Owned by Interpublic, one of the world’s largest ad agency conglomerates, FCB, formerly known as Draft FCB, and Rivet are advertising agencies that relocated to Toronto’s Liberty Village in a building built in 1908 and nicknamed the ‘Light bulb Factory.’
DESIGNER: BARTLETT & ASSOCIATES
PHOTOGRAPHER: TOM ARBAN
DESIGNER
BARTLETT & ASSOCIATES
PHOTOGRAPHER
TOM ARBAN
SIZE: — — — — 43,700 SF
ORIGINAL CHARM
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Retaining the charm of the original building while modernizing the space was essential, the original floors were refinished and high ceilings maximized to accommodate multiple uses.
DISTINCT SPACES
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The renovation spanned three large floor areas and included a mandate to build out two separate, distinct offices, each requiring its own reception area, boardroom, meeting rooms, offices, café, lounge and recording studio.
IMPOSING FEATURE
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A feature glass and steel, interconnecting staircase in an open area where the ceilings soared to 30’ in height is highlighted in the FCB space.
