Canadian City Skyscraper Proposals (150m+)

[TorontoDrew]

I F@CKING hate that proposal. Leave that building alone.

[MonkeyRonin]

Originally Posted by Maldive

Designated building retained, a few more storeys taller, more vertical set-backs to address flight path issues etc.


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Not sure that's what I'd call "retained".

[WhipperSnapper]

Makes a mockery of designated structures in the name of a couple dozen affordable housing units. No one would agree with retained if this was a more storied designated building like Canada Life or Old City Hall. I don't think Toronto has different levels of heritage designation. It's designated and listed.

This looks more expensive that a ground up tower. I can't see this being built anytime soon. This approval should allow them to convert the office tower whenever that makes sense and without the addition.

[Maldive]

494 Richmond Street East | 146m+ | 45s | Colonia Treuhand | Sweeny&Co l Resubmission

Ten storey jump for the tallest tower from 119 metres and 35 storeys to 45 storeys @146 metres (plus mech penthouse makes this + 150m+ ;-). The other 2 buildings shrunk to 12 storeys @ 47 metres and 4 storeys @17 metres.


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EDITED FOR CLARITY

Future GIGA-cluster model in the pipeline for Don Mills.


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[LeftCoaster]

Originally Posted by Maldive

Future mega-cluster model in the pipeline for Don Mills.

What exactly is a mega-cluster??

[YOWetal]

Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

What exactly is a mega-cluster??

A third world development pattern where you build a whole bunch of mostly cheap commie bloc apartments near a distant transit stop.

[Nouvellecosse]

Originally Posted by YOWetal

A third world development pattern where you build a whole bunch of mostly cheap commie bloc apartments near a distant transit stop.

Other than maybe that weird Waterloo proposal that everyone projectile-vomited over, I'm not sure I can even think of any commie blocks built or proposed in Ontario in the last 20 years. I certainly don't see any being proposed for this development.

[GeneralLeeTPHLS]

The closest thing to commie blocks thats gone up in recent memory is all the dreck near Wonderland Road in London. (from my understanding)
2009:
https://www.google.ca/maps/@42.98631...5409&entry=ttu
2022:
https://www.google.ca/maps/@42.98630...5409&entry=ttu

[YOWetal]

Originally Posted by Nouvellecosse

Other than maybe that weird Waterloo proposal that everyone projectile-vomited over, I'm not sure I can even think of any commie blocks built or proposed in Ontario in the last 20 years. I certainly don't see any being proposed for this development.

Sorry glass covered commie blocs. I meant more the size. The soviets provided something like 150 Sq Ft per person and we are starting to push that with 350 square feet shoeboxes that even couples are buying now.

[TorontoDrew]

Originally Posted by YOWetal

A third world development pattern where you build a whole bunch of mostly cheap commie bloc apartments near a distant transit stop.

I do not see any U/C or proposed Commie Blocks, also this location is a great place transit-wise for more mass development. This has more going for it than most transit-oriented developments. And Fairview Mall is actually a decent mall if you like malls.

[WhipperSnapper]

More than a million persons per square kilometre with the one and only window in the unit staring directly into another unit. That's a mega-cluster.

The three cross shaped condo commie blocks beside this pink mega cluster look homey by comparison. Commie block isn't an insult. It's an upgrade.

Next post will mention this intense tower cluster is needed because of all the elitist single family subdivisions around it. Is there anything more commie sounding than that?

[Nouvellecosse]

Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper

More than a million persons per square kilometre with the one and only window in the unit staring directly into another unit. That's a mega-cluster.

The three cross shaped condo commie blocks beside this pink mega cluster look homey by comparison. Commie block isn't an insult. It's an upgrade.

Next post will mention this intense tower cluster is needed because of all the elitist single family subdivisions around it. Is there anything more commie sounding than that?

If that last part is directed at my then you won't get any disagreement here. That kind of stark inequality (in this case of land use) can definitely lead to class-based frustration.

Although I can't agree that the older buildings seem more homey. If anything, tower-in-the-park developments set back from the street and surrounded by surface parking and empty space might actually be less homey. That stuff doesn't feel like a city because of the barren, windswept landscape, they don't feel like a traditional suburb because of the large multi-unit buildings, and they certainly don't feel rural because the land is all mowed lawn rather than natural or interesting vegetation. For all the criticism that highrise clusters get, at least they can feel like actual places.

[Maldive]

80 Bloor Street West | 263.4m | 78s | Krugarand | Arcadis l C of A resubmission

This one has been resubmitted via a C of A application to reduce the office component in favour of more residential (incl. affordable units).


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[samne]

Originally Posted by Maldive

80 Bloor Street West | 263.4m | 78s | Krugarand | Arcadis l C of A resubmission

This one has been resubmitted via a C of A application to reduce the office component in favour of more residential (incl. affordable units).


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I like all the subtle arches throughout. Hope this site doesn’t include the brutalist building on NW corner

[Maldive]

The Hill Condos | 162.2m | 50s | Metropia | Arcadis l Resubmission

This one grew about 8 metres and the proponent wants to ditch the heritage facade (construction staging issues re: bike lanes). Not that much of a loss imo (see below).


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Designated facade before resubmission:


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15 Hollis | 156.05m | 48s | Gairloch | a—A l Approved

Big height increase from 34 to 48 storeys (and redesign) in the settlement agreement. Located near Line 5 and GO stations).


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[Gresto]

Anyone willing to make a list of Canadian proposals 150m and up?

[koops65]

There are over 500...

https://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?searchID=106363510

[TorontoDrew]

I really like 80 Bloor Street West. It has strong Deco and Retro 70s/80s vibes going on. Some more render below.


source: urbantoronto.ca
Address 80 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2V1
Category Residential (Condo), Commercial (Retail)
Status Pre-Construction
Number of Buildings 1
Height 864 ft / 263.40 m
Storeys 78
Number of Units 1828
Developer Krugarand Corporation
Architect Arcadis

[TorontoDrew]

East Harbour 1B (This looks very prelim still)

Source: https://www.kpf.com/project/east-harbour-1b

The first office tower of the East Harbor mixed-use development, building 1B sets the stage for the transformation of the former industrial site into a transit-connected, walkable neighborhood minutes from downtown Toronto.

Rising 45 stories, East Harbour 1B is the tallest tower within its 15-building, 38-acre, mixed-use district, making the project a notable addition to the city’s expansive skyline. Redefining the city’s workplace, East Harbour 1B provides Class AAA office, retail, and amenity space located within an efficient form that responds to its surroundings. Offering sweeping views from all sides, office floors overlook the waterfront and surrounding neighborhood, plans for which include a healthy mix of programs including residential buildings, retail spaces, and restaurants. The tower’s northwest corner is concave, allowing for more corner offices and meeting rooms, and includes multiple cantilevered sky-cubes. A textured, geometric façade and a material palette of dark metals and copper reference the site’s industrial origins.

[Maldive]

522 University Avenue | 232.35m | 64s | IA Financial Group | WZMH l pre-construction

The revised submission nicely integrates the redesigned tower with 60% of the original heritage building. The tower is now 2 storeys taller.


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Previous proposal (no heritage retention):


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