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General Admission

As part of our charitable fundraising efforts, join DesignTO for an exclusive tour of the Jones Commons, an adaptive reuse multiplex that is home to four residences and a creative office. &nbsp; Designed by AAmp Studio, Jones Commons transforms a familiar 1950s neighborhood medical clinic in Toronto&#39;s Greektown into a mixed-use building that extends the life of a longstanding community landmark. Located just off the Danforth, the project reflects AAmp&#39;s approach to adaptive reuse, extending the life of existing buildings while reinforcing the character and continuity of the neighbourhood. Rather than replacing the existing structure, the project embraces its history, preserving what exists while introducing a modern addition that establishes a dialogue between old and new. Brightly coloured glazed brick and a carefully considered palette of materials create connections across the original building and its addition, allowing each to retain its own identity while contributing to a cohesive architectural whole. Today, Jones Commons is home to four residences and a creative office. Anne-Marie Armstrong, Principal of AAmp Studio and owner of Jones Commons, will share the story behind the building&#39;s transformation, the design decisions that shaped its evolution, and the opportunities and challenges of adapting existing buildings for contemporary use, from the unique perspective of both the architect and client. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the creative office and the new principal residence, experiencing firsthand the relationship between the original structure and its contemporary interventions. Read more about this project in <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.azuremagazine.com/article/live-work-adapt-multiply-aamps-toronto-hq-does-quadruple-duty/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Azure Magazine</a>, and&nbsp;experience the space yourself with architect Anne-Marie Armstrong and DesignTO Artistic Director Deborah Wang. Event Schedule 11:00 AM &ndash; Arrive and Gather Outside 11:15 AM &ndash; House Tour Begins, with an approximate run time of 1 hour Event Location Nearest intersection: Jones Avenue and Danforth Avenue, Toronto. The exact address for the house tour will be shared with ticket holders. Please respect the privacy of the homeowners by keeping their address confidential.&nbsp; Continuing Education Guests that log professional continuing education hours can request a certificate for 1 hour of structured learning after they attend the tour. Thank You Thank you to the homeowners and our Sensory Partner <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.aesop.ca/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Aesop</a>. Guests will receive a complimentary Aesop gift.&nbsp; A charitable tax receipt will be issued for the allowable portion of the tour ticket. All sales are final. Image credit: doublespace, courtesy of AAmp Studio and doublespace.&nbsp;

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for our event and supporting our charitable organization. The address for this house tour is 584 Jones Ave, Toronto.&nbsp; There is street parking available (check posted signs) and the Donlands TTC Station is a 5-minute walk away. We look forward to welcoming you on October 24 at 11:00am with a tour start time of 11:15am. Please ensure you have a General Admission ticket for entry. If you have any questions leading up to the event, please email Festival Coordinator Renee Powell-Hines at renee@designto.org. DesignTO

As part of our charitable fundraising efforts, join DesignTO for an exclusive tour of the Jones Commons, an adaptive reuse multiplex that is home to four residences and a creative office.   Designed by AAmp Studio, Jones Commons transforms a familiar 1950s neighborhood medical clinic in Toronto's Greektown into a mixed-use building that extends the life of a longstanding community landmark. Located just off the Danforth, the project reflects AAmp's approach to adaptive reuse, extending the life of existing buildings while reinforcing the character and continuity of the neighbourhood. Rather than replacing the existing structure, the project embraces its history, preserving what exists while introducing a modern addition that establishes a dialogue between old and new. Brightly coloured glazed brick and a carefully considered palette of materials create connections across the original building and its addition, allowing each to retain its own identity while contributing to a cohesive architectural whole. Today, Jones Commons is home to four residences and a creative office. Anne-Marie Armstrong, Principal of AAmp Studio and owner of Jones Commons, will share the story behind the building's transformation, the design decisions that shaped its evolution, and the opportunities and challenges of adapting existing buildings for contemporary use, from the unique perspective of both the architect and client. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the creative office and the new principal residence, experiencing firsthand the relationship between the original structure and its contemporary interventions. Read more about this project in <a href="https://www.azuremagazine.com/article/live-work-adapt-multiply-aamps-toronto-hq-does-quadruple-duty/" target="_blank">Azure Magazine</a>, and experience the space yourself with architect Anne-Marie Armstrong and DesignTO Artistic Director Deborah Wang. Event Schedule 11:00 AM – Arrive and Gather Outside 11:15 AM – House Tour Begins, with an approximate run time of 1 hour Event Location Nearest intersection: Jones Avenue and Danforth Avenue, Toronto. The exact address for the house tour will be shared with ticket holders. Please respect the privacy of the homeowners by keeping their address confidential.  Continuing Education Guests that log professional continuing education hours can request a certificate for 1 hour of structured learning after they attend the tour. Thank You Thank you to the homeowners and our Sensory Partner <a href="https://www.aesop.ca/" target="_blank">Aesop</a>. Guests will receive a complimentary Aesop gift.  A charitable tax receipt will be issued for the allowable portion of the tour ticket. All sales are final. Image credit: doublespace, courtesy of AAmp Studio and doublespace.

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DesignTO Tours: Jones Commons

Danforth Ave & Jones Ave

General Admission

$100

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