95 Wellington West recladding (Cadillac Fairview, 20s, WZMH Architects)

[Dustin William]

Happy to see this guy get a makeover. One of the uglier buildings downtown - The start white of the new cladding will stand out nicely next to TD Centre.

 

[AlbertC]

 

[ProjectEnd]

We can add WZMH to the thread title:

The recladding of this existing tower respects the original architectural vision of the surrounding Toronto Dominion Centre. Considered part of the overall complex, 95 Wellington differs significantly from the other towers in proportion, massing, and façade detailing. Clad in Bethel White granite, it complements the black steel of the iconic Mies Van De Rohe towers. The polished white granite provides a fresh, crisp, and contemporary appearance that will transform the image of the building. An accent strip of polished Atlantic Black granite blends with the existing dark bronze glass windows to create a pleasing proportion on the building façade. Design work is currently underway to update the lobby and exterior plaza to be compatible with the new exterior design.

WZMH worked closely with the building envelope consultants and the construction manager to develop the recladding’s technical details in order to maximize the efficiency of construction.. The work also included re-roofing of both sloped and flat roofs, and a new window-washing system. The building will remain fully occupied during construction.

 

[Red Mars]

Apr 27, 2020

Is there a thread for the project in the foreground surounded by hoarding?

 

[DSC]

Apr 27, 2020


Is there a thread for the project in the foreground surrounded by hoarding?

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I think not, it's the Toronto Club (107 Wellington West) and they have the most 'finished' fencing that I have ever seen around a site! Last year they did work on their foundations and starting last fall are obviously working on their brickwork etc.

 

[Red Mars]

I think not, it's the Toronto Club (107 Wellington West) and they have the most 'finished' fencing that I have ever seen around a site! Last year they did work on their foundations and starting last fall are obviously working on their brickwork etc.

Thanks
RM

 

[dude_sweet_dude]

I think not, it's the Toronto Club (107 Wellington West) and they have the most 'finished' fencing that I have ever seen around a site! Last year they did work on their foundations and starting last fall are obviously working on their brickwork etc.

It's the most exclusive club in Toronto, as I understand it. It has an entrance inside the adjacent office tower and you'll see stately old men wearing club jackets enter/exit occasionally. Here's a new pic from above, notice the club's nice rooftop patio, though I've never once seen it used!

 

[GenerationLee]

This is an unfortunate recladding IMO...a warm facade is a nice touch for granite clad structures like this one. This feels a bit more sterile, but thats just me.

 

[AlbertC]

Aug 31, 2020

 

[Red Mars]

Thu Sept 3, 2020

 

[someMidTowner]

From the CN Tower on Friday:

 

[A Torontonian Now]

Taken September 14, 2020:

 

[polesingularity]

Between this and 401 Bay, is CF trying to win some kind of award for the slowest recladding? I remember scaffolding for this going up in early 2017, and it hardly looks to be halfway done even now.

 

[AlbertC]

Nov 21, 2020

 

[MoObserves]

Caught mid outfit change. Is it just me, or does this seem to taking a bit more time than usual re-cladding project?