8 Dovercourt Rd, Toronto

If you haven't heard of the 3rd Uncle design team, you'll never forget them after viewing Art Condos. Responsible for The Drake Hotel, Art Condos is an award-winning 11-storey boutique condo that is recognized as one of Toronto's most innovatively designed buildings. Inspired by art galleries, Art Condos' open concept soft loft style suites with sizes ranging from studio to 2-bedroom plus den. Suites feature exposed concrete ceilings, 4-inch baseboards, large windows and Euro-inspired kitchens. Amenities available at Art Condos include a fitness centre, boardroom, security and parking. There is also a resident's lounge with wall-mounted iPod docks and a large screen TV controlled via an app. Outside is an amazing deck with an outdoor kitchen, fire pit and hot tub. Artwork displays revolve and change on screens and walls throughout the building and the building's exterior is outfitted with murals and mosaics. These live/work lofts are right in the hub of Queen West and luckily for you, that means proximity to great places like Poutini's House of Poutine, Church Aperitivo or The Good Son. A quick 10-minute walk takes you to Trinity Bellwoods Park where you'll find a pool, fitness centre and fields for team sports. Queen West is also home to the largest concentration of art galleries in Toronto, so combined with this art-focused residence, you'll be living in a creative's dream. Transportation is never an issue with the 24-hour Queen St. Streetcar being a 3-minute walk up the street and the King St West at Atlantic Ave streetcar only 5 minutes away. If you're driving, you'll have easy access to the rest of Toronto by way of the Gardiner Expressway via the Jameson Ave onramp as well which is within a 4-minute drive.