The Niagara Street Hub transforms the former Toronto Abattoir Chemistry Building into a luminous community gateway for TAS Impact’s 2 Tecumseth development. Once an industrial site, the single-storey structure now serves a public purpose, marking the entrance to the new neighbourhood while revitalizing its historic fabric.

Interior Design & Styling by Studio Otty

 

The design reimagines the building as a glowing “lightbox.” By day, expansive glazing floods the interior with natural light; by night, the volume becomes a beacon for the community. Enlarged openings and a curtain-wall addition enhance transparency and invite engagement, while flexible interiors support a wide range of programming. Fans, heaters, and large garage doors allow the space to adapt seamlessly between indoor and outdoor use, strengthening its connection to the street and the emerging park-like setting.

 
 
 
 

Though the broader 2 Tecumseth development is still underway, the Hub has already hosted markets, events, and community gatherings. More than an adaptive reuse, it is both gateway and catalyst: a civic lightbox that sets the stage for a dynamic urban destination.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Inside, the Hub provides reception, pop-up retail, a coffee bar, and meeting rooms—spaces for gathering, working, and connecting.