Home of the Week: Unusual layout at a former power plant condo
Home of the Week, 10 Wellesley Place, PH 505, Toronto. Asking price: $634,900. Owner Minh Ton was at the forefront of interested buyers when Aykler Development unveiled plans to transform a mid-century red brick power plant into residential lofts. She took possession in 2008 and designed the interiors with help from her friend and designer, Steve Suraci of Icarus Designs.Matt Vardy
Ms. Ton and Mr. Suraci met in Stockholm for a shopping excursion. “That’s how the orange came about,” says Mr. Suraci, pointing to the kitchen’s backsplash tiles and other accents.Matt Vardy
The two found inspiration in Stockholm and the bold colours of Marimekko prints. “We carried back bolts of fabric,” says Ms. Ton.Matt Vardy
Matt Vardy
Home of the Week, 10 Wellesley Place, PH 505, TorontoMatt Vardy
Home of the Week, 10 Wellesley Place, PH 505, TorontoMatt Vardy
Home of the Week, 10 Wellesley Place, PH 505, TorontoMatt Vardy
The 300-square-foot terrace – five storeys above the ground – is not high up by skyscraper standards, but in this residential pocket it sits well above the surrounding low-rise buildings and townhouses. The power plant’s original brick chimney also looms above and provides a reminder of the building’s heritage.Matt Vardy
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Minh Ton decided to put the living space above the two bedrooms and master bath on the lower level in her penthouse.Matt Vardy
Ms. Ton loves to cook so she had a gas range installed in the kitchen and a gas range outside.Matt Vardy