Project Facts
Client
QuadReal Property Group
Location
Toronto, ON
Status
In Progress
Size
3.76 Million Sq. Ft.
Partner
The Commerce Court 3 master plan aims to transform this historic commerce court property in the heart of Toronto's Financial District and develop a new, 64-storey mixed-use office building at the southeast corner of the site. The new East Tower ("CC3") will add approximately 168,000 square metres (1.8 million square feet) of first-rate office space to the downtown core, substantially strengthening the city's employment base and supporting thousands of jobs within Toronto. CC3 will be directly connected to the city's underground PATH network and nearby rapid transit services in an area with significant pedestrian traffic, existing retail, and office development.
Project Facts
Client
QuadReal Property Group
Location
Toronto, ON
Status
In Progress
Size
3.76 Million Sq. Ft.
Partner
The site is distinguished by its rich history and heritage importance. This plan aims to re-instate the view corridors, access, and site permeability envisioned by I.M. Pei., while retaining the key heritage elements including: Commerce Court North, the 34-storey tower constructed in 1931, Commerce Court West, the 57-storey tower completed in 1972, and 56 Yonge Street, originally constructed as the Hotel Mossop in 1909.
The site is distinguished by its rich history and heritage importance. This plan aims to re-instate the view corridors, access, and site permeability envisioned by I.M. Pei., while retaining the key heritage elements including: Commerce Court North, the 34-storey tower constructed in 1931, Commerce Court West, the 57-storey tower completed in 1972, and 56 Yonge Street, originally constructed as the Hotel Mossop in 1909.
The central courtyard fountain will be retained and shifted slightly northwest to conserve its alignment and proportionality to the surrounding buildings on the site.
The central courtyard fountain will be retained and shifted slightly northwest to conserve its alignment and proportionality to the surrounding buildings on the site.
The 64-storey tower and atrium will replace two smaller buildings on the site and enhance connections between the existing buildings and out to the surrounding neighbourhood, including links to the city’s underground PATH network. Prominently located in the core of Toronto’s Financial District, this redevelopment project will intensify the site and greatly improve the existing landscape and streetscape.
The 64-storey tower and atrium will replace two smaller buildings on the site and enhance connections between the existing buildings and out to the surrounding neighbourhood, including links to the city’s underground PATH network. Prominently located in the core of Toronto’s Financial District, this redevelopment project will intensify the site and greatly improve the existing landscape and streetscape.
Site Plan Base Model
Site Plan Base Model
A key component of the Commerce Court redevelopment plan is the creation of a new atrium building - the "Pavilion" - that will define a landmark gathering place in the heart of the Financial District, while considerably improving the quality of the public realm and re-defining the identity of this iconic site.
A key component of the Commerce Court redevelopment plan is the creation of a new atrium building - the "Pavilion" - that will define a landmark gathering place in the heart of the Financial District, while considerably improving the quality of the public realm and re-defining the identity of this iconic site.
Renderings of The Pavilion at Street Level
Renderings of The Pavilion at Street Level
The Pavilion will rise four storeys high and be enclosed in transparent glazing, allowing natural light to flow into the concourse level, creating a new destination within the PATH system.
The Pavilion will rise four storeys high and be enclosed in transparent glazing, allowing natural light to flow into the concourse level, creating a new destination within the PATH system.
Envisioned as a culinary and cultural hub, the Pavilion will feature rotating art installations and exceptional cuisine, supporting office workers and attracting visitors to the site.
Envisioned as a culinary and cultural hub, the Pavilion will feature rotating art installations and exceptional cuisine, supporting office workers and attracting visitors to the site.
Physical Tower Model Study
Physical Tower Model Study
Rising 64 storeys, the tower will be among Canada’s tallest office buildings. Replacing the existing South and East buildings, the new East Tower aims to introduce 3.76 million square feet of much desired commercial space to the block while seamlessly integrating with the existing buildings and preserving heritage elements within the site.
Rising 64 storeys, the tower will be among Canada’s tallest office buildings. Replacing the existing South and East buildings, the new East Tower aims to introduce 3.76 million square feet of much desired commercial space to the block while seamlessly integrating with the existing buildings and preserving heritage elements within the site.
