Our latest mid rise addition to the waterfront is another design by the Danish architectural firm, 3XN. This is a building rife with details and massing to stimulate the current and future community. The balcony railings have a curved wave form in plan and in elevation with the different picket widths.
The Ones in Toronto refer to One Bloor West and One Bloor East, designed by Sir Norman Foster from London England, and Hariri Pontarini Architects from Toronto Canada. The strong triangular hangar structure of One Bloor West contrasts with the curved balconies of One Bloor East.
A Chicago-based architect, Jeanne Gang’s studio has their first Toronto high-rise residential project under construction in the Deer Park (Yonge and St. Clair Avenue) neighbourhood.
Under construction in the Rosedale neighbourhood along Yonge Street, just south of the LCBO located in the historic train station, The James has a stately and detailed character that befits the area.
There are two cranes on the 63-91 Montclair Avenue property. The towers are under construction in the historic village area and are beginning to take shape with a presence that can be viewed from Spadina Avenue.
This picture shows the rapid transformation of the Broadway Avenue streetscape. It has, over a span of less than a decade, changed from a low-rise rental building neighbourhood to one with 30+ storey high-rise condominium and rental building neighbourhood.
Under Construction along Bay Street, on the East Side, with a high level of solid to glass ratio.
This is a bakery along Centre Street in Thornhill, Ontario. The sparkling facade attracts attention on a principle thoroughfare for fast-moving vehicles.
The three towers of King’s landing have rapidly risen over the past year. They begin to complete and fill in the areas surrounding the new public park, and are among the final phases in the Concord Park Place development.
The Friday Harbour resort and residences have developed and grown steadily over the past few years. The area is now home to many residents, and contains amenities such as retail and restaurants, a marina, boat rental facilities, parks, and a small beach.
One of the newest additions is a mid-rise residence with dichroic glass balconies. The effect is elegant and understated during most of the day. At sunset time, when these photographs were taken, the glass colours are more vivid, and change depending on the angle of view and angle of sun.