Anyone sorry to this see this go…

Previous building at 445 King Street East, image from Google maps Streetview

...May be happy that something new, and rather interesting, is coming to 445 King Street East in Corktown. While some reports on the Forum stated that Italian designer furniture shop Poliform would be moving there from their current digs at 99 Jarvis Street, an associate at the company said "not us!" We called the City planning office to investigate further. They told us that it is in fact Italinteriors, currently located at the corner of King and Berkeley, that will be moving into the space, with design by &Co architects.

Construction at 445 King Street East, image by Craig White

It will be interesting to see how they incorporate the staircase on the west side of the building, and a three floor-ceiling at the front of the showroom.

Staircase at 445 King Street East, image by Craig White

Staircase at 445 King Street East, image by Craig White

Staircase at 445 King Street East, image by Craig White

Huge front windows for 445 King Street East, image by Craig White

This somewhat low-resolution rendering of the store was created by Italian rendering firm studioDIM associati of Florence (who usually do stunning renderings), so it was no surprise when we learned who would be opening up shop here soon.

Rendering of 445 King Street East by studioDIM

We are happy to see the ongoing rebirth of Toronto and revitalization of Corktown continuing apace.