Candy Loft: Toronto apartment threads function through historic industrial space
SUSA Space has unveiled Candy Loft, a modern apartment nestled in the historic Candy Factory Lofts in downtown Toronto. This repurposed site, formerly a textile mill and candy factory from the early 1900s, was converted into lofts in the 1990s. The design incorporates curved features reminiscent of old conveyor belts, reflecting the building's sweet-making past. It honors the area's significance as the Carrying Place, an Indigenous trade route. The apartment merges contemporary design with preserved elements like timber and stone, enhanced by premium materials such as Travertine marble and white oak. SUSA Space was established by architects Sara and Suzan Ibrahim.
Key facts
- Candy Loft is located in the Candy Factory Lofts in downtown Toronto.
- The building was originally a textile mill built at the turn of the last century.
- It later became a confectionery factory before being converted into lofts in the 1990s.
- The design includes curved features inspired by conveyor belts from the candy factory.
- The site was once part of the Carrying Place, an Indigenous trade route used by the Wendat, Seneca, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.
- The apartment retains heritage-listed timber columns, metal detailing, and stonework.
- A curved 'armature' integrates kitchen, laundry, pantry, fold-out bed, and storage.
- Materials include Travertine marble for the bathroom and white oak for flooring.
Entities
Artists
- Sara Ibrahim
- Suzan Ibrahim
Institutions
- SUSA Space
- Candy Factory Lofts
- Wendat
- Seneca
- Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
Locations
- Toronto
- Canada
- Paris
- Malmö