Client: Bazis International
Status: Pre-Construction
Credit: Samer Hout and Roy Varacalli
Description:
1 Yorkville is conveniently located at the intersection of Yorkville and Yonge Street, situated behind an array of heritage buildings. The tower’s form is uninterrupted and its skin emphasizes its slender proportions.
Faceted metallic ribbons scale the exterior and extend to the top of the structure. This continuous pattern is organized and its form is singular, tall, and elegant.
The ribbon form produces a unique interplay of light and shadow on the surface, giving the building a particular depth of character . The light and shadows move across the textured surface, producing a glittering effect in the cityscape. The ribbons also mitigate the amount of glass on the exterior, creating a more energy efficient interior as well as a more sustainable building envelope.
From the ground, the ribbons form an arcade along the north and west edges of the building and are lined with retail functions and lobby space. The arcade becomes a transitional space, enhancing the streetscape and the widened lane-way.
On Yonge Street, the restored heritage buildings anchor the tower and mark the entrance to the Yorkville area.
