b'62 63FASHION HOUSE500 WELLINGTON CONDOMINIUM CONDOMINIUMThese two stunning glass and steel staircase towers include500 Wellington Street West is located at Wellington Street luxury condominium units, work lofts and exclusive penthouseWest near Portland Street. It is developed by the Freed Devel-lofts. The detailed platform design allows for large terracesopments and designed by the Core Architects. and balconies and the floor plates vary with height resultingIt is a 10 storey building with only 17 units. These are luxu-in many separate floor plans and designs.rious lofts with each unit having its own private access to A 16 meter truss was used between the ninth and tenth floorsthe elevator. The units are half or full floor lofts ranging from to allow for more open space on the upper levels.2500 SF to 6000 SF. Each unit has nearly 10 foot ceiling with This project combines new contemporary design with heritagelarge terraces that are equipped with natural gas hook-ups. restoration. The two towers were built immediately adjacentThe kitchen features the most modern and the state of the to a heritage three-storey brick building. The heritage buildingarttop brand kitchen appliances. was restructured by Stephenson Engineering to accommo- This development was awarded a 2015 Award of Excellence date a new restaurant. All existing columns were replaced toat the Toronto Urban Design Awards.provide increased strengthening to the second floor beams. All work was completed from the inside to preserve the his-toric faade. Fashion House was awarded a 2015 Award of Excellence at the Toronto Urban Design Awards.Client: Freed Developments Client: Freed DevelopmentsLocation: Toronto, Ontario Location: Toronto, OntarioSTEPHENSON ENGINEERINGRESIDENTIAL 05.3'