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Situated by a green pocket of Toronto at Leslie and Eglinton in Don Mills, each of the three towers of Auberge on the Park are at different stages of progress. Designed by Graziani + Corazza Architects for Tridel and Rowntree Enterprises, construction started at the site four years ago. Now, the centre tower is preparing for occupants, the east tower is topped off and sealed in while work continues inside, and the west tower is soon to top off.
Looking southwest into the site excavation in early 2020, the pit is fortified by timber shoring covered by orange safety tarps along various walls. Steel rebar is laid out awaiting concrete work to come, while excavators stand ready at grade.
By March 2021, Auberge and Auberge II had ascended above grade. We see the progress made on the podium townhouses, with the centre tower boasting two completed storeys, while the east tower rises a storey taller. Vertical shoring poles and lateral bracing provide support while the concrete cures, while forms to create the third storey of the towers sit above. Tower cranes dominate the skyline, facilitating construction, with the west tower’s excavation site at the extreme left.
May 2022 brings a view from the west, highlighting the vertical progression of both towers. Auberge II, the 29-storey tower, proudly reaches its mechanical penthouse level, while Auberge, the tallest of the trio at 45 storeys, nears its pinnacle. Stone podiums and townhomes seamlessly integrate at grade, nestled behind the trees at the forefront. The installation of white balcony railings has commenced, showcasing the modular pedestal system pivotal to the design, featuring a wind uplift system and ensuring maintenance accessibility for the balcony surfaces.
By June 2023, both buildings had topped off. From the west, the third building, the 39-storey Chateau, emerges. Progressing steadily, it now surpasses half the height of Auberge II. The scene showcases the striking contrast of white balcony railings against black cladding, along with the towers' reflective glass. The stepped balconies and terraces are designed to provide a dynamic local skyline presence while residents enjoy panoramic views of the lush greenery below.
In September, a distant view from the northeast captures the towers amidst their transformative journey. The white horizontal balcony railings delineate the south elevation of the tallest tower, with this pattern rising about two-thirds of the way up the tower. Meanwhile, the stepped cascading terraces of the shortest tower are on full display. Chateau, now rivalling the height of the shortest tower, continues its ascent, marked by the presence of a tower crane and concrete pump indicating ongoing construction activities.
October brings us back to the site, standing in the at-grade parking lot, gazing northwards at the rising structures. The west tower, now surpassing the height of the shortest tower, is a mere few storeys from reaching its final height, anticipated to top off in November. The white balconies climb the east elevation, while black cladding and glass envelope more than half of the south elevation. This proximate perspective provides a detailed view of the stone podiums and townhouses, each exhibiting a diverse array of finishes, from glass and aluminum to wood grain Longboard, and two distinct types of precast concrete.
Upon completion, the 29, 39, and 45-storey towers will stand 100.87m, 133m, and 148.9m, housing 215, 251, and 402 units respectively.
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