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The optimism of mid-20th century Toronto is evident along Eglinton Avenue East between Yonge and Bayview, where Modernist apartment towers are juxtaposed against older, traditional single-family style homes. A fusion of these modern and traditional building typologies is now taking shape at the intersection of Eglinton and Walder Avenues, where construction of Core Modern Homes is in the process of adding a contemporary architectural fixture to the Leaside neighbourhood.
Developed by Core Development Group and built by Mazenga Building Group, the Batay-Csorba Architects-designed townhome development is offering just seven units. According to Paul Johnston, who is handling sales for the project, just two of the development's larger units on Walder Avenue (2,515 ft2 and 2,645 ft2) remain unspoken for, and will be available during the project's upcoming grand opening.
The project's contemporary design takes cues from the surrounding architectural styles and building massing. Batay-Csorba Architects describes the design as "reference[ing] an inverted model of the traditional bay window, found on much of the city’s Victorian housing stock." Core's exterior envelope utilizes natural finishes including wood and brick to create an architectural dialogue with the surrounding housing stock, with a modern rectilinear form more in line with the nearby Modernist apartment towers.
Placement and design of the building's punched windows was carefully though out by the architects in an effort to create a striking architectural statement while maximizing natural light and practicality. According to Batay-Csorba, "the perceived carving of the windows emphasizes the monolithic nature of the masonry volume. While the uniquely oriented windows animate the facade and work to maximize natural light and ventilation throughout each floor, they also extend the visual limits of the house to embrace the primary view corridors of the site. Each residence establishes a continually unfolding relationship between its interior, exterior private garden spaces and the sky beyond."
Core Modern Homes' exclusive units range in size from 2,200 ft² to over 2,640 ft². All will include three bedrooms, a den, and three bathrooms, featuring open-concept layouts, high end finishes, and floor-to-ceiling glazing that allows abundant natural light to penetrate the suites. Units include outdoor living spaces, with large main floor patios, rooftop decks, and balconies off of the second bedrooms.
Construction is now in its final stages, with the final two Core Modern Homes to be available next month.
