THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA one-time process for them, it’s extremely stressful, and you’ve been with them through the whole thing. That bonds you. And at the end, the finished product is something that they are going to live in day-in-and-day-out, so it’s extremely personal to them. If the process ends on a positive note, a friendship usually develops.” “This situation was very representational of that,” he adds. “The owner was extremely happy about the whole thing. They constantly bring their family and friends over and showcase it. They’re still in a honeymoon period where they’re just in love with it.” On the commercial side of their business, meanwhile, Architectural Instinct – in collaboration with Aashley Montgomery Design – recently designed the Ellie Mae Studio on Niagara Street in Toronto. That was a renovation project that reimagined a former car repair garage as a vibrant textile design and manufacturing studio. The transformation included a second-storey glass cube addition, which provided office space with expansive views and a direct connection to the surrounding urban landscape. The result is “a light-filled environment that fosters creativity and collaboration for the team.” “We transformed an existing industrial building that was completely cold, with small windows, into a bright and inspiring design studio for a fashion firm,” Facundo says. Architectural Instinct worked closely with a team of design consultants on that project. They also worked closely with the general contractor. Facundo says they “ended up having a great
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