Rising
High
Prestigious condo project for
deep foundations contractors inc.
By Sarah B. Hood
On Toronto’s busy St. Clair Avenue, atop the steep
climb of Bathurst Street, a remarkable new condominium
building is remaking a gateway intersection
in a developing neighbourhood that is as well
known for its multicultural diversity as for its favourable situation
overlooking the rest of the city. Appropriately named
the Rise, the project was spearheaded by Reserve Properties
Ltd., a family business that has been active in commercial
and residential development across North America for over
three decades.
Intended to stand as a signature building in the rejuvenation
of the St. Clair West neighbourhood, the Rise stands on a
site assembled from three separate parcels of land, including
an existing corner property, a space formerly occupied by a
Toronto Parking Authority lot and a church. Negotiating the
acquisition of the complete property – which included commitments
to provide about 44 parking spaces to the city and
to find a new home for the church congregation – took about
a year.
The site is now large enough to accommodate a striking
21-storey building containing 283 units, including studios and
one- to two-bedroom suites. Architecture firm IV Graziani +
Corazza + Biase Interior Architecture Inc. designed an eyecatching
Modernist exterior that refers to the work of Dutch
abstract painter Piet Mondrian, known for his compositions
featuring flat rectangular blocks of primary colours divided
by thick lines.
Part of the interest of the building lies in its two-level
design. A seven-storey pedestal base supports a 14-storey
tower at one end; the other is dedicated to an extensive and
luxuriously-appointed terrace with a sculpture garden, an
infinity pool and impressive views over the downtown core
and the lake. Inside, the lobby has been lavishly conceived
by Graziani + Corazza in a bright neutral colour palette with
plenty of natural light.
TMG Builders, a construction and project management
firm specializing in high-rise residential development,
was chosen to oversee the construction, which was
just beginning to reach upwards from the foundations
Once completed, the
21-storey building will
contain 283 units,
including studios
and one- to twobedroom
suites
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