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Modernized Rustic Event Spaces

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

150 Symes Road is a Heritage Incinerator Turned Wedding Venue

— April 10, 2017 — Art & Design
150 Symes Road is an event space in Toronto, Canada that was once a heritage incinerator. The updated industrial building is the perfect wedding venue for those seeking a blank slate that they can transform with personalized details.

Featuring copper ceiling elements, 150 Symes Road's stone-clad interior is stark and rustic in its overall look and feel. The building's exterior is also renovated yet retains its brick and Art Deco-themed facade. This unique building consists of a Grand Symes room on its ground level -- hosting up to 350 guests -- along with a Scarlett Room which is located on its second floor, with a capacity of 250 people.

Set to open in Fall 2017, this venue is a collaborative project by Viviana Kohon, Namita Tandon-Walsh and Caitie Yue. The developers also enlisted the help of Jedd Jones Architect Ltd. and Barbara Nelson Interior Design who helped put the project's finishing touches together. "We wanted to keep the site’s original beauty intact, while keeping with our own philosophy and vision,” said Viviana Kohon about the new venue which is located in the heart of Toronto's historic Junction neighborhood.
Trend Themes
1. Rustic Reuse - Repurposing industrial buildings for event spaces creates unique and customizable venues.
2. Blank Slate Weddings - Couples are opting for event spaces that offer a neutral aesthetic where they can personalize the space to their liking.
3. Collaborative Development - Working with a team of architects and designers allows for a cohesive vision and the ability to transform unconventional spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Event Planning - Event planners can capitalize on the popularity of non-traditional spaces by sourcing and transforming unused or abandoned buildings into unique venues.
2. Architecture and Design - Architects and designers have the opportunity to elevate underutilized spaces by working collaboratively with developers to create inspiring environments.
3. Heritage Restoration - Preserving and repurposing heritage buildings for new uses, such as event spaces, reflects a growing interest in sustainable and environmentally conscious practices.
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