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The Toronto Resource Center is truly unique, located in the historic part of Toronto.
Originally the building served as the Boiler House for the Toronto Carpet Factory in 1899.
Allsteel's commitment to sustainability is reflected in the preservation of this beautiful building.
Inspiring and stimulating the Resource Center honors history's past, and celebrates modern and
sophisticated workspace solutions.
Local destinations:CN Tower, Eaton Center, The ROM (Royal Ontario Museum), Ontario Place, St. Lawrence Market, Roy Thompson Hall
Design launched:July 2007
Designed and developed by:Architecture and interiors: Figure3
Square Footage:7,965 sq. ft.
Unique details:
- Showroom is located in the "heart" of Toronto Carpet Factory complex, The Boiler House – a major source of energy for the factory in 1890's
- 50 foot ceilings/25 foot original windows
- Historic exposed brick walls, steel architectural elements, open plan and modern furniture displays create a lofty atmosphere
- A "floating" glass enclosed boardroom, suspended from the ceiling creates a unique experience and dynamic visual
- Allsteel/Gunlocke lounge at the round base of a chimney, often used as a space of inspiration
Most outrageous thing ever said in/about the showroom:
"Can I move in here?" was asked by half of the visitors.