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The Magellan Centre, a seven-storey affordable seniors housing and long-term care project rising in Toronto’s Bloordale neighbourhood, has topped off. Designed by Snyder Architects Inc for Magellan Community Charities, the development is advancing along Lansdowne Avenue on a portion of a former TTC carhouse and garage property, north of Lansdowne station and Paton Road. UrbanToronto last provided an update on the site in January, 2026.
A close-up in February, 2026 captures the full seven-storey height. White weatherproofing has been installed across portions of the lower east elevation facing Lansdowne Avenue, while light steel framing for the exterior wall assemblies lines the first three floors in preparation for cladding installation. At the centre, a broad exposed concrete wall marks the recessed entrance alcove that separates the building’s two primary volumes, with projecting balcony slabs extending outward on either side. Along the roofline, temporary decking and edge protection remain in place for completion of the rooftop slab.
In late March, 2026, weatherproofing wrapped much of the east elevation up to the sixth floor, while metal stud framing is visible on the north elevation at the fourth floor. Along the roofline, the thicker rooftop slab has been formed and covered with blue and white weatherproofing. At the northeast corner, two articulated boom lifts extend to the upper levels, where crews are actively advancing envelope installation and detailing at the sixth floor, with another lift further south.
In April, 2026, the west elevation shows enclosure work steadily advancing across the seven-storey structure. Weatherproofing covers much of the lower west facade, extending across the first three to four floors and climbing to the sixth floor at the south end. Openings for future windows are visible, with the composition of the two primary volumes especially evident from this angle, separated by the deeper recessed central section where the south tower crane rises through the site.
Along the east elevation, steel framing lines portions of the seventh floor, installed beneath the completed roof slab. The building’s massing reads as a series of articulated mid-rise volumes stepping around recessed sections and balcony projections, helping break down the long frontage facing the street. Temporary hoarding and covered pedestrian protection continue to line the sidewalk below as work progresses overhead. Once complete, the exterior will be finished with a mix of buff and dark brown brick masonry, off-white and grey-toned aluminum panel systems, window wall glazing, and glass balcony guards.
This month, white weatherproofing spans all floors across the south and east elevations, with sections of bare concrete visible. A continuous blue waterproofing strip traces the roofline on the south side, while punched window openings remain exposed across much of the facade, awaiting glazing installation. At the south end, window systems with mullions and installed glazing have advanced up to the fourth floor. The building’s elongated mid-rise form stretches northward beneath the two tower cranes.
Once complete, the Magellan Centre will stand 29.64m tall and deliver 57 affordable rental housing units for seniors alongside 256 long-term care beds.
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EDITOR'S NOTE: The article has been updated to accurately reflect the project developer.
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