A building in Toronto's Chinatown neighbourhood could soon be transformed into a new heavily-themed landmark for the area. A significant renovation...
A significant renovation is planned for an existing commercial building at the southeast corner of Spadina and Dundas, presenting the biggest placemaking opportunity for the heart of the city's Chinese-Canadian community in a generation., and a more recent application reveals that an entirely new design has been proposed that doubles down on Chinese-inspired theming.
The cladding evolves from a similarly textured facade seen in the 2023 iteration. KDA describes the current proposed cladding system as"red, textural and faceted, creating a cohesive, refreshed image for the building that will be both distinctive and iconic."The projecting sign is designed to read as a contemporary reinterpretation of classic Chinatown signage.
In addition to its role as a placemaking beacon for the neighbourhood, the project team also envisions the project's digital displays as hosting community event messages, including displays themed for the Chinese Lunar New Year and the annual summer Toronto Chinatown Festival, as well as advertising content.
As interesting as this plan may be, the document also notes that the site is being considered for a future redevelopment that would add a mixed-use building to this corner. This future redevelopment would also incorporate digital signage to promote the neighbourhood, though nothing anywhere near as flashy as the current renovation plan.
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