Toronto Quayside | ?m | ?s | Dream

[smably]

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/20...e-torontos-waterfront-might-offer-a-hint.html

From the article:

Great Gulf, Dreams’ partner on the Quayside pitch, has developed several iconic buildings in the city, including the Monde condo building on the waterfront, with its signature wavy design.

"Wavy" isn't a word I'd associate with Monde. Are they thinking of Aquavista?

 

[evandyk]

They also mention "1 Bloor" several times, without specifying East or West.

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

From the Star:

Amsterdam’s floating ‘masterpiece’ of 160 homes pushes the envelope. Could something this daring be built in Toronto?

The Silodam was designed by Rotterdam-based firm MVRDV, one of the architects vying to redevelop Quayside, a vacant plot on Toronto’s eastern waterfront.

www.thestar.com

AoD

 

[Midtown Hank]

From the Star:

Amsterdam’s floating ‘masterpiece’ of 160 homes pushes the envelope. Could something this daring be built in Toronto?

The Silodam was designed by Rotterdam-based firm MVRDV, one of the architects vying to redevelop Quayside, a vacant plot on Toronto’s eastern waterfront.

www.thestar.com

AoD

Well, as the saying goes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Certainly not to my liking. However, might go well with the old silos, if they decide to keep them.

 

[smably]

I think the point of that article was less about the aesthetics of that specific project, and more about the kinds of creativity we could see in Quayside. The article includes a quote that acknowledges that the Silodam building is more innovative than beautiful:

In an interview, local Amsterdam architect Bo van Niekerk described Silodam as “definitely an inspiration for many architects and architecture students” and proof that “beauty doesn’t always have to be the main focus” in architecture.

 

[Midtown Hank]

I think the point of that article was less about the aesthetics of that specific project, and more about the kinds of creativity we could see in Quayside. The article includes a quote that acknowledges that the Silodam building is more innovative than beautiful:

Thanks for pointing that out. Much of this site comments on the asthetics of proposed buildings, so I gave my 2 cents. Not a fan of Khrushchevian style architecture. As for creative, I thought Alphabet's Quayside was creative; Silodam, not so much.

 

[westtoeast]

Waterfront Toronto's board meeting tomorrow and Real Estate committee meetings last week are/were mostly closed sessions relating to Quayside. Assume we'll be hearing news of the winning RFP shortly?

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

Waterfront Toronto's board meeting tomorrow and Real Estate committee meetings last week are/were mostly closed sessions relating to Quayside. Assume we'll be hearing news of the winning RFP shortly?

Yes I think the timeline is Spring 2022 - let me see if I can track that.

From the 5 year plan:

https://www.waterfrontoronto.ca/nbe/wcm/connect/waterfront/71880047-08f5-4016-988f-5a9a7749ae00/WT+Strategic+Plan+2022-23_FINAL_PUBLIC+%28002%29+AODA+Compliant.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CONVERT_TO=url&CACHEID=71880047-08f5-4016-988f-5a9a7749ae00

AoD

 

[Northern Light]

When Alvin Speaks, WT listens!

LOL

We have a winner in the Quayside process.

Team from Canary District developer Dream wins bid to redevelop Quayside

Waterfront Toronto announced Quayside Impact LP, which also includes developer Great Gulf, will take over the project abandoned by Sidewalk Labs in 2020.

www.thestar.com

From the above:

Quayside Impact LP, a team consisting of Dream Unlimited Corp. and Great Gulf working together with lead architects Adjaye Associates, Alison Brooks Architects, along with Henning Larsen, has been named by Waterfront Toronto as the winning proponent to redevelop Quayside.

Here's the official Waterfrontoronto press release:

news archive

www.waterfrontoronto.ca

I think some of you are about to smile....

From the above:

More

Renders incoming:

@ChesterCopperpot has the others enlarged two posts below mine....so I'll leave these as is:

An artist rendering of the ground floor of the Western Curve and winter animation.
Image courtesy of Waterfront Toronto.

A rendering of the Timber House. Architect: Adjaye Associates.
Image courtesy of Waterfront Toronto.

A rendering of the Community Forest public space. Landscape Architect: SLA
Image courtesy of Waterfront Toronto.

A rendering of The Overstorey. Architect: Henning Larsen
Image courtesy of Waterfront Toronto.

A rendering showing Rooftop Urban Farming, community gardens, greenhouses with POPs space at ground level.
Image courtesy of Waterfront Toronto.

Quayside Impact Limited Partnership Concept Plan
Image courtesy of Waterfront Toronto.

Quayside Aerial - Full view of proposed development. Building heights and densities are conceptual
and subject to City approvals as well as review by the Design Review Panel and public consultation.
Image courtesy of Waterfront Toronto.

 

[smably]

Adjaye! Alison Brooks! Wow!

 

[ChesterCopperpot]

Higher-res from the WT release

 

[Irishmonk]

If the Western Curve Building gets built as rendered (LOL, sigh, eyeroll, etc) it would instantly become of one of the most stunning examples of residential high-rise anywhere. It will, of course, be dumbed down to such a degree that it will bear almost no resemblence to the original design. But, I suppose, one can try and hope for the best.

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

Full sized Site plan:

(WT)

The timber "bar" building spanning 3/4 length of the site would be one of the most boldly urban moves in the city if built.

AoD

 

[Lenser]

Man, does that ever look juicy. Crossing fingers - and toes - for this.

 

[Ryan_T]

These are so beautiful!