Taking advantage of its close proximity to the downtown core, 88 Queen transforms a full-block parking lot into a vibrant, mixed-use community. Bordered by Mutual, Dalhousie, Shuter, and Queen Street, the four-tower master plan infuses the neighbourhood with additional retail, purpose-built rentals, and market condominiums. Over half of the development is dedicated to the public realm with the addition of two communal outdoor spaces and retail-animated, brick-lined pedestrian walkways that weave throughout the site—fostering a sense of community within a cohesive campus.
Featuring brick bases with softly radiused corners and aluminum-screened towers, the two mid-block towers (27 and 28 storeys) contain a combined total of over 550 purpose-built rental units. The western building is designed to accommodate the needs of families with above average-sized two- and three-bedroom units, coupled with family-friendly amenities like an indoor basketball court, games room, private outdoor playground, and an on-site childcare facility.
Fronting Queen Street, the 51-storey mixed-use tower features a podium clad in ornate bronze aluminum. The tower features deep vertical fins along the east and west elevation, while a lattice of white aluminum and fritted glass create an elegant 'veil' on the north and south façades. Echoing the existing character and architecture of Queen Street, the three HPA-designed towers feature a consistent material palette with lively frontages to strengthen their connection to the neighbourhood. The development will provide a suitable transition between the densely built downtown core to the west and the low-rise residential neighbourhoods to the east.
