So, I moved neighbourhoods, and I'm a little bit in love. I have no internet at the moment, so as someone who has three part-time jobs, and works a lot from home, I'm dependent upon venues with free wifi. The best workspace I've come across in Toronto yet -if you haven't already checked it out- is the recently renovated Bloor-Gladstone public library (formerly known as the Dovercourt branch). The outside of the building still retains the old 1920's architecture, but the inside has been renovated to include huge glass windows, a learning centre, and a glass balcony from which you can peer down onto the central foyer on the first floor. It is the most laptop friendly building I've ever been too, with plugs galore at large desks, comfy arm-chairs and bars at the windows. You can even book study rooms, and watch the news (without sound). It's super open concept, with really high ceilings, white-washed walls, and lots and lots of light. Like all libraries, there is a community feel to it.
(pics courtesy of ERA architects- consultants on the redesign). Click
here for more pics, and click
here for some social commentary...seems like the online community has lots to say about this haven of a space.
See you there for our next study date,
S.
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