In May of 2020, Annie Tobias scooped up a converted one-room schoolhouse nestled among cornfields in Wellington County. Last in operation in the 1950s, it was also previously a dance hall. The owners were horticulturists who had won awards for the gardens on the property. The only downsides: small windows blocked the view and sunlight, and the loft was accessed by a wonky spiral staircase.
Annie enlisted Tony Round of BlackLab Architects to embark on a restoration. The goal was to let in as much light as possible while preserving heritage elements like the ceiling beams and brick walls. Completed in January of 2023, the redesign includes the addition of two modern dormers, plus large wood-trimmed windows on the back wall. Now, the garden seemingly spills inside, and the space is flooded with light.
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| After her long-time physician retired, the personalized care Jennifer Gonsalves-Teixeira grew up with started to feel like a thing of the past. She relied on walk-in clinics and a telehealth app. Then, last winter, a new clinic opened near her home. But, within 10 minutes of announcing that they were accepting new patients, they had a wait list. “It’s incredibly frustrating,” she says. |
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| What would a Pierre Poilievre government mean for Canada’s biggest city? In our October issue, 12 prognosticators give us their thoughts. “If Poilievre becomes prime minister, Toronto should brace itself for a dramatic reshaping of its relationship with the federal government,” says Scott Reid, principal at Feschuk Reid and former adviser to prime minister Paul Martin. He explains why here. |
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What to see, do, read and hear this month |
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| Pacita Abad travelled the globe while perfecting her trademark technique, trapunto, which takes its name from the Italian word for “embroider.” Abad’s massive quilt-like paintings layer fabric and other materials to create striking three-dimensional images. Her work, which reflects themes of migration and multiculturalism, has been exhibited around the world. Now, a first-of-its-kind retrospective is touring North America. AGO, Oct. 9 to Jan. 19 |
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| In the latest issue: dispatches from the front lines of Ontario’s broken health care system. Plus, a sneak preview of Poilievre’s Toronto, a bold next step for Chinese-food king David Schwartz, converted schoolhouses that blend history and style, and more. Still not receiving Toronto Life at home? Subscribe today. |
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