1.5 ConEd Learning Hours

This Liberty Village Tour will showcase projects exemplifying the changing nature of the workplace in the context of climate change in this historical Employment Lands neighbourhood. Preserving key heritage elements from the days of Industrial use and merging them with modern sustainable elements, these buildings speak to the current needs of modern tech-savvy tenants while maintaining the existing character of the neighbourhood, minimizing carbon footprint, and contributing to a more resilient future. The tour will explore the rich history of brick-and-beam factory buildings, and how that typology has been reinvented with Ontario’s first new mass timber project, 80 Atlantic. Other projects highlighted will include the adaptive reuse of 60 Atlantic and the former Canada Bread Factory, now home to Hollywood-based post-production studio Stereo D, and more. The focus will be on architectural design in heritage areas, bringing forward the design thought process leading to the creation of several projects that thoughtfully connect Old and New Architecture. This tour will share lessons learned and key elements to take into account when repurposing spaces and creating new buildings that reflect a neighbourhood’s history and our changing climate.

Tour Leaders: Jan Schotte, Wayne McMillian

This is a walking tour. Activity level is moderately active. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Please also bring your sun protection and dress for the weather conditions.