10/01/2026
The Chelsea Shop at 386 Huron Street is a well-known landmark in Toronto’s Annex area, within the University of Toronto Campus. We had the privilege of completing a renovation of this historic (1888) commercial building over the summer, converting the open-concept main floor into three private, boutique offices to be used by psychotherapy practitioners.
Much thought went into every detail of this project. For privacy of patients, we framed and insulated staggered stud walls, applied acoustic sealant to corners, used sealed glass units for transom windows, and hung solid core doors with weatherstripping and sweeps. All of this helps minimize sound transmission for the offices.
We did the drywall hanging and finishing ourselves, and then replicated the large, detailed crown moulding and added wall panelling and picture-hanging rails throughout the space as well. The door frames and transom windows were custom built in our shop, along with the wooden café curtain rods on the bay windows (awaiting fabric).
The owners of the building and the renters alike are absolutely thrilled with the new Chelsea Shop Therapy Collective space.
