DesignTO Tours: Jones Commons

About this event

Designed by AAmp Studio, Jones Commons transforms a familiar 1950s neighborhood medical clinic in Toronto’s Greektown into a mixed-use building that extends the life of a longstanding community landmark. Located just off the Danforth, the project reflects AAmp’s approach to adaptive reuse, extending the life of existing buildings while reinforcing the character and continuity of the neighbourhood. Anne-Marie Armstrong, Principal of AAmp Studio and owner of Jones Commons, will share the story behind the building’s transformation, the design decisions that shaped its evolution, opportunities and challenges of adapting existing buildings for contemporary use, from the unique perspective of both the architect and client. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the creative office and the new principal residence, experiencing firsthand the relationship between the original structure and its contemporary interventions.