Arts Building

Design: Diamond Schmitt Architects. The Main Stage Reconfiguration Project transforms the existing auditorium into two venues – the 580-seat proscenium Lyric Theatre with a new stage, and a 300-seat flexible ‘black box’.

House 46H in Toronto property

House 46H in Toronto property

Architects: baukultur/ca. House 46H has recently been transformed from of a 110-year-old house into a contemporary, highly sustainable home and, even though strictly modern, its exterior complements the traditional Beaches neighbourhood.

Hazelton Residence 1 in Toronto: Ontario home

Hazelton Residence 1 in Toronto: Ontario home

Design: Batay-Csorba Architects. Addition and full interior renovation of an existing four-storey duplex: conversion into one 4,000 sqft family home. Located on a tree-lined street in the Yorkville neighborhood, a vibrant and historical cultural district.

Ontario Institute for Cancer Research Toronto

Ontario Institute for Cancer Research Toronto

Design: Diamond Schmitt Architects. A research laboratory space for the OICR at the MaRS West Tower in Toronto. The project includes new flexible wet and dry laboratories for genomics and informatics research and a statement staircase to inspire interaction among staff.

The Drake Hotel Toronto building expansion

The Drake Hotel Toronto building expansion

Design: Diamond Schmitt Architects. The hottest boutique hotel in Toronto is about to enlarge its footprint on vibrant Queen Street West. A thoughtful yet provocative addition to the original building from the 1890s.

Amelia House in Toronto property

Amelia House in Toronto, Cabbagetown residence,

The house design by POST Architectureis located on heritage protected Amelia Street, as are most streets in the neighbourhood of Cabbagetown in Toronto. As a result the only changes possible to the street-facade were period details typical of the Victorian era

Coach House in Toronto property

Coach House in Toronto property

Design: POST Architecture. The Coach House is named for the history of its site – built where an original, century-old coach house once stood, stabling horses and housing carriages.

The Waterworks Toronto building news

The Waterworks Toronto building

Design: Diamond Schmitt Architects. A large heritage building on an historic downtown Toronto site will be preserved and adapted from its industrial origins to become a vibrant mixed-use community hub for a rapidly growing residential population.

University of Toronto Mississauga Innovation Centre

University of Toronto Mississauga Innovation Centre

Design: Moriyama & Teshima Architects

UTM, the second-largest campus of the University of Toronto, is set on a park-like campus on the valley of the Credit River, surrounded by a mature forest, approximately 33 km west of Downtown Toronto.

Her Majesty’s Pleasure Toronto building

Her Majesty’s Pleasure Toronto building

Design: +tongtong, architects. Reinventing the beauty salon experience: this project is equal parts café, retail boutique, beauty salon and bar, all located under one roof in downtown Toronto.

Deloitte’s National HQ in Toronto office

Deloitte's National HQ in Toronto office

Design: Arney Fender Katsalidis. The 16-storey workplace situated in downtown Toronto is the second office building created by these architects for the globally extolled company; Deloitte’s Montreal HQ was completed in September 2015.