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Toy Factory Lofts

2008completed
43 Hanna Ave, Toronto M6K 1X1 · Liberty Village

A corrugated-box works turned toy maker turned 2008 loft conversion, and the building most people picture when they say Liberty Village.

Toy Factory Lofts, 43 Hanna Ave
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Overview & history

The lower floors keep the factory's heavy timber, Douglas fir posts, exposed brick and oversized windows, with ceilings reported between roughly 10 and 17 feet. The storeys added on top during the conversion are soft lofts with contemporary finishes, and many carry terraces.

Sizes run from compact one-bedrooms in the 600s of square feet to four-bedroom units above 3,000.

Timeline

c. 1910

Hinde & Dauch Paper Company takes the property for corrugated box manufacturing, served by rail sidings and its own boiler house.

2008

Conversion completes: the factory floors become hard lofts, new storeys are added on top, with office and retail space at grade.

Building facts

Original use
Hinde & Dauch paper and corrugated box plant; later Irwin Toy
Completed
2008
Developer
Lanterra Developments
Amenities
Gym, steam room, party room, media room, rooftop deck, concierge, visitor parking
Recognition
Toronto Urban Design Awards 2009, Building in Context (Private)
· RARE Real Estate Brokerage