A Toronto landmark, reimagined.
Heritage Institutional Project
Project Details
One of Toronto’s most recognizable landmarks, 1 Spadina Crescent has evolved through nearly 150 years of history — from Knox College to a military hospital and an early centre for insulin production.
Originally designed by Smith & Gemmell in 1875, the Gothic Revival building was carefully restored and reimagined as part of the University of Toronto’s Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design.
The project brings historic masonry and craftsmanship into conversation with a bold contemporary addition of concrete and glass — preserving the character of the original building while creating something distinctly modern.
It’s a powerful example of what thoughtful design can achieve: respecting what came before while making space for what comes next.
Location
Toronto, ON
