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In Mississauga's Downtown Hurontario Street corridor, the second phase of Edge Towers by Solmar Development Corporation, is anticipated to top off in the coming months. Designed by Roy Varacalli, the ambitious three-phase project has made significant progress since its groundbreaking over three years ago. Seen together with the stepped Edge 1 in the rendering below, (the rendering artificially moves the two towers closer to Hurontario Street than they really are), Edge 2 flaunts rectilinear geometries through the tightly-defined grid pattern framing its punched windows and inset balconies, the functional design conceals the mechanical penthouse, giving the tower an uninterrupted, elegant silhouette against the skyline.
When UrbanToronto last checked in on the project two years ago, the 35-storey Edge 1 had begun to make its mark. Today, Edge 1 is complete and welcoming residents, while Edge 2 is rapidly approaching its 40th and uppermost storeys. Looking northwest to the site up Hurontario Street in July shows portions of both Edge 1 and Edge 2, seen between neighbouring buildings. Edge 2 is now at about the height of its neighbours, with work on the 35th floor nearing completion.
Looking east from a distance, the architectural narrative of Edge Towers becomes more intriguing, the image showcasing the series of step-backs on the southwest elevation of Edge 1 that lead up to its mechanical penthouse. An operational tower crane extends above Edge 2, a reminder of the ongoing work and the tower’s pending ascent to its full height.
In late August, we gaze southeast across Square One Shopping Centre to confirm the towers' newfound presence over Mississauga's skyline. The yet-to-be-completed Edge 2 (second crane from the left) takes its place alongside other evolving skyline landmarks like the 35-storey 185 Enfield Place (on the left) to the north, and Exchange District Condos (two towers on the right), with its tallest building planned to reach 72 storeys. With several floors yet to be completed, Edge 2 is already making its mark, joining an impressive list of high-rises that characterize Mississauga's ever-changing skyline.
Finally, we look north, where the two Edge Towers stand in close companionship against a twilight sky, softened by the low light. Edge 2 is captured against the stunning sky, with approximately seven storeys remaining in its climb. The rigidly geometric exterior of both towers offer a contrast to the older buildings in the vicinity, emphasizing Edge's architectural contribution to the city.
With Edge 1 and 2 making their presence felt, anticipation grows for the third, final, and tallest phase, Oro at Edge Towers, set to stand 50 storeys. With a key location near the future Hurontario LRT, this community is part of the vertical growth shaping Mississauga.
UrbanToronto will continue to follow progress on this development, but in the meantime, you can learn more about it from our Database file, linked below. If you'd like, you can join in on the conversation in the associated Project Forum thread or leave a comment in the space provided on this page.
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