I really like what has been put forward for Block 8 in the newly developing West Don Lands neighborhood of Toronto. Here is a rendering looking east from the Distillery District toward the proposed westernmost tower:
It feels like an extension of the Distillery District, which was clearly the intent. The materiality also reminds me of Junction House . Red brick at the base to fit within its context, and a more modern material palette on the upper floors.
I also like how, in this instance, the building steps out on its south side, as opposed to in. It’s something different. Not every building has to look like a wedding cake, right?
The architecture is by COBE Architects and architectsAlliance . The developers are Dream, Kilmer Group, and Tricon. And the plan is for 756 rental apartments, of which 225 will be affordable and integrated throughout the 3 towers.
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