Former church hall to become condominiums
by Ian Wilson
Real Estate News. April 7, 1995
"Two Toronto developers have faith that their latest project - the conversion of a former church hall in downtown Toronto - is going to be a success"
"The two developers thought the building was ideal for the kind of living conditions favored by those in the artistic community.
They are currently working to convert the building into a 13-unit residential project"
Features will include customized interior designs and finishings; large window walls with a southern exposure; and double french doors to walled gardens."
" 'Each building you deal with is unique. That's why I don't think this will be a major development-type market,' Mitchell said.
Major market or not, Claremont Hall's refurbishing required its own inspiration.
The developers found themselves dealing with a huge space in the box-shaped building. That, and appealing structural elements such as solid all-masonry construction and pre-cast concrete flooring, made the building uniquely suited to conversion.
'Solutions presented themselves very clearly', Mitchell said of the conversion process."