Project Facts
Client
Diamante Development Corporation
Location
Toronto, ON
Status
Completed 2007
Size
1,000,000 Sq. Ft.
Partner
David Pontarini
JV
Young + Wright Architects
Adjacent to one of Toronto’s most recognizable landmarks, the new City Hall, and in close proximity to the Eaton Centre, the Art Gallery of Ontario, and the downtown business district, One City Hall Place is situated at the apex of Toronto’s history, politics, art, and commerce districts. Prominently situated on the Bay Street corridor, it will be a substantial landmark in the surrounding urban fabric.
Phase 1 of the project comprises a U-shaped structure incorporating retail and office space on the pedestrian-accessible ground floor, topped by 17 stories of condominium residences. Visual interest is created by various massing components, articulated through a palette of stone, glass, and metal accents.
With Phase 2, a perimeter block scheme will be created at Bay and Dundas Streets with an elegant, 50-storey ellipse-shaped residential tower supported by a low lying podium of retail and commercial spaces, and an internal landscaped courtyard that connects the two Phases. Recreation, fitness, and spa facilities include a sun-drenched swimming pool and a gym overlooking a landscaped rooftop garden. All suite configurations are designed to maximize efficiency with multi-purpose spaces and compact appliances. At the same time, large expanses of glass and outdoor balconies on every suite create the feeling of spaciousness, providing spectacular views of downtown and allowing natural light to pour through the interior courtyard.
Project Facts
Client
Diamante Development Corporation
Location
Toronto, ON
Status
Completed 2007
Size
1,000,000 Sq. Ft.
Partner
David Pontarini
JV
Young + Wright Architects