Phantom Developments have unveiled the scale model by Myles Burke Architectural Models for their TeaGarden Condos project near Bayview and Sheppard. We recently took the opportunity to spend some time poring over the model to get to know the Kirkor Architects-designed development better.

Scale model of TeaGarden Condos, facing northwest, image by Jack Landau

The building responds to the sloping site, rising 13 storeys along its lower Bayview Avenue frontage at the east side, and 12 storeys at the west side. The building will feature a dark spandrel cladding, accented by white precast projections that will frame the volumes and shelter some balconies. 

Scale model of TeaGarden Condos, facing southeast, image by Jack Landau

The building will step back on the east and west sides of the top residential floor to support outdoor rooftop amenity areas for residents of TeaGarden's 111 units.

Step backs on upper level of TeaGarden, image by Jack Landau

These twin outdoor spaces will offer residents views overlooking the surrounding Bayview Village neighbourhood, an affluent area of the city currently experiencing substantial intensification along the main streets and as new residents continue to be drawn to the area by the mix of easy transportation and ample shopping.

Rooftop amenity area at TeaGarden, image by Jack Landau

In addition to these outdoor amenity spaces, residents of the building will enjoy a number of interior spaces, designed by Tomas Pearce Interior Design Consulting Inc., including an exercise room, a refreshment bar, and a Tea Room with sofas.

Rooftop amenity area at TeaGarden, image by Jack Landau

Down at ground level, motorists entering and exiting the property will do so via a porte-cochère. This green-roofed entry will be accessed from Teagarden Court, the street from which the project draws its branding.

Green-roofed porte-cochère at TeaGarden, image by Jack Landau

The scale model reveals lush landscaping planned for Teagarden Court, including new street trees that will help preserve the small street's intimacy.

Landscaping along the Tea Garden Court frontage, image by Jack Landau

Similar landscaping along the Bayview Avenue frontage will improve the existing streetscape along this block, while doubling as a buffer between the development and Bayview.

Landscaping along the Bayview Avenue frontage, image by Jack Landau

Additional information can be found in our dataBase file for the project, linked below. Want to get involved in the discussion? Check out the associated Forum threads, or leave a comment in the space provided at the bottom of this page.