From Southam Lofts:

Built in 1916 for Southam Printing Incorporated, The main purpose of this impressive structure was twofold - to help modernize the company’s operations and, of equal importance, to help solidify its leading position within the thriving paper industry well established in the area. Located, minutes from the once industrially active old port, the Southam Building became a cornerstone in Montreal’s business community. It exists, today as perhaps, the best red-brick industrial example of the early 1900’s. Constructed during a time when no "skyscraper" could exceed 10 stories, the architects Brown and Vallance had the difficult task of balancing a design that would be both "tall" and "long".

As the building itself was primarily a printing facility - housing presses which extended for more than 200 feet, a structure composed of three distinct architectural components was conceived. The long very well windowed corridor portion depicted by the arched windowed facade that has become synonymous with the Southam Building and its history was the first element to be delivered in 1912.

Serving as the "press", this seven story undeniably industrial component, typified by its extremely large divided light window bays and their signature rounded headers, stretches a distance of roughly 275 feet towards the east from rue Saint-Alexandre where the main entrance was originally located.

Multi Purpose Room | Conference Room | Fitness Centre | Rooftop Terrace | Garden Courtyard

EXTERIOR

Restoration of all exterior brickwork, terracotta tiles, lintels, carved stone and parapet structures
Complete re-fenestration of all window openings with operable aluminum / aluminum double paned
thermal low “e” (argon gas) simulated divided light configurations
Exterior lighting for entrance portico, carved stone elements and side façade architectural details
Architectural lighting sconces on selected upright concrete piers
Video surveillance and key-card access systems for Bleury entrance, Saint-Alexandre entrance, side entrances and garage
Tennant call unit for guest entry at Bleury and Saint-Alexandre entrances
Landscaped private tree garden of ~10,000 sq.ft.
Redevelopment of Southam / Gillette lane with concrete paving stones, raised walkways, and landscaping
Garage entrance accessible from the Southam / Gillette lane

GENERAL

Two high-speed elevators located at the main building entrance on Bleury (one with Penthouse priority) and one elevator located at the Saint-Alexandre entrance
Conference room, / business center facilities
State of the art fitness room
Multipurpose room equipped with home theater, billiard table and full kitchen
Common roof-top terrace and private roof-terraces for selected units
Underground passage for garage access
Steel cage locker facilities
Generator system for emergency back-up service
Sprinklers and smoke detection system throughout all common areas
Energy recovery compliment to main building common area HVAC system
Air conditioned common areas and lobbies
Access for disabled persons
Video surveillance and key-card access systems for all common areas and interior vestibules
Infrastructure for door man / full time concierge
Administration office facility
Steel fire rated doors to all staircases with fluorescent lighting throughout stairwells

LOBBIES

Redeveloped main building entrance on Bleury Street and the reinstallation of heritage storefront fenestration
with decorative glass canopy overhang
Double glass door interior vestibules at each entrance
Decorative address plates at both entrances
Polished concrete lobby flooring with architectural LED lighting
Separate mail rooms within each lobby

HALLWAYS AND ELEVATORS

Polished concrete hallway flooring with exposed brick walls, concrete columns, and existing window openings
Architectural LED lighting throughout corridor and lobby areas
Stone paneled elevator surrounds and architecturally treated elevator alcoves
Stainless steel elevator panel and modern glass / steel elevator cabins
Emergency alarm activation pulls with LED exit signs at all egress points and fire facilities
2 Garbage chutes for waste disposal

BASEMENT

Electric utility room with individual unit meters
Main ventilation mechanical room
Locker rooms with steel cage lockers for each unit
Fluorescent lighting throughout utility areas

UNIT INTERIOR SPECIFICATIONS

Units varying in size from 600 to 2,000 square feet
Fan-coil and air exchange systems with variable speed fresh-air / AC circulation within each unit
Thermal low “e” (argon gas) simulated divided light aluminum fenestration with factory style openings
Smoke detectors and sprinkling systems throughout units
High quality unity entry key locking systems with set-up for individual centrally monitored unit alarm systems
Exposed concrete columns
Exposed concrete ceilings
Exposed brick exterior wall surrounding windows for units in printing corridor
High quality pre-finished wood flooring or polished concrete flooring – multiple colours offered through
builder’s standards
High quality pre-finished solid core Italian style 8.0’ x 3’ unit entry wood doors
High-end architectural low profile electric base-board heating on exterior walls
~12.6’ Ceiling heights - higher in some units
Architectural steel ribbed floating staircases for Townhouse units
Private courtyard terraces or roof top terraces for specific units
Infrastructure for home automation systems and alarm monitoring
Wiring for high-speed data, phone and video services (CAD 6)

KITCHENS

High-end modern European style modular thermofoil kitchen cabinetry available in multiple finishes
High-end modern European style modular thermofoil free standing island block
1 ¼” quartz counter top available in multiple colours with zero-radius stainless steel under-mounted sink
Modern European brushed metal faucetry with pull-out spray
Full extraction soft close hardware with –TapOn system for drawers and doors
Stainless steel European style island cook-top exhaust unit with multiple speed settings
5 year manufacturers guarantee provided with all kitchens
Appliances included for all kitchen formats – see technical details

BATHROOMS

Fully tiled separate free standing shower with porcelain composite base and tempered glass enclosure /
door
Free standing porcelain composite tubs available in larger units or as an upgrade combo/ shower option for
smaller units
High end European style wood bathroom vanity with soft close drawers
Choice of floor and partial porcelain wall-tiling as per options available through builder’s standards
Modern European chrome faucetry
Counter mounted porcelain composite sink
Designer style mono-body toilets with dual flush functionality
Outlets for sconce lighting above sink and recessed halogen lighting within the ceiling
Modern European style vanity mirror
All bathrooms provided with radiant electric floor heating

UNIT STORAGE

Separate storage room equipped with electrical, ventilation, and water hook-ups for washer and dryer
High-end modern European style modular wood veneered free standing closets – units finished on all 4 sides and available in multiple colours as per builder’s standards