Another future skyscraper is rising in Downtown Toronto, as podium levels are now forming at the site of Concert Properties' 88 Scott, a 58-storey Page + Steele / IBI Group Architects-designed condominium tower under construction at the northwest corner of Wellington and Scott. When we last checked in on the development's construction progress back at the start of May, the building's final below-grade level was being completed. In the time since, work has progressed quite a bit.

Construction of 88 Scott, image by Craig White

Crews have begun the process of installing formwork for the floors of the building's third level. This area of the podium will feature the reconstructed limestone facade of the former Royal and Sun Alliance building, a seven-storey office building taken down to make way for the new high-rise. The stone cladding was dismantled and is being cleaned in preparation for re-installation.

Crews installing formwork for the floors of the third level, image by Craig White

Once the podium levels have been built, work will move on to the tower floors above. Owing to the stepped nature of 88 Scott, the repetitive nature of the tower floors will be decreased a little over the typical Toronto condo tower, yet the smaller floor plates will still increase the rate at which the building grows.

Construction of 88 Scott, facing south on Scott Street, image by Craig White

Once construction of the development is complete, 88 Scott Street will have added 525 condominium units to the Downtown, creating a revitalized meeting point of the bustling Financial Core and the vibrant St. Lawrence neighbourhoods.

Scissor lift being lowered via crane, image by Craig White

In addition to some of the best neighbourhood amenities the city has to offer, residents of 88 Scott will enjoy building amenities including the signature offering, a SkyLounge which will give residents of all floors a common space high up the tower to take in city views.

Construction of 88 Scott, facing east on Wellington Street, image by Craig White

Looking for additional information? A comprehensive collection of renderings, floor plans and building facts can be found in our dataBase file, linked below. Want to get involved in the discussion? Check out the associated Forum threads, or leave your thoughts in the comments section provided at the bottom of this page.