https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2476 en-us An altruistic program breathes new life into an old building while giving hope to at-risk youth in Toronto.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12213 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 08:23:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12213-evas-phoenix-by-lga-architectural-partners A 30-foot-high, skylit atrium is the heart of Eva’s Phoenix. Painted in sunny colors, 10 distinct townhouses on either side of the atrium offer private quarters for the shelter’s 50 residents. Photo © Ben Rahn A 30-foot-high, skylit atrium is the heart of Eva’s Phoenix. Painted in sunny colors, 10 distinct townhouses on either side of the atrium offer private quarters for the shelter’s 50 residents. Photo © Ben Rahn The 1932 Art Deco brick facade was untouched by the renovation. Photo © Ben Rahn Living areas within the townhouses have large windows onto the atrium. Photo © Ben Rahn A workshop on the ground floor develops residents’ construction skills. Photo © Ben Rahn Photo © Ben Rahn Photo © Ben Rahn Photo © Ben Rahn Image courtesy LGA Architectural Partners Image courtesy LGA Architectural Partners Image courtesy LGA Architectural Partners Image courtesy LGA Architectural Partners