Bread Factory is a group of attached buildings dating between the late 1800s and mid 1950s that were renovated into commercial space for communications and broadcasting. The building has large swaths of horizontal space, a rare find near downtown Toronto. One of the major design strategies was to create a new two-storey atrium "avenue" that cuts through the building to bring light into the deep floor plate while creating a much-needed pedestrian link through the neighbourhood of West Liberty Village.

A new system of structural baskets sit on the existing beams below and carry a new roof with skylights that highlight the historic wall. Garage doors on the north side open up to a generous roof terrace. A restaurant and cafe on either end of the avenue will draw in the public. I worked on all aspects of the project including issuing permit sets, preparing construction documents, coordinating with engineers, communicating with suppliers and contractors, and performing field review.

professional work completed with Philip Beesley Architect in association with Rolf Seifert Architect in Toronto, Canada.