BDP Quadrangle’s design of 307 Lake Shore Boulevard East in Quayside was presented with the Future Project Award by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH).
Plans for the Toronto Waterfront condo entail meeting Passive House and Zero Carbon standards and setting new benchmarks in sustainability through airtight enclosures, high-performance windows, and efficient mechanical systems.
Renderings of the 49-storey-tower showcase a lattice of offset triangular balconies spread across a flatiron shape. This design is more than aesthetic, though, with a structural component that embeds progressive sustainable design characteristics into the building. As the surrounding area develops, the shape and open-air feel of the balconies are designed to reduce building congestion, and protect sky views and access to sunlight.The balconies also feature solar screening to lower the building’s heat gain and reduce energy loads.
The upcoming project, breaking ground in 2026, will stand at the foot of Parliament Street. Photo by BDP Quadrangle.
While sustainability is undeniably a key component of the project, Plaza Partners is also focusing on affordable housing options, cultural and community spaces, design excellence and public realm enhancement.
“Since the project began, we’ve understood the responsibility we have to develop such a significant waterfront site in a manner that is both socially and environmentally responsible,” said Ornella Richichi, chief development Ooficer at Plaza Partners, To be the only development in Toronto recognized with this award is a welcomed affirmation of those plans and ambitions.”
Construction is set to begin in 2026, with plans for 430 units, more than 1,800 square metres of amenity space and about 700 square metres of community space that connects to the existing Martin Goodman Trail. A pedestrian promenade will extend along the north side of the building. Cultural spaces will welcome community-based programs and initiatives, in partnership with Waterfront Toronto, the City of Toronto, and the Stratagem group.
“This project will create a sustainable mixed-use urban community that meets local needs,” said Stefanie Siu Chong, BDP Quadrangle principal, in a statement. “Its location in the Quayside area and proximity to downtown Toronto presents an opportunity for the project to serve as a model for future developments in Toronto.”
The CTBUH’s Future Project Award recognizes design proposals and visions that shape cities, skylines, and push existing technical and structural limits.
Photo by BDP Quadrangle.
