PAST

Steeped in history, melded with new architecture, rises a bright new Aspen Ridge Community.

William Essery (The Essery Manufacturing Company) developed as owner or builder or both from 89-109 Niagara over the course of a few years from 1885-1888.

PHILIP GOLDSMITH
Architect / Historian

1793

1805

Early 1800s

1850s

1886

1887

1894

1910

1960

2005

Today

1793

Land purchased from the Algonkian speaking peoples known as the Mississaugas.

1805

Acquisition finalized in Treaty 13

Early 1800s

The Essery includes the Garrison Hospital and Officer’s Residence, providing support to the Fort York Garrison.

1850s

New railway lines brought adjacent multi-storey brick factory buildings to the site, reflecting the new and future industrial character of the neighbourhood.

1886

98 – 91 Niagara is constructed, designed by the Architect William Wallace Blair, later sold to A.A Barthelmes (Barthelmes &Company) who installed a piano action factory.

1886

93 – 97 Niagara was constructed as a 1-storey wood building tenanted by City Planing Mill, manufacturers of doors, window sash and blinds and carriage parts.

1887

101 – 107 and 109 Niagara are constructed, the former home to 9 tenants including Gilchrist Sash Manufacturers, Loose Piano Key Manufacturers, and the American Rattan Co.

1894

The Beard Building is the city’s tallest skyscraper at just seven stories high.

1910

Businesses move out of the city centre and away from the lake.

1960

Revitalization led to King St. becoming an entertainment destination.

2005

The Essery’s rare collection of buildings listed in the Inventory of Heritage Properties

Today

Steeped in history, melded with new architecture, rises a bright new Aspen Ridge community.

PRESENT

West puts you steps away from the most intriguing, fascinating downtown destinations. This is where the city comes to work, to play, and to get inspired.

PARK IT IN A PARK.

TRINITY-BELLWOODS PARK

DO HERE. SEE HERE. BE HERE.

It’s the neighbourhood you’ve come to know and love, only you haven’t lived it quite like this before. Reimagine Toronto and all the experiences the city holds. Your personal favourites are just steps away, and there’s something new to discover around every corner. With a remarkable array of restaurants, bars and parkland minutes from your front door, The Essery is where Toronto truly feels like home.

FUTURE

The historical building presented a strong base, as well as a language of materiality, with which to inform the modern design. Maintaining the original structure encouraged the creation of a courtyard between the old and new.

RESIDENCE FEATURES

LOBBY

GYM

5 STORIES

TWO-STOREY 4TH FLOOR UNITS WITH
OUTDOOR TERRACES AND EXPOSED BEAMS

INTERIOR DESIGN BY TOMAS PEARCE

FITNESS CENTRE

PET FRIENDLY

MELANDRO QUILATAN
President and Lead Creative

BRIAN WOODROW
Senior Design Manager

THE

SUITES

Tomas Pearce has designed The Essery’s kitchens to be as beautiful as they are functional. Complemented by a Miele appliance package, the striking black and white colour palette is anchored by a quartz countertop and backsplash that contrast with the high-gloss black upper cabinets. Custom iron shelving pays homage to the building’s industrial heritage.

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Features
& finishes

general

Original heritage exposed brick as per plan
9.6” ceilings with bulkheads, or as per plan
Wide plank engineered flooring in all living areas excluding tiled area
Smooth ceilings throughout
Tomas Pearce designed porcelain clad mantle with electric fireplace insert
5” baseboard
Solid core smooth panel interior doors with trimless casing and designer selected hardware
Black decora switches with dimmers in living areas, plugs with USBs in kitchen and bedroom(s)
Individual smart control heating/cooling
Solid core suite entry door with smart hardware system
Contemporary heritage inspired aluminum clad wood windows (black finish on interior of suite)
Stacked washer dryer
Interior walls are primed and painted with two coats of off white
100-amp service
Exhaust vented to exterior of building
Heavy duty wiring and receptacle for dryer
Latch smart access entry door system, including guest and service management
Cameras in all common areas including corridors and underground parking
In person and virtual concierge service provided including daily mobile and security patrol
Potlights with locations provided by vendor

TWO STOREY 4TH FLOOR TERRACE UNITS’ EXCLUSIVE FEATURES

Tomas Pearce designed wet bar for terrace entertaining featuring Miele wine fridge, black bar sink and Kohler faucet
Exposed black steel columns
Miele 30” electric cooktop, oven, panelled fan and fridge, with 24” dishwasher
Terraces with light fixture(s), power outlet(s), gas connection for BBQ and hose bib (as per plan)
Textured glass railing (for units with staircase exposed to living area)
Black stained maple staircase with contemporary matching handrail

BATHROOM

Tomas Pearce designed principal bathroom featuring black accent shower glass door with curved detail
Tub/shower combination as per plan
Tubs with tiled surrounds
Frameless glass shower with black accents in secondary bathrooms
12x24 porcelain tiles
Kohler toilet and faucet(s)
Kohler rain head shower system with handheld spray
Double vanity, as per plan

kitchen

Tomas Pearce dual tone designed kitchen with Iron open shelving and light feature
24” Miele appliance package, electric cooktop, oven, paneled fridge, dishwasher and concealed hood fan
Kohler pull down faucet in black or chrome
Undermount sink
Quartz or granite countertop and backsplash

Interior Designer
TOMAS PEARCE

With 30 years of industry experience and numerous international design awards and accolades, Melandro Quilatan leads the creative direction in all aspects of Tomas Pearce’s residential and commercial design. His experience includes exclusive residences, luxury condominium towers and suites, and hospitality environments. Melandro’s thirst for the new, unique and the unusual has helped Tomas Pearce secure its place as a design industry leader. He fuels his creative passion through his many creative endeavors such as photography, writing, fashion, and global travel.

Melandro found the historic structure of the Essery to be very inspiring. “Our initial walk-through and inventory of these buildings thrilled us to no end,” he recalls. “Metal vault doors; brick archways and window overdoor details; deep-set punch windows; gracious ceiling heights and voluminous spaces; oversized antiquated metal hardware; and dental brick façade coursings – all these elements for designers are a plethora of inspiration! Presenting traditional and somewhat industrial details to a sophisticated urban and metropolitan market inspired us to layer on modern and contemporary styling to the classical offerings of the existing structures.”