Angel Developments and Hariri Pontarini Architects propose a 774-unit rental tower on Yonge Street, aiming to be Canada's tallest purpose-built rental development. The project includes a restored Art Metropole building and focuses on pedestrian-friendly street-level experience.
A potential architectural landmark could soon grace the Downtown Yonge strip, adding a stunning new element to the iconic Yonge and Dundas area. A fresh application submitted to City planners proposes the redevelopment of a section spanning 239 to 247 Yonge Street , a collection of properties situated centrally between Shuter and Dundas, directly across from the CF Toronto Eaton Centre.
Angel Developments has partnered with Hariri Pontarini Architects for what could become a defining statement piece, shaping the skyline south of Yonge-Dundas.With a proposed height exceeding 221 meters, the building would tower significantly over its immediate surroundings south of the landmark square. While it may not shatter existing skyline records, renderings reveal an impressive street-level experience befitting this vibrant pedestrian corridor. A total of 774 market-rate rental units are envisioned for the tower, with no condominiums included. If approved as planned, 241 Yonge could potentially claim the title of Canada's tallest purpose-built rental development.The design echoes the existing storefront series along the Yonge Street frontage while retaining the exterior of the heritage-protected Art Metropole building at 241 Yonge as part of the first few floors. Nearly 790 square meters of retail space would revitalize the project's street presence along this bustling stretch of Yonge Street. Central to this street-level experience is the restoration of the four-story Art Metropole building at 241 Yonge Street, involving the preservation and rehabilitation of its architectural features. The surrounding buildings would be entirely replaced with new construction, though these replacement storefronts are meticulously designed to replicate the existing street character. Michael Attard of Hariri Pontarini Architects states that the project team has collaborated closely with Angel Developments' owner throughout the process. He emphasizes the owner's commitment to delivering a high-quality rental product that strengthens the skyline, amplifies the energy along Yonge Street, and pays homage to the existing built form that defines the street's character. The project team has even addressed elevator wait times, with Attard explaining that the developer set a target to achieve elevator wait times below 45 seconds. They have opted for a system with six high-speed elevators to ensure 40-second waits and avoid capacity issues that have plagued high-rises across the city in recent years
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