A new proposal submitted to the City of Toronto by developer Empire Communities is seeking Site Plan Approval for a new condominium development at 162 Queens Quay East, at the northeast corner with Richardson, just east of Jarvis Street in the emerging East Bayfront area. The application provides a first look at the Kirkor Architects-designed 21-storey mixed-use condominium building.

Site of 162 Queens Quay East, image via submission to City of Toronto

The plan calls for a building that for the first two levels, essentially fills the property. From the 3rd through 11th levels, the building is C-shaped, while from the 12h level on up, it become L-shaped. Approximately 9,200 ft²/850 m² of ground floor retail space will front Queens Quay East and wrap around Richardson Street. Above, a total of 460 condominium units are proposed in a mix of 342 one-bedroom units with average sizes of 43 m², 69 two-bedroom units with average sizes of 65 m², and 49 three-bedroom units with average sizes of 94 m².

Looking northeast to 162 Queens Quay East, image via submission to City of Toronto

On level two, indoor amenity space would include a gym and yoga room, connecting with a walk-out balcony over Queens Quay East, plus co-working space with a study area/breakout room. On the 12th floor, an indoor kitchen/party room space would open up onto an outdoor rooftop amenity space containing seating and dining areas, a barbecue, and a dog run.

Amenity terrace at 162 Queens Quay East, image via submission to City of Toronto

The black and white aesthetic shown in renderings would be accomplished using a mix of materials including metal panels and precast concrete, while the primary cladding is propose to be window wall with vision glass framed in pre-finished aluminum. 

162 Queens Quay East, image via submission to City of Toronto

There would be a four-level underground garage containing 210 parking spaces, 48 of which would be designated paid shared commercial and visitor spaces, while the remainder of the underground levels would house a mix of resident parking and lockers. The garage levels would be accessed via a future east-west public road along the north side of the building, keeping garage entrances off this redeveloping stretch of Queens Quay. A mix of short-term and long-term bicycle parking would be housed both above and below grade, while a ground level bicycle repair station to serve residents is proposed along the Richardson Street frontage. 

Retail at 162 Queens Quay East, image via submission to City of Toronto

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

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