Achi news desk-
A pair of twinning proposals aim to completely redefine the skyline of Toronto’s downtown area with an architectural statement that would set the neighborhood apart from other high-rise clusters in the city.
Two separate proposals from developer Madison Group at 110 and 150 Eglinton Avenue East have been resubmitted to city planners, calling for two pairs of mixed-use condominium towers with distinctive designs unlike anything that exists in the city today.
In a stunning twist from a developer not exactly known for breaking the bank on architecture, the proposals now include brand new complementary designs from acclaimed firm Rafael Viñoly Architects.
The 110 Eglinton site, currently home to a pair of mid-rise office buildings, would be demolished and built with two 58-storey towers.
A few doors to the east, the 150 Eglinton site consists of a handful of mid-rise and low-rise commercial buildings along Eglinton, wrapping around Redpath Avenue. These buildings would also be demolished and replaced by a pair of 61-storey towers.
All four towers will feature matching designs with red aluminum cladding forming vertical piers that emphasize the height of the towers, although there will be some key differences between the pairs at 110 and 150 Eglinton.
150 East Eglinton
The 58-storey towers at 110 Eglinton East will be connected by a massive floating bridge spanning levels five to 10, framing a large open public space below and supporting a higher residential amenity floor above.
The 61-storey towers do not have a skybridge, but will also include amenity levels with panoramic views, including spaces on the 28th and 40th floors.
At a height of just over 236 metres, these four towers all stand taller than anything existing in the neighborhood in 2024.
The combined proposals would add 3,364 condominium units to the neighborhood, along with new retail and office space to support employment uses along this developing corridor.
A prominent feature of the proposals is a series of private public open spaces measuring over 5,000 square meters across the combined sites.
Among the proposed public open spaces is the above area below the bridge at 110 Eglinton, along with walkways that will allow foot traffic to permeate the block between Eglinton and Roehampton Avenue to the north.
This is the kind of proposal to which one would expect there to be a significant local response. However, early feedback from the neighborhood is surprisingly positive.
Local city councillor Josh Matlow took to X to voice his support for the project, calling it “really exciting.”
“The architecture is beautifully designed,” Matlow said, regaling the locals with a promise that renderings of the new public space would wow the community. It’s amazing for our community and our city – like bringing Rockefeller Center to downtown Toronto,” said Matlow.
Rafael Viñoly Architects
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