The Big Sleep Awards 2019
The Annex Hotel receives National Geographic’s The Big Sleep Awards 2019. Click here for full article Project Credits: Architect of Record: Studio AC / @studioac_architecture Builder / General Contractor: Torcon Structural Engineer: Blackwell Interior Design: MOSS & Studio AC Restaurant & Lobby Interior Design: Gauley Brothers Creative Design & Brand Design: MOSS
What is Construction Project Management?
In short, Construction Project Management is a mission in which people, materials and resources are directed in order to successfully complete a project through techniques that achieve the best results when it comes to time, cost and quality. This can be applied to any project in any field, but is particularly important when it comes […]
Things To Consider Before Choosing a Construction Contractor
Once you have finalized a plan and budget for your office or residential building, the next step is to decide on the construction contractor. The majority of construction companies today provide several allied services like drafting, architecture, consulting, etc., in addition to constructing your actual building right from scratch. However, before settling with a construction […]
Old Horse Stables Now Host an Experimental Hotel in Toronto
Named after a downtown Toronto neighbourhood, the Annex is a fresh take on the boutique hotel experience that helps guests feel like locals. In a century-old, brick-and-industrial steel building that originally housed horse stables, the Annex is a hybrid hospitality concept that is part Airbnb, part boutique hotel. Designed by Toronto–based architecture practice StudioAC in […]
Things to Consider When Custom Designing Your Condo
Having the opportunity to work with a construction company to build and design your condo can be exciting, but overwhelming experience. The sheer number of decisions that need to be made by you as well as the construction team knows no bounds. Here are a few things to consider while designing your custom condo to […]
Things to Keep in Mind for Designing Your Own Gym
Are you trying to find ways to upgrade your gym, or maybe even construct and design an entirely new one? There are several things to consider when taking on such a big task, and here are just a few of them. Colour Scheme If you look at several successful gyms, like Goodlife or Planet Fitness, […]
Smart Tips for Office Renovation
First impressions count. This is why an office space needs to look updated and inviting from the moment you step in. Yes, we know that renovations take time, effort and tons of money, but there are several reasons why you should consider updating your office. Well done up interiors reflect a successful, state-of-the-art company and […]
Banksy Artwork Saved, Preserved & on Display in Toronto
CTV News Coverage of Preservation of Banksy’s Artwork https://www.facebook.com/CTVNewsChannel/videos/1333841660010495/?fref=mentions Video Summary: CTV news speaks to Jared Menkes, Vice President of Menkes Development, who helped lead the project. Menkes is probed on how it’s known whether the pieces were indeed created by Banksy, to which Menkes responds by citing news reports from 2010, as well […]
See Behind the Scenes in Restoring Banksy in Downtown Toronto
Banksy, the world’s most (in)famous street artist, has been spreading his street art around the Earth since the early 1990’s. His work has been displayed in some of the most popular cities around the globe including, New York, London, Vienna, and Sydney. Toronto has made its way onto Banksy’s list as his new permanent exhibit […]
Torcon – Reported in Canadian Business Journal
VIEW BROCHURE Planning, managing and constructing unique environments TORCON has been providing design-build construction and contracting services throughout the Greater Toronto Area since 2009. TORCON President Ira Idzkowski started the company after spending 20 years working on specialized construction projects when he decided that the time had come to branch out on his own. TORCON […]
