The Cornice is an Edwardian Classical commercial building distinguished by its refined stone detailing, most notably the elegant cornices that crown its principal Adelaide Street facade and give the building its name.
Constructed during the early 20th-century rebuilding of King-Spadina that followed the Great Fire of 1904, the property is a contributing heritage building within the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District. Its location between Simcoe and John Streets places it at the heart of Toronto's most architecturally cohesive heritage commercial corridor, surrounded by the city's leading theatre, design, and creative tenancies.