Pinnacle One Yonge
The development, on Toronto’s waterfront, rethinks the
typical mix of residential, commercial and retail space found in Toronto. It
will be comprised of five new buildings and the re-clad existing Toronto Star
building, all within two city blocks. The north block includes three
residential towers (at 95, 80 and 65 storeys) with hotel, affordable housing,
community centre and extensive retail. The south block includes two new office
towers (at 35 and 22 storeys) including extensive retail on the first two
levels, and the current Toronto Star building which will be maintained and
re-clad. Designed to densify and enhance the urban streetscape, the project
links to public transit, improves and widens sidewalks, and provides
prioritized pedestrian and cyclist access with north-south and east-west
mid-block connections.
Photo
credit: Hariri Pontarini Architects
By connecting to the climate-controlled PATH, Toronto’s
downtown underground pedestrian walkway, Pinnacle One Yonge will give residents
and visitors direct access to Union Station, the regional train and bus
terminal and the existing Union subway station. The project will act as a
gateway to the new waterfront community still under redevelopment, with a
design that strives to set a new standard for dense, urban revitalization.
“We are looking forward to developing this landmark
community on Toronto’s revitalized waterfront”, said Mr. De Cotiis.
Phase 1, the 65-storey tower, is scheduled to go to market in the coming
months with subsequent phases expected to follow soon after.
Hariri
Pontarini Architects (HPA) and Pinnacle International have unveiled their
design for the over four million square-foot property at One Yonge. The design
was led by Micheal De Cotiis, President and CEO of Pinnacle International and
David Ponatrini, Founding Principal of HPA, who consider this project a
successful demonstration of collaboration between the City, Waterfront Toronto,
Developer, and Architect.
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